At the YORK SUBURBAN HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS NIGHT  on May 2, 2017, members of the Class of 2017 received the following awards and scholarships:

Achievement in Art Award (Best All-Around Artist) – Award given to a student with outstanding achievements in the fields of drawing and painting, ceramic art, and photography.

Presenter: Mrs. Erica Furjanic

Recipient: Morgan Gochnauer

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.

Presenters: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guyer

Recipients: Mary Sigley

Sofia Spadotto

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

Presenter: Dr. Brian Ellis and Dr. Christopher Adams

Recipient: Ben Koller

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.

Presenter: Ms. Quan Dao-Chapman

Recipient: Paige Bulgarelli

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

Presenter: Mr. Dan Anderson

Recipients: Megan Hunt

Lena Strong

Sahara Wilt

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

Presenter: Mrs. Joan Hammond

Recipient: Breanna Noll

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.

Presenter: Mrs. Joan Hammond

Recipient: Paige Bulgarelli

World Language Awards – Awards given in recognition of special accomplishment in the study of the German and Spanish languages.

Presenters: Mrs. Heather Kinneman and Mrs. Carol Shearer

Recipients: Spanish – Parker Faircloth-Henise

German – Jacob Isiminger

York Suburban Music Boosters Association Scholarships – Scholarship awards presented to the outstanding student musicians for exhibiting excellence in leadership and citizenship.  

Presenter: Mr. Matthew Husler

Recipients: Band – Michael Kirk and Sofia Spadotto

Choir – Kiersten Daugherty

Orchestra – Meredith Singleton

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 are involved in a variety of extracurricular activities.

Presenter: Ms. Melissa Spurlock

Recipients: Matthew Baquero

Lena Strong

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.

Presenter: Mrs. Tina Howe

Recipient: Paige Bulgarelli

Science Awards – Books and certificates are presented to the most outstanding AP Biology, Chemistry, and Physics students, and to the most outstanding Astronomy student based upon their scholastic average.  

Presenter: Mr. Steve Whiteley

Recipients: Biology – Lena Strong

Chemistry – Charlotte Nesbitt

Physics – Parker Faircloth-Henise

Astronomy – Drew Thompson

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

Presenter: Mr. Steve Whiteley

Recipients: President – Georgia DuMars

Vice President – Emily Hamberger

Treasurer – Elizabeth Huh

Secretary – Cara Zortman

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.

Presenter: Mr. Steve Whiteley

Recipient: Emily Hamberger

Her Traditions Scholarship, sponsored by York Traditions Bank – Each year since 2011, York Traditions Bank has awarded scholarships to high school seniors from York County school districts who exhibit “superior leadership skills, admirable academic achievement and promising potential to become future women leaders of our community.”  The Her Traditions Scholarship Program was created to develop the leadership potential of women who will ultimately serve as role models for future generations of youth in the County. 

Presenter: Mr. Bobby Jay, York Traditions Bank

Recipient: Sahara Wilt

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.

Presenter: Mrs. Stephanie Sullivan

Recipient: Olivia Hocker

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.

Presenter: Mr. Trevor Kuntz

Recipient: Jenna Hufnagle

Roger J. Marquis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship – This $300 award was established in memory of Roger Marquis, who passed away in 2015 from cancer.  Roger was a Suburban parent who volunteered his time coaching youth basketball (boys and girls) and baseball in the community.  This award seeks to recognize a college-bound senior who played baseball or basketball (girls or boys) during their junior and seniors years of high school.  The recipient should demonstrate the traits by which Roger lived his life and the philosophies he tried to impart while coaching: team spirit, respect for the game, respect for yourself and your teammates, friendliness, dedication, hard work, and youth mentoring.

Presenters: Mr. Wade Atkinson, Dr. Geoff Nicholson, Mr. Scott Reinecker and Kristin/Evy/RJ Marquis

Recipient: Collin Slenker

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.

Presenter: Ms. Terri VanSlyke

Recipient: Sahara Wilt

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

Presenter: Dr. Brian Ellis

Recipient: Parker Faircloth-Henise

William F. Wagner, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award – A $150 award given to an outstanding student for swimming achievements, team leadership, and contributions to the team.

Presenter: Mr. Craig Brennan

Recipients: Cara Zortman

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 years.  The student must possess good citizenship and good sportsmanship.

Presenters: Mr. Matt Marshall

Recipients: Parker Faircloth-Henise

Madison James

Jack Schultz

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

Presenters: Mr. Matt Marshall

Recipients: Madison James

Jack Schultz

Future Leaders of York – This organization offers selected high school sophomores and juniors to become life-long, responsible participants in their community through a six month program from November through April.  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 leadership skills; have opportunities to meet with and discuss issues with community leaders.   The students develop an understanding of philanthropic skills through community service and a grant making project. 

Presenter: Ms. Joan Caruso

Recipients: Litzy Garcia

Ben Salazar

York Builders Association Scholarship – The York Builders Association Scholarship Program is open to the children and grandchildren of our member companies and their employees.  Eligible candidates must submit an application, school transcripts, three adults references and answer three essay questions.  They are then reviewed by a group of members and awarded based on the score received.  Scholarships are offered to individuals planning to continue their education through post-secondary education. The association was chartered in 1964 as a non-profit association of builders and related trades, organized to promote home ownership for the citizens of York County and the improvement of the building industry.

Presenter – Mr. Jason Barshinger

Recipient – Zach Weinstein

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.

Presenter: Mr. Josh Leik and Mrs. Kristin Marquis

Recipients: Nick Bowman

Paige Bulgarelli

Julia Chojnacki

Georgia DuMars

Elizabeth Huh

Ben Igo

Jack Schultz

York Suburban Dollars for Scholars/York County Community Foundation Awards – 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.

Presenters: Mrs. Stephanie Sullivan, Ms. Bethany Haun, Ms. Marilyn Oestereich, Mr. John Conway

Recipients: Please see the chart below.

*York County Community Foundation Scholarships

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.

Presenter: Dr. Brian Ellis

Recipients: Parker Faircloth-Henise

Jack Schultz

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.

Presenter: Dr. Brian Ellis

Recipients: Jack Korver

Meredith Singleton

Submitted by Dr. Brian Ellis

On the morning of graduation this year, York Suburban started a new tradition that promises repetition for years to come. Our graduating seniors, donning their caps and gowns, had the opportunity to visit all of the district buildings. In each building, the elementary and middle school teachers and students lined the hallway to cheer for the graduates. Numerous hugs between seniors and former teachers, and many high fives were shared by present and future graduates. The seniors walking their old hallways, seeing former teachers, and hearing the congratulations from the whole YS community. But the younger students also experienced looking up to the “big kids” and thinking about how they, too, would one day wear the same cap and gown.

The final part of the walkthrough brought the K-12 school system full circle. At Yorkshire Elementary, the seniors joined all the kindergarten parents to applaud the kindergarten students as they processed to their own graduation. While at Valley View Elementary, the high school graduates each escorted one of the kindergarten graduates to their ceremony.

Submitted by Gina Kouma

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This year we celebrated the 17th York Suburban Post Prom.  Since 2001, York Suburban has provided a safe and supervised environment for students to enjoy a final event of entertainment and time with friends after another successful prom event.  For Post Prom 2017, we partied like we were on a tropical beach, with the theme of “Get Your Luau On!” With the support of student and parent fundraising efforts, donations from local businesses, and amazing commitment from volunteers – we had a great time continuing the tradition with our students through early morning hours. (I think we have finally caught up on sleep)

The school was transformed into a  luau by parent volunteer Christine Kirk. Treasury and fundraising efforts were led by Gina Kouma. To get the night started students were met at the door by Emily Clark and her team of volunteers.  Fun games with a beach theme were organized by Tracey Hufnagle, Brad and Tacy Kessler, Lisa Schmittle and Nikki Hunt. We had the full attention of the students during the raffle prize drawings organized by Lisa Hocker. Throughout the night, students had the opportunity to win prizes such as an iPad mini, Hershey Park tickets, a certificate to the Escape games and many more.  And of course, a delicious selection of food was organized by Lori Ward.        

Since Post Prom is made possible by the hard work and donations by families and businesses in the community, the Post Prom committee would like to acknowledge those who support this years’ event.

The following individuals donated their time to help organize/implement the event:

Special thanks to those who made a financial contribution:

Thank you to business in the community that donated Prizes:

Thank you to businesses in the community that donated food:

Thank you to the high school staff for all their patience and help in making this event a success.

A sincere thank you to everyone listed above in making this year’s Post Prom a huge success. It could not happen without all of your assistance.  We hope to work with all of you again next year.

We made effort to include everyone involved.  If your name was omitted please accept our apology.

Submitted by Dr. Tawn Ketterman

Our seniors weren’t the only ones to graduate this past week!  Valley View kindergarten also has a tradition of celebrating the end of the FIRST year of school with a graduation ceremony! A separate ceremony was held for the morning, afternoon, and full day kindergarten sessions. The ceremonies were well attended with proud parents and grandparents who watched the students share songs and get their “diploma” and a farewell hug from their teacher.   Congratulations to all of our Kindergarten graduates!  A special addition to the morning ceremony occurred when the graduating seniors stopped by to process through the halls to be congratulated by our younger learners and former teachers.  The senior procession was extra special as each senior walked a kindergarten graduate down the aisle to begin the Kindergarten ceremony.  Final year graduates and first year graduates—hand in hand!!

Submitted by Joe Toren

Junior Carter Fry won three awards in the Dallastown Area High School’s 2017 Spring Shorts film contest. The awards show was held on May 18.

Fry’s entry in the five-minute video contest, Isolement, took home the honor for Best Cinematography, Best Acting, and Best Sound design. Fry’s video was nominated in six categories including Best Directing, Best Editing, and Best of Festival.

Sophomore Noah Wilt was the lead actor in the film.

Dallastown’s Spring Shorts program started nine years ago. This year there were over 60 entries from 10 different schools in York and Adams counties.

PHOTO CAPTION: Mr. Joe Toren, video communications teacher (left), junior Carter Fry (center) and sophomore Noah Wilt, hold Fry’s three award trophies from the Dallastown Area High School’s Spring Shorts 2017 film awards show.