Mock Interviewing with Seniors

LTHS has the fortune of having a very key person on staff who is able to provide experiences for students that otherwise they wouldn't get.  In fact, such a  person doesn't exist in many districts.  Through the leadership of Mrs. Christian Herman, we have been able to provide our seniors with an experience that is directly tied to their futures.  School counselors, as well as business individuals within our local Williamsport community, serve as mock interviewers who interview students for a mock position in a particular business.  Students develop cover letters and resumes as a pre-cursor to preparing for their mock interviews.  Students learn about and practice the art of interviewing - the do's, the don'ts, and what to expect during an interview.  It has become quite popular among our seniors - they take it serioulsy and actually compete for the actual position!  Recently, one of Mrs. Beiter's senior English classes performed their mock interviews, and they looked and presented themselves in supervisor fashion.  Kudos to our students and our staff for producing an experiences for our students that likely occurs in few high schools!

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Lancer Marching Band - Best Season Ever!

For quite some time our Lancer Marching Band has been very active in the community at various events, at football games, and among the competition circuit across Pennsylvania and many states.  Although a small Group I band that competes in the Tournament of Bands (TOB) across a seven-state area, the Lancer Band had an amazing season placing 7th among all Group 1 band with a final season score of 91.0.  This is the highest placement and highest score of any Lancer Band in school history.  The band's show, West Side Story, was set to the back drop of a mock city skyline rolled out onto the field at every performance and built by Mr. Gary Follmer.  What's important to note is that West Side Story's musical book is a complicated one, with various woodwind and brass lines that stump even the bet musicians sometimes.  The students in our band played extremely well, ranking within the top three among all 300+ marching bands for best woodwinds and GE music.  What this means is that our kids can play and play well while marching at off tempos and complicated field designs.  We couldn't be more proud and pleased with the students in our Lancer Marching Band!  Congrats to each of them and Mr. Barrett on such an amazing year and for putting Loyalsock once again on the state-wide map one more time! 
 

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Girls' Tennis Has Fantastic Season!

'Sock tennis team have always contended for league, district and state titles, and this year was no exception.  In fact, this year girls' tennis team is arguably the best in school history.  During the regular season and through District IV playoffs, not one team or individual scored a point against our Loyalsock girls.  In doing so, they captured the District IV and PHAC title - a phenomenal year of tennis.  Specifically, sisters Emily Niditch (senior) and Pam (freshman) finished #1 and #2 in the District; interestingly these siters squared off against each other in the District title match with Pam ending up the victor!  In addition, Kim Levy and Anna Newcomer placed second in District 4 doubles and earned a right to play as a team at States recently, ultimately bowing to perennial state contender Moravian Academy.  All in all, this is the first time ever that a Loyalsock girls tennis team has advanced that far into states, and we couldn't be more proud of them.  Congrats to Coach Zimmerman and our girls' tennis team in some fantastic individual and team efforts this year!

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Girls' and Boys' Soccer & Golf End Great Seasons

It's hard to believe that a fall sports season is literally complete.  Once again, 'Sock had a phenomenal fall season in which all of its team reached post-season play.  It was a solid year for new boys' soccer coach Andy Zimmerman as the soccer team pursued playoffs this year by making it to the second round of Districts.  Congrats to the boys and Coach Zimmerman on a fine season.  The girls' soccer team had another impressive year after capturing its third consecutive District 4 title in A soccer as well as becoming co-champs in the PHAC over perennial foe Southern Columbia.  Unfortunately, the girls lost in the first round of states recently to a school from the Scranton Area.  The girls' soccer team has much of which to be proud, especially after defeating another perennial foe, Warrior Run. 

Our golf team also had a productive year, under coach Jeff Whiteman, especially in girls golf.  The lady Lancer golf team secured a well-fought District 4 team title!  Taylor Daskovitch and Taylor Krout went on to regionals at the state level, and Taylor Krout earned the right to play at the State Championship, placing very high across the state.  Our young ladies have some bright futures in golf, and we say congrats to Coach Whiteman and the team!

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Morgan Chambers - September Student of the Month

Senior Morgan Chambers, daughter of Rob Chambers and Michelle Boyer, has been nominated and recognized as Loyalsock Township High School's September Student of the Month by the music department.  Morgan is a member of the National Honor Society and has been consistently on the distinguished honor roll throughout high school.  In particular, she enjoys music, math, and science.  Morgan participates in a multitude of extra-curricular activities and athletics, including:  soccer (currently captain), Class of 2013 class president, SADD president, Spanish Club fundraising chair, Interact vice president, and a member of SGA, Key Club, Spirit Club, Choir, Knight Music, Women's Vocal Ensemble, Glee Club (director), and the school musical.  Morgan plans on attending a four-year university to major in biomedical engineering, medicine, or biotechnology/physics.  She plans on playing soccer at the collegiate level, and hopes to pursue graduate study beyond her four-year degree.  When she is not active in school, she is additionally active in the community by participating in:  Youth Development Task Force, Relay for Life, and NHS/Key Club/Interact community activities and service.  Morgan enjoys hunting, lifeguarding, dancing, singing, acting, and cooking.  Loyalsock is proud to recognize senior Morgan Chambers as Loyalsock's September Student of the Month!

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