Meghan Cunningham - December Student of the Month

Meghan Cunningham, daughter of Michael and Marsha Cunningham, has been recognized as Loyalsock's December Student of the Month.  Meghan has been very active throughout her tenure as a student at Loyalsock. She is a member of the National Honor Society and a consistent achiever on the distinguished honor roll.  A student who has a particularly fond interest in both biology and writing, Meghan is Loyalsock's nominee this year for the DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship Award and the nominee for the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship.  She has held previous and current positions among several organizations and clubs, including:  Student Government vice president, Key Club, SADD, Cross Age Teaching and Leader, Cultures of the World, and GSA.  Of particular note is Meghan's participation in the National Youth Leadership forum on Medicine at Villanova University during the summer of 2011.  Her post-secondary plans include attending the Pennsylvania College of Technology and then Penn State University to major in Biology and then attend medical school to become a physician.  Meghan has participated in Odyssey of the Mind since fifth grade, and she has taken dance for the past eleven years.  Meghan's involvement in the community is equally accomplished.  She has been captain of teams associated with Relay for Life, volunteered as a teaching assistant at the Katie Benson School of Dance, volunteered at Southern Care Hospice, and is currently completing her Girl Scout Gold Award with a project at Donald E. Schick Elementary School.  In her spare time, Meghan enjoys reading, writing, and photography.  We are pleased to recognize Meghan Cunningham as Loyalsock's December Student of the Month!

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Mrs. Brelsford - Highlights from PA Teacher of Year Awards

This past year, Loyalsock was privileged to learn that Mrs. Kindra Brelsford, a Biology and AP Biology teacher, was selected as one of twelve (12) finalists for the 2012 PA State Teacher of the Year.  After being nominated by her principal, Dr. Matt Reitz, and a rigorous application, several essays, and video of one of her lessons, Mrs. Brelsford recently attended the annual Pennsylvania National Teacher of the Year program held in Hershey during the first week in December.  Mrs. Brelsford follows has become the second finalist from Loyalsock who reached this level; in 2002, Miss Carol Johnson, high school mathematics teachers, was inducted into the PA TOY organization.  While a teacher from Penns Valley School District was chosen as the Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Brelsford was in extremely good company.  With over 140,000 teachers state-wide, Mrs. Brelsford is one of the best twelve.  She represented just one of many other outstanding teachers in our school district, and her students’ achievements are the direct results of her labor and passion.  We are very proud of her accomplishment, for her dedication and commitment to public education, and to providing Loyalsock’s young people with the highest possible quality education.

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Hayley Steiger - November Student of the Month

Senior Hayley Steiger has been recognized by Loyalsock Township High School's math department as our November Student of the Month.  The daughter of Gina Steiger, Hayley has been a consistent honor roll and high honor roll student throughout high school.  Her favorite subject is mathematics, as evidenced by her strong SAT math score.  Hayley is also very active in the school community and participates in the following:  Leo Club (treasurer), Christian Club, Interact Club, and GSA.  She has served as a math tutor for middle school students several times and is active in S.A.D.D.  Hayley is a brass instrument player and has played since fourth grade.  She has participated in the Lancer Marching Band and has played in District Band and Jazz Band as well on trumpet.  Hayley's post-secondary plans are to attend Clarion University and major in molecular biology within the school's honors program.  Hayley has contributed to various community service need projects within our community, including Daniel's closet, her church's youth group projects in Washington D.C. and New Orleans, Adopt a Highway, and various food drives.  She enjoys writing poetry and short stories, playing video games, and playing trumpet.  Congratulations to Hayley and her family on being recognized as Loyalsock's November Student of the Month!

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Tessa Harris - Loyalsock's October Student of the Month

The music faculty of Loyalsock Township High School has recognized senior Tessa Harris as the October Student of the Month.  Tessa is the daughter of Terry Robleski and Ken Harris.  While she doesn't have a clear favorite content area, Tessa is extremely active in school.  She is vice president of the school's Key Club, and has served countless hours of community service within our community.  In addition she is editor of the school yearbook, Apalaco.  Tessa is highly active in S.A.D.D. and is historian of both the Student Government Association and the Lancer Choir.  Finally, Tessa have served as stage manager of various school musicals each year at Loyalsock.  Tessa's post-secondary plans are to attend a four-year college or university with an undecided career path.  When she is not in class or being very busy around school, she enjoys photography, spending time with close friends, and working at T.J. Maxx.  Congratulations to Tessa and her parents on her recognition as Loyalsock's October Student of the Month!

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Alexa Allen - September Student of the Month

Senior Alexa Allen has been recognized by the high school faculty as Loyalsock's September Student of the Month.  The daughter of Matthew and Janelle Allen, Alexa has attained honor roll status throughout high school.  Her favorite subject is Human Anatomy and Physiology.  She spends much extra time around school participating in the Lancer Marching Band as vice president, a member of the color guard and color guard captain, the National Art Honor Society, and Drama Club.  She plans on attending a four-year institution so she can attain her Bachelor's degree in Nursing.  Alexa has also felt compelled to serve others in need with such efforts as assisting the recent flood victims around our area with clean-up efforts as well as shoveling sidewalks for the elderly in the winter.  Alexa enjoys reading, drawing, and writing in her leisure time.  Congratulations to Alexa on being recognized as Loyalsock's September Student of the Month!

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Spanish Club Very Active This Fall!

Miss Becky Leid and members of our Spanish club have been very busy this fall on a variety of fronts. One of the events they sponsored and ran was a Spanish Day of Instruction for our elementary students.  The children at Donald E. Schick and our students clearly had a blast and learned a ton about the Spanish language and culture.  Nice job folks!

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Red Ribbon Week A Success

Each year students from the high school visit every elementary classroom to reinforce making good decisions.  Students did a lesson on refusal skills and all signed a commitment that they would be drug and alcohol free.  Red ribbons were distributed to every student and staff member in our school district as a sign of solidarity against the pervasive issue of drug and alcohol abuse.  Our high school students did a phenomenal job with working with our younger youth.  Special thanks to each of them and Mrs. Diane Stanzione, their advisor, for their efforts!

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Student Groups Aid Montoursville Residents

Days after the horrific flooding several weeks ago that has produced the most rain Pennsylvania as seen in over 100 years, several student groups from LTHS spent their evenings and weekends helping various communities in the Montoursville Area School District with cleaning up.  Approximately 9.5 inches of rain fell, crippling much of the area.  One organization that reaches out to the community to perform various volunteer projects was our newly established Interact Club, under the advisorship of Miss Ashley Argenta.  The students in Interact were also able to accumulate hours of volunteer service through our new initiative, the Silver Cord Program.  Kudos to all of the students who helped our neighbors to the east in getting through an extremely trying time.

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