NHS Students - Good Samaritans for a Good Cause

Each year, students representing the National Honor Society complete a variety of community-based activities as part of their service to the organization. Recently, students packed 50 shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child project. These shoe boxes are distributed to approximately 93 countries throughout the world including the United States. Each box contained a shirt, soap and washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste, comb, crayons, pencils, pens, tablets, pencil sharpeners and erasers, a toy or stuffed animal and candy. The students and Ms. Johnson donated most of the items for the shoe boxes. The kids met at 7 a.m. on November 18th to pack the boxes. Several NHS members also helped at the local collection site on November 22nd. Almost 2500 shoe boxes were collected from Williamsport and the surrounding area. The NHS kids helped process about 500 of those shoe boxes.  A big, special thanks to Ms. Johnson and our very dutiful NHS students for helping once again with such a worthwhile endeavor!

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Lancer Football Team - District 4 Champions!

Our Lancer football team dominated a very good Lewisburg team this past Saturday at Bucknell University.  Outscoring the Green Dragons 41-6, our young men will now face Lancaster Catholic this coming Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Shamokin Area HS.  The Sun-Gazette has many great photos and articles on our young athletes' success.  Congrats to our boys, their families, and the coaches on such a huge win!

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Caroling by Kids!

Each year the Key Club in conjunction with the Loyalsock Kiwanis embarks on a Tour of Lights with residents of a local personal care home. This year; however, so many students signed up for the Tour of Lights that the club opted create a second holiday spirit lifting opportunity. On December 8th at 5:30pm, 38 members of the club along with 12 Circle K members from Lycoming college, will depart on a caroling adventure, stopping at five personal care homes throughout the Williamsport area.The Key Club has been feverishly working to make over 100 holiday cards for residents in several small personal care homes throughout Lycoming County. Each caroler will be prepared with holiday cards ready to hand out to residents in an effort to lift holiday spirit.

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Lady Lancer Soccer Team Wins PIAA State Championship!

What an amazing day it was for our young ladies on our girls' soccer team.  On a gorgeous November Saturday, they claimed their first PIAA AA soccer championship!  In front of many, many cheering family and friends, our girls persevered over Springdale, bringing home our school's third state championship in two years!  More photos and video are forthcoming to highlight this special accomplishment.  Enjoy the following introductory slideshow marking their victory!

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Lancer Football Defeats Hughesville - In District 4 Final

Congratulations to our Lancer football team on an outstanding win Friday evening over Hughesville in front of an energetic crowd!  The team has earned the right to play for the District 4 championship, squaring off against Lewisburg at Bucknell University stadium.  This was a great win for our team, coaches and community.

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Key Club Decorates!

On Sunday, November 23 the Key Club decorated a tree at the Lycoming Mall for Festival of Trees. The program is run by the Salvation Army and all trees are auctioned off on December 11th.

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Good Luck to Lady Lancer Soccer Team at Hershey!

It's hard to fathom, but our young ladies are one day away from possibly coming home with a PIAA state championship!  It is a huge accomplishment just to make it to Hershey, let alone win.  But, our girls seem poised and confident.  Best of luck to them!  Many Loyalsock folks will be there cheering them on!  Match time is 12:00 noon.

Directions to Hershey Park Stadium:  (From Williamsport).  Click here.

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Big Game Friday Night vs. Hughesville

Without question, our Lancer football team is peaking at the right time this fall.  This Friday evening, Coach Jackson and company get a second shot at Hughesville.  Best of luck to our players and our coaches as they try to earn a shot at a second District 4 title in three years. 

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The Loyalsock Township School District's Relay for Life Team, Lancers Against Cancers, is currently selling Sheetz Coupons. They are $4 each and they can also be purchased in books of ten for $40. The make excellent stocking stuffers or thank you gifts. They are also wonderful for college students. They make great "emergency food coupons" to keep in the car in case you get an attack of the munchies but are low on cash. Checks can be make payable to the American Cancer Society. Please stop by the high school office to purchase some or call 326-3581 for more information.

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Students Attend CAC Showing of Romeo & Juliet

Over 100 students from Loyalsock (mainly juniors a few seniors) attended the student showing of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, performed at the Community Arts Center.  Our kids were a part of a phenomal group of students who got a chance to see Shakespeare live.  And since Shakespeare was meant to be watched and not only read, what better way for high school students to engage themselves in their understanding of the themes of love and relationships.  Thanks to our English faculty and Mrs. Griggs for securing and facilitating this great experience for our students!

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Lady Lancer Soccer Team PIAA Eastern Champs!

What a match.  It was shame that either Lewisburg or Loyalsock had to lose, but we are thrilled that our Lady Lancer Soccer Team defeated Lewisburg last evening before a huge crowd at Hughesville.  With the 2-1 OT win, the Lady Lancers will play for the PIAA AA soccer championship against Springdale this coming Saturday, November 21 at 12:00 noon at Hershey Park Stadium.

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Girls' Soccer Team Defeats Montoursville in States

Like last year, our girls' soccer team is one match away from going to the state championship!  On Saturday, the team defeated Montoursville and will play Tuesday against Lewisburg.  What a huge win for our girls - congrats to them, their parents and their coaches as they prepare for yet another battle with Lewisburg!

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Veteran's Day 2009 - An Amazing Experience

Each year, our school (like many) pauses to recall the sacrifices of the men and women who have served and are currently serving in our nation's military by remembering their service through an assembly on Veteran's Day. Our History Club, advised by Miss Warren, puts together a very nice program and always invites someone from the military to speak to the students and staff. This year, the father of two of our students was able to be with us and share his remarkable and inspiring experiences. Mr. T. Daniel Capel captivated students and staff with his many experiences and thoughts about what Veteran's Day means to him.

Mr. Capel started his professional career at the age of 17, when he enlisted in the United States Navy and volunteered for the Navy SEAL Teams. He entered Basic Underwater Demolitions / SEAL (BUD/S) Training Class 132 which started with 120 students and graduated 16. Before his 18th birthday, he reported onboard SEAL Team 4.

SEAL Team Four’s primary Area of Operations (AO) in the early 80’s was central and south America. Mr. Capel served in a series of covert operations within hostile, non- permissive environments. Mr. Capel was awarded several medals for heroism and gained the recognition of his superiors.

Mr. Capel was selected for the USN SEAL’s premier counter terrorism unit (SEAL Team Six) and holds the distinct honor of being the youngest and lowest ranking in the unit’s history. Shortly after the initial selection process for ST6, Mr. Capel was hand-picked for a 12 man team called REDCELL: the country’s first anti-terrorism special operation team. After his distinguished service with REDCELL, Mr. Capel returned to ST6 and served out his career as an assault team member in the following campaigns: Operation Urgent Fury, Operation Just Cause, Operation Uphold, Kosovo Campaign, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm. Mr. Capel retired from US Navy service as a highly decorated SEAL in 1999, with 5 unit citations, 32 medals (8 for Valor/Heroism/Actions above and beyond the call of duty).

The events of September 11, 2001, however, changed the face of America. All Americans in some respect answered the call. Mr. Capel was no different. Within months, Mr. Capel was serving in Afghanistan. Since 9/11, Mr. Capel has served 6 Combat Tours in Afghanistan and 3 Combat Tours in Iraq. During his tenure he has earned multiple awards for valor in the face of danger.

Accompanied by a slideshow of his tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Mr. Capel described to the audience what it means to be American through service to one's country. There are many of local men and women who have served and are serving our nation’s military, and we at Loyalsock could not be more proud of their dedication and service to protect and defend our freedoms that we often take for granted as Americans.

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Tim Smith - October Student of the Month

Congratulations to Tim Smith, son of Mr. Joseph W. Smith III, Dr. Mona P. Chang, for being recognized as Loyalsock Township High School's Student of the Month for October, 2009. Nominated by the English department, Tim's academic accomplishments include being a member of the National Honor Society and a consistent member of the school's high honor roll for four years. His favorite subjects include Digital Studio Recording, Creative Writing, and le mort Francais.  Tim's college plans are to attend Belhaven, Houghton or Geneva College and major in Creative Writing.


Tim's extracurricular activities include Christian Club, French Club, Odyssey of the Mind, and One-Act plays: one of which was written by Tim entitled "The Dentist," which will be performed on November 19, 2009 at the high school.

Tim has also been active in the community, where he has performed piano at Elmcroft nursing home; served as an usher at New Life Presbyterian Church; and served meals to the homeless at Sojourner Truth.

His hobbies include games (card, board, and video), writing stories, taxidermy, and composing music.

Congratulations, once again, to Tim Smith and his parents.

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Lancer Football Pounds Danville, 35-3

The Loyalsock football team rolled easily at Danville, putting together a stunning run and pass attack with an over-powering defense.  The team plays a re-match this coming Friday evening against Hughesville at Hughesville.  Congrats to Coach Jackson, his staff, and our young men on an outstanding win! 

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Lancers Travel to the Holocaust Museum in DC

On Tuesday, November 10th, LTHS student joined Ms. Beck and Mr. Bower for a tour of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) in Washington DC. The Holocaust, one of humankind's most gruesome and disturbing pages of history, involved the deaths of millions and impacted tens of millions. Student explored the context in which the Holocaust took place including, (from the USHMM website) "antisemitism, Jewish life in Europe before the Holocaust, the aftermath of World War I, and the Nazi rise to power."

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20th Anniversary of the Fall of Berlin Wall

It seems hard to believe, but today marked the 20th anniversary of the literal and symbolic fall of communism:  the Berlin wall.  1989 marked a significant time in history, and our country had much to do with it.  Check out this video about the rise and fall of an iconic symbol.

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Having Fun While Getting Fit!

While students still do quite a bit of team sports in PE, health and wellness classes, they also have the opportunity to take advantage of some very new equipment in our weight and fitness area, located on the second level of our MS/competition gymnasium.  Miss Massetti's classes, as well as Mr. Waller's classes, use the machines and equipment weekly, and from all accounts, students seem to really be enjoying the use of the equipment.  Check out this brief video...

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Lancer Football Team Featured on WNEP-TV

This year, WNEP-TV began a new show called Coaches Corner.  Each Wednesday, two former, tenured coaches showcase the previous week's games.  On October 28, sports anchor Jim Coles and the coaches highlighted the Lancers' win over arch rival Montoursville.  Check out the 10-28-09 segment here.  Congrats again iron-gridders!

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Middle and High School Career Expo 2009

Like every year, we experience a tremendous turnout for our annual Career Fair, engineered by Mrs. Christina Herman, our Career Development Specialist.  The Middle School/High School Career Expo 2009 took place on October 27th in the high school gymnasium. This Expo provided the perfect opportunity for students and parents to interact with a vast number of career representatives covering a wide range of career areas. Over 300 students, parents and staff learned about many exciting career possibilities as they spoke directly with the experts themselves. Some of the career areas represented at this year’s event included: Aviation Technology, Architecture & Design, Healthcare, Hospitality Services, Protective Services, Military, Legal Services, Industrial & Engineering Design, Environmental Protection, Computer Technology, Veterinary Medicine, Horticulture, Automotive Technology and many more! A special thanks goes out to all of our area businesses, community agencies and education partners who came out to share their career expertise with our school community.  A special thank you and congratulations goes out to Mrs. Herman, who spends countless hours in preparation for this outstanding event!

If you have any questions or comments regarding the Career Expo, or would like more information on how to participate in future Expos, please contact Christina Herman, our Director of Student Services & Career Development at 323-5326, ext. 1115 or by email at cherman@loyalsocklancers.org.

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Is Chivalry Dead?

Ever see the recent Liberty Mutual commercials?  How about opening a door for someone else?  Ever hear about someone standing up for someone else when it was the complete, right thing to do?  Today, one of Mrs. June's tenth grade English classes performed speeches based on a unit Mrs. June designed on chivalry. The task presented to the class was to compose an essay that demonstrated each student's understanding of chivalry from a historical/literature perceptive and then compare and contrast that with modern examples in which chivalry exists. Members of the class then presented their findings through a speech to the class. What a fun and completely relevant experience for these students to have through the reading of the literature they are studying!

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Key Club Supports UNICEF!

Congratualtions to Key Club and their fundraising efforts for UNICEF. They raised over $827.82! This is more than they have EVER raised for UNICEF. All proceeds will be sent to Uruguary to help children who live on the streets in Montevideo. Uruguary has almost 500,000 adolescents living in poverty because the lack of job opportunities, high drop out and teen pregnancy rate and a failing school system. Only 1/3 of the Uruguayan population ever graduates high school. UNICEF is donating to Operation Uruguay this year to help protect Uruguary children and provide opportunities that never existed before. Operation Uruguay is a foundation located in Montevideo, the capital. Most of the funds will go to city children and adolescents who live in or around the capital.

Great job Key Club!

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Kelsey Cantor - September Student of the Month

Kelsey Cantor, daughter of Kirk and Patsy Cantor, has been selected as our September Student of the Month for the Class of 2010. The Social Studies Department nominated her for this recognition.

Kelsey is very musically inclined as well as being involved in community service projects. She enjoys playing the bass guitar and is involved in the Uptown Music Collective. She played in last year’s fall show, the Collective’s Pink Floyd Show, at the Community Arts Center, the 2009 Billtown Blues Festival and various other gigs. Currently at the Collective, she is involved in workshops, participating and helping organize the upcoming fall show, and helping with a short, online show about the Collective and the music community.

In the community, she volunteers at the Sojourner Café (soup kitchen) and plays music at various church events. She has been privileged to do service in Mexico, Kentucky, and New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.  Although Kelsey is quite active in the community, she has also managed to maintain honor roll status each and every marking period. Her favorite subjects are biology, music, speech and drama, and history.  When not involved in musical or community activities, she enjoys being outside and reading.

Upon graduation from high school, Kelsey would like to work for a year with a missionary or community service group and then go on to learn more about the bible and experience the world and other cultures.

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Lancer Band Competes at ACCs

Our Lancer Band competed yesterday at the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships at Hershey. Comprised of bands from an eight state region, the Lancer Band posted a 17th place finish in a very competitive lineup of championship bands. A regional high school band from Pittston Area won the Group 1 title this year.  Congrats to students in the Lancer Band and to Mr. Barrett for the countless hours put into a show that puts music and motion together. Thanks, too, for representing Loyalsock in such outstanding fashion year after year!

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Lady Lancer Soccer in District 4 Semis

Although our boys' soccer team was defeated by East Juniata on Saturday, our girls' soccer team advanced to the District 4 semi finals to be held at Hughesville at 5:00 p.m. against Lewisburg.  The winner advances to the title game on Thursday evening.  Congrats to our boys' team on a very successful season, and best of luck to our young ladies as they advance to yet another title shot!

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Red Ribbon Week

Last week, the school district took several opportunities to make children and adults aware of the dangerous effects of illegal substances. Red Ribbon Week's theme was "join the fight against drugs," and the middle school and elementary schools took time to share with their students many educational facts about red ribbon week. The week concluded with 65 high school SADD members visiting Schick Elementary to share with children their reasons for resisting drugs and alcohol. High school folks suggested several extra-curricular opportunities in which kids can get involved and make good use of time instead inappropriate choices. Elementary students even received dog tags from the U.S. Army with their individual name on it as well as camouflaged wrist bands, "join the fight against drugs."

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Guest Composer Visits 'Sock

On Wednesday, September 30, the Lancer Choir hosted a special guest speaker. Robert S. Cohen is a professional composer from New York City. During his visit, Mr. Cohen provided insight and performance suggestions for a piece of music that he wrote. The Lancer Choir performed Cohen’s “I See” on the Band and Choir Fall Preview Concert on October 22. While he was at Loyalsock, Mr. Cohen also discussed the creative process he undergoes when writing music and how most of the music he writes is for new music commissions requested by various organizations.

One of his latest commissions, a piece titled “Alzheimer’s Stories”, was commissioned by the Susquehanna Valley Chorale. The text that Mr. Cohen set to music comes from stories collected from people who live in and around the Lewisburg area whose lives have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The Susquehanna Valley Chorale, under the direction of Dr. William Payn, premiered the piece on October 9 at the Weis Center at Bucknell University.

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