February 15, 2023- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Lilah Drager and Adrian Grosh were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for February. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the EAHS community.

Drager is the child of Wayne and Jessica Drager of Mount Joy.

In the academic arena, Drager has earned numerous accolades. As a junior, the high school inducted her into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. In addition, the high school faculty honored her with an academic excellence award in the area of Financial Investments at the underclass awards program.

Drager is active in numerous school activities. She is a student council member and a two-year captain of both the sideline and competition cheer teams. During her senior year, she was named the 2023 Homecoming Queen. Additionally, she is a member of the cross country and track and field teams, the book club, and the pep club. The Lancaster-Lebanon League named Drager to its first-team all-star and academic all-star teams. Moreover, the National Cheerleaders Association named Drager a three-time All-American Cheerleader.

In the community, Drager attends LCBC Manheim. She is employed at Stauffers of Kissel Hill as a cashier.

Her plans after graduation include attending a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in finance.

Grosh is the child of Mark Collin and Erin Grosh of Elizabethtown.

In the academic arena, Grosh has earned numerous accolades. As a junior, the high school inducted Grosh into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. In addition, the high school faculty honored Grosh with an academic excellence award in the area of Electric Guitar Design and Manufacturing. As a junior, Grosh completed an independent study program in Cultural Narratives.

Grosh is active in numerous school activities. Grosh performs with the high school's chorus and orchestra programs. Grosh is also involved with the Gay-Straight Alliance, Roots & Shoots, Human Rights Club, and the tabletop role playing game club.

In the community, Grosh volunteers at the public library.

After graduation, Grosh plans to attend a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in a STEM-related field with a specialty in biomedical engineering or biochemistry.

January 20, 2023- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Elyse Hayden and Trey Firestone were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for January. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the EAHS community.

Hayden is the daughter of Kevin and Elizabeth Hayden of Elizabethtown. As a junior, the high school inducted Hayden into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

In the academic arena, Hayden has earned numerous accolades. The high school faculty recognized her for outstanding achievement and growth in multiple curricular areas as part of the underclass awards program. She was honored with academic excellence awards in Graphic Design, French III, Multimedia Design, General Science, and 20th Century US History. Hayden also received the Administrative Leadership Award and Jacqueline Myers World Language Award.

Hayden holds leadership positions in numerous school activities. She is the Class of 2023 co-president, student council representative and club publicity secretary, and a student choreographer for the high school's theater program. As part of the theater program, Hayden received a nomination for outstanding lead actress in a play for her role as Molly Aster in EAHS's production of Peter and the Star Catcher. In addition, Hayden is a member of the Key Club and several high school music ensembles.

In the community, Hayden is a teacher assistant at E-Dance and a server at the Masonic Village Elizabethtown. In addition, Hayden attends Saint Peter Catholic Church in Elizabethtown and is a part of the youth group program.

Her plans after graduation include attending a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in Dance and Multimedia.

Firestone is the son of Scott and Kelly Firestone of Elizabethtown. As a junior, the high school inducted Firestone into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

In the academic arena, Firestone has earned numerous accolades. The high school faculty recognized him for outstanding achievement and growth in chemistry. Firestone also earned the Assessment of Civic Knowledge Award.

Firestone is active in numerous school activities. He is a student council member, serving as recording secretary, and is involved with the concert choir. In addition, he supports Mini-thon and is a dance captain for the high school’s musical.

In the community, Firestone is a teacher assistant with E-Dance. In addition, he works at Aeropostale at the Hershey Outlets.

After graduation, Firestone plans to attend Elizabethtown College to pursue a degree in graphic design with a minor in International Studies.

October 18, 2022- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Kathryn Barraclough and Liam Abbey were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for October. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the EAHS community.

Barraclough is the daughter of Steven and Michelle Barraclough of Elizabethtown. As a junior, the high school inducted Barraclough into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. 

In the academic arena, the faculty at EAHS recognized Barraclough for outstanding achievement and growth in numerous curricular areas as part of the underclass awards program. She was honored in materials science, health, 3D design, drawing and composition, and world language.

Barraclough takes part in numerous school activities. She is a member of the concert and marching bands and the orchestra and pit orchestra. The Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association selected Barraclough for its All-County band. She is also a member of the girls’ tennis team and serves as a student ambassador supporting new students to the high school.

In the community, Barraclough is active with the girl scouts. In addition, she has worked for Willowood Swim Club, and cat sits for local families. Barraclough attends the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Joy, PA.

Her plans after graduation include attending a four-year college or university and majoring in painting with a minor in entrepreneurship.

Abbey is the son of Tim Abbey of Elizabethtown and Heidi Abbey Moyer of Manheim. For his efforts in the classroom, the high school faculty recognized Abbey for outstanding achievement and growth in several courses. He earned underclass awards in the areas of greenhouse management and landscape design.

Abbey takes part in numerous school activities. He is a member of the high school orchestra and mountain biking club. In addition, he is president of Roots and Shoots and participates in the school’s Model UN program.

In the community, Abbey is employed by the Masonic Village Elizabethtown in the orchard department.

After graduation, Abbey plans to attend a four-year college or university with an interest in obtaining a degree in the field of botany.