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G’mmeeeahhh B-R-A-D-W-A-Y!’……Oxford Area High’s senior Brad Way can be found leading 100+ students (and growing) in cheer, songs and school spirit at pep rallies, games & events. We hear Brad’s spirit is infectious; and that he has quickly become a local phenom….giving Brad and the happy Oxford High Hornets a BIG Times “shout-out”…..we’ll be waiting for the “Hollahh-BACK…!”
Gifts from the HEART….Kings Highway Elementary (Coatesville Area School District) School Nurse, Rhonda Juhas, donated her time and personal funds to make sure that every student left for the holiday break knowing that they were cared for and valued. Nurse Rhonda hand-made more than 500 pillows for EVERY student to stay cozy with over the winter break. While each pillow was a little differerent, they each carried the same message: “Students, I want you each to take one of these home with you and to know that the adults in this school care about each of you very much.” Wow. Way to GO Nurse Rhonda!
When the moon hits the sky, like a big pizza pie –that’s BUSINESS AMORÉ!.…. Lenape Pizza – West Chester, gets our nod for helping Bailey’s Farm sell their fresh dairy products out of Lenape’s take-out location. Bailey’s business dropped significantly as a result of the Route 52 round-about construction project, making access to the farm difficult & area roadway traffic decreased. Lenape stepped-up to help another small business get through tough times…join us in “three cheers’ for Lenape Pizza!
Fantastic Friars….Malvern Prep students, senior Phil Daubney of Exton, freshman Christian Franck of Kennett Square and senior Andrew Stetser of Havertown, auditioned and qualified for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All-Catholic Chorus this year. This year is Stetser’s fourth, and he will be receiving a special award from the Archdiocese recognizing this achievement. The All-Catholic Chorus Festival Concert will be held at Roman Catholic on Sunday, February 1, 2015.
Flash those pearly whites! …..Dr. Stephanie McGann, local dentist & Chester County resident was honored twice in 2014 by both the International College of Dentists & the Pierre Fauchard Academy. She received fellowship in both organizations as a result of her commitment to community, professional volunteerism & leadership. Congratulations Stephanie!
Technically Speaking…..Joseph ‘Jake’ Nardozzi, a senior at Kennett High School, has received the LYNX Leadership Award from the Technical College High School – Pennock’s Bridge Campus. The lynx is the school mascot & the award is a school honor. Jake is in the HVAC program at TCHS and was recognized for consistently volunteering to help with events and programs at TCHS, including the summer Getting Connected program, and for being a positive asset to the student body. Congratulations Jake!
Girl Power…..Unionville High athletes Sydney Salle named to the Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association’s All State team for 2014, Izzy McDonough and Erin Matson Field Hockey All-State 1st Team, for the second consecutive year both Olivia Young and Kacie Breeding were named as part of the All-State Cross Country Team.
Center Court…..Congrats to Great Valley H.S. & Kennett H.S. girls basketball teams for competing at the Wells Fargo Center Sixer’s Pre-game for the Ches-Mont League American Division girls’ basketball title. Great Valley scored the win over Kennett, 36-30.
Committed …..Henderson Jr. & Midfielder Ryann Bauer – Old Dominion Women’s Lacrosse Team, Downingtown East’s Midfielder Dylan Rittenhouse – Swarthmore College Men’s Lacrosse Team, and Bishop Shanahan’s Sam Goforth – Bryant University Men’s Lacrosse Teams. Congratulations!
Carrying on the Dream….Martin Luther King Day Celebration, Breakfast & Day of Service-Monday, January 19th. Breakfast 8-10 AM, Red Clay Room, KSQ, (Guest Speaker – Dr. Marjorie G. Adams, Professor, Morgan State University. Tickets are $15, guests are asked to bring a non perishable food item to benefit the Kennett Food Cupboard.) Breakfast will be followed by Community Day of Sharing service projects at various venues. For tickets, more information and to get involved visit: www.mlkcommunity.org or email mlkdayofsharing@gmail.com
Don’t worry, Be Happy…..The Kennett Area YMCA presents best-selling author, Valerie Alexander, and an overview of the situations that create happy and unhappy signals in our brains, basic techniques for boosting happiness or stopping unhappiness in our daily lives, and several easy, effective exercises that anyone can do to train our brains how to be happy, regardless of the circumstances. Event Details: January 8, 7 PM, Church of the Advent, KSQ. Tickets can be purchased at the Kennett Y, or at the door, $10.00 per person. Seating limited to the first 150, advance purchase is recommended.
