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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026 • VOLUME LX, NO. 49 • READ THE DIGITAL EDITION ON THE WEB: SNEWS.COM
In This Week’s Issue:
Warwick High S.T.E.A.M. Event Showcases Students’ Talent
Section A
Do You Know...? Page 15A National Ag Day Pages 8A & 9A
Student Spotlight Hinkletown Mennonite School Benji Rissler Ephrata Mennonite School Jakob Rauch Biblical Message ............. 13A Births.................................... 15A Crossword Puzzle......... 12A “Happy Birthday”.......... 15A Obituaries ............................2A Professor Beam’s “Deitsch Eck”................... 10A Things To Do ................... 11A
Section B
Who’s Hiring in Healthcare
The science department at Warwick High School hosted its annual community S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Showcase recently in the newly renovated high school learning commons. Students have been working hard all year on
their in-depth, independent STEAM research projects. The STEAM Showcase helps students prepare for the North Museum Science and Engineering Fair (NMSEF), which is a regional-level science fair. “STEAM night really helped me prepare for NMSEF, and
I loved talking with the public about my project,” said Ansh Dwivedi, Grand Champion of NMSEF 2025. Shown clockwise, from top left, is senior Emily Stauffer as she explains her science project titled “Rats on Roughage”; next, a robotic demonstration by
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese ninth grader Emerson Evans, student Travis Stuckey along with sixth grader Liam captures the interest of first Patel and on the far left grader Easton Taylor with a seated is their teacher Jenna robot dog, while his mother Brower; next, tenth grader Brittany Taylor watches Dante Taraborrelli talks from behind. Ansh Dwivedi qualified about rocks and geology; (Continued On Page 2A) and finally, eleventh grade
Ephrata High School’s Spring Musical, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Dive under the sea with Ephrata High School’s upcoming production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” coming to the stage Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience this enchanting musical filled with unforgettable characters, spectacular music, and the incredible talents of Ephrata High School’s student performers. Tickets can be reserved online in advance on the school’s website - bit.ly/ephratatheatre or purchased at the Box Office in person (cash or check only) one hour prior to each performance. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” tells the story of Ariel, a curious and spirited young mermaid who dreams of exploring the world beyond the ocean. Determined to follow her heart, Ariel makes a daring deal with the mischievous sea witch Ursula in hopes of discovering life on land and meeting the charming Prince Eric. Along the way, she is joined by a colorful cast of friends including the loyal Flounder, the lively crab Sebastian, and the eccentric seagull Scuttle. Shown in the photo, from left to right, are (front) Alison Heisey, Kaiden Dom; (back) Carlos
Kohls, Finn Bonagura, Kris Gehman, Elijah Foulks, Joslyn Copeland, Susannah Schelling, Lilah Snyder and Jade Serrano. Featuring iconic songs such as “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl,” the production promises an unforgettable theatrical ex-
perience filled with energetic choreography, imaginative sets, dazzling costumes, and plenty of humor and heart. This family-friendly musical celebrates the power of dreams, courage, and finding your voice. The cast of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” includes the following students (listed in
alphabetical order): Alaina Bain, Sarah Baum, Finn Bonagura, Alliah Bontrager, Ron Buitrago, Kaylee Capwill, Joslyn Copeland, Kaiden Dom, Selena Elliott, Davin Farve, Elijah Foulks, Kris Gehman, Lily Gerdan, Caitlyn Gockley, Chase Hammer, Alison Heisey, Grace Hoffer, Carlos Kohls,
Shopping News Photo by Donald Reese Joshua Lindberg, Savannah Furthermore, many stuMartin, Eric Guzman Mo- dents are involved behind reno, Emma Ober, Alethea the scenes on the production Ornelas, Will Pollock, Na- crews. Participating on the than Pugh, Kylan Reichard, stage and props crew are Addi Scheirer, Susannah Light Echternacht, Quentin Schelling, Nikki Sensenig, Ellis, Zion Gonzalez, Liv Jade Serrano, Lilah Snyder, Jones, Abby Lutz, Sydney Phoenix Wessner and Brady Miller, and Mila Saenz. The Witmer. (Continued On Page 11A)