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High Spirit A Message From The High Family Council . 1 - 2

The High Forum: Extraordinary Experiences

A Message From Chief Executive Officer . . 3Positive Impact: Inspiring Stories

Industry Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 14The S. Dale High Family Foundation Awards College ScholarshipsFourth Generation of the High Family Explores Its RootsARTBA Inducts Sanford H. High Into Its Hall of FameWegmans to Anchor The Crossings at Conestoga CreekHSSL Adds Metalizing CapabilitiesCo-Workers Embrace the ChallengeHIGHSL Is The “Wright” Stuff for This HSSCL Customer!Grand Prize Winners Mark the Pinnacle of Good MeasureThey Give Good Measure!

Thomas F. Clark, Senior Project Manager;Janice H. Mandros, Interior Designer; andCorey C. Wood, Project Superintendent, HAL, Lancaster, PA

Gary G. Berkhouse, Quality Control Foreman; andMark R. Deem, Continuous Improvement Engineer, HCGL, Springboro, OH

Patrick J. Donley, Senior Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Person,HSSCL, Lancaster, PA

Mary A. Garrison, Guest Services Representative,HHL, SpringHill Suites-Ewing, NJ

High HonorsHigh Awards

Environmental Stewardship . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 16Volunteers Make a Clean Approach to Greenfield Corporate CenterHCGL Takes Important Steps to Improve Stormwater Quality

Community Commitment . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 21New Monument Marks the Birthplace of HighCo-Workers Participate in the United Way Day of CaringA Tour to RememberCo-Workers’ Skills Make A Concrete ImpactHigh Goes to Bat for the Barnstormers and the Lancaster CommunityCo-Workers Fill Backpacks to Provide Healthy Food for Local ChildrenHigh Team Makes a Fashion Statement

In This Issue . . .

ContributorsThank you for yourhelp in producing

this edition ofHigh Spirit.

Alicia Allamena

Mike Brenneman

Jim Cunningham

Danielle DeGroft

Liz Ford

Wendy Fuller

Michelle Gallo

Greg High

Rick HighCarolyne Jordan

Brian LaBorde

Lisa Masters

Tina McGinnis

Dave Nicholas

Jane Owens

Elaine Richard

Kelly Roeder

Laurie Salzmann

Jenni Simmons

Mike Shirk

Robin StaufferSue Weniger

Chuck Weyland

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On The Cover: On The Cover: On The Cover: On The Cover: On The Cover: A new monument was installed and dedicated, markingthe birthplace of the High companies. Read about it on page 19.

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The High Forum:Extraordinary ExperiencesThe following excerpt is part of a speech givenby Greg High, on behalf of the High FamilyCouncil, at a management meeting held inOctober. We thought it would be appropriateto share this message with all co-workers.

I hear a lot of positive comments andreceive a lot of positive letters aboutthe High® organization on a daily basis.These letters come from co-workers,customers, and members of ourcommunity. Their comments andletters are not directed to mepersonally, of course; they are focusedon the fantastic things that individualshave experienced as a result of working directly with the High organization.It is a tremendously rewarding feeling to get so much positive feedback.

High is capable of—and is distinguished by—creating extraordinaryexperiences. These positive experiences happen because of individual andcollective co-worker commitment, and the culture that we share.

Obviously, being financially strong is critical. Without that, we would nothave a business, at least not for long. But for us, it is also a big enabler tohelp make a difference in people’s lives.

Thinking back when I was with High Hotels Ltd. (HHL), opening new hotelswas important; but the ability to deliver legendary guest service to a newcommunity, expanding the number of guests that we touched, and expandingour team of co-workers . . . now that was really the best part of opening a newhotel . . . and it still is! We know that people are going to love theirexperience, and that they will want to come back because they enjoyed theirvisit. Sharing our property and service and knowing that we are improvingguests’ lives is what it is all about for our hotel teams.

Being extraordinary always comes down to people . . . people who will help, inany way that they can, to provide products and services that meet or exceedcustomers’ needs. The idea of connections seems to work. We createconnections with and for people throughout our markets. People connect in ourhotels and in the buildings we build. They connect to new places via bridges.They connect through beautiful pieces of art, and through the networks we buildto leverage the best and most appropriate resources on behalf of our customersand communities. These connections create a ripple effect of positive impactthat is felt by everyone we touch, both directly and indirectly.

Greg High, Dale High,Suzanne High Schenck,Sadie High, andSteve High.

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What is the source? It ties back to each individual person who is part of the teammaking things happen. Each of us plays an important role. We are all part of thebig picture. When you start to see your role that way, seemingly ordinary taskstake on new meaning that allows us to view our jobs in a refreshing and vitalcontext. For example, a welder could say that she is not just welding a girder; sheis creating a safe means of transportation that also reduces emergency responsetimes, thereby protecting our loved ones and our property, as well as contributingto economic vibrancy. Or a hotel housekeeper could tell you that he is not justcleaning a room; he is providing a clean, safe environment which has a direct

impact on each guest’s physical and emotional health. I cantell you how I feel when I walk into a hotel room that has notbeen cleaned . . . doesn’t that raise your blood pressure, too?Of course, that does not happen in our hotels!

You can take any job at High and look at it in this way.Then, when you consider the positive impact that all of theHigh companies and High co-workers are having together,it is truly fantastic!

We want to grow so that all of us, including co-workers, Board members, andHigh Family members, are multiplying our positive affect on ourcommunities, our nation, and our world. Simply put, we provide quality oflife for communities that they otherwise would not have.

So for our Family - and I hope for all of you - being part of High means beingconnected to something bigger than ourselves. Individually, we know that weare each making a difference; but collectively, we are working together towarda common goal with The High Philosophy as our guiding force. I know thatfeels good to me and to the rest of the High Family. It keeps us excited,motivated, and pumped up.

We want to maintain and improve upon those items that make us unique. TheHigh Family continuously and vigorously works to protect our culture and theHigh brand. We want to stay unique as a company and in our focus on quality.

In our culture, we need an owner mentality . . . a caring mentality. Many ofus think of it as “Calvinizing,” named for my uncle, Calvin High, who alwaysmade sure that things were clean, orderly, and aesthetically correct. Peoplewho drive by our properties in the evening would see our clean red, yellow,and black trucks lined up in the correct spot . . . and they still do today. Wedo not just let things go. This is our company, and we want customers to say,“This is a company I want to do business with.” Our goal is to provide top-notch quality that is clearly visible in everything we say and do.

So, thank you for making those tough calls and for protecting and improvingupon the High brand. By doing so, you are making the High Family, ourcustomers, all High co-workers, and the community proud to be associatedwith this organization.

Simply put, weprovide quality of lifefor communities thatthey otherwise wouldnot have.

Greg HighGreg HighGreg HighGreg HighGreg High

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Positive Impact: Inspiring StoriesBy Mike ShirkI have really enjoyed my first year and particularly meeting many of you. Earlyon it became clear to me that one of the best parts of my role is being able to seeall that you do across this great enterprise. I have had the pleasure of beinginspired countless times by examples of our co-workers stepping up to make adifference for customers, communities, and each other. It is unique and powerful.

Building on Greg’s comments in the previous article, did you ever thinkabout how many people, businesses, and organizations we touch on a regularbasis across the High companies? Here’s a quick rundown:

990 manufacturers 435 other businesses425 contractors 5,500 apartment residents370 professional services businesses 180,000 unique hotel guests

This represents our customers over the last 18 months, and each of theorganizations above are comprised of many people. Few companies have thatreach and potential to make a positive impact for so many. Thank you for theextraordinary experiences you create for our customers. You can read about just afew of them in this edition with our recent Good Measure Award winners.

Our impact does not stop at customers.During that same period, we, as a company,also supported over 390 community-relatedorganizations across a wide spectrum ofeducation, human service, the arts, and otherimpact areas. This is a big part of who we are,and it is a big part of what gets me energized.I am a firm believer that strong communitiesand strong businesses go hand-in-hand, and wehave a responsibility to help strengthen ourcommunities every day.

I am pleased to share another community win. This year we set a goal ofraising $205,000 in contributions for our United Way partners, and I amproud to say that you beat it handily, contributing $223,000 to make apositive impact. Thank you to our co-workers and retirees for your support!

To hear from other community leaders about ways in which we have createdpositive and lasting impact throughout the communities in which we dobusiness, please check out the video by scanning the QR code with yoursmart phone, or from any computer at https://vimeopro.com/highcompany/high-forum-2015. The password to reach the video is Highvid.

Of course none of this happens without the hard work and dedication of ourco-workers. I am eager to cross paths with co-workers I have not already hadthe opportunity of meeting, and I look forward to the many inspiring storiesto come. Thank you all for making High® a great place to work!

In the video,Dr. William Griscom,President of ThaddeusStevens College ofTechnology, discussesthe college’s relationshipwith High, andHigh’s reputationin the community.

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The S. Dale High Family FoundationAwards College ScholarshipsThe S. Dale High Family Foundation presented scholarship awards to Kelly

Liebl of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and Logan Santiagoof Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Both students havebeen awarded $20,000 scholarships, which provide$5,000 per year for four years.

Kelly Liebl is the daughter of Michael G. Liebl, Technical AssistanceManager with High Company LLC, who joined High in 1986. Kelly

graduated from Ephrata High School where she was a member of theNational Honor Society, the German National Honor Society, wasTeam Captain of the Basketball Team, Captain of the Outdoor Trackand Field Team, Captain of the Soccer Team, and participated inCross Country. Outside of school, Kelly is a member of ReligiousEducation at Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Assistant Coordinatorof the Ephrata Dodge Ball for Diabetes Tournament, andparticipated in Mini-Thon and Burpees for Breast Cancer. Kelly

attends St. Joseph’s University where she is studying Economics.

Logan Santiago is the daughter of J. Lucinda Santiago, AdministrativeCoordinator for High Associates Ltd., who joinedHigh in 1989. Logan graduated from McCaskeyHigh School where she was Concert Mistress andPresident of Orchestra, Alto Section Leader andVice President of Vocal Ensemble, a member ofChamber Choir, a member of Marching Band,and participated in high school musicals ingrades 9 through 12. In addition, Logan is amember of the Lancaster County AllegrettoYouth Chamber Orchestra, and has participated

as aviolinhelperand mentorin community organizations likeMusic for Everyone and Strings forSuccess. Logan is pursuing adegree in Music Education fromGettysburg College.

The S. Dale High FamilyFoundation, a non-profitorganization, was established bymembers of the High Family. Its

Steve High; SuzanneHigh Schenck; RobinStauffer; Lucinda,Jose, and LoganSantiago; Mike, Kelly,and Cheryl Liebl; GregHigh; and Dale High.

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overall mission is to give back by providing support to non-profitorganizations in communities in which High® companies do business. Inaddition, the Foundation assists High co-workers in meeting the costs ofcollege education for their children through The S. Dale High FamilyFoundation Scholarship Program. Now in its 35th year, the program hasawarded more than $700,000 in college scholarships.

Fourth Generation of the High FamilyExplores Its RootsOn Saturday, July 11, 2015, Dale High was joined by four of his grandchildren– members of the fourthgeneration of the High Family(4G) – for a tour of the HighSteel Structures LLC (HSSL)facilities in Lancaster,Pennsylvania. This event wasdesigned to explain and show4G the roots of High® as afamily and as a company.

The day began in the HSSLCorporate Meeting Room withDale presenting the history ofthe High Family and thecompany. He touched on howthe company got started andhow it continued to grow throughout the years with hard work, teamwork,and a commitment to The High Philosophy.

After a short break, participants had an opportunity to test their skills onthe VRTEX Virtual Welder. Dave Watson, Sales Engineer with LincolnElectric Company, was on hand to operate the machine and to give thempointers on proper technique. This experience was not only fun, itprovided 4G with a better understanding of the welding process that theirgreat grandfather, Sanford High, pioneered as an alternative to riveting inbridge building.

Next, they learned about the fabrication process and personal protectiveequipment from Ken Eberle, HSSL Safety Coordinator, and then moved on toa tour of the manufacturing facility at Plant Two.

Thank you to Ken, and to other co-workers who assisted with the tour:Jim Collins, HSSL Utility Operator; Greg Weitzel, HSSL Planner Expediter;and Brent Zimmerman, HCL Buyer/Planner. Seeing the operations firsthandcertainly gave this younger generation of the High Family an appreciation ofthe work involved in building those massive bridges!

Dale High withMadison, Lauren,Austin, and Gavin.

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ARTBA Inducts Sanford H. HighInto Its Hall of Fame

Sanford H. High (1907-1983), founder of High WeldingCompany, was inducted into ARTBA’s (American Road andTransportation Builders Association) TransportationDevelopment Hall of Fame. Launched in 2010, the Hall ofFame honors individuals or families from the public and privatesectors who have made extraordinary contributions to U.S.transportation development, and demonstrated exceptionalleadership over their lifetime.

Sanford was selected in the Innovator Category for pioneeringthe welded bridge concept, as well as other strides in thefabricating process. “Put down a good weld and give goodmeasure,” a motto that Sanford developed and lived by, is thefoundation on which The High Philosophy is built.

Wegmans to AnchorThe Crossings at Conestoga CreekHigh Real Estate Group LLC (HREGL) is moving forward with The Crossingsat Conestoga Creek in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This smart growth projectconcentrates on development near the city within the urban growth corridor,while contributing to the preservation of farmland and incorporating bestmanagement practices for stormwater management.

The first lifestyle shopping center in Lancaster, The Crossings combines amarket-priced residentialcomponent, as well as anextended stay hotel, andunique shopping and diningexperiences. The pedestrian-friendly open-airenvironment will be a placefor people to gather, shop,dine, and relax, and willgreatly enhance the gatewaycorridor of Harrisburg Pikeinto the city.

To ensure its success,securing the best possibleanchor for this project was

crucial, requiring extensive work, preparation, and patience. This Fall, Highwas pleased to announce that it is partnering with Wegmans, a highly

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HSSL Adds Metalizing CapabilitiesHigh Steel Structures LLC (HSSL) recently beganmetalizing steel members used in bridge-building.This process, in which metallic materials such as zincor zinc/aluminum alloy are melted into tiny dropletsand sprayed manually onto surfaces, produces acorrosion-resistant coating similar to galvanizing;however, the galvanizing process can accommodateonly smaller secondary members, whereas metalizingallows for coating of larger main members.

The use of zinc-rich coating dramatically increases abridge’s ability to resist corrosion and, as a result,reduces the maintenance required and increases thebridge’s life. The coating is used as a primer and ispart of a multi-coat paint system which includes anepoxy intermediate coat and a urethane top coat.According to the Federal Highway Administration,systems with zinc-rich coating systems have “shownperformance far superior to all other conventionalcoatings (without zinc-rich primers) tested in parallelto-date under harsh exposure conditions.”

Though more expensive thanprevious methods, ownersare taking a long-term viewand choosing to spend alittle more on their coatingsystem for the desired benefitof increased life and lessmaintenance. By being one ofonly a few bridge fabricators tooffer metalized structures,HSSL is positioned to competein this new market.

distinguished grocery store and a multi-generational, family-owned businesswhose values and beliefs align with those of High® and the wider communityof Lancaster. Bringing this caliber of retailer to Lancaster has been a missionof HREGL since announcing The Crossings at Conestoga Creek in 2006.Subject to land development approvals, Wegmans at The Crossings shouldopen sometime in 2018.

Follow this exciting venture on HIGHLites, High Home’s Latest News, and infuture issues of High Spirit.

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Co-Workers Embrace the ChallengeEarlier this year, 12 co-workers were selected to participate in the 12-weekHigh Health Management Program’s Get Healthier Challenge. Judgesfrom Cooper Wellness Strategies selected the winning contestants based on

a variety of factors which included their progress toward personalgoals and biometric screenings to identify improvement in keyhealth indicators.

All contestants attended the Challenge Celebration, where winnerswere announced. Each winner received 50 percent of their prizemoney ($2,000 for first place and $1,000 for second place) at the

Celebration, and the remaining50 percent was awarded uponcompletion of the Fall 2015biometric screenings when testresults indicated they hadmaintained their healthimprovements.

Congratulations to all GetHealthier contestants fortaking positive steps towardbetter health. Your successesare an inspiration!

The Get HealthierChallenge contestants:

Scott Cirello (HHL),Bob Orta (HSSL),

Lie Weiler (HSSL),Matt Krebs (HCGL),

Justo Flores (HCGL),Jeremy Geib (HHL),

Ruth Devenney (HAL),Mansoor Illahi (HCGL),Brian LaBorde (HSSL),Emily Blackwell (HCL),

Lisa Masters (HSSL), andChristina Martin (HCL).

JUSTO FLORESHigh Concrete Group LLCHigh Concrete Group LLCHigh Concrete Group LLCHigh Concrete Group LLCHigh Concrete Group LLC

DenverDenverDenverDenverDenver, P, P, P, P, Pennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvania15 percent weight reduction

5.5 inch improvement in waist circumference5 point improvement in LDL

23 point improvement in triglycerides11 point improvement in glucose

1ST PLACE MEN

CHRISTINA MARTINHigh Company LLCHigh Company LLCHigh Company LLCHigh Company LLCHigh Company LLCLancasterLancasterLancasterLancasterLancaster, P, P, P, P, Pennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvania8 percent weight reduction4.5 inch improvement in waist circumference10 point improvement in LDL1 point improvement in triglycerides14 point improvement in glucoseOverall improvement in blood pressure

1ST PLACE WOMEN

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HIGHSL Is The “Wright” Stuff forThis HSSCL Customer!Wright Commercial Products is a manufacturer of commercial lawnmaintenance equipment and a valuedHigh Steel Service Center LLC (HSSCL)customer. In 2013 when HSSCL beganproducing panel flat HIGHSL materialusing its Red Bud Stretcher Leveler,Wright found the product to beadvantageous to its operations in everyway. The flatness of HIGHSL workedwell in its laser operations, had zero kick-back during bending, and it improvedefficiencies on the weld lines. HSSCLbecame Wright’s sole supplier of flatrolled products.

Earlier this year, Wright marked a milestone, consuming 2,000 tons ofHIGHSL. To recognize thismutually beneficialrelationship, members ofHSSCL’s sales team presentedthe Wright team with a plaque.

Jim Cunningham(holding the plaque) andMike Brenneman (inthe white shirt) fromHSSCL with the WrightManufacturing team.

LIE WEILERHigh Steel Structures LLCHigh Steel Structures LLCHigh Steel Structures LLCHigh Steel Structures LLCHigh Steel Structures LLCLancasterLancasterLancasterLancasterLancaster, P, P, P, P, Pennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvania10 percent weight reduction3.75 inch improvement in waist circumference7 point improvement in LDL16 point improvement in triglycerides11 point improvement in glucoseOverall improvement in blood pressure

2ND PLACE WOMEN

BOB ORTAHigh Steel Structures LLCHigh Steel Structures LLCHigh Steel Structures LLCHigh Steel Structures LLCHigh Steel Structures LLC

LancasterLancasterLancasterLancasterLancaster, P, P, P, P, Pennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvaniaennsylvania15 percent weight reduction

5.5 inch improvement in waist circumference28 point improvement in triglycerides

13 point improvement in glucoseOverall improvement in blood pressure

2ND PLACE MEN

Grand Prize Winners Mark thePinnacle of Good Measure

At the 2014 High Forum, a revitalized Good MeasureAward (GMA) program was introduced. For starters, theprogram was given a new logo, and an annual goal of 30nominations was set. In addition, the prize structure wasrevamped, making one GMA winner from High Industries

Inc. and one from High Real Estate Group LLC eligible for the Grand Prizes,which would be awarded at the 2015 High Forum.

GMA recipients attended the 2015 High Forum and were called on stage byDarryl Gordon and Greg High, and with a burst of confetti, the grand prizewinners were announced.

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Mary and Bob were each awarded $3,000. Congratulations for youroutstanding achievements in providing Good Measure!

If you know a co-worker or team of co-workers who go the extra mile toprovide good measure, nominate them for the Good Measure Award.Nomination forms are available from your Good Measure Committee,Human Resource Services Representative, or by clicking on the Good MeasureAward link on High Home. If you need assistance completing the form,contact your Good Measure or Human Resource Services Representative. Thecurrent nomination period began on August 1, 2015, and continues throughJuly 31, 2016, with Grand Prizes to be awarded at the 2016 High Forum.

Mary A. GarrisonGuest Services Representative

High Hotels Ltd.SpringHill Suites-Ewing, New Jersey

Robert C. GrasserCommodities Engineer

High Company LLCLancaster, Pennsylvania

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They Give Good Measure!THOMAS F. CLARK, Senior Project Manager

JANICE H. MANDROS, Interior Designer

COREY C. WOOD, Project Superintendent

High Associates Ltd., Lancaster, PA

NOMINANOMINANOMINANOMINANOMINATTTTTOR: Michael JOR: Michael JOR: Michael JOR: Michael JOR: Michael J. Lorell i. Lorell i. Lorell i. Lorell i. Lorell i

When High Associates Ltd. entered into a lease withPennsylvania College of Health Sciences (PCHS), Bosch, thecurrent occupant of the leased space, needed to be relocated.

To accommodate the move for thisimportant client, Jan worked withBosch engineers to design a spacethat met their very particular needs.Almost daily, changes were made tothe design. Initially, Tom completedqualifying pricing in order tonegotiate the lease and, uponcompletion of the design, provided agood estimate for the work.

While none of this is necessarilyunique to this project,accomplishing it in threeshort weeks required many

‘off the clock’ hours. (By comparison, a previousprogramming for relocation of Bosch took nearly sixmonths.) Jan completed construction documents andcommunicated with the client to resolve open issues.Tom and Corey determined the critical path issues andordered those items immediately. Tom also spent longhours assembling the right vendors to ensure the scopeof work was fully vetted. Corey completed the workto a high level of quality and in record time, shavingtwo weeks off the schedule by creatively manning thejob and the scheduled work hours.

KEY POINTS OF THE HIGH PHILOSOPHY:Valuing our customers and meeting their needs.Energizing our teamwork with participative management.Strengthening our partnership with suppliers.“Right the first time” – High quality products and services.

Jan Mandros

Corey Wood

Tom Clark

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Gary Berkhouse

Mark Deem

GARY G. BERKHOUSE, Quality Control ForemanMARK R. DEEM, Continuous Improvement Engineer High Concrete Group LLC, Springboro, Ohio

NOMINANOMINANOMINANOMINANOMINATTTTTOR: ROR: ROR: ROR: ROR: Robert C. Grasserobert C. Grasserobert C. Grasserobert C. Grasserobert C. Grasser

During production for the Mercy West Hospital project, Gary andMark conducted a 100 percent sorting and visual inspection of morethan 75,000 glazed brick tiles – approximately 10 tractor trailerloads – to ensure the customer’s quality expectations were met.Not only were these inspectionstime-consuming, they wereperformed outside during extremelycold weather.

In addition, Mark created aspreadsheet to manage andprioritize the quantity of rejectedtile in order to meet productionschedules. This involved countingand tracking 38 different shapes andcolors of glazed tile.

Gary and Mark’s efforts helped to reduce theimpact on efficiencies and cost, and kept theproduct deliveries moving on schedule,resulting in a very satisfied customer.

KEY POINTS OF THE HIGH PHILOSOPHY:Valuing our customers and meeting their needs.Strengthening our partnership with suppliers.“Right the first time” – High quality products and services.

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PATRICK J. DONLEY Senior Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Person High Steel Service Center LLC, Lancaster, PA

NOMINANOMINANOMINANOMINANOMINATTTTTOR:OR:OR:OR:OR: MARK J MARK J MARK J MARK J MARK J. HEL. HEL. HEL. HEL. HELOCKOCKOCKOCKOCK

Pat possesses vast technical expertise, a wealth of experience, and anexemplary work ethic. He will work overtime or switchshifts, and is available to answer maintenance questions 24hours-a-day. Pat assists in the development of procedures andpolicies, and helps to maintain the Lock-Out/Tag-Out, MaterialSafety Data Sheets, Preventive Maintenance and Safetyprograms, and offers training to ensure success of co-workersand of HSSCL’s operations.

Beyond the work day, Pat shows a deep caring and concern forthe well-being of his co-workers, sending cards and visitingthose who are hospitalized. Pat strives daily to be a positiveinfluence, and demonstrates that The High Philosophy is morethan what he does at work; it is his philosophy, as well.

KEY POINTS OF THE HIGH PHILOSOPHY:Valuing customers and meeting their needs.Respecting the dignity of co-workers and their families.Contributing to a world of beauty and prosperity and peace.

MARY A. GARRISON Guest Services Representative High Hotels Ltd., SpringHill Suites-Ewing, New Jersey

NOMINANOMINANOMINANOMINANOMINATTTTTORSORSORSORSORS: P: P: P: P: Pat Brogan and Susan Wat Brogan and Susan Wat Brogan and Susan Wat Brogan and Susan Wat Brogan and Susan Weisbergereisbergereisbergereisbergereisberger

When the Frontier Airlines crew was placed on a 60-day hiatusduring the Trenton Airport’s FFA-mandated upgrade, theymade SpringHill Suites their temporary home. The crew waspleasantly surprised to be welcomed to the hotel with a batchof Mary’s freshly baked cookies cut in the shape of airplanesand frosted in Frontier’s signature green and purple.

A second nomination praised Mary for going the extra mile fora guest whose lace dress had torn. Knowing that the garmentwas needed for a wedding, she happily volunteered to repair it.By putting her sewing skills to use, Mary mended the dress intime for the event, and cemented a relationship with thisdelighted customer!

KEY POINTS OF THE HIGH PHILOSOPHY:Valuing customers and meeting their needs.Contributing to a world of beauty and prosperity and peace.

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High HonorsCarolyn A. Workinger. . . earned a Master of Business Administration from

Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, inSeptember 2015. Carolyn joined High Hotels Ltd. in2007, and serves as Sales Manager for the Hampton Inn-York, Pennsylvania.

High AwardsNatalie D. Basso. . . was awarded The Spirit of Hampton in June. The award recognizes co-

workers who consistently exceed customers’ expectations, live the HiltonWorldwide values, and positively impact their teammates, departments,or communities. Natalie joined High Hotels Ltd.’s Hampton Inn-York,Pennsylvania, team in 2011, and serves as Housekeeping Manager.

Brett M. Dombach and Joshua M. Supplee. . . of High Associates Ltd., earned awards at Maintenance Mania, a program

offered by the National Apartment Association. Brett took second placein skill-based table games based on common maintenance activities. Inanother contest, participants built model race cars out of maintenancesupplies which were then judged on speed and creativity. Brett, whojoined Bentley Ridge in 2012, placed second; Josh, who joined GreenfieldEstates in 2013, placed ninth overall.

Bentley Ridge. . . was recognized by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association-Central

during its Best of Living Awards Celebration. The team took first placeawards for Curb Appeal Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, and OverallCommunity Excellence, as well as third place for Maintenance Team ofthe Year. Bentley Ridge is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Greenfield Estates. . . garnered awards from the Pennsylvania Apartment Association-Central

during its Best of Living Awards Celebration. The team placed first forCurb Appeal Excellence, Maintenance Excellence, and Overall CommunityExcellence, as well as second place for Leasing and Marketing Excellence.Greenfield Estates is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Orchard Ridge. . . was recognized by the Pennsylvania Apartment Association-East during its

Best in Apartment Living Awards Ceremony. The team was awarded secondplace (silver) for Maintenance, and third place (bronze) for CommunityPresentation. Orchard Ridge is located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

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HCGL Takes Important Steps toImprove Stormwater QualityThe High Concrete Group LLC Springboro, Ohio, facility has undertaken astormwater improvement project to complywith Ohio Environmental Protection Agencyregulations associated with total suspendedsolids (TSS) concentrations in stormwater. Theproject entailed improvements to both Outfalls001 and 002. Outfall 001 was redone andincludes a series of check dams which holdstormwater, allowing solids to fall out prior todischarge into Richard’s Run. This project wascompleted by facility co-workers duringdowntime in 2013. According to analyticaltesting, there has been a 99.5 percent reductionin the amount of total suspended solids fromOutfall 001 when compared to previous sampling conducted in 2011.

Volunteers Make a Clean Approach toGreenfield Corporate CenterOn a sunny Saturday in June,High® co-workers and familymembers assembled for anAdopt-a-Highway clean-up.Their efforts were focused onthe area surrounding theGreenfield Road exit of Route30 East in Lancaster,Pennsylvania. By collectingtrash - 16 bags in all - the teamcreated a clean approach toGreenfield Corporate Center.

Thank you to the ECO Task Force for sponsoring this area of Route 30, and tothose who volunteer theirvaluable personal time to makeHigh’s already pristineproperties a source of pride toco-workers and tenants alike.Your hard work supports TheHigh Philosophy by contributingto a world of beauty andprosperity and peace.

Volunteers collected atruckload of trash. Leftto right, they are:Christina Martin (HCL);Rachel and BrianSimmons (HCL);Daryl Thomson (HCL);Art Weaver (HTL); andChuck Weyland (HCL).

The entrance toOutfall 001.

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Outfall 002 involved the construction of aholding pond and an associated pumpingstation. The stormwater is collected at theoutfall and is pumped approximately 400 feetto the constructed holding pond inletstructure. The pond has a wall separating thepond into two sides. The stormwater entersthe pond on the eastern side, where solidssettle out. Once the stormwater reaches thecrest of the wall, it flows into the westernside, allowing additional solids to drop out on

the western side, as thewater must reach theoutlet structure,approximately six feetabove the pond floor.From the outlet structure,the stormwater then flowsby gravity down toOutfall 002 where it isreleased back intoRichard’s Run. Accordingto analytical testing, therehas been a 99.7 percent

reduction in the amount of TSS that arein the stormwater flow at Outfall 002when compared to previous samplingconducted in 2011. Work is proceedingto fine tune the system at Outfall 002.

This project demonstrates High’scommitment to the environment and thecommunities in which we do business.

Photos from top to bottom:Outfall 001 - The entrance with vegetation.Outfall 002 - The pump house.Outfall 002 - The retention basin before silt

has settled out.Outfall 002 - The clean side. Notice how

much clearer the water is nowthat the silt has settled out.

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Community CommitmentCommunity CommitmentCommunity CommitmentCommunity CommitmentCommunity Commitment

New Monument Marks theBirthplace of HighMore than a year ago, the High Family had a vision to place a monument atthe birthplace of the HighWelding Company at 27West Lemon Street,Lancaster, Pennsylvania.On Thursday, October 15,2015, that vision becamea reality when a bronzehalf-scale replica of thefirst High WeldingCompany truck wasunveiled during adedication ceremony.Members of the CalvinHigh and Dale High Families, as well as members of the High® seniormanagement team, local politicians, and dignitaries were on hand for thecelebration. A.R.T. Research Enterprises Inc., the maker of the monument, isa Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based company that focuses on producing public art.

Bringing this concept to reality was a labor of love that not only involvedHigh Family members, but also drew on the skills of several High companies.Greenfield Architects Ltd. designed the lighted base on which the monumentsits. The Construction Services team from High Associates Ltd. constructedthe support base which consists of brick and granite. High Structural ErectorsLLC provided a crane and the expertise needed to carefully lower the sculptureinto place without damaging the granite. Calvin High initiated and oversawthe development and creation of the monument, while Rick High oversaw the

construction andinstallation of thesupport base.

The monument adds animpressive andsignificant art piece tothe Lancaster Citylandscape, whilecelebrating High’s richhistory and supportingThe High Philosophy bycontributing to a worldof beauty and prosperityand peace.

Cheri High Beckford,Linda High Bomberger,Rick High, Janet High,Calvin High, Dale High,Greg High, SuzanneHigh Schenck, andSteve High pose infront of the newmonument.

Dale High offered his remarks duringthe dedication ceremony.

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A Tour to RememberHigh® was an Ambassador supporter of the 2015 US Women’s Open®, held

July 6 through 12 at theLancaster Country Club inLancaster, Pennsylvania.Hosting this USGA eventwas a first for Lancaster thatbrought national attentionand an estimated $30 millionof economic impact to ourcommunity.

This year’s event was the 70thUS Women’s Open, which isthe oldest of the five currentmajor women’s

championships. It registered the highest attendance yet with more than 135,000spectators. More than 1,800 golfers from around the world entered to play. The

An aerial viewof the golf course at

Lancaster Country Club.

Mark Walton pulls weeds.

Bob Farrell gathersspent foliage.

Co-Workers Participate in theUnited Way Day of Caring

On Saturday, September 11, 2015, High® co-workersgathered at Woodward Cemetery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania,for Lancaster County United Way’s Day of Caring. Thesevolunteers were assigned the task of pulling weeds, raking,pruning, and power washing to maintain this historiccemetery that is theresting place of numerousLancaster Countydignitaries, includingJames Buchanan, the15th president of theUnited States.

Thank you to thefollowing co-workers for

volunteering your time and talents toclean-up and beautify this highly-visiblecemetery: Carolyne Jordan of High HotelsLtd.; and Doug Boll, John Collins, KurtEngel, Bob Farrell, Sean Heymann, JanMandros, Duane Martin, Joel Meck, CodyReifsnyder, Rob Vasko, and Mark Waltonof High Associates Ltd.

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Co-Workers’ Skills Make AConcrete ImpactWhen High Concrete Group LLC’s (HCGL) Denver, Pennsylvania, Plantexperienced some fluctuation in its work schedule, itwas faced with temporarily laying off some co-workers. Instead, Human Resources got creativeand offered these hard-working folks the opportunityto volunteer at the Spanish American CivicAssociation (SACA) in Lancaster.

Co-workers Victor Allende Flores, Jorge Cotto, JoseMenjivar, Cesar Ramirez, Rafael Rivera Crespo, JoeRodriguez, Larry Trout, Rigoberto Vargas, and SantoVentura, put their skills to good use pointing brick andstone, repairing an exterior concrete wall to eliminatewater infiltration, and pouring a section of a walkway.They also drywalled a basement office and rebuiltfences. HCGL continued to pay the co-workers' wagesand benefits, and SACA, which serves older Hispanics,benefited from their efforts.

Thank you, gentlemen, for making a positive impact on thisLancaster County organization.

Cesar Ramirezand JoeRodriguezreplace asection of thesidewalk.

Jose Menjivarworks hismagic withdrywall mud.

field was narrowed to 156 who competed for the $4.5 million purse, the largestever in women’s golf. In her first appearance in the US Women’s Open, SouthKorean In Gee Chun shot a 66 on the final day to win the championship.

High is proud and delighted to have helped Lancaster join the ranks of USGAdestinations. We thank the USGA, the Lancaster Country Club, thevolunteers, and the visionary organizations and individuals who made thisimportant event a reality and a special memory for millions.

Above, SantoVentura seals anexterior wall.

High Goes to Bat for the Barnstormersand the Lancaster Community

Clipper Stadium, located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, isa vital part of the city where events are heldthroughout the year; however, the stadium is bestknown as the home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, amember of the Freedom Division of the AtlanticLeague of Professional Baseball.

This year, High® sponsored a skybox, demonstratingits support for the community and for this greatlocal baseball team that draws crowds and revenueinto the city. Barnstomers also give back toLancaster and beyond, and have raisedapproximately $1 million for charity andcommunity organizations.

And while High cannot take all the credit, it wouldbe nice to think that the extra support from itsenthusiastic guests contributed to the Barnstormersfinishing first in its division for 2015!

Co-Workers Fill Backpacks to ProvideHealthy Food for Local ChildrenHigh Hotels Ltd.’s Homewood Suites by Hilton-Reading, located inWyomissing, Pennsylvania, recently partnered with the Spring TownshipRotary Club in a backpack project for students of Spring Ridge ElementarySchool. More than 1,200 children who are enrolled in the program receive abackpack full of non-perishable food items so they have nutritious mealsduring the weekend. Backpacks are distributed on Friday, and returned emptyon Monday.

Wendy Fuller, the hotel’s Director of Sales and Marketing and a Rotary Clubmember, headed up the effort for Homewood Suites. “In order for a

school to qualify, at least 25 percent of the students must be eligible forfree or reduced-cost lunches. Spring Ridge Elementary is located in a

suburban area where the common perception is that families arefinancially stable,” said Wendy.

Wendy went another step further by submitting an application toHilton Hotel’s Travel with Purpose Action Grant Program,available to hotels interested in initiating charitable programs intheir communities. She was excited to be awarded $3,000, butexplains that it takes more than just money to keep an endeavorlike this going. “Several of my co-workers expressed an interest in

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High Steel StructuresLLC’s Shannan Givler,

a skybox guest,with the Barnstormers’

mascot, Cylo.

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High Steel Structures LLC’s Scott Krause, BrianLaBorde, Ronnie Medlock, Ken Glidden, Don Lee,Rick Dickerson, and Steve Bussanmas, were joinedby Mike and Andrea Shirk for the mile-long walk.

continuing this relationship with Spring Township Rotary to help fund theprogram, as well as to fill and distribute the backpacks at the elementaryschool,” said Wendy.

Thank you Wendy and the Homewood Suites by Hilton-Reading team foryour commitment to serving children in your community!

High Team Makes a Fashion StatementIf you were in downtown Lancaster,Pennsylvania, on Friday, September18, 2015, you would have witnessedan unusual sight: men - dozens ofthem - carrying signs and paradingin high heeled shoes through thestreets of the city. “Walk A Mile InHer Shoes” was an event meant tobuild awareness of domesticviolence and sexual assault, and toraise funds for the YWCA’s SexualAssault Prevention and CounselingCenter. The high heeled hike wasalso a way for men to express theirconcern about an issue that mostlyaffects women, but also has a rippleeffect on families.

“This was a greatway to bond

with co-workers as we tried to one-up eachother with our footwear fashionsense. More importantly, it was avery visible way to demonstrate

our concern for this issue,” saidBrian LaBorde, President of High

Steel Structures LLC, who not onlyformed a team to participate in the

event, but also co-chaired the eventwith his wife, Sarah.

Unaccustomed as they were to wearinghigh heels, this wobbly group of guyshad fun and supported The HighPhilosophy by respecting the dignity of

all co-workers and their families. Thankyou, gentlemen, for your support of thisimportant community event.

BrianLaBorde

shows offhis fancyfootwork.

SteveBussanmas

rests upfor the walk.

Picnicking with the High BeamersEach August, High retirees gather atEach August, High retirees gather atEach August, High retirees gather atEach August, High retirees gather atEach August, High retirees gather atthe Calvin G. High Pavilion inthe Calvin G. High Pavilion inthe Calvin G. High Pavilion inthe Calvin G. High Pavilion inthe Calvin G. High Pavilion inGreenfield Corporate Center for theGreenfield Corporate Center for theGreenfield Corporate Center for theGreenfield Corporate Center for theGreenfield Corporate Center for theAnnual High Beamers’ Picnic. This isAnnual High Beamers’ Picnic. This isAnnual High Beamers’ Picnic. This isAnnual High Beamers’ Picnic. This isAnnual High Beamers’ Picnic. This isa great time for retirees and spousesa great time for retirees and spousesa great time for retirees and spousesa great time for retirees and spousesa great time for retirees and spousesto reconnect, play games, and have ato reconnect, play games, and have ato reconnect, play games, and have ato reconnect, play games, and have ato reconnect, play games, and have agood laugh. Members of the Highgood laugh. Members of the Highgood laugh. Members of the Highgood laugh. Members of the Highgood laugh. Members of the Highmanagement team enjoy attendingmanagement team enjoy attendingmanagement team enjoy attendingmanagement team enjoy attendingmanagement team enjoy attendingand listening to retirees reminisceand listening to retirees reminisceand listening to retirees reminisceand listening to retirees reminisceand listening to retirees reminisceabout their experiences with High.about their experiences with High.about their experiences with High.about their experiences with High.about their experiences with High.

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