Coatesville celebrates Class of 2016 in 138th commencement
Graduates reminded their education does not stop here
The class of 2016 at Coatesville Area Senior High School graduated under bright, sunny skies at the 138th commencement Thursday.
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area Senior High School held its 138th commencement under perfectly bright, sunny skies at the Coatesville Memorial Stadium – Red Raider...
Unionville grads told to ‘listen’ but evaluate
93rd Commencement offers a bit more pomp for 331 grads
Unionville’s Class of 2016 celebrates the school’s 93rd Commencement, Wednesday, at the University of Delaware.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
NEWARK, Del. — With a bit more pomp than previous years and a brief storm-related interruption, Unionville High School graduated its 93rd class, the Class of 2016, at the Carpenter Center...
Malvern Prep celebrates 2016 graduation
Malvern Prep 2016 graduates celebrate during this week’s commencement ceremony.
MALVERN – Malvern Prep’s 90th Commencement was held today under beautiful skies at Wolfington Plaza on the School’s Chapel lawn, as the Malvern community paid tribute to the 115 seniors of the Class of 2016 for their accomplishments, commitment to service and the strong bonds of brotherhood that they have formed.
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Some words for graduates in the Class of 2016
Suggestions to make the transition to the next step easier
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Dear Graduates,
You have reached a major milestone in life. Graduating from high school is no easy feat, particularly in this day and age. When I was in high school, people certainly were competitive in terms of grades or athletic prowess; but, back then, no one was being offered a Division 1 scholarship...
Longwood adds two new firefighters
Longwood Fire Company’s members and graduates attending this month’s fire school graduation ceremonies include Mike Maurer, graduate Kim Siegel, graduate Gabe Pepper, Deputy Chief Matt Rouss, Lt. Mike Well and Andrew Yacka.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company has two new firefighters as Kim Siegel and Gabe Pepper successfully completed instruction at the Chester County Fire School.
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County graduates 26 new firefighters
West Chester Fire Department Chaplain Jerry Schwartz speaks with the graduates during Thursday’s ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Fire Services Division, held graduation for the Spring 2015 Firefighter I class. Twenty-six graduates were given their certification at a ceremony that was held at the Wagontown Fire Company on Thursday.
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CASD board approves scans of Reeceville roof
Change in high school graduation date discussed
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board approved an infrared scan of Reeceville Elementary School’s roof in order to diagnose the extent of leakage problems at a special meeting April 14.
Reeceville Principal Catherine Van Vooren said that the leaks have been an ongoing problem, sometimes rendering...
Op/Ed.: Keystones should not be a graduation requirement
The one-size-fits-all approach to education is wrong
By Stephen Barrar, State Representative, 160th District
State Rep. Stephen Barrar
This September will mark the first year the Keystone Exams will be used as the deciding factor for whether or not students will graduate from Pennsylvania’s public high schools.
This September will also mark the five-year anniversary of House Resolution 456, the bi-partisan...
Op/Ed.: Keystones not ready to graduate
By Rep. Duane D. Milne, State Representative, 167th Legislative District
State Rep. Duane D. Milne
As the 2013-14 school year ends, and we look forward to 2014-15, I am calling on my fellow citizens to join me in demanding a halt to the implementation of the Keystone Exams as proposed.
In short: the Keystone Exams, if adopted as is, will require Pennsylvania high school students in general to take...
Senate committee backs local graduation requirements
WEST CHESTER – State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced that the Senate Education Committee voted 8-2 Friday to return control of high school graduation requirements to local school districts.
“This is a victory for so many students, parents, teachers and education advocates throughout the Commonwealth and especially here in Chester County, which has become the epicenter of the movement against make-or-break...
