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The Northwestern Lehigh School District continues our strong tradition of keeping

the community informed regarding district issues and our achievements. In this year’s edition of “Spotlight on Achievement,” you will find a summary of many of the outstanding accomplishments of our students and our dedicated staff. As in the past, the students at Northwestern Lehigh continue to demonstrate their desire to perform at their highest level of ability. These outstanding achievements reflect the support of parents and the community. As you read stories about our students’ performances and accomplishments, we hope you will share our pride and commitment to the Northwestern Lehigh School District.

Through the Strategic Planning process we are currently updating the mission statement and developing new goals for the School District. When completed, the mission statement and goals will be approved by the school board and published in an upcoming issue of Tiger Pride. As we proceed through the elementary building and renovation project, updates will also be included in Tiger Pride as well as on the district Web site. I hope you and your family are enjoying the summer months. The administration and staff are busy preparing for the August 28th start of school and we look forward to another exciting, challenging year.

“On behalf of the school board and the entire Northwestern Lehigh staff, it is with great pride that we acknowledge the outstanding performance of the students and staff highlighted in this edition of “Spotlight.”

Shine the light on our Tiger’s achievements! The achievement items acknowledged in this publication are a result of input from advisors, coaches, teachers, and administration. To ensure that a particular achievement is included in future publications, please forward pertinent information to Nancy Zellner in the District office, or call 610-298-8661 ext. 1225.

A message from the Superintendent|Dr. John M. Gould

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Northwestern Lehigh High School

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)Regional competition was held January 25 at Nazareth High School with more than 800 participants from Region 28. Teague Sauerzopf, Matt Hardy, and Alicia Anzivine placed 3rd in entrepreneurship, Dana Stellar placed 5th in economics and Megan Hartlen placed 6th in Introduction to Business. Going on to the state competition were: Seth Nagy who placed 3rd for business procedures, Adam Danner who placed 1st in business procedures, and Adam Hardy who placed 1st in economics

FCCLA members Allison Scanlon, Nicole Her-many and CarolAnn Bierstine worked on a project with Mrs. Weidner, Supervisor of Food Ser-vices, involving a grant from USDA. The project featured a fruit and vegetable of the

month to encourage students to eat more fruits and vegetables. Each month FCCLA members handed out samples of the featured items and had special activities and games to add to the fun. When they presented the project at STAR events during the FC-CLA State Leadership Conference, they received the highest award in their category, a Silver Medal.

The High School Key Club organizes two blood drives each year in conjunction with Miller Keystone Blood Center. This year’s drives were quite successful! We had 32 donors at the November blood drive, and 60 at the March blood drive. In addition, faculty, students, Key Club members and local businesses do-nated food for the buffet table. Northwestern Lehigh Key Club knows how to “Give Blood, Save a Life!” Key Club also raised $550.00 for hurricane Katrina relief, $150.00 for Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF and $450.00 for “the Great American Bake Sale” to com-bat hunger in our community. Key Club members de-

livered meals to shut-ins on two occasions for Lehigh Valley Meals on Wheels. Over $1000.00 worth of flowers were sold by Key Club members for the Allentown Boys and Girls Club. Walk-a-thons for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in October, and the March of Dimes in April, were fun ways for Key Club members to raise money and also have some fun. Key Club takes special delight in treating our teachers to breakfast twice each year on the morning after parent teacher conferences. Each teacher and staff member was presented with a holiday gift of a poinsettia in December.

Science Club Team Members Laura Dietrich, Liz Vaughn, Adam Hardy, Andy Zoghby and Greg Bringhurst placed 1st in the 48 Hour Chal-lenge. Each student will receive a $500 award. The school will receive $2500. Dave Moyer is the Science Club advisor.

In the 2006 Science Olympiad, Andy Zoghby and Donovan Ruth placed 1st in Physics Lab. Laura Dietrich and Adam Hardy placed 1st in Disease Detective. Andy Millward and Jeff Zoghby placed 3rd in Tower Building.

Adam Hardy was awarded a Certificate of Merit in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Adam advanced as a finalist in the 2006 competition.

Blaise Mannino was honored as the Second Mile Lehigh Valley Chapter Community Service Student of the Month for March. Blaise participated in Drama Club, Key Club, Friends 4 Life, Debate, and was president of the Students for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE). Blaise also volunteered at the Northern Lehigh Food Bank, for Meals on Wheels, and for Computers for Kids.

Daniel Blewitt, a member of an LCTI team that placed 1st in the Greater Lehigh Valley Dealers Association student competition, qualified to compete in the national automotive competition held in New York City.

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In May, Katie Billig, Natalie Herman, Michelle Moyer and Allison Scanlon had the privilege to “VJ” during the world-wide video conference, Megaconference Jr. The team introduced groups of students who made

presentations from around the globe using advanced video conferencing technology.

Renee Ruhe and Andrew Zoghby were selected to perform in the College of New Jersey High School Honors Band with high school students from surrounding states.

Blaise Mannino, Heather Leiser, Hannah Vogels, Meredith Dickson, Matt Nilsen, Louis Gallagher, Jacob Beahm, Mark Rex, and Sam Towne performed with the Lehigh County Honors Chorus. These students represented Northwestern Lehigh at the Festival held at Catasauqua High School in February.

Sophomore Sam Towne had the honor of representing Northwestern Lehigh at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Chorus Festival. This year the festival was held at Muhlenberg High School in Laureldale.

Northwestern Lehigh students received several honors in the Lehigh Valley’s Best of the Valley Art and Poetry Competition sponsored by Penn State. In the art competition, Rachel Kantor took first place, Emily Knecht took third place and Katie Giambra won an Honorable Mention. Steve Lach took first place, Lillian Finsel took second, Andrew Mitstifer, took third, and Nate Williams won an Honorable Mention for their poetry.

Glenn Roberts won a Silver Key Award for his portfolio in the Regional Scholastic Art Awards at the Allentown Art Museum.

Jenna Kiefer received a nomination for a “Freddy” Award in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Featured Dancer. The Freddy Awards are presented at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton. Several Northwestern Lehigh students had the honor of performing at the locally

televised awards program. Jenna was nominated for her performance in Seussical, the Musical.

The 6th Annual Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 Regional High School Computer Fair held in March was open to students in grades 9 to 12 in the Carbon & Lehigh County Area. High schools selected students to compete in one of eight categories. Michael Sikorsky & Alyssa Miller took first place in Text-Based Desktop Publishing. This honor advanced them to compete at the state High School Computer Fair at Dickinson College where they received an Honorable Mention

Artist for Cultural Diversity Week �006Sarah Ayers, who was voted the best female vocalist in the Valley for 2003, 2004 and 2005, was kind enough, along with her band, to come to NWLHS to motivate, encourage, support, guide and inspire our “budding” singers, song writers, musicians and visual artists to take a giant step out of their comfort zones to stretch and grow toward professional status as was demonstrated in two assembly presentations on April 11, 2006 at the HS. Ms. Ayers is a mother of two, owns her own home and supports it all with her music career. She models that it can be done. Her message to the students was “don’t let anyone tell you that it can’t be done. It is hard work but if it is what you want, you can do it. Do what you love but study Business so you can figure out how to make it all happen.” Sarah Ayers and the Sarah Ayers Band (Dave, Jim and Suavek) earned the respect and admira-tion of all at Northwestern Lehigh High School.

Inspired by Sarah’s songs: (seated in front: left to right) Steve Lach, CrissaRobin Carroll, Rebecca Schlauch (standing left to right) McKenzie Baird, Alicia Anzivine, Shayne McLaughlin, Paul Lyter, Asa Wilson, Jesse Kegarise, Emily Newman, Dave Smith (S.A. Band), Sarah Ayers, Jim Ruffi (S.A Band), Nate Williams, Suavek (S.A Band), Amir Ammery, Lindsey James

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Alora Reinhart, Ami Fueki and Glenn Roberts each received a $50 Gift Certificate from Blick Art Materials for quality art work and demonstrating technical abilities in an effective and talented way.

Jennifer Rassler and Adam Hardy received trophies from the Balfour Company for highest and second highest scholastic averages.

The Best Of The Best School And Community Leadership Award of $100 was presented to Adam Hardy for scholarship, leadership and service.

Adam Hardy received a $200 Savings Bond for showing the greatest potential to succeed in the business field and attaining the highest average in all subjects from Billig Insurance Agency.

Ryan Schwartz and Andrew Zoghby both received $150 awards from the NWL Band Booster Association. Ryan and Andrew served as Drum Majors for the Marching Band this year.

Blue Mountain Nursery Award of $250 was presented to Cody Hedglin for his interest in the landscaping/ecology/ horticulture/conservation areas.

$100 checks were given by the Central Grange #1650 for outstanding work in family and consumer science/food to Tara Buss, for outstanding work in family and consumer sciences/child development to Kandis Billy, and to Sarah Hoppes for outstanding community service by a Grange member.

The Class of 1990 Award of a $50 savings bond went to Katie White. The award will assist in her finacial obligations for further education.

The Class of 1996 Award of a $50 savings bond went to Austin Foulk for his commitment to his class and commitment to spirit.

The Class of 1998 Award of a $50 savings bond was presented to Kyrie Bannar to assist her with financial obligations for further education.

The Class of 2000 Award of a $100 savings bond went to Dana Stellar for her commitment to class activities, enthusiasm, and commitment to education.

The Class of 2003 Award of a $50 savings bond was presented to Megan Eckhart for her commitment to class activities, leadership, and extracurricular activities.

The Class of 2004 Award of a $200 check, presented in memory of Lyndsay M. Blose, went to Donvan Ruth for his outgoing nature, volunteer service to school and community and pursuit of post secondary education.

A $75 check was presented to Benjamin Toner by the Claussville Garden Club. Ben is pursuing a career in the environmental science/agricultural field.

The Colonial League Academic All Star Team Award went to Natalie Shisslak and Adam Hardy. They both received plaques for the highest grade point average while participating in athletics for three years.

Jessica Hill received the Congressional Citizenship Award from Congressman Charles Dent. The inscribed award noted Jessica’s leadership, community service, and scholastic excellence.

Creative Kids Child Development Center presented a $500 check to a student pursuing a post secondary degree in early childhood/elementary education. This award went to Tiana Tapper. The Creative Kids North Child Development Center Award of $500 to a student pursuing a post secondary degree in early childhood/elementary education went to Kandis Billy.

Adam Hardy received a certificate and pin from the Daughters of the American Revolution. This Good Citizenship award is given to the student who best exemplifies dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.

Commencement Awards

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Two $500 checks were given to students pursuing a career

in environmental studies and agricultureal sciences and demonstrating

leadership in extracuriccular activities and work. The Russell K. Dietrich Agriculturtal Scholarships were given to Jennifer Rassler and Cyrus Gehringer.

The Donley Award for Excellence was presented to Kyrie Bannar. Kyrie received a $500 check for demonstrating excellence in scholarship, leadership, and community service.

Allyssa Miller was the recipient of a $500 check from the NWL Education Association Teacher Scholarship Award. Allyssa plans to enter the teaching profession.

Daniel Blewitt and Nicholas Gruber received the Elmer Gates Excellence Award for scholastic achievement, service to chosen career, and demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit. Daniel (NWL) and Nicholas (LCTI) each received a $200 savings bond and plaque.

The Dr. David Fallinger Award for a LCCC bound student was given to Allyssa Miller. Alyssa received a $100 savings bond for her career focus and likeliness to succeed.

A $25 check and certificate was awarded to three students for outstanding achievement, dedication, enthusiasm and talent in the languages they study. The Foreign Language International Club presented these awards to Kelly Edwards, French; Sarah Hoppes, German; and Samuel Hayden, Spanish.

Natalie Shisslak was the recipient of the Dr. Barry Follweiler Northwestern Medical Center Award. Natalie received a $500 check. The award goes to a student who is planning to further their career in a health related field.

Friends for Life presented Jennifer Rassler with a $200 check for significant commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles for younger students.

The German Award sponsored by the Gundsow Lodge #18 went to Kelly Edwards. The $100 check is presented to a student completing a minimum of Level 4 German for academic achievement and interest in the language and culture of Germany.

The Justin Hummel Memorial Award went to Katie White for enthusiasm, optimism, school spirit, volunteer work, and going on to a health related occupation. Katie received a $100 savings bond.

The Junior Order of United American Mechanics of New Tripoli awarded $100 checks to six students for outstanding achievement in vocational education in the following specialty areas: Diesel/Medium and Heavey Truck Technology, Todd Bennecoff; Landscape Construction/Enviornmental Design, Julie Kunkel; Carpentry, Andrew Reinert; Electrical Technology, Kyle Schmoyer; Auto Technology (2) Cory Hausman and Andrew Wehr.

Rachel Witter received the Earl S. Keller Memorial Music Award for exhibiting excellence in the field of music. Rachel was presented a $100 savings bond.

The Robert Kern Memorial Award went to Kandis Billy and Jenna Kieffer. They each received a $1000 savings bond to pursue a career in elementary education.

Matthew Pauly and Donovan Ruth each received the Steven P. Kochler Memorial Award. A $100 savings bond was presented to these students entering the Engineering/Sciences profession.

Daniel Blewitt was the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute Outstanding NWL Co-Op Student for 2006. Daniel received a $100 merit award.

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Lincoln Investment Planning awarded a $50 check to Matthew Pauly for highest math achievement.

The New Tripoli Bank presented a $1000 savings passbook to Jennifer Rassler for the highest scholastic average. Adam Hardy was presented with a $500 savings passbook for second highest scholastic average.

April Breininger received a $100 check from the Northwestern Lehigh Key Club for her dedication to service projects and academic achievment.

The Northwestern Lehigh Scholar Athlete Award went to Caitlin Miller and Matthew Pauly. The each received a plaque for excellence in academics and athletics.

Jennifer Rassler and Kraig White each received the NWL Scholarship Award of $1000 check for their academic performance and acceptance to a

college program with a high likelihood to succeed in higher education.

The Olde Homestead Golf Club awarded a scholarship to a student pursuing a career in business, turf grass, professional golf, hotel and restaurant, or sports management programs. Austin Foulk was the recipient of this award.

Seven students received certificates for The President’s Award for Educational Excellence. These students attained a GPA of 90 or above and an SAT or ACT score in the 85th percentile. Students who received this award were: McKenzie Baird, Kyrie Bannar, Gregory Bringhurst, Austin Foulk, Adam Hardy, Jennifer Rassler and Kraig White.

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Excellence in Employability Skills and Excellence in Technical Skills | Cameron WisserInstructor’s Most Improved Award | Andrew WehrMost Improved Student | David TurneyIPC J-STD-001 Solder Certificate | Keynan TruogOutstanding Academic Excellence | Natalie ShisslakIPC J-STD-001 Solder Certificate | Gabriel Shiffer600 Hour Certificate and Outstanding Student | Brandie SchnellExellence iIn Technical Skills and Exellence In Employability Skills | Kyle SchmoyerSilver Square | Andrew ReinertDependability/Reliability | Miles LahueOutstanding Senior | Julie KunkelSenior Leadership | Adam HouleOutstanding Academic Excellence | Jessica Hill LCTI/WOT OAC Continuing Education | Cory HausmanEmployability Achievement | Nicholas GruberMost Improved Senior | Eugene Green600 Hour Certificate | Melanie DeskiewiczIPC J-STD-001 Solder Certificate | Nicholas ClaustreAAA/East Penn Highest GPA and Outstanding Co-op Student from NWLHS | Daniel BlewittInstructor’s Award | Daniel BilligMost Tasks Completed Specialty | Todd BennicoffIPC J-STD-001 Solder Certificate | Gregory Ames

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The Ontelaunee Lioness Club awarded three $200

checks for “Salt of the Earth” contributions to school and

community. The recipients of these awards wer Lauren Aardewijn, Samuel Hayden and Melissa Wirth.

The Ontelaunee Lions Club Award for the highest scholastic average in each curriculum grades 9 through 12 was given to Jennifer Rassler for tradition academic and Daniel Blewitt for technical academic. Both received a $100 check.

The Pastoious Award for Excellence in German went to Joshua Shockley. Joshua received a $50 check for academic achievment after completion of a minimum of Level 4 in German and showing interest in the German Language.

Megan Eckhart and Austin Foulk were presented the Carl W. Peter Memorial Award. Each received a $200 check for excelling in the Business Education subjects.

The Proto Cam Excellence in Engineering Award was given to Andrew Zoghby who is pursuing post-secondary education in engineering. Andrew received a $500 check.

The Senator James J. Rhoades Good Citizenship Award for students showing outstanding character, leadership and scholarship went to Jessica Hill and Adam Hardy. They both received a certificate.

Jessica Hill and Jennifer Rassler each received the Rotary Club of Allentown-West Western Lehigh County Award for outstanding contributions in non-athletic extracurricular activities and will be attending a school of higher education. A $1000 check was given to each at the Rotary Recognition Breakfast.

The Dale Roth and Associates Award was given to Allyssa Miller and Tara Buss. The $100 savings bond is given to a LCCC bound student likely to succeed with a career focus.

Scholarships were awarded to Jennifer Rassler, Cyrus Gehringer, and Cody Hedglin by the Rural Preservation Association of Northwestern Lehigh County to pursue a career in agriculture or environmental science.

The Schoffstall and Focht Humanitarian Award went to Jennifer Rassler. Jennifer received a $1000 savings bond for her exemplary care and enthusiasm for the school community.

Jennifer Rassler and Cyrus Gehringer both received $100 checks from the Seipstown Grange for their interest in pursuing a career in agricultural sciences.

Andrew Zoghby was the recipient of the Representative Paul Semmel Citizenship Award. Andrew received a $50 savings bond for good citizenship and service to school and community.

Kyrie Bannar received the Shawn Paras Award for Excellence. She was presented with an engraved leather portfolio and an honorarium by the Language Arts Dept. for excellence in writing.

The Slatedale-Emerald Lions Club Award went to Ryan Schwartz for community and school services, scholarship and leadership potential. A $200 check was presented at the Lions Club Spring/Summer Dinner Meeting.

The Slatington American Legion Award (Allen O. Delke) of $150 went to Tyler Keshel for military service.

Amanda Zellner received a $125 check from the Slatington Lodge #440 for academic excellence, leadership, spirit and her contribution toward improving school life.

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A Special Achievement Award of $150 was presented by Mrs. Jennifer Budick, Mrs. Lyla Derr and Mrs. Leanne Toth to the learning support student pursuing a post-secondary education. David Turney was the recipient.

Jenna Kieffer received a Student Council Award of $200 for her active involvement in Student Council.

Recognition by the United Staes Air Force Math/Science Awards went to Adam Hardy for science and Amanda Zellner for math.

The United States Army Scholar Athlete Award went to Dana Stellar and Samuel Hayden. They each received a medal for scholastic and athletic excellence.

The United States Marine Corps 2006 Scholastic Excellence Award went to Rachel Witter and Cyrus Gehringer. Both received a Certificate of Recognition for exemplary citizenship and for being role models for younger students and their peers.

The United States Marine Corps Semper Fidelis Award was presented to Renee Ruhe for outstanding musical performance and citizenship.

McKenzie Baird received a medal and certificate for Good Citizenship from the Valley Forge Chapter-Sons of the American Revolution.

The Clarence (Bobo) W. Weida Memorial Award was presented by the Ontelaunee Lions Club to Cory Hausman to pursue a career in agriculture, horticulture or forestry. The $200 savings bond was presented for his community involvement and his membership of service organizations.

Jennifer Rassler and Cyrus Gehringer were the recipients of the Weisenberg Elementary School Award. This award is given to former Weisenberg students who have demonstrated academic and extracurricular achievements.

Three G. F. Zimmerman’s Health Care Scholarships were presented to students to pursue a career in the health care field. The receipients were Jessica Hill, Blaise Mannino, and Ryan Schwartz.

Renee Ruhe was presented the Semper Fidelis Band Award for Outstanding Service and Leadership to the High School Band Program. Renee also received the Director’s Award for outstanding character, performance, dedication and enthusiasm in all areas of the high school band program.

Lauren Aardewijn received the Altruism Award from the Travelers Protective Association for school and community service.

The Class of 1960 Award was presented to Jessica Hill and Adam Hardy for strong representative of school, college acceptance, financial need and enthusiasm for class. Each received a $500 check.

The Learning Disabilities Association’s Senior Achievement Award was presented to Brittany Scully and David Turney. They both received a $100 savings bond for their school/community involvement and academic achievement.

Daniel Konno received a $1000 Leo McCullough Memorial Wrestling scholarship as a Varsity Letter winner with a GPA of 90 or above.

The Big 33 Scholarship of $1000 went to Ryan Schwartz for his academic achievment and excellence.

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Jennifer Rassler was presented the 4-H Scholarship Award of $500 for outstanding achievement/community service.

The Lutron Electronics Scholarship went to Gregory Bringhurst. A $1000 check was presented for exceptional academic record, leadership, teamwork and involvement with math, science or engineering activities.

Cyrus Gehringer was the recipient of the Allentown Garden Club Award for attaining a GPA of 90 or above and pursuing a career in landscape architecture/horticulture/floriculture/forestry. He received a check for $500.

Kraig White earned the National Merit Special Scholarship Award of $2500 Per Year for academic skills and accomplishments.

Daniel Konno received the District XI Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar Athelete Award of $500 for academic and wrestling excellence. Daniel also received a $100 check for The District XI Wrestling Coaches Association Essay Scholarship—“What Does Wrestling Mean to Me?”

Ryan Schwartz also received LECOMASE Lehigh County Medical Auxilary’s Scholarship of $2000 to pursue a career in nursing.

Dana Stellar is Northwestern Lehigh’s first Cross Country student-athlete to sign with a Division 1 College or University (Lehigh University). She was League Champion, District XI Runner-Up, and a State Qualifier. Dana was a 1,000 point scorer and all time leading scorer for girls basketball. Dana also won League Silver in 1600, 3200, and High Jump and League Bronze in 800 and District Silver in 3200.

The Varsity Girls Cross Country Team, under the leadership of Coach Chris Stitzel, were Colonial League Champions, District XI Runner-Up and Team State Qualifiers.

The Varsity Girls Basketball Team, coached by Chris Deutsch, earned honors as League Champions (1st time ever), District XI AA Champions (1st time ever), and qualified for the State Tournament.

Senior, Caitlin Miller, became a 1,000 point scorer and the all-time leading rebounder (boy’s and girl’s), while Junior, Ali Horn, holds the single-season record for 3-pointers made.

The Varsity Softball Team, coached by Jen Horner, was crowned League Champions.

The 4 X �00 Relay Team of Terry Stewart, Jordan Shiffer, Ben Toner, and Ralph Haaf were League Bronze Medalists in Track and Field.

The 4 X 100 Relay Team of Caitlin Miller, Alexa Mish, Sara Schoffstall, and Robbie Hicks were League Bronze Medalists.

Kristine Wisler took League Silver in Discus. The girls were coached by Henry Distler. The boys were coached by Brian Xander.

The Varsity Wrestling Team, coached by Mike Williams experienced an exceptional year. The team worked hard to become District XI Team Runner-Up and went on to place fourth in the State Team Tournament (1st time ever). Team Statistics include:Evan Yenolevich|District Champion – 103 lbs., Regional Champion – 103 lbs.Victor Konno|District Bronze Medalist – 112 lbs.Scott Clymer|District Silver Medalist – 125 lbs., Regional Bronze Medalist – 125 lbs., State Champion – 125 lbs.Ben Marich|District Silver Medalist – 140 lbs., Regional Bronze Medalist – 140 lbs.Dan Konno|District Champion – 145 lbs., Regional Champion – 145 lbs., State Silver Medalist – 145 lbs., District XI Coaches Association Scholar-AthleteBrandon Williams|District Bronze Medalist – 152 lbs., Regional 5th place – 152 lbs.Madison Kubat|District 5th place – 160 lbs.Ben Clymer|District Silver Medalist – 171 lbs., Regional Bronze Medalist – 171 lbs.Garrett Sukanick|District 5th place – 189 lbs.Tony Culp|District 4th place – 275 lbs.

Kelly Bleam coached the Varsity Girls Soccer Team to a League Silver Medal. The team also placed third in Districts and competed in the State Tournament.

The Varsity Boys Soccer Team, coached by Karl Maehrer, became Colonial League Champions.

The Varsity Field Hockey Team, coached by Jess Schanz, were the West Division Champions.

Northwestern Lehigh athletes were awarded the Colonial League Cup for the third straight year.

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Northwestern Lehigh Middle School

Lehigh County Conservation District EnvirothonThe Lehigh County Junior High/Middle School Envirothon was held on April 27, 2006 at Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus. The following fifth and sixth graders did a wonderful job representing their classes: Aubrie Sauerzopf, James Bittenbender, Katrina Hartman, Jennifer Morrison, Samantha Espinoza, Benjamin Snyder, Joseph Suleiman, Joshua Breckenridge, Logan Strickland and Matthew Maher. These students participated in outdoor learning activities sponsored by the cooperating county or state agencies. At each session, they were presented with environmental information, applied that information and took a written test. The students received first and second rating in areas such as: Soil and Land Use, Water

Stewardship in a Changing Climate, Wildlife, Forestry, and Aquatics. April Moyer’s original artwork was accepted for publication in Creative Kids Magazine. Creative Kids publishes writing and artwork submitted by students.

The Tiger Technical Works presented a check in the amount of $812.38 to Josh Snyder for the Brett Snyder Medical Fund. Tiger Technical Works is comprised of 6th grade students who make projects in their Technical Education classes with Mr. Bill Berk. The profits from the sale of their projects are given to a charitable cause each year.

BANDNicole White, Kelly Miller, Analiese Topping, Bev Post, Amanda Bringhurst, Tyler

Malay, Chelsie Ritter, Brad Rex, Rachael Towne, Patrick Deeney, Billy McFadden, Ben Ring, Nick Kleinschuster, and Nick Millward were selected for the District 10 PMEA Intermediate Instrumental Fest. The Middle School hosted this event that included 200 musicians from a seven county area.

Beverly Post was also chosen for PMEA District 10 Band and Orchestra. Participation is open to all high school students by audition. Bev was selected as an 8th grade student. Her ranking was 1st chair. Bev would have continued to the Regional level but was not eligible as a middle school student.

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“Pooling” our environmental resources: students earn first and second ratings in Soil and Land Use, Water Stewardship in a Changing CIimate, Wildlife, Forestry, and Aquatics.

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On Friday, April 28, 2006, the Northwestern Lehigh Middle School participated in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Elementary Band-Fest East. This festival gives young instrumentalists the opportunity to join together from all over the area and put on a concert. Northwestern students were nominated to participate in this festival by their band director Mr. James Lykins. Participating in the event this year were 200 5th and 6th grade students from 14 different schools in Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton & Pike Counties. Students were able to meet new people and share in a day filled with music. Students arrived at the Parkland High School at 12 Noon and spent the entire afternoon rehearsing under the direction of guest conductor Mr. Richard Hilborn. The Concert was performed that evening at 7 p.m. Congratulations on your participation this year girls !!

The following awards were given at the 8th grade promotional assembly held on June 5: Beverly Post & Max Knoblauch received the Good Citizenship Award. This award is given to two students who participate in school and/or community service and display a positive attitude toward classmates, school and community. Chelsea Ammary & Patrick Deeney received the Principal’s Service Award. These two students are recognized for their leadership, dedication, active involvement, consistent effort, good manners and positive attitude. The Peter A. Bivans Award for Perseverance & Courage was presented to Briana Anderson & Joseph Inzillo. Michael Pandel & Kina Wehr received the “X” award given by Mr. Brian Xander. Superior Academic Achievement award, given to stu-dents who have achieved the Principals Honor roll every marking period during their 4 years at the middle school were: Ramzy Burns, Megan Handwerk, Tyler Harshey, Nicholas Millward, Kathryn Mor-ris, Beverly Post, Jacqueline Rizzi.

President’s Awards for Educational Excellence, given to students who achieved a 3.5 or better GPA during their four years at the middle school were: Chelsea Ammary, Briana Anderson, Caitlin Bagenstose, Kayleigh Bannar, Kyra Barron, Kourtney Bernecker, Kimberly Berrier, Aaron Bredbenner, Amanda Bringhurst, Ramzy Burns, Dalton Conwary, Olivia Danner, Patrick Deeney, Kaitlin Feinour, Blaze Frantz, Gabrielle Gaugler, Ashley Gimbel, Laurie Gimbel, Abbey Hafer, Megan Handwerk, Tyler Harshey, Davila Hasandoci, Tara Hoffman, Jaryd Karpn, Christina Kelly, Lindsay Kerr, Nathan Kester, Max Knoblauch, Katherine Kraky, Derrick Krom, Andrew Marth, Kayla Miller, Kelly Miller, Nicholas Millward, Alysha Morehouse, Kathryn Morris, Michael Oswald, Beverly Post, Brad Rex, Jacob Ribecky, Chelsea Ritter, Jacqueline Rizzi, Sarah Rupp, Rachael Schmoyer, Alyssa Schoenberger, Luke Stuby, Amy Vaughn, Nicole Volk, Jaclyn Wear, Eric Wentz, Nicole White, Benjamin Zoghby.

Natalie Herb, Ashley Fronheiser, Mr. James Lykins (back row), Samantha Partington, Tiffany Gumina, and Rachel Kester (front row) students from 14 different schools in Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton and Pike Counties in this year’s Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 10 Elementary Band-Fest East.

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Northwestern Elementary School

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President’s Award for Educational Excellence: Leigham Breckenridge, Ryan Cerrone, Adrianne Dietrich, Samuel Haas, Brendan Lutton, Cole Miller, Clay Steber, Mariana Valencia, Austin Weiss and Haley Yost were honored at the Fourth Grade Awards Assembly on May 24.

President’s Award for Educational Achievement:Kendall Anderson, Kylee Bennett, Alexander Bobbyn, Cheyenne Boyer, Jason Breininger, Mallory Brinley, Bradford Byler, Erynn Day, Brandon Ettl, Claire France, Daulton Good, Jared Haas, Caitlin Harris, Sara Hufnagle, Laura Kresge, Conor Landrigan, Evan Leibensperger, Melissa Metzger, Zachary Morehouse, Ashley Nagle, Sarah Ochs, Sarah Rassler, Michael Sipos, Mackenzie Storm, Matthew Strickland, Brad Stuby, Sierra Van Hook, Kyle Willis, Rachel Zimmerman, and Regen Zimmerman

Good Citizenship Awards:The Senator James J. Rhoades American Good Citizenship Award was presented to Mallory Brinley and Alex Bobbyn at Northwestern Elementary.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand

Students from Northwestern and Weisenberg Elementary schools participated in a regional Alex’s Lemonade Stand in recognition of Global Youth Services Day. The students in Wendy White’s classes participated in various ways. These included being part of two videoconferences with the other participating schools, organizing school-wide poetry contests, helping to organize a “Cards for Kids” campaign, and of course, hosting their own lemonade stands!

The week-long event was coordinated by the University of Pennsylvania’s MAGPI group. During the videoconferences, the students not only learned about the other schools’ efforts, they also had the opportunity to hear from Alex’s parents and to learn about Alex, her struggle with cancer and her

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Weisenberg Elementary’s Physical Education Sportsmanship Awards are given for outstanding sportsmanship throughout the 2005-2006 school year. Mrs. Fitzgerald’s fourth grade class earned the Classroom Award. Individual students Trista Cunningham, Matthew Harshey and Amy Lebrecht were awarded plaques.

President’s Award for Educational Excellence: Julia Bolsover, Collin Breidinger, Trista Cunningham, Karlie Davis, Nicole Fryer, Molly Gallagher, Cesily Gensits, Rachel Hafer, Matthew Harshey, Elizabeth Johnson, Morgan Klotz, Sara Kocsis, Amy Lebrecht, Coleman Link, Samantha Manning, Paige McLaughlin, Jacob Najarian, Brooke Novotnak, Henry Paiste, Taylor Parrish, Adrienne Rizzi, Abagail Schneck, Courtney Sink, Nicholas Smith, Christian Snyder, Jonathan Turner, Patricia Wentz, Hugh Whisenant and Kyle Witman

President’s Award for Educational Achievement:Madeline Bachman, Grace Baker, Ryan Brown, Collin Furchner, Zachary Goddard, Gabriela Marushak, Tyler Nguyen, Jade Oldt, Ryan Searcy, Benjamin Tercha, Jennifer Von Holt, and Amanda Webster

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Good Citizenship Awards:The Senator James J. Rhoades American Good Citizenship Award was presented to Trista Cunningham and Matthew Harshey.

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Wendy Madouse, Jane Kunkle, and Patrice Tritt were recognized as Presenters at the National Middle School Conference, November, 2005 in Philadelphia.

Chris Stitzel was the 2005-2006 Colonial League Coach of the Year for Girl’s Cross Country

The Food Service Department’s three Head Cooks: Dawn Everett, High School/Northwestern Elementary; Sharon Metzger, Middle School; and Linda Petros, Weisenberg have all successfully completed an 18 hour course in ServSafe practices and been awarded the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification. ServSafe is a course and examination accredited by the American National Standards Institute’s Conference for Food Protection.

Chris Deutsch was the 2005-2006 Colonial League Coach of the Year for Girl’s Basketball.

Deborah A. Peters was honored in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. This is her third-year recognition.

Anne Bender was selected as a Master Adviser of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. Her accomplishments in advising an integrated FCCLA chapter with a balanced program of work earned her this distinction. Anne will be recognized at the 2006 National Leadership Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bryan Klass was chosen the AA Assistant State Wrestling Coach of the Year at a PWCA board meeting. He will be presented the award at the PWCA State Convention banquet in October.

Carol Bear Heckman and her husband Darrin were recipients of the 2005 Chamber of Commerce Award for Historic Preservation.

Jen Horner was the 2005-2006 Colonial League Coach of the Year for Softball.

vision to help with an idea as simple as setting up a lemonade stand in her own front yard. The “Thinking of You” cards were created in art class by most elementary students and were sent to patients in Palmerton Hospital and Hershey Medical Center. The poetry contest was open to all elementary students. Mrs. White’s students acted as the judges and selected winners from each grade level. These were then forwarded to the MAGPI group, which posted them on a website for the official voting to take place. Paige McLaughlin (4th gr., Weisenberg) took first place, while the writing team of Sierra VanHook and Mariana Valencia (4th gr., NWE) took third and Colleen Morrison (3rd gr., NWE) took fourth! The culminating events, hosting their own lemonade stands, took place in May during Literary Arts Night at NWE and The Art Expo at Weisenberg Elementary. Together, the children raised just over $1,000 to be donated to the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Thanks to Bloses’s Market for helping to sponsor the lemonade stands and to all who made contributions. We helped to fight cancer… “one cup at a time.”

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Event Date Time Location5th Grade and New Student Orientation

Tuesday, August 22 9:00 a.m. Middle School

Kindergarten and New Student Orientation

Tuesday, August 22 2:00 p.m. Weisenberg Elementary

9th Grade and New Student Orientation

Wednesday, August 23 9:00 a.m. High School

Kindergarten and New Student Orientation

Wednesday, August 23 2:00 p.m. Northwestern Elementary

Students’ First Day Monday, August 28

Labor Day Holiday—No School

Friday, September 1 &Monday, September 4

Elementary Lunch ||$1.�0Kindergarten Snack | 40¢/Day Middle School Lunch | |$1.��

High School Lunch | Regular|$1.�� Premium|$�.00

Milk |40¢

School Lunch Prices|06-0�

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