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Welcome to the start of another school year in the Muhlenberg School District.
After a long process with much thought, collaboration, and decision-making the School Board passed a budget with a zero tax increase. Thank you to the School Board, Administration, and Staff for r is ing to the challenge and making it happen.
Both the teachers union (MEA) and the support staff association
(MESPA) begin the school year with new contracts that are in place until June 30, 2014.
This summer the track was renovated. To save money we chose a red color for the track surface instead of the original blue surface. By choosing red we saved $22,000. I hope you will have the opportunity to view the track when you attend one of our fall sporting events.
As in the past our focus will be on raising the academic bar for all students. The daily dedication of faculty, staff, and administration is phenomenal. Please allow us to be your partner in educating your children. Don’t hesitate to call your child’s school with questions and concerns.
Volunteers are always appreciated. We’d love to have you help in our schools. Many wonderful things happen at Muhlenberg as a result of dedicated volunteers.
The Muhlenberg School District is one of Berks County’s gems. Thank you for your support and cooperation throughout the year.
School starts Monday August 27, 2012.Best wishes for an excellent school year!
The Muhlenberg School District Foundationachieves success...
The Muhlenberg School District Foundation has two very successful student centered programs in place. Our first successful one is the Wake-Up Program for third graders. The program operates before school at the Muhlenberg Community Library. About 14 or 15 third graders are given one on one instruction in math and reading by our staff of wonderful volunteers. The feedback from the third grade teachers and the parents has been very positive. This is the eighth year for the program and the foundation thanks our volunteers, teachers, school administration, the Muhlenberg Community Library, and our donors for their support and cooperation. Any parent interested in this program should call the elementary center.
Our second awesome program is the After School Program for C.E. Cole students in 5th and 6th grade. This year has been the most successful one for this program. The Foundation has partnered with the Park and Recreation Department of Muhlenberg Township who provides the staff of six counselors who are paid for by the Foundation. This program is supported by Foundation at the cost of $340 per week.
Parents must register their children with Dr. Ryan Giffi ng, Principal of C. E. Cole for the After School Program. Two sessions are held each year – spring and fall. Students are assigned into groups for educational and recreational activities. Students’ homework is checked while they receive tutorial help in the computer room. About 30 students are involved at this time with the hope we can enlarge this number. Everyone involved believes this to be an excellent program. Any parent interested should call the C. E. Cole building for information for next year.
Greetings to the Muhlenberg community,from our superintendent Dr. Theresa D. Haught.
2012 COMMENCEMENT Award Winners • pages 3-7
2012 Scholar Athletes • page 9
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In addition to these two programs, we are involved with supporting the high school “No Room for Hate” program by partially funding their yearly assembly. The foundation has also funded a variety of individual high school students’ requests for fi nancial assistance with special courses and/or needs.
If you are interested in volunteering to assist the foundation, call Nate DeLuca at 610-921-0419 or write to the foundation at P.O. Box #245, Temple, PA 19560. Donations are gratefully accepted at the Temple address. We are a 501C3 non-profi t education foundation. Contributions are tax deductible. Together we can make a difference in our children and our community. It does take a whole village to raise our children.
The success of our Wake-Up Program is due to our wonderful volunteers – most of whom are retired teachers. In fact, of the Foundation’s Executive Board of 10, six are retired teachers and one is a retired superintendent. All of these volunteers were involved in the formation and start of our foundation. We are also fortunate to have a lawyer as our vice president, a banker, and a CPA. Most of the retired teachers were formerly employed in the Muhlenberg School District plus a few from other districts as well. Since 2004 we have given hundreds of hours to helping students, their teachers, and their parents achieve educational success.
On Sunday, October 21, 2012 we will be hosting a fund raising dinner and silent auction at the Heidelberg Country Club. This is our main fund raising event. The event starts at 4:00 for cocktails at which time we will be accepting bids on the auction items. A buffet will be served at 5:00 with the auction taking place at 6:00. Music for listening and dancing will follow. Come out and enjoy an evening for a great cause. Tickets are $50 of which $25 is tax deductible since we are a 501C3 non-profi t organization. Reservations can be made by calling Dolores Johnson at 610-921-2675 before October 15th. Nate DeLuca, Founder.
Hola. Bonjour. Ciao. Hello. Are you heading to another country for your vacation? Are you a non-English speaker looking for a new way to learn English? Get a head start in learning a new language by trying out the Muhlenberg Community Library’s online language learning program, “Byki”.
Byki has a total of 80 different languages you can learn including German, Italian, Spanish, English and Mandarin. You defi ne your own learning by working through activities geared toward improving your writing, grammar, and pronunciation. Byki is set up for beginners, but helps all learners review the most important phrases and vocabulary in a new language. As you work through the activities available, you can keep track of your progress to successfully retain the language.
All you need to try this new program is a library card and a computer. You can even use the language learning stations in the library or access the program from your computer at home. Your friendly library staff is ready to answer any questions, so try it out today! If you have any questions, email Deanne at [email protected].
The Muhlenberg Community Library’s Board of Trustees have enacted a new policy in order to keep your children safe: “The library may contact the authorities when children under age 11 are unattended by an adult.” If you have any questions, please contact Marcina Wagner, Director, 610-929-0589.
Children can read to therapy dogs at the Muhlenberg Community Library on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Dogs are great listeners and don’t care how fast or slow you read! Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome if there are openings. Stop by the library or call 610-929-0589 to register your child for a time slot.
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Muhlenberg HS Hall of Fame On Friday, November 25, 2011, the Muhlenberg School District Hall of Fame will induct its thirteenth full class into membership at The Riveredge Restaurant. Listed below are the 2011 inductees:
The Muhlenberg Hall of Fame is divided into three categories: athletic, scholastic and career. The athletic is open to athletes, coaches, administrators and others. The scholastic is open to those who have excelled in academics, in the arts or in the vocational area. The career is open to those who have excelled in the area of service or those who have achieved noteworthy accomplishments or prominence. The inductees will be honored on Friday, November 25, social at 5:30PM and dinner at 6:30PM at the Riveredge Restaurant. Tickets are $27 for adults and $15 for small children. Use the attached ticket order form or purchase directly from the Athletic Office. If you have any questions, call 610-921-8078, Ext 4.
2011 Hall of Fame Inductees
Rev. Richard R. Boyer ‘48 Beth A. Evans ‘77
Robert L. Flowers ‘99 David L. Kline ‘72
Larry M. Kline Robert R. Moyer (Blackie) ‘48
Frank L. Pellegrini ‘62 Jeff Rusak ‘97
Valerie Schartel ‘02 Eric Troop ‘95
Jennifer Wall ‘94 Dr. Daniel H. Yocom ‘70
The inductees will be honored on Friday, November 20, social at 5:30PM and dinner at 6:30PM at the Riveredge Restaurant. Tickets are $28 for adults and $14 for small children. Use the attached ticket order form or purchase directly from the Athletic Office. If you have any questions, call 610-921-8058.
Return by November 14 to: Kerry Ciatto Athletic Director Muhlenberg High School Sharp Avenue & Frances Street Laureldale, PA 19605 Attn: Hall of Fame
Name__________________________ Address_________________________ ______________________________ Phone__________________________ _____ Adults @ $27.00 $_____ _____ Children @ $15.00 $_____ Total amount enclosed $_____ Make checks payable to “Muhlenberg School District”
Naadia AhmedSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyPittsburgh University’s Academic ScholarshipMuhlenberg PTO Award
Kay AlbitzPresident’s Education Awards ProgramMisericordia University’s Presidential Scholarship
Xavier AlvarezOutstanding CTC Senior Award
Brittney AndersonCTC Senior Merit Award Culinary Arts
Aaron AndrewsPresident’s Education Awards ProgramHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardPenn State University’s Bunton-Calvin H. Waller Merit Scholar for the Class of 2016
Ricardo AvilaCTC Senior Merit Award Auto Body Repair
Blailin BakerFull Tuition Scholarship Mount St Mary’s UniversityJeremy Carroll Memorial ScholarshipOutstanding Male AthleteCareer Link Scholarship
Brandon BanksCTC Senior Merit Award Public Safety & Security
Matthew BeckerSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyRichard J. Caron AwardUniversity of Alabama’s Foundations in Excellence ScholarshipHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardOutstanding Senior Mathematics StudentImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service AwardBunnell/Behrenhausen Family ScholarshipMuhlenberg PTO Award
Eric BieberLebanon Valley College’s Tuition Exchange Program
Bradley BotchRobert Fetter Award
Mia BowenAlvernia University’s Community Award
Christian BurggrafAlbright College Trustee’s ScholarshipArtie Gaspari Memorial Scholarship
Emily BurnetteHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement Award
2012 COMMENCEMENT Award Winners
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Michael ButlerPerfect Attendance Award
Lauren CampbellPresident’s Education Awards Program
Tyler ChlebowskiSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service AwardMuhlenberg Rotary Club Award
Matthew ChristmanPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence
Michael CirulliHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement Award
Katelyn DeedsSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietySt. Joseph’s University ScholarshipHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement Award
Nicholas DeSantisOutstanding CTC Senior Award Diesel Truck Technology
Aubrey DouglasSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyRiverview Tree & Landscaping ScholarshipPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceChristine Buckley-Papada Memorial ScholarshipFull tuition Penn State University’s Bunton-Waller Undergraduate Fellowship Scholarship
Carolyn DrobnickHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement Award
Thaddeus DryAlvernia University’s Community Outreach AwardAlvernia University’s Achievement Scholarship
Jordyn FakeCarol Hess Memorial Scholarship
Christopher FellinSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyLloyd “Scoop” Clemens Most Courageous Athlete
Courtney FichthornNational Honor SocietyBarbara A Mills Dance AwardMisericordia University’s Presidential ScholarshipMisericordia University’s Mission AwardMisericordia University’s McCauley Scholarship
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Tiffany FickCTC Senior Merit Award Early Childhood Education
Frandy FranciscoRaymond J. Gaspari Memorial Award
Matthew FunkImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service AwardPrincipal’s Pride Award
Rachel GarnerSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardSt. Joseph’s University Scholarship
Ashley GebhardOutstanding Senior Family Consumer Science Student
Alex GibsonSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietySenator Schwank’s Good Citizenship AwardPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceOutstanding Senior Physical Education StudentMuhlenberg Boosters’ Club Male Sportsmanship
Kaitlyn GibsonImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service AwardMuhlenberg Junior Woman’s Club Volunteer Award
Steven GoodwinHarold L. YarworthDistrict III Fackler-Hower Sportsmanship AwardOutstanding CTC Senior Award Motorcycle, Marine & Small Engine
Jennie HaferAlbright College’s Presidential ScholarshipOutstanding Senior German Student
Keaton HainSenior Photography International AwardImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service AwardMuhlenberg Boosters’ Club Male Sportsmanship
Emily HallPresident’s Education Awards Program
Justin HeckCTC Senior Merit Award Horticulture
Kelsey HeckLebanon Valley College Vickroy ScholarshipLebanon Valley Multicultural FellowshipSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceDistrict III Fackler-Hower Sportsmanship Award
Jordan HolderSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceUS Marine Corp Distinguished Athlete AwardPagoda Pacers Athletic Club Scholarship
Jeanlouise HornbergerSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceOutstanding Senior Spanish StudentOutstanding Senior Craft Art Major StudentOxenreider’s Student Athlete Scholarship
Daniel HuberOutstanding CTC Senior Award Carpentry
Frederick KerlingHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardGerman National Honor Society
Nikole KoharcheckTim Braun Memorial Scholarship
Jacob KrottSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyJuniata’s Calvert Ellis ScholarshipHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceDonald L. Fetterman Award
Kristen LambertMarywood University’s Centennial ScholarshipMVP Girls’ TennisPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence
Nicole LantzPresident’s Education Awards ProgramCTC Senior Merit Award Baking & Pastry Arts
Lindsay LeePerfect Attendance AwardOutstanding Senior Peer Tutor AwardArmy National Guard AwardGerman National Honor Society
Andrew LeibSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyVirginia Military Institute’s Local ScholarshipHistorical Society of Berks County AwardJan Billman Memorial Award (Washington Camp#68 POSA)Outstanding Senior Social Studies StudentOxenreider’s Student Athlete ScholarshipRichard Wheeler Memorial Scholarship
Kyle LeibenspergerSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence
Carlie LeperaSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceArmy Scholar Athlete
Erica LigenzaAmerican Assoc of University Women NomineeSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyLuther B. Mearig Journalism AwardDiana Rothermel Memorial AwardSara Breedy AwardAccompanist AwardOutstanding Senior English StudentPerfect Attendance AwardBunnell/Behrenhausen Family ScholarshipUniversity of Pennsylvania Bluhm Family ScholarshipNational Merit Carpenter Technology ScholarshipHarold I. Anderson Memorial ScholarshipBerks County Community Foundation Reading Berks Association of RealtorsRonald McDonald House Charities ScholarshipMuhlenberg PTO Award
Alexis LobbTim Braun Memorial Scholarship
Charlotte ManmillerMuhlenberg Junior Women’s Art Committee Award
Evan MauroschadtSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyOutstanding Senior Technology Prep Student
Carolina MayorPost “C” Reading of the Travelers Protective Association of America Altruism AwardImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service Award
Wesley McCarthySociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyUniversity of Delaware ScholarExide Corporation Engineering AwardHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence
Alex MelendezAlberto Cuadro Memorial ScholarshipKutztown University’s Clarence Shock AwardJim Dietrich Memorial AwardHarold I. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Naiesha MendesImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service Award
Carlos MendezCTC Senior Merit Award Automotive Technology
Cameron MengelSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyUniversity of Delaware’s Community Scholar Service AwardMuhlenberg Lions Club AwardHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceArmy Scholar AthleteOutstanding Senior Science StudentOutstanding Senior Business StudentImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service Award
Stephany MikulaCTC Senior Merit Award Business, Marketing & Distribution
Katherine MoraImpact Outstanding Involvement & Service Award
Kelsey MosserNational Honor Society
Symone MullingsPresident’s Education Awards ProgramHampton University’s Merit ScholarshipHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement Award
Joshua NannaSociety for Academic AchievementOral Robert’s University Music Talent ScholarshipOral Robert’s University Whole Person ScholarshipHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardMiss Alta Horton AwardKeith A. Reider Memorial Award
Dakota NesterNational Honor SocietyUnity College’s Dean’s Scholarship
Ian NguyenSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor Society
Thao NguyenSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyMuhlenberg Lions Club AwardHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardPerfect Attendance AwardDiana M Everson Memorial AwardSt. Joseph’s University’s Presidential ScholarshipSt. Joseph’s University’s United Scholars Award
Bryce NiemczykAlvernia University’s Trustees Scholarship
Lenae ParzaneseMVP Diving
Cortney PelkerMuhlenberg Senior Women’s Club Award
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Maureen PerezCareer Link Scholarship
Willie PerryLloyd “Scoop” Clemens Most Courageous Athlete
Timothy PetrowskyMuhlenberg Soccer AssociationMuhlenberg Rotary Club Award CTC StudentCTC Senior Merit Award Computerized Drafting Technology
Cody PetschPresident’s Education Awards ProgramPerfect Attendance AwardCTC Senior Award Electronics & Communication Tech
John PietrobonoEstella Gehris Rupp Art Scholarship
Ryan PikePresident’s Education Awards Program
Laura PinkasavageSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardAmerican Legion Post #622 Scholarship
Gerardo PonceLehigh University’s Scholarship
Ashley PuhlmanMuhlenberg Junior Women’s Art Committee Award
Joshua RankinSociety for Academic AchievementMVP FootballBerks County Football Coaches Association AwardGerman National Honor Society
Deshonj RobertsonMuhlenberg Class of 1952
Jillian RothSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyTemple Scholar AwardPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceOutstanding Senior German Student
Danielle RushingBerks County Mushroom Growers
Christian SalcedoHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceGerman National Honor Society
Jordy SalcedoSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyLehigh University’s ScholarshipRonald McDonald House Charities Scholarship
Jasmine SantosAlvernia University’s Community Outreach Award
Sean SassamanPresident’s Education Awards Program
Gabriella SchafferClarion University’s Swimming ScholarshipMVP SwimmingOutstanding Female Athlete
Cassidy SchultzPresident’s Education Awards ProgramNational Honor SocietyPenn State Berk’s Chancellor’s Scholarship3-Point Goal Organization ScholarshipLombardo Family ScholarshipPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceMuhlenberg Boosters’ Club Female Sportsmanship Tim Braun Memorial ScholarshipJudith M. Maggiaro Memorial Scholarship
Haley SchuppNational Honor SocietySenator Schwank’s Good Citizenship Award
Alyssa SebioPresident’s Education Awards ProgramMillersville University’s Clarence Schock
Riley SeidersMVP GolfProject Penske Jazz AwardMusic Department AwardMuhlenberg Education Association’s Scholarship
Tyler SeislerAllentown Art Museum’s Curator’s Choice AwardScholastic Art, Regional Manager’s AwardBerks Guild of Craftsman ScholarshipBerks Best Fine Arts CategoryR. Daniel Krize ScholarshipMary Zimmerman Art ScholarshipMuhlenberg Association of School RetireesOutstanding Senior Fine Art Major Student
Skyelar ShadeLaureldale Garden ClubOutstanding CTC Senior Award Horticulture
Christopher ShortPresident’s Education Awards ProgramPIAA E. Jerry Brooks Academic ExcellenceMVP TennisLarrie’ Thomas Memorial Award
Christopher SimonsPerfect Attendance
Ashley SkwiatOutstanding Stage Crew Award
Zachary SnowNational Honor SocietyMessiah College’s Provost ScholarshipMVP Wrestling
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Adrian StantonSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards Program
Larissa SweitzerSociety for Academic AchievementNational Honor Society
Joseph ThomasReading Musical Foundation STEAM Award
Megan TobiasZeswitz Music Award
Thao VuAlbright College’s Eugene Shirk ScholarshipAlbright College’s National Honor Society AwardJoseph E. Coleman AwardAlbright College’s Harold Gift Scholarship
Allison WadeBattle of the Badges Scholarship
Sarah WagnerBerks County Cheerleading Coaches Assoc. Award
Ryan WailsSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards Program
Britni WattCTC Senior Merit Award Medical Professions
Jonathan WeaverLombardo Family ScholarshipOutstanding Senior Technology StudentJon Moser Memorial Award
Ryan WeberAmerican Legion Post #622 ScholarshipJeremy Carroll Foundation Memorial AwardMiller-Keystone Bloodbank Scholarship
Allison WeilerNational Honor SocietyHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardAl Leader Award
Erika WendelEstella Gehris Rupp Art Scholarship
Alex WenrichGerman National Honor Society
Evan WilsonUniversity of the Arts Scholarship
Gregory WilsonHenry F. Hoffman Award
Cole WixonSt. Joseph’s University Academic Achievement AwardJoanne Rothenberger Scholarship Award
Nathan YorkSociety for Academic AchievementPresident’s Education Awards ProgramHigh Schools that Work Educational Achievement AwardLuppold’s Hardware Award 7
On Saturday, Feburary 26th, 2012 the “Blue Groove” MS Jazz Band took part in a Jazz Band Festival that was held at the Oley Valley MS. The “Blue Groove” group as a whole won the “Outstanding” rating which is the second highest rating possible. At the same event, Nolan O’Keefe won an individual award for the “Best soloist” in woodwind/saxophone.
Getting in the“Blue Groove”
The following Middle School students participated to represent Muhlenberg Middle School in the Berks County Junior Music Festival on Saturday, April 14th at the Boyertown School District:
County Band: Olivia Weaver 9th Grade ClarinetHannah Shelly 7th Grade ClarinetTyler Christ 8th Grade Trumpet
County Chorus:Abigail Manwiller 8th Grade Soprano IDevaney Ross 9th Grade Soprano IIA.J. Evans 7th Grade Alto IICameron Rupert 8th Grade Tenor I
Congratulations to all!
Muhlenberg’s Berks County Junior
Music Festival Musicians!
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Here are the Muhlenberg winners for the Reading Berks Science Fair 2012:
Hannah Shelly • 7N 4th Place Nicholas Hitt • 7N 3rd place Richard Ruales • Honorable mention in Earth Science - senior division Deanna Lupia • Berks Photographic Society $75 award for the best use of photography in a project Emily Levan • Berks County Amateur Astronomy Society $25 award for an outstanding astronomy related project MacKenzie Gring • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - a certificate for research to understand and predict changes in earth’s environment and conserve coastal and marine resources Cameron Rupert • United States Air Force - award for best exhibit in math, science and engineering Logan Schupp • 8N Honorable Mention Matt Minnig • 8N Honorable Mention Sean Hnath • Entech Engineering - $50 for displaying creative concepts that could lead to useful inventions. FrozenQ PC Mods Award - $50 for best creativity, innovation and passion for engineering in their projects Alex Quaintance’s (Muhlenberg graduate’s company) • Met Ed - laptop backpack for best energy related project • Penn State Berks, Engineering & Technology programs - $25 award for building a device • RMK Solar - $100 for project which exemplifies the practical application of solar energy • United States Navy & Marine Corps - certificate and pendent • Code Relief - $25 award for models showing the most creativity and ingenuity • 8P - 1st place • 8th Grade Champion - $500 prize
Winners for the Reading Berks Science Fair
Many of the seniors in Mrs. Smeltzer Schwab’s AP Physics B class aspire to become engineers. In order to help students achieve this goal, Mrs. Smeltzer Schwab entered teams of students in the 2012 Toshiba/NSTA (National Science Teacher’s Association) Exploravision competition. The Toshiba/NSTA Exploravision competition requires students to do research, development, and higher-order thinking by asking the students to develop a technology that does not exist today but could exist in 20 years. Students must explain how it would work and the possible benefits of this new technology, similar to what many engineers do in their field.
There were 1,313 entries nationwide, representing approximately 10, 000 students in the grades 10-12 category. This year, two of Mrs. Smeltzer Schwab’s teams were recognized as 2012 National Honorable Mention Award winners by Toshiba/ NSTA. There were only 14 teams in Pennsylvania that were recognized with this honor; no others in Berks County.
The team of Erica Ligenza and Jeanlouise Hornberger received this distinction because of their creation called “One Light”. One Light was envisioned because of the energy that is released by light bulb that is lost to the environment. The team of Tyler Chlebowski, Alex Gibson, Kyle Leibensperger, and Gerardo Ponce also designed a project focused on the concept of energy. Their creation, called “GP2: Glucose Powered Products”. It focused on possible future ways to create energy from plants.
Congratulations to Erica, Jeanlouise, Tyler, Alex, Kyle, and Gerardo on their accomplishments and we wish them well in their future endeavors.
Looking for Volunteers If you have an hour or two a week available to donate during the school day, we are looking for you! Please join our math volunteer program to help our Kindergarten – 6th grade students improve their math skills. We will provide the games and activities to play with students, you provide the smiles and encouragement. For more information, please contact Kelly Piontek at 610-921-8028. Sometimes a little extra attention is all it takes to make a huge difference in a child’s life!
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Toshiba HonorableMention Award winners
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JeanLouise HornbergerTennis
Philadelphia University
Nikole KoharcheckSoftball
Albright University
Jacob KrottCross Country/Track
Juniata
Kristen LambertTennis
Marywood University
Alexis LobbSoftball
Kutztown
Joshua RinkerCross Country/Track
Kutztown
Blailin BakerTrack and Field
Mt. Saint Mary’s
Christian BurggrafBasketball
Albright College
Courtney DanielsField Hockey
Alvernia University
Frandy FranciscoBaseball
Undecided
Nikki GattoneField Hockey
Bloomsburg University
Kelsey HeckField HockeyElizabethtown
Gabriella SchafferSwimming
Clarion
Cassidy SchultzVolleyball/Basketball
Penn State Berks
Zachary SnowWrestlingMessiah
James SturdivantFootball/Wrestling
Marywood University
Muhlenberg Graduates continue as Scholar Athletes!
Students in the picture left to right are: Lynda Selegean, Christopher Nguyen, Drew Lysakowski, (West Point Cadet), Sean Slater, Zachary Vicario, and Kathryn Turner.
On March 8, 2012 six of our outstanding juniors were selected to attend the 9th Annual High School Leadership & Ethics Conference. The students heard a great keynote speech from Dr. Len Marrella entitled “The Power of Character” and then they were placed into groups with West Point Cadets. While the students were in these groups they discussed ethical dilemmas and how they would react to hard choices they might have to make. The students learned about the “Six Pillars of Character”: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship.
Leadership and Ethics Conference
Students in the picture left to right are: Mr. Shane Bennett, Brandon Undheim, Dalton Bachert, Sunny Patel, Marcus Davis, Michael Bortz, Ben Lehr, Luis Santos, Nicole Shuman, Michael Boyer, Jessie Wallace, Dallas Commons, Cristina Alvine, Taylor Sarge, Ashley Wanner, Greg Morgan, Chris Guitiereex, John Henninger, Brittney Neiman, Ariel Rosario, Naomi Perez, Daryll Ellison, Michael Butler, Moustafa Kotob, Justin Wanner, Mr. Matthew Horst, and Corinne Heltzinger
High school students who took business classes this year were offered the opportunity to tour the Harley Davidson Factory in York, PA. The students were exposed to the history of Harley Davidson, toured the facility where the motorcycles are constructed, and enjoyed sitting on various motorcycles. This was a fantastic learning experience to learn about a great American company.
Business Students Experience Harley Davidson
Students at the fountain while touring Millersville University. Pictured left to right: Nicole Hafer, Samantha Pugliese, Jordan Kupper, Amy Smith, Kalina Reinhard, Joseph Kunstek, Caitlyn Sweimler, Claudia Papola, Rachel Manwiller, Colton Moyer, Jennifer Quijada, Allison Kleffel, Elizabeth Bacilio, Dominga Castellon, and Christian Caba.
The Counseling Department was able to secure a grant through PHEAA for the 2011/2012 school year. The grant offered students a variety of opportunities which included an SAT test prep course held at the high school, a FAFSA completion night, and the opportunity to visit three colleges. We had fourteen students enroll in the SAT prep course and were able to assist several families in completing their FAFSA forms. Approximately sixty students took advantage of the college visits and they were able to choose one of the following three colleges: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lebanon Valley College, or Millersville University. Fifteen students attended a college summer camp program with Albright College.
Counseling Department News
Students and teachers at Muhlenberg Elementary Center chose “You’re Finally Here” by Melanie Watt as the winner of the 2012 Muhl Medal. Congratulations to Mr. Charles Payne’s 4th grade class for the winning campaign. This funny story about a rabbit who scolds the reader for taking so long to join him in his book won a narrow victory over nine other nominated titles. The winning book as well as the other nominations are sure to be in great demand at the MEC library this fall! Thanks to all the fourth grade students and teachers who worked so hard to enthusiastically promote their books.
Announcing the winner of the 2012 Muhl Medal
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FALL sCHOOL DIstRICt sCHEDuLE continuedOCtOBER
October 2 - Music Assoc. Meeting Hs 7:00 PMOctober 3 - Committee-of-the-Whole Hs 7:00 PMOctober 8 - No school - teacher In-serviceOctober 10 - school Board meeting 7:00 PMOctober 11 - CIs Picture DayOctober 17 - Powder Puff Football game, stadium 7:00 PMOctober 18 - EC Fall EsL, Night, EC CAF 6:30 PMOctober 18 - Muhl. Park & Rec Community Bonfi re J. Dietrich Park 7:30 PMOctober 19 - Homecoming game and Festivities, stadium 6:30 PMOctober 20 - Preliminary scholastic Aptitude test (PsAt) 8:00 AMOctober 20 - Homecoming Dance Hs gym 7:00-10:00 PMOctober 22-Nov2 PssA grade 12 Retest Window, Math, Reading, science& WritingOctober 26 - Ms Career DayOctober 29 - Hs Picture Re-take DayOctober 29 - Berks County College Fair at AlbrightOctober 30 - Fall sports Recognition Night Hs Aud. 6:30 PMOctober 31 - End of First Marking PeriodOctober 31 - EC Author visit
NOvEMBERNovember 1 - EC Author visitNovember 1 - Fall family Literacy Event EC CAF 6:30 PMNovember 2 - EC Author vistNovember 5 - EC Picture Re-take DayNovember 6 - Election Day - No schoolNovember 6 - Music Assoc. Meeting Hs 7:00 PMNovember 7 - Committee-of-the-Whole Hs 7:00 PMNovember 8 - Ms Picyure Re-take DayNovember 14 - school Board Meeting Hs 7:00 PMNovember 15 - Armed Forces vocational Aptitude Battery test (AsvAB) HsNovember 19-21 Parent Conferences grades K-6 Early DismissalNovember 21 - Parent Conferences grades 7-8 Early DismissalNovember 22 - thanksgiving - No schoolNovember 23 - No school thanksgiving vacationNovember 26 - No school thanksgiving vacationNovember 28 - CIs Picture Re-take Day
The 9th AnnualMuhlenberg High School
Multi-class ReunionThe classes of the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies
will meet Saturday Sept. 12, 2012 at theEvergreen Country Club
Cash bar, Cash foodIndoor / Outdoor / Casual Dress
from 12 Noon till closing, $3.00 cover
Directions: Take route 12 East (Pricetown Road),
left onto route 73, travel 1 mile, turn right onto Hartz Road,
travel 1/2 mile Evergreen is on the left.Need more information?
Contact: Sue (Deprill) Crupi Bill or Jeanne Sandel 610-777-3875 610-821-2620 [email protected]
Check out our website: www.MTHSreunion.com
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Muhlenberg HS Hall of Fame On Friday, November 25, 2011, the Muhlenberg School District Hall of Fame will induct its thirteenth full class into membership at The Riveredge Restaurant. Listed below are the 2011 inductees:
The Muhlenberg Hall of Fame is divided into three categories: athletic, scholastic and career. The athletic is open to athletes, coaches, administrators and others. The scholastic is open to those who have excelled in academics, in the arts or in the vocational area. The career is open to those who have excelled in the area of service or those who have achieved noteworthy accomplishments or prominence. The inductees will be honored on Friday, November 25, social at 5:30PM and dinner at 6:30PM at the Riveredge Restaurant. Tickets are $27 for adults and $15 for small children. Use the attached ticket order form or purchase directly from the Athletic Office. If you have any questions, call 610-921-8078, Ext 4.
2011 Hall of Fame Inductees
Rev. Richard R. Boyer ‘48 Beth A. Evans ‘77
Robert L. Flowers ‘99 David L. Kline ‘72
Larry M. Kline Robert R. Moyer (Blackie) ‘48
Frank L. Pellegrini ‘62 Jeff Rusak ‘97
Valerie Schartel ‘02 Eric Troop ‘95
Jennifer Wall ‘94 Dr. Daniel H. Yocom ‘70
The inductees will be honored on Friday, November 20, social at 5:30PM and dinner at 6:30PM at the Riveredge Restaurant. Tickets are $28 for adults and $14 for small children. Use the attached ticket order form or purchase directly from the Athletic Office. If you have any questions, call 610-921-8058.
Return by November 14 to: Kerry Ciatto Athletic Director Muhlenberg High School Sharp Avenue & Frances Street Laureldale, PA 19605 Attn: Hall of Fame
Name__________________________ Address_________________________ ______________________________ Phone__________________________ _____ Adults @ $27.00 $_____ _____ Children @ $15.00 $_____ Total amount enclosed $_____ Make checks payable to “Muhlenberg School District”
Muhlenberg School DistrictHall of Fame • 2012 Inductees
Timothy Andreas ’82 Christopher Blum ‘88 Vanessa Christman ‘79 Michele Kunsman Cramer ‘91 Colonel Terry Curtis ‘61 Natale Deluca ‘54 Andrea Florida ‘05 Captain Jeremy Hromsco ‘01 Megan Noecker ‘05 Peter Rowley ‘04 Herbert Zettlemoyer ‘48
Banquet Date: Friday, November 23, 20125:30 Reception, 6:30 Dinner
Toscani Restaurant1101 Rocky Drive
West Lawn, PA 19609
Name ___________________________________ Inductee you are supporting_____________________Address __________________________________Phone ___________________________________ _________Adult @ $29 = $__________ _________Child @ $13 (under 12) = $__________ Total amount enclosed $___________
Mail check made payable to :Muhlenberg Hall of Fame
% Kerry Ciatto, Athletic DirectorMuhlenberg High School
400 Sharp AvenueLaureldale, PA 19605
Deadline for Reservations: November 16, 2012
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Newsletter Deadline for next newsletter: July 9. Published for citizens of the Muhlenberg School District, Newsletter is printed at Key Printing, Reading, Pa. Submit news of school or community interest to Brenda Stein, Newsletter, at return address. Include your name and phone number for verification purposes. Timely articles will be used as space allows. http://www.muhlsdk12.org
It is the policy of the Muhlenberg School District not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, and national origin in its education programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments. Inquiries
Department of Education, Washington, DC.
Resident
Muhlenberg School District801 Bellevue AvenueLaureldale, PA 19605(610) 921-8000
CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT
U.S. POSTAGEPAID
Reading, PAPERMIT NUMBER 69
MissionMuhlenberg School District is
dedicated to providing a program of educational excellence that enables all
students to attain their potential.
Shared Values• All students have the potential to become
responsible citizens in our society.• The home, school and student have shared
responsibility for student achievement.• An informed and involved community is essential to the development of strong
educational partnerships and quality programs.• An effective school provides a safe, supportive,
and nurturing environment.• Embracing diversity and individuality
within the context of mutual respect promotes a positive learning environment.
• Outstanding programs and effective instruction produce academic excellence.
• Participation in extra-curricular activities fosters self-confidence and positive attitudes.
• Learning opportunities that integrate technology and develop higher level
thinking skills empower students to succeed in a global society.
• High expectations and commitment to continuous improvement are fundamental
for high achievement.
Vision StatementThe Muhlenberg School Community
will promote academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment, while celebrating
unity, respecting diversity, and empowering all students to become contributing citizens
in a global society.
School BoardDonald B. Raifsnider, Jr, presidentTerry L. Heckman, vice president
K. Scott Long, secretaryRichard E. Hoffmaster, treasurer
Cindy L. Mengle, assistant secretaryJohn A. DelColloBarbara A. NagleLee R. Reiniger
Otto W. Voit, III
AdministrationTheresa D. Haught, Ed.D., Superintendent
Vlacia Z. Campbell , Ed.D., Asst. Superintendent
Muhlenberg
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Newsletter Deadline for next newsletter: July 9. Published for citizens of the Muhlenberg School District, Newsletter is printed at Key Printing, Reading, Pa. Submit news of school or community interest to Brenda Stein, Newsletter, at return address. Include your name and phone number for verification purposes. Timely articles will be used as space allows. http://www.muhlsdk12.org
It is the policy of the Muhlenberg School District not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, and national origin in its education programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments. Inquiries
Department of Education, Washington, DC.
Resident
Muhlenberg School District801 Bellevue AvenueLaureldale, PA 19605(610) 921-8000
CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT
U.S. POSTAGEPAID
Reading, PAPERMIT NUMBER 69
MissionMuhlenberg School District is
dedicated to providing a program of educational excellence that enables all
students to attain their potential.
Shared Values• All students have the potential to become
responsible citizens in our society.• The home, school and student have shared
responsibility for student achievement.• An informed and involved community is essential to the development of strong
educational partnerships and quality programs.• An effective school provides a safe, supportive,
and nurturing environment.• Embracing diversity and individuality
within the context of mutual respect promotes a positive learning environment.
• Outstanding programs and effective instruction produce academic excellence.
• Participation in extra-curricular activities fosters self-confidence and positive attitudes.
• Learning opportunities that integrate technology and develop higher level
thinking skills empower students to succeed in a global society.
• High expectations and commitment to continuous improvement are fundamental
for high achievement.
Vision StatementThe Muhlenberg School Community
will promote academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment, while celebrating
unity, respecting diversity, and empowering all students to become contributing citizens
in a global society.
School BoardDonald B. Raifsnider, Jr, presidentTerry L. Heckman, vice president
K. Scott Long, secretaryRichard E. Hoffmaster, treasurer
Cindy L. Mengle, assistant secretaryJohn A. DelColloBarbara A. NagleLee R. Reiniger
Otto W. Voit, III
AdministrationTheresa D. Haught, Ed.D., Superintendent
Vlacia Z. Campbell , Ed.D., Asst. Superintendent
Muhlenberg
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Newsletter Deadline for next newsletter: July 9. Published for citizens of the Muhlenberg School District, Newsletter is printed at Key Printing, Reading, Pa. Submit news of school or community interest to Brenda Stein, Newsletter, at return address. Include your name and phone number for verification purposes. Timely articles will be used as space allows. http://www.muhlsdk12.org
It is the policy of the Muhlenberg School District not to discriminate on the basis of gender, disability, race, color, and national origin in its education programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments. Inquiries
Department of Education, Washington, DC.
Resident
Muhlenberg School District801 Bellevue AvenueLaureldale, PA 19605(610) 921-8000
CARRIER ROUTE PRESORT
U.S. POSTAGEPAID
Reading, PAPERMIT NUMBER 69
MissionMuhlenberg School District is
dedicated to providing a program of educational excellence that enables all
students to attain their potential.
Shared Values• All students have the potential to become
responsible citizens in our society.• The home, school and student have shared
responsibility for student achievement.• An informed and involved community is essential to the development of strong
educational partnerships and quality programs.• An effective school provides a safe, supportive,
and nurturing environment.• Embracing diversity and individuality
within the context of mutual respect promotes a positive learning environment.
• Outstanding programs and effective instruction produce academic excellence.
• Participation in extra-curricular activities fosters self-confidence and positive attitudes.
• Learning opportunities that integrate technology and develop higher level
thinking skills empower students to succeed in a global society.
• High expectations and commitment to continuous improvement are fundamental
for high achievement.
Vision StatementThe Muhlenberg School Community
will promote academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment, while celebrating
unity, respecting diversity, and empowering all students to become contributing citizens
in a global society.
School BoardDonald B. Raifsnider, Jr, presidentTerry L. Heckman, vice president
K. Scott Long, secretaryRichard E. Hoffmaster, treasurer
Cindy L. Mengle, assistant secretaryJohn A. DelColloBarbara A. NagleLee R. Reiniger
Otto W. Voit, III
AdministrationTheresa D. Haught, Ed.D., Superintendent
Vlacia Z. Campbell , Ed.D., Asst. Superintendent
Muhlenberg
AugustAugust 8 - Committee-of-the-Whole and Regular Meeting, Hs 6:30 PMAugust 16 - Ms New student Orientation Last Name A-K 11:30 AM. L-Z 12:30-3:00 PMAugust 21 - Ms New student Orientation 7:00 PMAugust 22 - teacher Clerical DayAugust 23 - teacher In-service DayAugust 23 - Kindergarten Open House and Bus Night, EC 5:30 and 7:00 PMAugust 27 - First student DayAugust 27 - Hs Picture DayAugust 28 - CIs Open House 6:30-8:00 PMAugust 29 - EC Open House, gr 1 & 2 7:00 PMAugust 30 - EC Open House, gr 3 & 4 7:00 PMAugust 31 - NO school
sEPtEMBERseptember 3 - NO schoolseptember 4 - Ms Picture Dayseptember 4 - Music Assoc. Meeting Hs 7:00september 5 - Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting, Hs 7:00 PMseptember 6 - Ms Open House 7:00 PMseptember 10 - guidance Night for Parents of seniors, Hs A117, 7:00- 9:00 PMseptember 11 - Meet the Instrument Night EC CAF, 6:30 PMseptember 12 - school Board Meeting Hs 7:00 PMseptember 13 - EC Picture Dayseptember 13 - Meet the Instrument Night EC CAF, 6:30 PMseptember 14 - EC picture Dayseptember 20 - Hs Open House 7:00 PMseptember 20 - Beginning Band Parent Meeting EC CAF 7:00 PMseptember 26 - Act 80 Day – grades K-12 Early Dismissal
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Fall 2012
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MISSIONMuhlenberg School District is
dedicated to providing a program ofeducational excellence that enables all
students to reach their highest potential so they will lead us successfully and responsibly into the future.
Shared Values
• All students will become responsible citizens in our society.
• Outstanding programs and effective instruction produce academic excellence.
• High expectations and a commitment to continuous improvement are fundamental for high
achievement.
• An effective school provides a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
• Embracing diversity and individuality within the context of mutual respect promotes a
positive learning experience.
• Learning opportunities that integrate technology and develop higher order thinking skills
empower students tosucceed in a global society.
• The home, school, and student have a shared responsibility
for student achievement.
• An informed and involved community is essential to the development of strong educational
partnerships and quality programs.
• Participation in extra curricular activities fosters self-confidence and positive attitudes.
Vision StatementThe Muhlenberg School Community
will promote academic excellence in a safeand nurturing environment, while celebratingunity, respecting diversity, and empoweringall students to become contributing citizens
in a global society.
School BoardJohn A. DelColloTerry L. Heckman
K. Scott Long John W. Love
Cindy L. MengleMark J. NelsonLee R. ReinigerVicki L. Seidel
Otto W. Voit, III.
AdminstrationTheresa D. Haught, Ed.D., Superintendent
Vlacia Z. Campbell, Ed.D.,Asst. Superintendent
Newsletter Deadline for next newsletter: November 9. Published for citizens of the Muhlenberg School District, Newsletter is printed at Key Printing, Reading, Pa. Submit news of school or community interest to Brenda Stein, Newsletter, at return address. Include your name and phone number for verification purposes. Timely articles will be used as space allows. http://www.muhlsdk12.org