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iane Smith is leading her best life. It is a rich, fulfilling existence in which volunteering plays a major role - and not just because doing good and helping others is important. Smith has the heart of a Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner, and she is following her heart. “I think everyone has a time in their life when they might need someone or need something from someone,” said Smith. “I want to be that person who can help, even if it’s a small gesture. Mental health is such a big deal or should be. Being able to participate and being there for someone is very important.” A 1995 graduate of Conestoga Valley High School, Smith notes that her altruistic spirit was nurtured growing up. Her mother
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New Scholarships Available for Hempfield Students The Hempfield Foundation has announced the creation of two new annual scholarships that will expand opportunities for Hempfield High School seniors pursuing both academic and technical career pathways. The new scholarships - The Barbara Gerke Memorial Scholarship for Literacy and Lifelong Learning and The Gerke Skilled Trades and Technical Career Scholarship - reflect a commitment to supporting students across diverse fields of study. The Barbara Gerke Memorial Scholarship honors Barbara Gerke, a longtime Hempfield School District librarian who served students at Centerville Middle School, L andisville Middle School, and Hempfield High School. The $5,000 annual scholarship will support a graduating senior pursuing postsecondary education in fields such as library science; literacy education; information sciences; communications; or related disciplines that advance reading, research, and lifelong learning. The Gerke Skilled Trades and Technical Career Scholarship will award $5,000 annually to a graduating senior pursuing education, certification, apprenticeship, or training in skilled trades or technical workforce fields. Eligible pathways include construction, manufacturing, transportation, energy, mechanical and industrial careers, public safety, and other applied technical programs. Both scholarships are funded through a five-year commitment
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