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JUNE 19, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXV • NO 15
Warwick graduates choose to look ahead BY JEFF FALK
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Recent graduate Maggie Turner hugs Warwick High School art teacher Naomi Miller during commencement ceremonies at Calvary Church.
Sure, it’s hearty. Sure, it’s delicious. Sure, it’s a great way to start a day. But for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), it’s a vehicle, a means to an end, a propellor to take flight. EAA Chapter 540, which is hangared at Smoketown Airport, is hosting another one of its popular breakfasts. Not only are the breakfasts fundraisers, but they’re also the association’s only money makers, which make
“I want them to realize how bright their futures are.” remarks from Szobocsan, attendees heard addresses titled “The Unexpected Opportunity” from senior Ava Fackler and “ The Muppet Movie” from senior Maggie Turner. “I would assume you’re expecting me to talk about the journey we have taken together to get to this point and reflect on the past,” said Fackler. “But I believe our future is more important, so I choose to look ahead. We all have our personal
aspirations of what we would like to achieve to fulfill our passions and make us happy. Some of you know exactly your plan to achieve that dream; others may not have such a clear-cut path.” “As you move into the world beyond Lititz, listen to your peers; they all have something to contribute,” said Turner. “Even if you don’t get along perfectly, you may still benefit from another person’s viewpoints and ideas. Surround yourself with people who lift you up. Surround yourself with people who make your life infinitely better. Surround yourself with people who bring out the absolute best in you and bring new thoughts and new perspectives.” At the ceremony, the school also recognized the top 10% of the class, the senior members of the National Honor Society, seniors committed to the military, district staff members and employees, valedictorian Aiden Troop and salutatorian Yeana Kim. A performance of “ You Do See Warwick graduation pg 3
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them vitally important to the organization’s cause. “We want people to come join us for breakfast,” said Doug McGinnis, president of EAA Chapter 540. “The breakfast is primarily a fundraiser, but it could also be seen as a way to get the community aware of our activities. We want people to be aware of who we are. A lot of people are interested in aviation but aren’t aware of our chapter. We also engage our youth to become part of our program.”
BY JEFF FALK
They say they don’t make things like they used to. They also say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It’s fitting that the oldest fundraiser held by the Lititz Historical Foundation (LHF) is an antiques show. The annual gathering of collectors and dealers has always served its purpose, so the local historical foundation has never found reason to change it. “When you look at how
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long it’s been around, that can tell you it’s still a money maker for us,” said LHF president Cory Van Brookhoven. “It’s a lot of work and a lot of upfront costs for us, and it takes a lot of time to operate the show. For us, it’s still worth it. It’s still profitable. It’s our largest fundraiser of the year, so it’s important.” The 61st edition of LHF’s annual antiques show will be conducted over two days at the end of this month, Unique items similar to these will be made Friday, June 28, from 10 a.m. available at the Lititz Historical Foundation’s See Antiques show pg 4 upcoming antiques show.
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oy, sorrow, excitement, uncertainty, pride. Nearly 300 Warwick High School students and those present to support them may have experienced these emotions and more on June 7 when the school held its 68th commencement. The two-hour event began at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Church. “I think commencement is a day that’s important for most of our kids,” said Warwick High School principal K aren Szobocsan. “Graduation is a celebration, a celebration of all the things they’ve done to get there. They’ve done a lot of important things to get to this point, and hard work is the most important thing.” “ What (the administration and faculty are) trying to do is highlight graduation in the lens of the student’s view,” continued Szobocsan, “and make sure it’s about their memories.” The evening of graduation began
with 45 minutes of mingling, photo taking and socializing. With the high school band playing, the members of the Class of 2024 processed in front of their guests to their seats near the stage. Following the playing of the national anthem and welcoming