Alison Liu, a senior at York Suburban High School, has been named a National Merit Finalist.

Alison plans to attend the University of Toronto to major in life sciences.

Alison is the daughter of  Dr. Ambrose Liu and Dr. To-Nhu Vu.  The family lives in Spring Garden Township.

Alison was a York-East  Rotary “Student of the Month” this year and last year she served as the Student Representative on the York Suburban School Board.  She is the president of the National Honor Society and is a member of the French Honor Society.

She is part of the student government at YSHS and is the vice president of the Class of 2015.  She is on the staff of the literary magazine and a member of the York Youth Symphony.  Alison also is a member of the Varsity Quiz Bowl Team and has also been involved with the Model United Nations.  Alison is a volunteer at York Hospital as a Sibling Sitter in the NICU.

Jessica Clancy and Michael Peck received Letters of Commendation in the national academic competition.

 

The York Suburban High School Awards Night was held on Tuesday, May 5.  Awards and recipients are:

 

Achievement in Art Award – An award given to a student with outstanding achievements in the fields of drawing and painting.  Jackson Marshall        

Achievement in Ceramic Art Award – An award given to a student with outstanding achievements in the field of ceramic art.  Katherine Smeltzer

Achievement in Photography – An award given to a student with outstanding achievements in the field of photography.  Allexis Aliaga

York County Family and Consumer Sciences Award – An award given to a student with proficiency in various areas of home economics.  Taylor Smallwood

Laura Huber Memorial Scholarship – A $250 scholarship award in memory of Laura Huber, a former Physical Education teacher at York Suburban.  The recipient of this award must have declared a major in education or a health-related field.  The recipient must have been dedicated to one sport for at least two consecutive years at York Suburban High School.  He or she must demonstrate good citizenship and a strong work ethic.  Claudia Mingora

National Honor Society Awards – A gift card presented to the members who have been outstanding in the areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.  Danielle Cardone and Sarah Cardone

William F. Wagner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Awards – A $150 award given to outstanding students for swimming achievements, team leadership, and contributions to the team.  Anna Schmittle  and Mitchell Weber

Allison E. Guyer Memorial Scholarship – Scholarship awards in memory of Allison E. Guyer, a member of the Class of 1996.  The recipient of this award must be a female member in good standing of the National Art Honor Society.  She must be accepted at a two or four year institution with plans of pursuing an art major or related field.  She must have achieved a minimum of two varsity letters and be a member of a varsity team during her senior year.  Allexis Aliaga,  Emily Castronuovo, and Cierra Niedererr

German Award – An award given in recognition of special accomplishment in the study of the German Language.  Sophia Hovis

Spanish Award – A memento given in recognition of special accomplishment in the study of the Spanish Language.  Matthew Hogg

French Award – A memento given in recognition of special accomplishment in the study of the French Language.  Mitchell Weber

Randy Stetler Memorial Awards – A plaque and $250 awarded to both a member of the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams who have been the most team-oriented players of the season.  Kevin Moats and Heather Ramp

Janis R. Snell Mathematics Award – A $180 check awarded to the senior who has the highest average in mathematics for four years at York Suburban and has taken one of the advanced courses including AP Calculus and/or Calculus II.  Mitchell Weber

Rensselaer Mathematics and Science Award – A certificate given to a member of the junior class for achievement in mathematics and science. Jonathan Abel

Courtney McMillion Scholarship, sponsored by the Indian Rock PTO – The Indian Rock Elementary School PTO established a scholarship award to be presented to a graduating senior who attended Indian Rock Elementary School and has been accepted to an institution of higher learning.  The recipient must have experience in service to children and be in good scholastic standing.  The winner will receive a $500 check and a plaque.  A plaque will also be hung at Indian Rock in memory of Courtney.  Breah Koller

East York PTO Scholarship – Two $500 checks (one to a boy and one to a girl) awarded to former East York Elementary students who demonstrate scholastic achievement and is involved in a variety of extracurricular activities.  Tagan Lehr and Jordan Sandoval

Valley View PTO Scholarship – A $500 check presented to a graduating senior who has been a teacher’s aide at Valley View Center and who is in good academic standing.  Emily Myers

Kathryn S. Shue Memorial Scholarship – A $2,000 scholarship award presented to a senior student who has declared Elementary Education as a college major.  The student must have a 3.2 or better average through seven semesters or be nominated by a teacher.  The scholarship is in memory of Kathryn S. Shue, a dedicated York school teacher.  Danielle Cardone

Biology Award – A book and certificate is presented to the most outstanding AP Biology student based upon their scholastic average.   Molly Sargen

Chemistry Award – A book and certificate is presented to the most outstanding AP Chemistry student based upon their scholastic average.  Jon Abel

Physics Award – A book and certificate is presented to the most outstanding AP Physics student based upon their scholastic average.   Michael Peck

Astronomy Award – A book and certificate is presented to the most outstanding Astronomy student based upon their scholastic average.   Tanner Haynes

York Suburban Dollars for Scholars – Financial awards to York Suburban students who have been accepted and are planning to attend accredited post secondary educational institutions.  These awards are based on financial need, scholastic merit, and achieving academic potential.

Renewable

Clarabeth Grossman Scholarship                                  Jensica Isiminger ($1,000)

Anna, Bennett, and John Pearson Scholarship              Matthew Curry ($1,000)

David R. Black Memorial Scholarship                           Claudia Mingora ($1,000)

Robin Worley Myers Scholarship                                  Hanna Yu ($1,000)

Paul and Ruth Keirsted Memorial Scholarship              Danielle Cardone ($1,000)

Paul and Ruth Keirsted Memorial Scholarship              Breah Koller ($1,000)

Doris Schwartz Scholarship                                          Jordan Sandoval ($1,000)

Richard D. Evans Scholarship Fund                             Tagan Lehr ($1,000)

Non-Renewable

Moore-Stauffer Scholars                                               Erika Toman ($1,000)

Moore-Stauffer Scholars                                               Sabria Hoecke ($1,000)

Florence B & Clyde W. Stouch Scholarship                  Tagan Lehr ($500)

Bob Potts Memorial Scholarship                                  Matt Curry ($1000)

The Phyllis Hoke Lehman Memorial Award – A $200 check given to the senior accounting student with the highest average.  Alexandra Cologer

The Galbraith Memorial Award – A $100 check given to the senior accounting student with the second highest average.  Joseph Sadock

 All Sports Booster Club Scholarships – $500 awards to senior athletes.  The recipients must demonstrate a positive attitude, good sportsmanship, team work, a commendable work ethic, and team spirit.

Danielle Cardone        Tagan Lehr

Sarah Cardone            William Peters

Jessica Clancy           Jordan Shoff

Macy Jordan               Wesley Thomas

Breah Koller               Erika Toman

York Suburban Music Boosters Association Scholarships – Scholarship awards presented to the outstanding band members for exhibiting excellence in leadership and citizenship.  Mackenzie Graham, Breah Koller, Carsyn Smith, and Gabriel Tyson

Deborah Lynn (Topper) Kuntz Memorial Scholarship – A $500 award established in memory of Deb Kuntz, who served the district for 39 years as an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent.  Presented to a college-bound individual displaying extra-curricular involvement, financial need, and the characteristics Deb lived her life by: courage, hope, faith and love.  Maddison Childs

Keith Murr Scholarship – A monetary award based on excellence in engineering and technology education, donated by Keith Murr, Class of 1984.   Adam Barley

Stanley Beamensderfer Memorial Awards – $70 awards to the two students who have lettered in two sports and have the highest scholastic average in four years’ attendance.  Claudia Mingora and Michael Peck

U.S. Marine Corps Award for Scholastic Excellence – This award recognizes a senior for their academic achievement, leadership, and outstanding citizenship.   Evangelia Koutsokostas

U.S. Marine Corps Award for Distinguished Athlete – This award is designed to honor seniors who are exemplary citizens and role models for younger students and their peers.  The recipients are athletes who exhibit the personal traits of courage, poise, self-confidence, and leadership.  Adam Barley and Danielle Cardone

U.S. Marine Corps “Semper Fidelis” Award for Musical Excellence – This award is open to high school seniors who are recommended by their band director as an outstanding musician in the high school band.  Anna Pavoncello

U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar/Athlete Award – An award given to one male and one female student who has demonstrated excellence in academics and athletics.  Jessica Clancy and Zachary Lofties

Student Council Officers’ Awards – A gift certificate to Student Council officers.

Julianna Kates, President

Maura Brehl, Vice President

Emily Castronuovo, Secretary

Jessica Clancy, Treasurer

Outstanding Senior Award – A gift card to the outstanding senior who has contributed to the school, as selected by the Student Council and its advisors.   Heather Ramp

York Dispatch Academic All-Stars – A certificate for Academic All-Stars in York County, presented by the York Dispatch in recognition of academic excellence.  These students are the top five students in this year’s graduating class.

Tagan Lehr

Alison Liu

Claudia Mingora

Michael Peck

Mitchell Weber

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) – The Colonel James Smith-Yorktown Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution presents the DAR Good Citizens Award to honor area high school seniors selected by their school who have demonstrated, to a remarkable degree, the qualities of a good citizen. These qualities include dependability, service to the community, leadership, and patriotism.  Caitlyn Benjamin

Future Leaders of York – This organization trains high school sophomores and juniors to become life-long, responsible participants in their community through a six-month program from November through April.  Course sessions inform, motivate, and increase the awareness of students and mentoring relationships with community decision-makers integrate information with community needs.  Through interaction and problem solving with peer and community leaders, students: learn about York County government, business, human services and cultural arts; meet students from other York County schools; develop their leadership skills; discuss issues with community leaders.  In addition to a weekend retreat and six one-day sessions, the students plan a community service project and are matched with an established community leader as a mentor.  Jonas Atkinson and Yanelis Melendez

York East Rotary Club Scholarship – A $1,000 check presented to a senior Rotary Student of the Month.   Alison Liu

The Above and Beyond CTC Cathy Shaffer Award – The York Suburban Communities That Care Alliance strives to provide research-based tools to help our community promote the positive development of children and youth, prevent adolescent substance abuse, and reduce youth violence.  Cathy Shaffer was instrumental in the formation of YS CTC Alliance and served as the first president of the Prevention Board.  Her dedication and commitment led this organization to a position that has allowed us to touch many lives within the York Suburban community.  YS CTC seeks to honor these efforts by honoring students who, through their actions and words, demonstrate and promote the values of YS CTC Alliance.

Hannah “Kenzie” Chaffin

David Demopoulos 

Claudia Mingora

Cameron Onspaugh

Chloe Senft

Rick Snyder Memorial Award – A $300 check in memory of Rick Snyder to a senior who has participated in baseball or softball.  The recipient of this award must have a good attitude and display good sportsmanship.  The recipient’s name will be engraved on a plaque that will be displayed in the front lobby showcase.  Jackson Marshall

District III Academic Recognition Awards – A medal awarded to the students who have an unweighted grade point average of 3.8 or higher and who have lettered in at least two varsity sports during their junior/senior year.  The student must possess good citizenship and good sportsmanship.

Danielle Cardone                    Claudia Mingora

Emily Castronuovo                 Michael Peck

Jessica Clancy                        Karlee Wasilewski

Matthew Curry

Sportsmanship Medals – Medals awarded by District III to a senior male and female student who demonstrated the most sportsmanship qualities throughout the year.

Claudia Mingora and Michael Peck

YAIAA Academic Recognition Awards – A certificate awarded to the students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and who have lettered in at least two varsity sports during their junior/senior year.  The student must possess good citizenship and good sportsmanship.

Danielle Cardone        Sophia Hovis

Sarah Cardone            Breah Koller

Emily Castronuovo     Tagan Lehr

Jessica Clancy            Claudia Mingora

Alexandra Cologer      Michael Peck

Matthew Curry            Rathana Pim

Colleen Dommel         Benjamin Strine

Sabrina Geary             Karlee Wasilewski

Sara Golden                Mitchell Weber

The “Ten Top Seniors” in the Class of 2015 are:

Holden Caplan

Leah Deroche

Jensica Isiminger

Breah Koller

Tagan Lehr

Alison Liu

Claudia Mingnora

Michael Peck

Seth Rosenkrans

Mitchell Weber

York Suburban Scholar Athlete Award – One male and one female member of the senior class as chosen by the principal and committee.  The recipients must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, earned letters in two different varsity sports, be a good citizen, and a positive influence in school and on the teams.  Photographs of the recipients will be placed in the main corridor of the school.  This award is given in an effort to promote good grades, school citizenship, and participation in athletics.  Tagan Lehr and  Michael Peck

York Suburban Scholar Performer Award – One male and one female member of the senior class as chosen by the principal and committee.  The recipients must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, participated in at least two different performing arts groups, be a good citizen, and a positive influence in school and on the groups.   Photographs of the recipients will be placed in the main corridor of the school.  The award is given in an effort to promote good grades, school citizenship, and participation in the performing arts.  Julianna Kates and Gabriel Tyson

PIAA Boys Cross Country AA State Champions – The YS Boys Cross Country team had a very impressive season winning the YAIAA Division II championship, District III championship, and continued their outstanding season by capturing the PIAA AA team championship.

Ron Herman, Coach               Donovan Mears

Dan VanHouwe, Coach           Bryce Ohl

Adam Barley                          Quentin Schorr

Joshua Kerr                            Peter Wagner

Zach Lofties                           Brady Wilt

PIAA Girls Swimming AA 200 Yard Freestyle State Champion – Carson Gross won a gold medal in the 200 yard freestyle event at the PIAA Girls AA Swimming Championships this year.  

The York Suburban Middle School was awarded the Shippensburg University School Study Council Exemplary program for the Friends of Rachel Club.

The Friends of Rachel (FOR) club is an extension of the York Suburban Middle School PRIDE program.  It is based off of the writings of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed during the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.  The club  empowers students to help create a culture of kindness and compassion to continue Rachel Scott’s theory that “if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same.” The club teaches students the importance of starting a chain reaction within their school, community, and world through various subgroups.

The following are the various groups that make up the Friends of Rachel Club.  Groups may change from year to year based off of the compassion and vision of the students.
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The Post Prom co-chairs express their appreciation to the following volunteers for the event:

The York Suburban High School Music Department took a musical field trip to Cleveland, Ohio,  from April 24 to 26. 

The Concert Band, the Color Guard, and the Orchestra performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Concert Choir and YS Singers performed in the Great Lakes Science Center.

The students had an educational experience touring the Rock Hall and Great Lakes Science Center, as well as, attending a Cleveland Orchestra Concert at Severance Hall.  Music teacher Matthew Husler said, “Not only is this a great way for the students to perform in a different environment, but they also receive additional hands-on education as the concepts they are learning about at school come to life beyond a textbook and a classroom.”  

While in Cleveland, the students also had the opportunity to stay at a Kalahari Resort and spend some time having fun and relaxing at the Indoor Water Park.