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ALSO SERVING HUMMELSTOWN & MIDDLETOWN
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXXVI • NO 34
Students to continue athletic careers
T
hree Lower Dauphin High School seniors announced their college decisions at a signing ceremony on Feb. 14 in the school cafeteria. They were sur rounded by family members, coaches, staff members, teammates and friends as they signed letters stating their intention to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. The honorees are Luke Mease, Ben Dotts and Evan Wagner. Luke, the son of Scott and Mandi Mease, is a four-year member of the football team. He will attend Lebanon Valley College to major in accounting and continue playing football. Swim team member Ben, the son of Misti and Matt Dotts, is a three-time Mid-Penn Conference qualifier and qualified for districts last year. He also is a member of the Hummelstown Flamingos swim team in the
community. He will attend Penn S tate A lto ona , where he will major in business and participate in swimming. Evan, the son of Robyn and Jeremy Wagner, is a four-time Mid-Penn Conference qualifier and a three- time District 3 qualifier for swimming. He was a team captain for Lower Dauphin and holds the school record in the 100-meter breaststroke. He also swims for Friendship YMCA and Devon Crest Swim Team. He will attend Ursinus College to study health and exercise physiolog y and continue his athletic career. Lower Dauphin High School features a staff of approximately 140 educational professionals supporting an estimated 1,100 students. The school is located at 201 S. Hanover St., Hummelstown. To learn more about the high school or Lower Dauphin School District, visit www.ldsd.org.
University choral group to perform Arts on the Square will present the Furman Singers in concert at Market Square Presbyterian Church, 20 S. Second St., Harrisburg, on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 p.m. The Furman Singers is the 60-voice flagship choral group at Furman University of Greenville, S.C. Directed by Stephen Gusukuma, the ensemble comprises students from many fields of study and backgrounds who are passionate about performing
choral music. Since 1946, the Furman Singers has presented a diverse repertoire that spans centuries and explores a range of styles and languages. The choir has an active presence on campus and tours annually across the United States and Europe. The concert at Market Square is the only one in central Pennsylvania during this tour. A freewill offering will be received. Free parking is available in the adjacent Market
Marine Corps veteran to speak at meeting The Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable will meet on Thursday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 433 E. Main St., Hummelstown. The program will also be livestreamed on the group’s YouTube channel, “Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable.” T h e s p e a ke r w i l l b e U. S . Marine Corps veteran Walter LaSota, who served in combat with the 6th Marine Division during World War II and was in the Battle of Okinawa. LaSota, a private first class, was wounded
in action twice, earning a Purple Heart Medal. His unit was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions on Okinawa. The meeting is open to the public, and no registration is required. Additional information can be found at www.centralpaww2round table.org. The Central Pennsylvania World War II Roundtable is a nonprofit organization that provides a forum for World War II veterans, authors, historians, and citizens to share their knowledge and experiences related to the war.
Walter LaSota R102845
See Choral group pg 2
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Luke Mease (left), Evan Wagner (center) and Ben Dotts will continue their athletic careers in college.