Zachary Weinstein, president of the Community Service Club, hands a treat to a youngster dressed as a shark at one of the stops along the indoor York Suburban High School Trick or Treat Night.

There were ghosts, Captains America, Transformers, sharks, Minnie Mouse, and scores of other characters roaming the halls of York Suburban High School on the evening of Thursday, October 29.

For the third year, the York Suburban High School National Honor Society coordinated a pre-Halloween Trick or Treat Night for youngsters ages pre-school through grade 2.

Sports teams, cheerleaders, Quiz Bowl members, Art Honor Society, and other organizations, societies, and teams decorated doorways in the first floor science and English wings of the high school.  The children and their parents made their way along the hallways as the children collected treats in a safe and secure environment.

The York Suburban Middle School had two special events in October:  “Caught in the Middle Day” and a Spirit Rally.

“Caught in the Middle Day” allowed students to experience their choice of more than three dozen activities and speakers throughout the day.  They ranged from “Canine Cops” to dancing, face painting, decorating cupcakes, lacrosse, basketball, and a variety of careers speakers.

A special part of the day was an assembly from Rachel’s Challenge with a mission to create a safe, connected school environment.

The Spirit Rally the following week focused on the school’s sports teams and friendly competitions.

Both events are traditions at YSMS.

Four of the YSEF Board members enjoying the afternoon at Holy Hound Taproom are (left to right) Dustin Boeckel, Mac Brillhart, Cathy Shaffer and Justin Leber.

On Saturday, October 3, YSEF sponsored an Alumni Event during Homecoming weekend.  Alumni Scott Eden (class of ’89) and Becca Kennedy Eden (’90)  hosted the party at Holy Hound Taproom in York. More than 65 alumni turned out to meet and greet each other and raise funds for YSEF.

Mac Brillhart, class of ‘98, and Vice President of YSEF, greeted the guests, thanked all of those involved in the planning of the event, and provided a brief history and description of YSEF.

Celebrity guests included:

• Shelly Merkle–former guidance counselor, York Suburban High School Assistant Principal, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and current Superintendent.
• Ron Herman–cross country coach.
• Joe Hasenfuss–retired high school teacher and basketball coach.
• Milt Bushey–retired high school teacher and football coach.
• Paul Englert–retired high school principal.
• Brigitte Birch Englert–retired East York Elementary School guidance counselor and coordinator of special education and pupil personnel.
• Lydia Leik–retired York Suburban Middle School and high school secretary.
• Ed Moyer–retired middle school teacher.
• Sharon Stutts–retired middle school teacher.
• Jane Young–retired high school teacher and coach.
• Jim Young–retired district music teacher and assistant band director.

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First grade students take part in PTO Dance-a-thon.

The Yorkshire Elementary School PTO held its annual Dance-a-thon fund raiser on Friday, October 23.

Students gathered, by grade, in the gymnasium to show their dance moves.  They also had the opportunity to “bop along” on the stage playing  musical instruments.

With cold temperatures just around the corner, the York Suburban Communities That Care High School Board will be holding a children’s coat drive during the month of November. 

The students will be collecting new or gently used and cleaned winter coats — sizes five through adult small — at the CTC Variety Show on November 21. 

You can help to keep all of the children in the community warm this winter by donating or purchasing a coat.  Help York Suburban to be a community that cares.