TULPEHOCKEN TIMESTULPEHOCKEN ACADEMIC ALUMNI HALL OF FAME

The Tulpehocken Academic Alumni Hall of Fame began with the 2012-2013 school year. The goal of creating the Tulpehocken Academic Alumni Hall of Fame is to recognize successful former students, who have contributed to their profession and community while practicing character qualities such as perseverance, self-discipline, curiosity, honesty, responsibility, etc. This serves as an example for current students and former graduates as well as all of the community.

The ultimate honor to be bestowed upon a Tulpehocken Area School District graduate shall be induction into the Tulpehocken Academic Alumni Hall of Fame. These individuals will have achieved extraordinary accomplishments and/or excellence in their chosen profession.

The awards were presented during homecoming week at the Tulpehocken Academic Hall of Fame Banquet. A large and diversified group of people became aware of good character. Students saw how successful one can be if the principles that are taught in the Tulpehocken School District are practiced. Although “rewards” are public recog-nition, self-satisfaction is the true reward. A plaque will be displayed in a high traffic area for students and commu-nity members to see frequently.

A banquet was held in the High School on Thursday, October 4, 2012 to honor the inductees. Each inductee was able to share with the audience their successes and what role Tulpehocken High played in their lives. All those pres-ent shared in the great honor of the newly formed Hall of Fame. On Friday, October 5, 2012 the inductees had a tour of the facilities and then were able to share their experiences with the Junior and Seniors of the High school.

DAvID S. DEgLErMr. Degler was a Bernville resident

until high school graduation – Tulpe-hocken Class of 1977.

He received his BS degree Aerospace Engineering, Penn State 1981. Graduate physics study at Utah State 1985.

He then began his career in north-ern Utah in June of 1981 – working for Thiokol Corporation. He was the Manufacturing engineer for the Space Shuttle Program from 1981-1983 and Manufacturing engineer for Peacekeeper and Trident Missile programs from 1984-1985.

He then moved to Newark, Delaware and then Elkton, Maryland to work for Thiokol (Elkton Division) from 1985-1989. He worked as a ballistics and thermal analyst on many space and military rocket motor programs, including missile defense.

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Dr. ALISA MUNIz CrIMDr. Alisa Muñiz Crim graduated from

Tulpehocken High School in 1992. Dr. Muñiz Crim was awarded the Bausch and Lomb Science Award scholarship in her senior year of high school to attend the University of Rochester.

Dr. Muñiz Crim was a cum laude gradu-ate with a double major in the Bachelor of Arts Program at the University of Roch-ester in 1996 in Biology and Psychology. She studied abroad at the University of London, England in 1995 and worked at The Priory Hospital in London during that same time. Alisa received the Academic All-American Field Hockey Award at the University of Rochester in the years 1995 and 1996 and was a varsity field hockey player during her sophomore through senior years. She was also named the Panhellenic Academic Woman of the Year in 1996 and was the Scholarship Chair for Phi Sigma Sigma in 1994-1995.

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FrANCIS g. gErbErICH, PH.D.Dr. Gerberich graduated from Tulpe-

hocken High School as a member of the Class of 1967.

After attending one year at Delaware Valley College, he transferred to Lehigh University where he received a BS (Bach-elor of Science) and PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) degrees in chemistry.

He was subsequently appointed as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in an internationally known research group at the University of Georgia.

In 1979 he joined Monsanto Company as a Senior Research Associate at their world headquarters in St. Louis where he progressed in his career to Research Specialist, Research Manager, Director, and Vice President. During his 28 years at Monsanto/Solutia, he led international research and development, and new busi-ness development groups within several business units. Many of the technolo-

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TULPy WELCOMES NEW STAFF!

Left to Right: Derek Herr JSHS Emotional Support Brittany Lear Bethel Long Term Substitute for Second Grade Diane Bidelspach JSHS Autistic Support Victoria Schifalacqua JSHS Long Term Substitute for Emotional Support Heath Grogg Bethel Long Term Substitute for Third Grade Heather Stoy Bethel Long Term Substitute for Fifth Grade Absent from the Picture: Stephanie Erb PennBernville Nurse’s Assistant Katie Johnson JH Long Term Substitue for English

Mr. Degler (continued)He relocated to Huntsville Alabama

from 1989-1992, still working for Thiokol (Huntsville Division). He worked on Patriot and Hellfire missile programs and large solid rocket motors for launch ve-hicles (Delta and Atlas). He moved back to Utah briefly from 1992 - 1993 when the Huntsville Division closed.

He moved to Pittsfield, Massachusetts from 1993-1996 to work for a Lockheed Martin research division. He performed analyses and testing of gas generators (air bag inflators) and 155mm artillery.

He then moved to Princeton, NJ in 1996 to work on Lockheed Martin spacecraft thermal control systems, and then relo-cated with the company to their present site near Newtown, PA 1997 to present. Current satellite projects include GPS navigation, GOES weather, commercial television and broadband communica-tions, military communications, and components for various missions includ-ing Mars exploration. Mr. Degler is also a Certified skydiver and general aviation pilot.

Alisa J. Muniz Crim (continued)Alisa received her medical degree at

Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington D.C. in 2001. She took a one-year leave in 1999-2000 to learn Span-ish and participated in medical missions throughout Central/South America, Asia, and Africa. Dr. Muñiz Crim was the co-chair of the Georgetown University Ameri-can Medical Women’s Association from 1997-1998 and received a grant through the American Medical Student’s Association to travel on a medical mission to Morocco in 1998. Dr. Muñiz Crim completed her Pedi-atric Residency at Tufts Medical Center in 2004 and a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroen-terology at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2007, both in Boston, MA. She also completed a master’s degree in Clinical Re-search at the Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies at the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University in Boston, MA in 2007.

Dr. Muñiz Crim served as an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children / Harvard Medical School, from 2007-2008. Dr. Mu-ñiz Crim is board certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. She currently resides with her husband and four children, ages 6 months to 6 years, in Miami, Florida where she practices Pediatric Gastroenterology at Miami Children’s Hos-pital. Dr. Muñiz Crim dedicates this award tonight in loving memory of her father and biggest fan, Edward Crim.

Francis g. gerberich (continued)gies and new products that were devel-oped and introduced under his leader-ship are still being used today. He led the technical development of a higher performing, higher quality, and lower cost safety glass interlayer that remains the world leading technology today. It is more familiar to you as the safety com-ponent in the windshield of your car.

He was a member of the worldwide business leadership team responsible for the interlayer business having annual sales of $900 M (million).

Frank retired from Solutia in 2007 to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit. He joined several of his business colleagues in starting a new business to recover and recycle carbon black and other products from tire shreds. Frank is currently pursuing his interest in education as a Visiting Lecturer in Chemistry at West-ern New England University.

We Look Forward

to Seeing the 2013 Hall of Fame

Inductees!

Welcometo the

Hall of Fame!

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SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNERGreetings,The 2012-2013 school year is off to a great start. The staff was prepared by giving

many hours of preparation time during the summer; especially during the last few weeks of the summer. The custodial staff once again did a remarkable job having the buildings cleaned and polished, and the office personnel were prepared with their work as well. This year we had some changes in two key areas. Wendy Fisher, in addition to her duties as the Administrative Assistant at Bethel Elementary, also assumed the duties as the Transportation Coordinator. She has done a remarkable job with this additional

responsibility. The first few days went without any glitches due to her hard work and extra efforts. Tina Klopp has also taken on a new role as the Food Service Coordinator. She too has been very successful in this new role. Both these ladies were a tremendous asset to the success of the new school term. This year we are faced with many challenges; and one of those challenges is the Special Education cyclical

audit. Lisa Kiss, our Director of Special Education, along with teachers and staff will be very busy preparing for this audit that takes place in December. We will also continue working on the common core curriculum which is headed up by Mrs. Barb Davis. She continues to work closely with all staff members to make this transition an easy one.We are also in an exchange program with China. An Administrator from China will be in our district from

Saturday, October 27, 2012, till November 2, 2012. We want to give him a warm welcome and share all the good things about our district, and our rich farming area.Of course, the athletic fields have been very busy with Girls’ Soccer moving from the spring to the fall this

year. Needless to say, between Field Hockey, Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer, Golf, Cross County, Girls’ Tennis, and our enthusiastic Cheerleaders there are a lot of activities taking place at the high school each evening. And finally, we again begin the budgeting process. As mentioned to you in the past we will work diligently to

balance the needs of everyone involved. We continue with the second cup of coffee and the luncheons to meet and talk with me. Also, you are welcome to call me at any time to sit and discuss any concern you may have.In closing, the year is moving along very quickly. Thanks for your continued support. Without your support we

would not be as fortunate as we are. Sincerely, Edward Albert, Ed. D.

“CELEbrATINg SUCCESSES”Again this year the Tulpehocken Area School District conducted a program entitled “Celebrating Successes.”

The program recognized the retirees and those individuals who had 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years and over years of experience in our district.

Additionally, we recognized teachers of the year for elementary and secondary as well as a support person of the year. We are very proud of all of our staff for their hard work, efforts, and dedication. Our 2011-2012 teachers of the year and support person of the year are:

Rachel Heim Sherri Glass Susan Schwartz Elementary Life Special Education Learning Support Skills Teacher Administrative Asst. Teacher

The Tulpehocken Junior-Senior Prom was held in the Lantern Lodge Banquet Facility on May 26, 2012. The Queen, Megan Jordan, and King, Jesse Miller, held court with a “Meet Me in Paris” theme.

Prom Court included: Katie Leonti, Kaylee Zellars, Abby Boltz, Megan Hess, Ben Kulp, Jamie Vazquez, Ross Baver, and Justin Breen.

A great time was had by all who attended the prom. We look forward to another wonderful prom on June 1, 2013 at the Lantern Lodge.

2011-2012 JUNIOr/SENIOr PrOM

From Left to Right: Justin breen, Ross Baver, Jamie Vazquez, Ben Kulp, Jesse Miller, Megan Jordan, Katie Leonti, Kaylee Zellars, and Abby Boltz.

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bErNvILLE ArEA COMMUNITy LIbrAry NEWS4th Street at Fox Alley, 2nd floor of Redner’s Quick Shop, Bernville. Phone: 610-488-1302E-mail: bernvilleacl@berks.lib.pa.us Website: http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/bernvilleacl/

Hours: Mon-Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Closed on Friday | Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Sunday 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

* Join us at the library for Story Time with Miss Alicea every Monday @ 11:15am and Storyriders every Thursday @ 11:00am. * November the library collects food for our “30 Days of THANKS” food drive. Please stop by with non-perishable food items to benefit a local food pantry. THANKS! * November 3rd the library is having a computer network show and sale from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Come see some equipment for sale just in time for the holidays! * Miss Alicea has Make and Take evenings scheduled for November 26 @ 5:30pm December 17 @ 5:30pm and January 28 @ 5:30pmPlease come in and sign up for these events as we need a count to ensure our quantities of materials are adequate.

* AARP Safe Driver’s Class, November 8th and 15th @ 9:00am to 1:00pm You must attend both days to receive a certificate. Please come in and sign up as class size may be limited.

TULPEHOCKEN ArEA SCHOOL DISTrICTPrESENTS:

zOMbIE WEDDINg

Ashley has some wonderful news! She has finally met “the one” and can’t wait to introduce him to her friends and family. bruce may be the most wonderful man in the world, but he is also a zombie.

Ashley is marrying one of the walking dead. Not wishing to upset their jubilant friend, beth and Summer say nothing as they try to keep from becoming part of the lunch menu.

Will anyone survive the mayhem that follows? And will Ashley’s friends somehow convince her that marrying a zombie is probably not the best way

to start her new life? It’s a comedic play filled with shenanigans and good times!

November 16th & 17th

in the Tulpehocken Junior Senior High School Auditorium

Curtain Time: 7:30 pmTickets: Students $4.00

Adults $8.00

(tickets available the night of the performance only)

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SPECIAL EDUCATION SErvICES AND HANDICAPPED ELIgIbILITy INFOrMATION

In compliance with state and federal law, notice is hereby given that the Tulpehocken Area School District will provide special education and related services to students with special needs. Ongoing identification activities are used to find students who require these services. If children are identified, specially designed instruction is avail-able to meet the following conditions:

Autism Deaf-Blindness Emotional Disturbance Hearing Impairment including Deafness Intellectual Disability Multiple Disabilities Orthopedic Impairment Hearing Impairment including Deafness Specific Learning Disability Speech or Language Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairment including Blindness Other Health Impairment Mentally Gifted

Screening and evaluation processes to assess a child’s needs and eligibility are available at no cost. Early inter-vention services are also available for children from age 3 to school age through the Berks Co. Intermediate Unit.

Also, in compliance with state and federal law, the Tulpehocken Area School District does provide “protected handicapped students” with specific services under Section 504. The services, related aids, or accommodations are given without discrimination or cost to the family or student. The intent of this assistance is to permit students to obtain the maximum benefit from school programs and activities as are appropriate to their individual abilities. To qualify as a “protected handicapped student”, a child must be of school age with a physical or mental disability that substantially limits or prohibits participation in or access to an aspect of the school program. These services are distinct from those applicable to students with disabilities enrolled or seeking enrollment in special education program.

All information gathered about students is subject to confidentiality provisions contained in federal and state law. In addition, the District has policies and procedures that govern collection, maintenance, destruction, and disclosure to third parties of this information.

Requests for screening and evaluation should be made in writing, and written details about services and confi-dentiality provisions are available by writing to Lisa M. Kiss, Director of Special Education, Tulpehocken Area School District, 27 Rehrersburg Road, Bethel, PA 19507

For information about services and programs, visit the Tulpehocken Area School District’s web site www.tulpe-hocken.org and click on Special Education.

bOOK SIgNINg

Come see Tulpehocken’s own Sally Royer-Derr at MountainSide Books & Gifts in Harrisburg on November 17, 2012 from 1 PM to 3 PM.

She’ll be signing copies of her debut novel, Obsession, and, maybe, give you some hints about its sequel, Deception. For more information go to www.mountainsidebooks.com.

We hope to see you there!

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STUDENTS ENJOy AN ANDALUSIAN FIESTAOn June 19, 2012, 14 of our world language students, along with three adults, embarked on a once in a life time, ten

day journey to see sights and experience the culture of Spain. We departed from the Philadelphia airport and arrived in Madrid, the Capital of Spain. We travelled to Toledo for

two gorgeous days visiting the cathedrals and mosques. We learned about El Greco and the process of Damascene. On our way to Granada we saw the famous windmills of Don Quijote. We stood in the exact spot in Queen Isabella’s favorite palace, the Alhambra, where she gave permission to Christopher Columbus to sail for Spain. The students received a Flamenco lesson from a local dancer in the caves of Albaicín. After spending the morning at the Mediter-ráneo, the students visited a town built on top of a mountain, Ronda, and walked through an 18th century bullring. Here is where we watched Spain beat France in soccer. This was their first “win” in a hundred years. ¡Olé! In Sevilla, we climbed the Giralda, took a night boat ride, and visited Christopher Columbus’ grave in the world’s third largest cathedral. We left early morning for the old city of Córdoba. We walked through the Moorish Mezquita which is also a cathedral. In Córdoba we took the AVE for a fast trip back to Madrid for our final last two days. The students had the rare opportunity to watch the final match of the Euro-Cup, where Spain won the title. It was truly amazing.

Señora Fernandez and I would like to say “GRACIAS” to our students for behaving and making this trip enjoyable and a learning experience for all of us. The community can be very proud of these students: they conducted themselves as true ambassa-dors for Tulpehocken and as United States citizens.

Plans are being made for a trip to Paris, Switzerland and Munich, June of 2014. Any students interested should con-tact: Señora Taylor via email at mtaylor@tulpehocken.org

Back row: Kasey Raifsnider, Kayla Perrier, Lexus Woznicki, Alexander Baker, Lauren Taylor, Mitchell Reinhart, Clint Keeney, Janelle Fernandez, Rachel DoigFront row: Rebecca James, Taylor Hollenbach, Lainie Binner, Jamie Weidman, Andrea Quill-

TULPEHOCKEN HIgH SCHOOL yEArbOOKThe Tulpehocken High School Yearbook invites you to participate in our “public display of affection” advertising

campaign for the 2013 yearbook. I am sure many of you still treasure your high school yearbook as much as I do. The memories I have of my high school years are still with me in the photos, signatures and ads that are contained in my yearbook. Did you know that yearbooks:

• Are the number-one keepsake from high school! • More people still have their yearbooks than still have their high school diplomas! • Are read by members of the family and their friends!

The 2013 Dardanian is again being printed in all color! The theme of this year’s book is I.D.entity. Our trim size is 8 1/2 X 11 inches (the same size as this letter), and we are packing the pages full of coverage about the people, the sports, the academic environment, the organizations and the activities in and around Tulpehocken High School.

We ask you to consider placing an ad in our “Public Display of Affection” section. Here you can commemorate your child’s years at Tulpy! Please note, these ads are not just for seniors in the class of 2013. The ads are for ev-eryone in grades 9-12! Why not place an ad acknowledging your child’s athletic success, academic achievements, leadership, or talent in the arts? Don’t wait until his/ her senior year to acknowledge your child’s accomplishments.

Therefore, we appeal to you to lend your support, not only by buying copy of the year book, but also by placing an ad in our publication. Please send us payment and your ad copy by January 15, 2013 so we can prepare your ad for publication. We promise to return your treasured photos to you as quickly as possible, and will email you a copy of your ad for your approval.

If you want more information on ad sizes, prices, or an order form, please email Kim Foreman at kforeman@tulpe-hocken.org. Please help us by placing an ad.

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2012-13 bI-ANNUAL bLOOD DrIvE

Tulpehocken High School will be hosting the bi-annual blood drive at the high school facility on the following dates:

Wednesday, November 28th from 7am – 7pmand

Thursday, November 29th from 7am – 5 pm

We would like to exceed our quota from last year by great measures and your help is needed! your donations will be greatly appreciated by those who receive the lifesaving blood and our committee.

To make an appointment, please contact the high school office at 610-488-6286 or e-mail Mrs. Stockholm at jstockholm@tulpehocken.org with your name, phone number

and/or e-mail address, and the day and time you would prefer to donate.

WALK-INS ArE WELCOMED

The dates for the winter drive are as follows:

Wednesday, February 20th from 7am – 7pmand

Thursday, February 21st from 7am – 5pm

Thank you so much for your donations and support in the past years.

We could not be successful without yOU!!!

AND rEMEMbEr…

yOU ArE SAvINg 3 LIvES WITH EvEry UNIT OF bLOOD COLLECTED!

The blood Drive Committee: Co-chairs/Selene bazan, Cody Huntsicker; Associate: Katie george

ASbESTOS HAzArD EMErgENCy rESPONSE ACT

In accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), The Tulpehocken Area School District has conducted inspections of all the School District buildings for the presence of Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM). An asbestos management plan for each building was developed detailing the lo-cation and condition of all ACBM along with the short-term actions to be taken to protect building occupants. These management plans are available for review by any interested person in either the District Administration Office or at the individual school during normal working hours.

AHERA regulations require a re-inspection every three years by an accredited building inspector. This triennial inspection was conducted during the 2012 school year.

Ricky G. Triest Asbestos Coordinator

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WANTED

The Tulpehocken Area School District is looking for individuals who wish to serve as substitutes for building aides, secretaries, cafeteria , and custodial workers. Interested individuals should contact Dory Triest at 717-933-4611 ext. 2116 for information.

Applications can either be downloaded from the Tulpehocken website (www.tulpehocken.org) or picked up in the district office.

STUDENT WrITErS rECOgNIzEDThe gifted support students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades participated in the Letters About Literature Contest

during the 2011-2012 school year. To enter, students write a personal letter to an author from any genre explain- ing how that author’s work changed their wayof thinking about the world or inspired them. Two students, Sierra Abarca and Sophia Farrisiwere recognized for their outstanding letters. Out of the 1000 letters entered in the contest, Sierra and Sophia’s entries were chosen by the national Letters About Literature screening committee as two of the top 22 letters in the state. This is quite an accomplishment! Congratulations to Sierra, currently a sixth

grade student at Penn-Bernville Elementary, and to Sophia, currently a seventh grade student at Tulpehocken Junior High School.

FAMILy FINDS FArMINg NO CHOrE, bUT gOOD LIFEThe Younker family was recently named the Berks County Farm Family of the Year, a contest sponsored by the

Reading Fair. Winners are chosen from the county’s granges and judged on their community involvement. Aside from Allison, 4, the Younkers are active in the Shartlesville Grange, and Stephanie, 10, and Nathan, 12, are members of the Berks Swine and Dairy 4-H clubs. Together the family cares for 350 acres of rented farmland and more than 50 adult dairy cows.

Melanie, 29, grew up on a dairy farm outside Rehrersburg and is a 2000 graduate of Tulpehocken High School. Ste-ven, 29, was a farm boy, but lived closer to Fleetwood. Prior to relocating to Centre Township Nathan and Stephanie had attended Bethel Elementary.

A typical summer day on the Riegel Farm, where the family lives, begins with a 5 a.m. milking, followed by a feeding, then field work. There are always things that need to be done, Melanie said. By 5 p.m. it’s time to milk again. After that, dinner, then get the children ready for bed. Some nights, the family works late into the evenings. It’s hard work, but they couldn’t imagine living any other way.

Lee Schlappich, a Centre Township supervisor who lives on a nearby farm, praised his neighbors. “They’re a very hardworking young farm family,” he said. “That’s good because we need good young people in farming.” Sometimes Steven calls Schlappich to offer help. “He’s probably the only direct neighbor that does it,” Schlappich said.

Melanie said it’s a joy that her children thrive on a farm. “It’s thebest place to grow up and raise children,” she said. “It teaches them alot of responsibility. “Although raising dairy cows is hard, the Younkers want to someday own their own farm.

Melanie and Steven Younker and their children, from left, Stephanie, 10; Nathan, 12; Allison, 4; and Alex, 6, on the family dairy farm in Centre Township.

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CAFETErIA COrNEr- FrEE/rEDUCED LUNCH PrOgrAMWe realize some families are struggling financially and the free/reduced lunch program could help lessen the finan-

cial strain. • Did you know a free/reduced lunch application may be completed at any time during the school year? If your

financial situation has changed since the beginning of the school year, we encourage you to complete an application to see if your family is eligible for benefits.

• Did you know free/reduced applications can be completed online at www.compass.state.pa.us? Compass is the online resource for applying for or renewing your health and human services benefits.

• Did you know you can print a paper application from our website at www.tulpehocken.org? Click on the food services option in the left column on our home page. Once the application is completed, either send it along with your child to school or mail/drop off the application at our District Administration Building.

• Did you know ALL children in households receiving benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can get free meals regardless of your income? Just complete an application making sure to provide the name and case number for the person who receives benefits.

• Did you know when a student enters their PIN number at the cafeteria register, the amount charged for breakfast or lunch is not visible on the cashier’s screen? There-fore, no one knows if a student is paying full price or receiving free/reduced lunch benefits.

Each school day, our cafeteria prepares a healthy breakfast and lunch which com-plies with the Healthy, Hungry Kids Act of 2010. All children need healthy meals to learn. We don’t want any child to be hungry if the solution could be simply completing an application.

2011 - 2012 SENIOr HIgH bOyS’ TrACK AND FIELDFive athletes from the Senior High Boys’ Track and Field Team had a very successful year with outstanding accom-

plishments. The 4x100 meter relay team consisting of Dwayne Bryant, Dylan Brugger, Angel Ramos and Brandon Daub broke the school record with a winning time of 44.68 seconds. This record had been standing since 1986. All four of these athletes will be returning next year. Jordan Loeb, a 2012 graduate competed at the District 3 meet at Shippensburg University in pole vault. He vaulted a personal best of 13’ 0” to earn a 5th place medal in AA. In his first year as a high school long jump competitor, Dylan Brugger jumped 20’ 3.75” to earn an 8th place medal at Dis-tricts. Brandon Daub tied the school record for the 200 meter dash with a time of 22.26 to win a silver medal even while nursing a pulled hamstring. Brandon’s win at Disticts earned him a spot in the PIAA State Championships. At the PIAA State Championships, Brandon Daub established himself as one of the fastest sprinters in the state of PA. He came home with a 7th place State Medal in the 200 meter dash with a time of 22.87. Congratulations to these ath-letes on their extraordinary accomplishments. We look forward to seeing them on the track next year.

Jenn Kerchner, Head Coach

4x100 Meter Relay Team Brandon and His State Medal District Medalists

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FIFTH grADErS CrEATE CONSTITUTIONUnder a shroud of secrecy - classroom doors closed - fifty-four Penn-Bernville students simulated the Constitutional

Convention of 1787 by meeting to brainstorm, debate, write, and sign a set of rules they would agree to follow for the school year. The delegates were fifth graders each of whom chose to work on one of six committees: Cafeteria, Class-room, Recess, Lavatory, Consequences, and Bill of Rights.

During the first committee meeting delegates brainstormed rules to alleviate problems in specific areas of the school. Some committees divided into subcommittees such Cafeteria Line and Cafeteria Table. The second meeting was used to streamline the long lists of suggested rules into two or three rules that were considered most important. On Septem-ber 20th the entire set of delegates met to hear the rules established by each of the committees. A representative of each committee explained their rules, offered examples, and answered questions. The delegates then signed the Constitution and were given two copies of the document, one to keep in their desks and one to take home.

The students learned some of what the delegates to the Constitutional Convention felt when they were simply told to “make rules.” Like the original delegates, the fifth graders didn’t know where to start. They quickly organized their thoughts to create what would become a document that addresses the major problem areas for fifth graders. A Bill of Rights committee decided that fifth graders have the right “to feel safe when they come to school” and “to privacy in their desks, cubby, and book bag.”

At the conclusion of this simulation - just three days after Constitution Day - the students had a true understanding of the difficulties faced by the framers of the U.S. Consitution.

TPMA MUSIC NEWSThis year TPMA tried two new fundraisers: a community yard sale held in the high school parking lot and Great

Lakes Script Program which sells gift cards. We are hoping to make these permanent additions to our already suc-cessful spaghetti dinner, Gertrude Hawk candy, Applebee’s AYCE flapjack breakfast, Christmas evergreen sale, flower cards, and Redner’s Sub tickets. These fundraisers help offset the cost to parents and students that participate in upcoming show choir and/or marching band trips. Currently the High School Show Choir “New Attitude” is scheduled to perform in Disney during May of 2013 so please continue to help support these hard-working, talented performers.

TPMA is so proud of the marching band’s performance during their field shows supporting the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams. They will continue to perform in local parades till the end of the year. We are also very proud of our New Attitude show choir on their invitation to perform in Hershey at the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference Student Celebration Showcase.

For upcoming performances and news checkout us out on our Facebook pages: Tulpehocken Bands and Tulpe-hocken High School Vocal Music Program.

bErKS COUNTy DAIry PrINCESS vISITS bETHEL ELEMENTAryI, Kayci Johns, the Berks County Dairy Princess, along with my Lil Miss Dairy Princess, Brooke Bicksler, were able

to visit Mrs Becker’s class and share about farms and dairy products to your children. We talked about the process milk goes through to get milk from the cow all the way to the grocery store. We also talked about what a dairy cow eats so that she can produce nutritious milk. The kids then listed off to me many different dairy products that they enjoy eating. Brooke and I then did a Mix It With Milk activity that the kids enjoyed. It’s easy to do with your kids at home; all you need is a glass of milk and jello mix. Just add a small amount of any flavor jello to the glass of milk, mix it and enjoy! We also reminded everyone to get their 3-every-day of dairy for strong bones and teeth. I hope you will help your kids stay healthy by making sure they get their 3 servings every day! The best way to get three full servings is with milk, cheese and yogurt.

Brook Bicksler says, “Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt are three healthy dairy products to include in your diet.”Thank you The Berks County Dairy Princess, Kayci Johns

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COME vISIT THE bETHEL-TULPEHOCKEN PUbLIC LIbrAry8601 Lancaster Avenue, Bethel, PA 19507

Exit 13 off I-78 Phone: 717-933-4060 Website: http//www.berks.lib.pa.us/bethelpl/

Thank you to the generous people who donated and bid on items at our 5th Annual Benefit Auction raising over $7,300 for the library. We are especially grateful to Dwight and Bev Miller and their auction house for donating their services. We look forward to using this money to add more wonderful resources to your library.

Thank you to those who generously funded our summer reading programs: The First National Bank of Fredericksburg, The Hill Family, Kauffman’s Bar-b-que, The Kurr Foundation, MRD Lumber, and Proac Corp.

We are also very grateful to everyone who responded so generously to our fundraising letter. Come visit the library and see the difference your investment has made. We are open Monday and

Thursday 10-8, Tuesday and Wednesday 10-6, Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-2.

A NEW LOOK FOr THE JSHS HIgH SCHOOL LIbrAryThe used book sale held by the Tulpehocken JSHS Library was a huge success. A few thousand books were col-

lected throughout last school year. With a large turnout of patrons the book sale was held in the HS cafeteria from 9am until 1pm. Almost half of the books collected were sold helping the Library to earn close to $800.00! This would not have been possible without book donations from residents all across the Tulpehocken Area School Dis-trict. Because of the success of the used book sale, the Library was able to purchase four new lounge chairs, a new area carpet, two café tables and four café stools for the lounge area. The furniture was much needed. Now, the lounge area is never empty and is utilized by students in grades 7 through 12. The new lounge area would not have been possible without the support of our community and their donations. Thank you to everyone who helped us achieve our goal!

Due to the successful turn out and requests to hold the used book sale again, the JSHS Library will once again be collecting used books. We are collecting the following: gently used fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, paper-back or hardcover. We are not collecting: Reader’s Digest books, textbooks, or magazines.

Drop off location: The JSHS Office Times: 7:30am – 3:00pm

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gIrLS’ TENNIS TEAMThe Tulpehocken Girls’ Tennis Team is definitely rebuilding this year with 24 girls. Jessica Snyder has jumped

from #9 to playing #1. Miranda Stephan, new to our team is playing #2, Becky Emerich #3, Amanda Rhoads #4, Me-lissa Pierson #5, Julia Mohn #6, Kelly Ehrhart #7 and Gloria Farrisi #8. This is a brand new starting team with their work cut out for them. They are working hard improving their game every time they play and it shows.

Not to be left out are our new freshman and first time players on our team. I have seen a lot of improvement and dedication. There is great potential with these girls and I hope they continue throughout the year working on their game.

This will be a tough season, but my hope is that our team will learn and grow from this experience and become stronger with time and effort.

Coach, Claudia Guenther

JUNIOr HIgH CrOSS COUNTryThe Tulpehocken Junior High Cross Country Team is led by co-captains Sam Boyer and Tanner Schlater. Joining

them are team members Jacob Cox, John Cox, Tyler Reimert, Ryan Thomas, and Cassandra George. This talented group enjoys running together and being a TEAM. They support and encourage one another and make running and being together fun. Each athlete has worked hard to improve their time since the beginning of the season. Happy running!

Coach, Jenn Kerchner

LADy TrOJANS HOOPS HAvE ACTIvE SUMMErThe Lady Trojans Basketball Team coached by Mr. William Moyer had a very active summer participating in sum-

mer leagues, attending a team camp at Lycoming College, playing AAU hoops, and attending open gym workouts.The Lady Trojans played in two leagues this summer. The varsity played in Hamburg and the junior varsity played

in Fleetwood. We played teams from Berks County and showed that we are much improved and more competitive than previous years.

From July 8th thru July 11th, ten of the Lady Trojans attended the Lycoming College team basketball camp. This was the second trip to the Lycoming camp and the Lady Trojans demonstrated their improvement against a number of the state’s premier teams. The Trojans compiled a 5- 5 record, with wins over Bishop Neuman, Nativity, Line Mountain, Abington Heights, and South Williamsport. Attending the camp were Brooke and Taylor Boyer, Audrey Jonas, Lau-ryn Yoder, Darian Gordon, Sonya Laley, Sierra Moyer, Tori Stump, Morgan Stump, and Hannah Zerbe.

Four Lady Trojans (Jamie Fisher, Darian Gordon, Taylor Boyer and Hannah Zerbe) chose to play for select AAU basketball teams this summer to gain valuable experience and improve their individual skills. It’s a great opportunity for each of them to play with athletes from other area schools.

It was a very busy, but productive summer for our girls. As a coaching staff we really appreciate the time, effort, and commitment the girls made this summer. Now we must take all that hard work and transfer it to being more com-petitive and successful this winter.

Lady Trojan Coaching Staff

HIgH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEy TEAMThis year our seniors are Katie George, Deanna Care, Alexis Klopp, Morgan Firestine and Chelsie Bedleyoung as

the team manager. Our goals this season are to come out victorious and have as many wins as possible. We aren’t just a team-we are a family. On the field and off the field we love each other and support one another.

Nissa Garcia Member of the high school field hockey team

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gIrLS’ FIELD HOCKEyThe Tulpehocken Girls’ Field Hockey Team has a returning core of strong players. Alexis Klopp, All-County, Cody

Hunsicker, All-Division, Morgan Firestine, second team All-Division lead a team that has low numbers due to girls soccer being played in the fall for the first time this year. Other returning members who have had varsity experience are seniors Deanna Care and Katie George, juniors Kayle Huey, Sonya Laley and Breanne Smith, and sophomore An-nie Jay.

There are hopes for a playoff spot as we are drawing near to the end of the season. We will have to have better luck with injuries, which have plagued the team. Our freshman and sophomore classes have stepped up to play in pressure situations. We hope we can end the season healthy, and in the hunt for playoffs and districts.

High Styx field hockey, run by head field hockey coach, Sylvia Shunk, will be holding practices at Tulpehocken High School stadium on Sundays, starting October 14th. Practices are not only for existing members of the club, but also to introduce youth in the area to field hockey.

Youth are welcome from 2:00-3:30. Junior high and Senior high players will be practicing from 2:00-4:00. If you are interested, please come. The club can supply equipment. Please contact Coach Shunk at swolf3648@aol.com.

Sylvia Shunk, Coach

bOyS’ AND gIrLS’ CrOSS COUNTryThis year’s Boys’ Cross Country Team has 1 senior, 1 junior, 1 sophomore, and 4 freshman. The team is led by cap-tain and number 1 runner Nick Sokolovich. Nick is continuing to lead the team and continues to improve on his times. Number 2 runner, Mason Klopp (freshman), is not far behind Nick. He is surpassing expectations of the coaching staff and we are excited what his future in running holds. Senior Mitchell Reinhart, freshman Jacob Hare, and sophomore Aaron Riegel round out the top 5 on the boys team. If these guys work together as a team they will greatly improve upon their 1-14 record from last season.

The girls team only contains 3 girls as the move of soccer to the fall has hurt us. Our three girls are led by captain and number 3 runner Kristy Schutt. Kristy has already improved her time from the beginning of the season by 4 minutes. The number 1 runner is Rachel Bross who is consistently beating her best times and continues to improve. Her sister Rebecca Bross is not far behind her and is also running some great times compared to last year. Even though they can-not compete as a team they are working really hard and running some nice times. Bryan Baxter Jr., Coach

TXC gO TrOJANS!!“Jog if you have the time; cross country if you have the gUTS!!”

gIrLS’ SOCCErThis year’s Girls’ Soccer Team is hoping to improve on last year’s record. So far, they are 14 – 0 with several

shut-outs under their belts. There are high expectations for the soon approaching playoffs. The seniors on the team include: Allison Kerber, Jessica Koczot, Acacia Rightmyer, and Dylan Shipe.

Jamie Fisher, Soccer Player

bOyS’ SOCCErThis year the Boys’ Soccer Team has the potential to be very good. With the return of 9 seniors headed by captains

Garrett Latimer and Jose Lopez, along with Nick Rieck, Brandon Daub, Derek Kissling, and Clint Keeney the boys will again look to win the division and compete for the county championship. It will be hard to duplicate the success of last season that saw the boys reach the state championship, but the potential is there. Good luck boys!

Kevin Berry – Freshman Soccer Player

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UPCOMINg PSSA AND KEySTONE TESTINg DATES

December 3rd - 14th, 2012 8th - 11th grade Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Literature, and biology

March 11th – 15th, 2013 5th & 8th grade PSSA Tests Writing

April 8th – April 19th, 2013 3rd - 8th grade PSSA Tests in Math and reading

April 22nd – 26th, 2013 4th & 8th grade PSSA Tests in Science

May 13th - 24th, 2013 8th - 11th grade Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Literature, and biology

INTEgrATED PEST MANAgEMENT (IPM)

Dear Parents or Guardians:The Tulpehocken Area School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing insects,

rodents, and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from pesticide exposure by using an IPM approach to pest management. Our IPM approach focuses on making the school buildings and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and water sources and eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We accomplish this through routine cleaning and maintenance. We routinely monitor the school buildings and grounds to detect any pests that are present. The pest monitoring team consists of our school personnel. Pest sightings are reported to our IPM coordinator who evaluates the “pest problem” and determines the appropriate pest management techniques to address the problem. The techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying storage practices, sealing entry points, physically removing the pest, etc.

From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest problem. Chemicals will be used only when necessary, and will not be routinely applied. When chemicals are used, the school will try to use the least toxic product when possible (applications will be made only after school hours.) Notices will be posted in these areas 72 hours prior to application and for two days following the application .

Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior notification of specific pesticide applica-tions made at the school. To receive notification, you must be placed in the school notification registry. If you would like to be placed on the registry, please notify the district in writing.

Please include your e-mail address if you would like to be notified electronically. Please send requests to: Tulpe-hocken Area School District, 27 Rehrersburg Road, Bethel, PA 19507, Attention: Rick Triest, by November 16, 2012.

If a chemical application must be made to control an emergency pest problem (ex: stinging insects), notice will be provided by telephone to any parent or guardian who has requested such notification in writing. Exemptions to this notification include disinfectants and anti-microbial products: self-containerized baits placed in areas not accessible to students and gel type baits placed in cracks, crevices or voids.

Each year the district will prepare a new notification registry. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Triest, IPM Coordinator at 717-933-4611 ext. 2122.

Rick Triest Director of Buildings and Grounds

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DID YOU KNOW...Tracy Somerville, 2011, went to London for the Olympics with the Mansfield Marching band. They performed

at several venues throughout London and Paris including the Team USA House.

Jessica Hritzko, 5th Grade Teacher at Bethel Elementary, finished the Hershey Half Marathon on October 21, 2012.

Erin Hoffer, 5th Grade Teacher at Bethel Elementary, got engaged at the Phillies Games on September 24th.

Jared Stoudt, 2018, was named Junior Mr. Lehigh Valley Outdoorsman for 2012. He placed 1st out of 400 chil-dren at the Lehigh Valley Hunting and Fishing Extravaganza.

Kristen Shirk, 2012, passed her State Boards this summer and now is a Licensed Cosmotologist.

Melissa Wealand-Sharp, 2011, passed her State Boards for Nail Tech and Cosmetology. She is now a licensed Nail Tech and a Licensed Cosmetologist.

Patrick Stewart, 2003, now resides in Denver, Colorado. Patrick finished 10th out of 140 runners in the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run held this summer in Silverton, Colorado. He traversed 102.5 miles and climbed a

total elevation change of 67,984 feet, according to the Hardrock website, in 29 hours and four minutes.

Rhiannon Trate, 2010, is attending Alvernia University for criminal justice and has graduated from the Reading Police Academy. She received her Act 120 certification. She has worked the past two summers in North Wild-

wood, NJ as a seasonal police officer.

TvA, Tulpehocken Vitual Academy, is in its third full year of existence. TVA is available for students Kindergar-ten through 12th grade.

Students in grades 7 - 12 can take one or more elective online courses through Virtual High School (VHS). See the VHS link on the High School page of the district website www.tulpehocken.org.

bUILD A TULPy brICK WALL

Become part of our athletic field improvement project by purchasing a personalized brick to be placed in a wall of the new sports facility.

Engraving on the brick:

1 line - $50 2 lines - $60 3 lines - $70

Each line of text should be no more than 18 characters including spaces.

For more information or to complete a request form online go to www.tulpehocken.org and click on the Buy a Brick Icon.

Thank You!!

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Dr. Edward Albert - Superintendent

Board of School DirectorsScott W. Klopp - President

William T. Palmer, Jr. - Vice PresidentLisa Hassler - SecretaryEvelyn F. Fox - Treasurer

Beverly Blatt Oscar Manbeck Chris Heck Dennis Baver

April Klopp

TULPEHOCKEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTDistrict Administration Building

27 Rehrersburg RoadBethel, PA 19507

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDBernville, PA

PERMIT NO. 34

SPEAK TO THE BOARDThe Board of Directors welcomes comments from the community! Board members’ e-mail addresses as well as dates and

locations of meetings are posted on our web-site www.tulpehocken.org under “School Board”. Additionally, correspondence may be sent to the Board at: Tulpehocken District Administration Office, 27 Rehrersburg Road, Bethel, PA 19507. Please include your name, address, and phone number on all communication so that your remarks and questions may be answered. Board meetings are open to the public and public comments are permitted at designated times of the meeting. Meetings are generally held the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at the District Administration Building.

Message from the Principal The school year has begun with earnest, and at this point in time, students and teachers have settled into their routines

and schedules. The JSHS is definitely a buzz of activity, with many exciting learning opportunities available for the students. We began the year with 726 students enrolled; however, we have had a number of move-ins since the start of school and the number of students enrolled continues to climb.

One of the most exciting events that we have had at the JSHS is the fact that we made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) this past spring in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing in Reading and Math. We are very thrilled by this fact since we were on Warning status during the 2011-2012 school year. Now the challenge is to continue making AYP as the proficiency level continues to rise.

During the 2012-2013 school year, students will be participating in PSSA testing in grades 7 and 8, and students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be participating in the new Keystone Exams. Parents and guardians should have received a letter earlier this fall explaining the testing process for this academic year. Since the advent of the Keystone Exams, the testing process will be more challenging for us as a school entity. We will be participating in a testing situation that will be different than what we have experienced in the past. We ask for your patience as we work through this process together, and I will endeavor to keep parents and guardians up to date on the process.

Within the extra-curricular life of the school, I would like to congratulate our student athletes on a fine fall season, and thank the community for coming out and supporting our teams. Our student athletes continue to make us all Tulpy Proud, and we thank them for their fine efforts and sportsmanship in the many athletic contests in which they have participated. As we now move into the winter and holiday season, I would encourage the community to continue showing their support as our music groups present their seasonal concerts. The concerts are always well-attended, and the performances are always outstanding. The students would be thrilled to see you here for their concerts.

Now that we ended the first marking period, it is important for parents and guardians to note that we will be hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences the 3 days prior to Thanksgiving. I will communicate additional information as we get closer to the conference dates. However, I encourage parents and guardians to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with their student’s teachers and learn more about the classes we offer. If, for some reason, parent schedules do not allow attendance during these conference times, parents are encouraged to contact the school and set up an appointment to meet with teachers on another day.

The JSHS continues to be a place filled with much activity. It is exciting to see all of the great things our students and teachers are doing together, to ensure that the educational experience is moving Tulpehocken forward. As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Junior Senior High School office.

Donald N. Jones, Jr/Sr High School Principal

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