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June Students of the Month

June 2, 2023- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Elizabeth Kerin and Tavan Schoenberger were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for June. 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.

Kerin is the daughter of Bob and Christy Kerin of Elizabethtown.

In the academic arena, the high school inducted Kerin into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. She served as secretary of the honor society during her senior year. In addition, the high school faculty honored her with its academic excellence award for Business, Computer, and Technology at the underclass awards program.

Kerin is active in numerous school activities. She is a highly decorated member of the high school volleyball team. She has twice been named to the Lancaster-Lebanon League’s Section 2 and Academic All-Star teams. During her senior season, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association named her to the District 3 All-Star team, and the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association named her to its all-state team. In addition, she was the team’s most valuable player and captain. Aside from volleyball, Kerin plays the piano for the high school’s pit orchestra and chorus. She is active with the Future Business Leaders of America program. She was vice president of FLBA her senior year and was the FBLA state champion in Sports Management.June students of the month

Kerin has volunteered with the Elizabethtown Public Library and has interned with Elizabethtown College’s athletic department. She is currently employed at the Masonic Village. In addition, she is active with LCBC Manheim campus.

After graduation, she plans to attend York College of PA to pursue a degree in Sports Management. In addition, Kerin will continue her volleyball career during her time at York College.

Schoenberger is the son of Michael and Trisha Schoenberger of Elizabethtown.

In the academic arena, the high school inducted Schoenberger 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, Schoenberger took part in the high school’s dual enrollment program, where he took college courses for both high school and college credit.

Schoenberger is active in numerous school activities. He is the captain of the soccer team and was named by the Lancaster-Lebanon League to its all-star soccer team. In addition, Schoenberger is a member of the track and field team, serves as a student ambassador, and is captain for Mini-THON.

In the community, Tavan has volunteered with the Etown United Soccer program and at Siena's Hugs. In addition, he is an intern with Epic Photography.

After graduation, he plans to attend Washington & Jefferson College to pursue a degree in business and finance. Schoenberger will continue his soccer career during his time at Washington & Jefferson.

May Students of the Month

May 17, 2023- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Lily Heistand and Josh Rudy were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for May. 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.

Heistand is the daughter of Stacy and Michelle Heistand of Mount Joy.

In the academic arena, the high school inducted Heistand 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 Advanced Placement Biology at the underclass awards program.

Heistand is active in numerous school activities. She is a student council member and participates in the book club. In addition, she is co-chair of the high school's Four Diamonds Mini-THON. In the athletic arena, Heistand is captain of the girls' soccer and track and field teams. The Lancaster-Lebanon League named Heistand to its all-star teams in 2020 and 2022 and its Big 11 all-league team in 2022.

Heistand has volunteered with numerous local organizations in the community, including the Masonic Village, the GEARS youth soccer program, and Rheems Elementary School field days. In addition, she is active with LCBC Manheim campus.

After graduation, she plans to attend Misericordia University to pursue a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry while in the doctorate of physical therapy program. In addition, Heistand intends to continue her soccer career at Misericorida.

Rudy is the son of John and Michelle Rudy of Elizabethtown. 

In the academic arena, the high school inducted Rudy 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 him with an academic excellence award in Financial Investments at the underclass awards program.

Rudy is active in numerous school activities. He is the captain of the football team and a baseball team member. In addition, Rudy was selected to the high school’s Homecoming Court and took part in the Four Diamonds Mini-THON.

In the community, Rudy has volunteered with Meals on Wheels and various community service projects as a member of the football and baseball teams. He is employed by Messicks Farm Equipment. In addition, he is active with St Peter’s Catholic Church.

After graduation, Rudy plans to attend the University of Delaware to pursue a degree in finance.

April Students of the Month

April 17, 2023- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Priscilla Domines and Dylan Parise were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for April. 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.

Domines is the daughter of Rev. Albert and Celia Domines of Elizabethtown.

In the academic arena, the high school inducted Domines 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, Domines made the honor roll every semester of her school career at Elizabethtown Area High School.

Domines is active in numerous school activities. She is president of the Key Club and serves on the fundraising committee for Mini-THON. Domines is also involved with the orchestra and pit orchestra programs. She is the viola section leader.April 2023 Students of the Month

In the community, Domines works as a camp counselor at Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon, PA. In addition, she is active with Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabethtown, where she volunteers with the vacation bible school and is a member of the youth and bell choirs.

After graduation, she plans to attend Lebanon Valley College to pursue a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

Parise is the son of Rocky and Angie Parise of Elizabethtown.

In the academic arena, Parise has been named to the honor roll on numerous occasions in recognition of his outstanding academic success.

Parise is active in numerous school activities. He has been a member of the golf and basketball teams, serving as captain of the golf team. He is a two-time Lancaster-Lebanon League all-star for golf. Parise is also active with the math competition and computer programming teams, the yearbook, and the student tutoring program.

In the community, Parise is a Hershey Company Food for the Hungry volunteer, Camp Lady Bug volunteer, ECHOS Christmas Food volunteer, and GEARS Youth Basketball counselor. He is employed by Spooky Nook Sports and GEARS. Parise attends LCBC and is active in their Young Leaders Development program.

After graduation, Parise plans to attend York College to pursue a degree in computer engineering.

March Students of the Month

March 16, 2023- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Joy Ngafua and Jared Louie were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for March. 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.

Ngafua is the child of Manjoe Ngafua of Folcroft, PA, and Hawah Fahnbulleh of Darby, PA.

In the academic arena, the high school inducted Ngafua into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service. 

Ngafua is active in numerous school activities. She is a member of the varsity cheerleading and lacrosse teams. She is active with the Pep and Human Rights Clubs. In addition, Ngafua is a member of the Student Lighthouse Team and a Club Ophelia mentor.

March 2023 Students of the Month Joy Ngafua and Jared Louie

In the community, Ngafua attends the Philadelphia Church International. She is employed at the Masonic Village in their dining program.

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

Louie is the child of Tom and Deb Louie of Elizabethtown.

In the academic arena, the high school inducted Louie into the prestigious T.H. Ebersole Chapter of the National Honor Society for exhibiting the four pillars of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.

Louie is active in numerous school activities. He is a member of the golf, tennis, and swimming teams. Louie also serves as a student leader as a member of the high school’s Student Lighthouse Team.

In the community, Louie is employed as a lifeguard at the Willowood and Masonic Village swimming pools.

After graduation, Louie plans to attend York College to pursue a degree in nursing.

February Students of the Month

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.Lilah Drager and Adrian Grosh

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 Students of the Month

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.Elyse Hayden and Trey Firestone

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.

December Students of the Month

December 15, 2022- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Munia Kamal and Dax Kelly were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for December. 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.

Kamal is the daughter of Muhammad and Nazmum Kamal of Elizabethtown. As a junior, the high school inducted Kamal 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, Kamal has earned numerous accolades. She is an AP Scholar and the Bausch+Lomb Honorary Science Award Winner. In addition, the high school faculty recognized Kamal for outstanding achievement and growth in numerous curricular areas as part of the underclass awards program. She was honored with academic excellence awards in Honors Geometry, Honors Biochemistry/Biotechnology, and Advanced Placement Macroeconomics.

Kamal holds leadership positions in numerous school activities. She is the Class of 2023 Historian and editor for the school newspaper. She interns at the middle school serving as a pre-algebra classroom tutor. Kamal is also heavily involved in the high school's music and theater departments. She plays the violin in the orchestra and pit orchestra and has worked on the stage crew, helping to build sets. Kamal also interns with the music department observing and assisting with middle school string lessons

.December 2022 Students of the Month

In the community, Kamal volunteers at the Elizabethtown Public Library.

Her plans after graduation include attending a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in engineering and participate in music- and art-related activities.

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

Kelly also holds leadership positions in numerous school activities. He is a two-year captain of the soccer team, a student council member, and a MiniTHON captain. He is also a member of the basketball and lacrosse teams. The Lancaster-Lebanon League named Kelly an all-star and section MVP in soccer and an academic all-star in basketball. Capping off his senior season, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association named Kelly to its all-state team.

As a basketball team member, Kelly has volunteered for many community service projects.

After graduation, Kelly plans to attend Penn State University to pursue a degree in engineering.

2022 Christmas Tree Sale !!

Thank you for supporting the Christmas Tree Sale 2022!

   

The Elizabethtown Rotary Club's annual tree sale takes place November 25 - December 15 at the Giant Food Store parking lot in Elizabethtown.

 


The coolest thing about our tree sale is that all of the local business sponsors pay for the trees... and then the money you spend goes right back to all of the great community projects that Etown Rotary supports like the local fire companies, school organizations, GEARS, ECHOs, Central PA Food Bank, Wittel Farm Growing Project, Cornerstone Youth Center, Raven Ridge Wildlife,  etc.  The Club members do not benefit from your contribution-- 100% of the proceeds from the Tree Sale goes back into the community!

Our major sponsors this year are Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz , DDMP Investment Advisors, Elizabethtown Heating & Cooling, Moo-Duck Brewery, Whitmoyer Auto Group, B&G Lumber Co. and Mars Wrigley.

Visit the Tree Sale page  to see the over 50 businesses and individuals that sponsor the tree sale.
 

November Students of the Month

November 16, 2022- Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) seniors Andrea Rodriguez and Luke Risser were named the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's Students of the Month for November. 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.

Rodriguez is the daughter of Daniel and Sheila Rodriguez of Elizabethtown. As a junior, the high school inducted Rodriguez 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, Rodriguez has earned numerous accolades. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction, a College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, and Lancaster Online Student Journalism Contest award winner. The high school faculty recognized Rodriguez for outstanding achievement and growth in numerous curricular areas as part of the underclass awards program. She was honored with academic excellence awards in AP U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, AP Language and Composition, Creative Writing, and Sociology. She also was named both the Model UN Consensus Builder and the Woodman Life American History Award winner.

Rodriguez hold leadership positions in numerous school activities. She is president of the Human Rights Club and the Model United Nations Program and editor for the Newspaper Club. She also serves as a peer tutor and is a member on the girls’ soccer team.

.November Students of the Month

In the community, Rodriguez works at Samara - The Center for Individual and Family Growth  Her plans after graduation include attending a four-year college or university to study political science, government, and economics on a pre-law track.

Risser is the son of Eric and Heidi Risser of Elizabethtown. For his efforts in the classroom, the high school faculty recognized Risser for outstanding achievement and growth in several courses. He earned underclass awards in the areas of Spanish 2, Computer Programming 1, Honors Programming, AP Psychology, and AP Computer Science.

Risser takes part in several school activities. He is a member of the high school tennis team and the Bible Club.

In the community, Risser has taken part in several service trips including to Niagara Falls and New Kensington, PA. He is employed by the Masonic Village Elizabethtown and MK Roots Farm. Risser attends the Elizabethtown Brethren in Christ Church.

After graduation, Risser plans to attend Messiah University to pursue a degree in Computer Science.

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