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JUNE 4, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XLI • NO 1
Highland Presbyterian Presents Concerts as Celebratory Events BY JEFF FALK
Music can liven any occasion. Music can enhance any occasion. With Highland Presbyterian Church’s Performing Arts Series, music is the occasion. “ The performing arts are so impor tant because they
bring people of all generations together,” said Jennifer Switch, who’s one of the 13 committee members for the series. “Everyone can come together and enjoy music and keep music alive for kids and families. Music is a social thing we all need.” The inaugural series, which See Highland Presbyterian pg 8
Members of LCHS’ Class of 2025 prepare to graduate.
Lancaster Catholic Graduates 122 Crusaders BY JEFF FALK
The students of the Class of 2025 symbolically followed their leads. After a blessing by LCHS chaplain Father Stephen Logue and the singing of the national anthem, the gathering was treated to four inspirational speeches from valedictorian Ivana Dougherty, salutatorian Kelsie McCuen, LCHS president Kyla Hockley, Harrisburg Diocese secretary of education and superintendent of schools Daniel Breen, along with graduating senior Matt Carroll’s poem “Caps, Dreams and All That Came in Between.” Then, members of the Class of 2025 had their names announced as they received their LCHS diplomas on stage. “Though these four years that have gone by so quickly, it’s a wonderful thing to celebrate the ending and reflect on all the
The King’s Brass will perform at Highland Presbyterian on June 11 as part of the church’s inaugural yearlong music series.
For JLL, Cornhole Makes Everyone’s Life a Little Better BY JEFF FALK
A couple of bean bags. Two inclined boards. Twenty-seven feet of lawn. For the Junior League of Lancaster (JLL), cornhole is more than a game. Cornhole i s a n ave nue for br i n g i n g neighbors together to help fellow neighbors, a vehicle for feeding the hungry and a fun fundraiser.
“Cornhole is one of the fastestgrowing sports in America,” said Tesla Atkins, one of the organizers of JLL’s upcoming cornhole fundraiser. “It’s easy to set up a tournament. It’s something everyone could do and enjoy. It’s a summer fun activity. We’ve gotten a lot of community (support) in the past. They come for cornhole but maybe have a fun time watching polo as well.”
See LCHS Graduation pg 5
See Cornhole Classic pg 3
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omework, tests, school projects, extracurricular activities. Students take on a lot of responsibilities, and they work hard. Graduation marks an early life milestone and reinforces the process of education. It is a time for reflection and a cause for celebration. “These kids deserve it,” said Sean Van Eman, who’s in his first year as principal at Lancaster Catholic High School (LCHS). “The expectations at Lancaster Catholic High School are higher. It’s important to have special events. The education at Lancaster Catholic focuses on the mind, body and spirit. That’s also what makes it special.” Van Eman served as one of
the masters of ceremonies at LCHS’ 97th graduation celebration on the evening of May 22 inside the private school’s Berger Gymnasium. About 1,000 people attended, including 122 members of LCHS’ Class of 2025. The 70-minute ceremony combined elements of joy, gratitude, the sense of accomplishment and apprehension. “We really focus on the dignity and the solemnity of the event,” said Van Eman. “We practice three days for this event. The level of familiarity makes it special for the kids. It’s built into our tradition.” After inclement weather forced the festivities inside, LCHS ’ graduation ceremony began with teachers and members of the faculty processing to their assigned seats in the gymnasium.
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