Lady Lancer Softball in Driver's Seat

Like our other spring sports' teams, our Lady Lancer Softball team demonstrated much success as they look to the post season. In this past weekend's tournament at Williamsport, our young ladies showed that they have what it takes to take their play to an even higher level as they enter district and state play. The girls beat AAAA State College 10-0, and then defeated last year's District 4 AAA champ, Milton. Read more their success here, and we encourage you to follow the softball team as the post season takes shape! Congrats ladies!

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Last week was national Teacher Appreciation Week.  It goes without saying, really, that without our dedicated teachers and staff that students would not do as well as they do.  In many respects, our teachers define our students in terms of preparing them for their post-secondary endeavors.  We are thankful for those in our classrooms!  Part of the week's recognition inlcluded offering a breakfast on Monday of last week, enjoyed by school staff, inlcuding Miss Beck, and an outstanding luncheon provided by several of our families on Friday, who donated their time in preparing a buffet of amazing food for our faculty and staff.  Special thanks for the luncheon are extended to Mrs. Sandy Person, Mrs. Stacey Anderson, Mrs. Julie Schaible, Mrs. Theresa Moff, and Mrs. Sue Surovec.  Thanks ladies!

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Loyalsock Students Compete at Lycoming County Envirothon

The Envirothon teams traveled to the Sportman’s Club in Montoursville on April 28th for the Lycoming County Envirothon Competition. The teams met after school to prepare for competition in the areas of aquatics, wildlife, soils, forestry and a current topic which changes from year to year. This year’s current topic was Groundwater.  Loyalsock had six teams that competed against teams from Montoursville and Sullivan County. The team of Lizzie H., Tyler B., Bryan E., Alex S., and Adam K. placed 1st in Groundwater, 1st in Soils and 2nd place overall.

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Student Recognition Breakfast

On Friday, April 23, our annual student recognition breakfast was held to recognize students who have made an impact on the faculty and staff in our school. The student recognition breakfast has been a tradition at Loyalsock for more thirty years, begun by former principal, Mr. Al Knecht. While a great many students are very deserving, each faculty and staff member invite two students to the breakfast as a “thank you” for their contributions in class as well as to the school. Our special guests included several members of our school board, our district administration, and our incoming new superintendent of schools, Mr. Robert Grantier. Students and staff were entertained by the outstanding performance of Mr. John Shively, lead singer of the popular band, the J.O.D. band. Congratulations to all students who attended and were recognized!

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Lancer Track Team Alive and Well!

It has been twenty-four (24) years since Loyalsock had a track team. With a solid nucleus of students interested in pursuing a spring sport other than tennis, baseball or softball, record numbers of students have demonstrated interest in track and field. At the beginning of the season, sixty (60) students signed up, and on any given night, 30-50 students are practicing on our track in preparation for the events that the school has been able to schedule. Although a late addition to the conference, Loyalsock was still was able to secure several meets this spring. What’s more, our young men and women have been doing extremely well, with each team winning a match recently (which is quite a feat since not being is existence for twenty-four years). Also, several of our young athletes are competing at a very high level, and our boys and girls placed as a team in the top half of the Bloomsburg Invitational this past weekend. Congrats to our young student athletes who have chosen to participate in track and field. With such a swing in interest, we look forward to what the future holds for track and field at Loyalsock!

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One of the Special Things That Happens Around Our School

We recently became aware of a chilling event that unfortunately occurred in another high school in the state. An AP Biology teacher from the Neshannock Township High School in New Castle, PA experienced a massive heart attack while teaching his AP Bio class and, sadly, passed away. News of this event quickly spread across the state through a variety of sources – one of which being through the contacts of the state CFF (Classrooms for the Future) coordinators/coaches. The dilemma for a specific group of students at Neshannock was that the substitute teacher now responsible for preparing student s for a rigorous AP Bio exam needed a variety of materials, resources, and information in order to help this class do as well as possible when the test is given in May. Through the help of Mrs. Linda LaCoe, Loyalsock’s CFF coordinator/coach, Mrs. Kindra Brelsford, our AP Bio teacher, got in touch with Neshannock’s teacher with a variety of those resources to assist in the teaching of those students who have just lost their teacher. Mrs. Brelsford and Mrs. LaCoe are to be commended for their tremendous efforts in assisting another school with such a burdensome task. The truly eerie part of the story is that Neshannock’s mascot is also the Lancers! In doing so, we, as a school, and Mrs. Brelsford, as one of our teachers, again showed people from another part of the state how classy our people are in Loyalsock – the students and faculty alike! Thanks, Mrs. Brelsford and Mrs. LaCoe, for the contributions you have made to other students in this very unique and special experience as well as to our students each and every day.

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Baseball Team Currently Ranked #1 in State

Despite a tough loss to a very good Jersey Shore team last evening, our Lancer baseball team is off to a fantastic start. Currently, the baseball team is ranked #1 in the state AA, and ranked #7 among all high school baseball teams in Pennsylvania by Maxpreps. Congrats to Coach Jeremy Eck and our players on performing at such a high level once again. We encourage you to come to a game and see a classy group of young men play some great baseball.

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Cross-Age Teaching Program Spotlight!

For approximately twenty-five (25) years, Mr. Stanzione, one of our school counselors, has facilitated a program that looks to work with young people in middle school to understand the dangers, effects, and recent research on drug and alcohol trends among our youth. The Cross-Age Teaching program at Loyalsock is designed to make an impact with sixth grade students regarding the pressures experienced by most young people in our society today. High school students are trained for several days and then develop their own curriculum that is designed with various activities to get to know and work with students at the middle school level. It is an extremely beneficial program that we can only hope grows and continues making a difference with young people who will soon enter our high school. Special thanks and congratulations are extended to Mrs. Stanzione on her tremendous efforts and to the young people, both past and present, who have been Cross-Age teachers. Together, we can continue to make an impact with young people in making them all aware of the dangers and effects of drugs and alcohol on the youth of today.

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New Concession Stand for Baseball Field

Special thanks are extended to the folks from the Lycoming County Career and Technology Center for the design and building of our new concession stand, located next to our baseball field. Students from LycoCTC, the building construction instructor, and our Loyalsock maintenance crew have worked hand in hand in putting this welcome addition together for us. If you get a chance, you are welcome to attend a game and grab a hotdog from our new concession stand!

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'Sock Baseball and Softball Off to Strong Start

If you haven't had a chance, you ought to get out and check out a game.  Our baseball and softball teams are performing at a high level.  The weather had been great, and our baseball team is off to 4-0 start, after defeating Lewisburg 22-1 this past Friday.  Likewise, the girls' softball team looks strong, despite being currently 3-2.  A few key hits separate them from having been undefeated.  You can read more about our teams by clicking here (scroll down...).

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Sound of Music to be Performed

One of the many things many people remember about high school is the quality of your school's spring musical.  Loyalsock's performance of The Sound of Music will no doubt rank right up there as students perform it this coming weekend, April 15-17.  The cast is amazing, and the set is very well done.  We encourage you to come on out and take in what is likely to be a great performance!  You can order on-line by clicking here.

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Foiled!

Ms. Stiber's class foils the concept of foils - a literary term for a character whose personality and attitude is opposite the personality and attitude of another character. Because of this contrast, Ms. Stiber says the personality of the other character stand out. Great job folks!

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Senior Wrestler Alec E. and Coaches Recognized

At last evening's School Board meeting, senior Alec E. and Coach Ben Hepburn and assistant coaches Werner and Bower were recognized by the Board on the recent outstanding finish by Alec at the State championships in Hershey.  Alec was the lone wrestler this year from 'Sock to make it through districts and regionals.  Coach Hepburn gave a brief historical account of the outstanding wrestling accomplishments over the past many years that have placed Loyalsock and District 4 wrestling on the state and national map.  Congrats to Alec, his parents, and our wrestling coaches on their success and continued efforts on behalf of our students who participate in wrestling!

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All-District Instrumental Concert a Hit!

For a relatively small school district, we should be very proud of our instrumental musicians in each of our three buildings! What an impressive concert last evening, performed by students who play an instrument in grades 4-12. Over 250 students took a part in a multi-band finale of some of Michael Jackson's finest pieces. Truly, all groups performed extremely well - a credit to our five music educators within our district. Kudos to our teachers and parents for understanding the distinct need for music and art in our schools, along with all the other great things kids can experience at Loyalsock. And, a big congrats to our young people who put on a legitimately fine show for a packed house! Music is indeed alive and well in our schools at Loyalsock!

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Congrats OM Teams!

Loyalsock Odyssey of the Mind teams performed with outstanding results on Saturday at the Regional Competition at Mansfield University. Loyalsock has five teams advancing to the State Tournament. Our High School team of Discovered Treasures is going to States. This team consists of high school and middle school students. High School members are Samantha Via and Jackie Schaefer. Our Return to the Gift of Flight team received a Third Place trophy with team members Keegan Scott, Julie Applegate, Chaz Bunce, Megan Young and Rocco Lupo. The Food Court team placed fourth in a very stiff competition. Those team members are Meghan Cunningham, Noah Caldwell, Margaret Falco, Sami Scott, Alana Miles, Micaela Weber and Jeremiah Wilson.  Congratulations to all the teams!  Loyalsock has more teams advancing to the State Tournament than any other school district in our region. You can see our Regional winners at the State Tournament on April 10 at the Williamsport Area High School.

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Lady Lancer Basketball Wins Again!

Congrats are in order for our Lady Lancer basketball team, who successfully defeated Mid Valley last evening at Shikellamy HS by a score of 49-43. They now face a District 3 team early next week as they seek their way to the quarter finals in PIAA. Best of luck to our girls and Coaches Wright and Tripoli as they prepare to go deeper into states!

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Senior Wrestler Alec E. Headed to States!

Senior Alec E. sucessfully made it through regionals this past weekend and will be headed to Hershey for the PIAA state wrestling championships!  Congratulations to him and his family on his reaching states, and we wish him well!  He follows a long line of Lancer wrestlers who historically wrestle hard and make it to states each year. Thanks to a host of outstanding wrestling coaches, we are hopeful that Alec can medal at his weight class and bring home more victories!

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Lady Lancer Basketball - District 4 Champs!

For the third time in five years, our girls' basketball team claimed another District title while thumping Towanda, 61-39 at Mifflinburg High School.  Clearly, the girls had a great time cutting the net during the close of the boys' game.  Now, they will face District 2 Mid Valley High School this coming friday at Shikellamy High School.  Congratulations to first-year head coach Demarr Wright and the girls on another fantastic season.  Check out this brief video of the girls' championship win!

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Abbie M. - Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber Student of the Year

Last Thursday evening, senior Abbie M. was recognized by the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Senior of the Year during its annual Education Celebration. Abbie was one of nine seniors from Lycoming county high schools who were nominated by their schools. Each student experienced a rigorous application and interview process in which the outstanding senior would be selected. Along with her family and a host of Loyalsock educators, Abbie’s name was read, elating all in attendance. Mr. Richard Miller, Loyalsock Twp. Middle School math teacher, was also recognized as Loyalsock’s Outstanding Educator this year. You can read more about this awesome achievement that Abbie successfully attained. Congratulations to Abbie and her parents on this yet another fine recognition for one of Loyalsock’s students!

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Daniel D. - February Student of the Month

Daniel D. has been nominated as the February Student of the Month by Loyalsock’s math department. Dan has consistently been on the regular and high honor roll throughout high school. His favorite subjects are math and science, including calculus, biology, and physics. He has been active in the ski club for four years and a member of the marching band for four years. He is currently vice president of the Lancer Marching Band. Dan also was a member of the tennis team for two years. Dan plans on majoring in pre-med at a four-year university. In the community Dan has been a member of the Williamsport Regional Association of Pilots for the past three years. He is an avid cyclist and has been a member of the Susquehanna Valley Velo Club for the past two years. In his spare time, Dan enjoys working out, cycling, and building a high performance, single engine aircraft with his father which is nearing completion. Congratulations to Dan and his family on being recognized as Loyalsock’s Student of the Month!

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