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Upcoming Dates and Initiatives

February 25, 2013

March - April, 2013 - HS student course scheduling process has already begun. 57 ninth grade students have toured Lyco CTC to determine a potential program to schedule. Dr. Reitz, Mr. Greevy, and school counselors have begun meeting with eighth graders in the MS to begin preparations for HS course scheduling. To date, Mrs. Stanzione and Mrs. McCarty have met with families of juniors to discuss post-secondary plans and course programming for their senior year. Over 50% of the junior class has met with either school counselor during day and evening meetings.

Junior Leah Nason Head to State Orchestra Again!

Similar to last year, Leah Nason continues her quest toward another PMEA experience at State Orchestra to be held later this spring in Erie, PA. Leah placed well enough recently at regional orchestra that she has earned one of the top placements on violin. Congrats to Leah and her parents on her efforts and exquisite talent!

Faculty Spotlight - Congrats Mrs. LaCoe!

Another one of our faculty members has received some huge recognition! Congratulations to Mrs. Linda LaCoe for recently being recognized with an award at the State and international level for her efforts with technology. At the annual PETE & C conference in Hershey, Mrs. LaCoe was recognized with the Making IT Happen Award, as part of ISTE, the International Society for Technology In Education. Mrs. LaCoe will travel to San Antonio, Texas over the summer to participate in an international event which brings some of the best and brightest minds together at one place to discuss and share the influence and power of technology in our schools, K-College. For a small district like Loyalsock, this is an enormous contribution by one of our teachers and a large recognition for her and our school district. We couldn't be more proud of Mrs. LaCoe, and we are very interested in following her story as she contributes more to this awesome initiative and attainment of her pink jacket later this year. You can read much more about ISTE and Mrs. LaCoe's award by checking out the site devoted to their efforts. Congratulations Mrs. LaCoe!

Congrats Senior Emily Niditch

In early February, senior Emily Niditch learned of some outstanding news in which she qualified for the President's Volunteer Service Award, sponsored by Prudential Spirit of the Community Awards! Based on her multitude of volunteer service hours in our community, Emily was awarded a certificate of recognition for her service and an official seal and signature on behalf of President Barack Obama. We are so proud of our students' volunteer service efforts and, in particular, Emily's. Congratulations to Emily and her parents on this amazing accomplishment! Truly, there is no better gift than giving back to others!

OM Teams Getting Ready!

Loyalsock OM teams are gearing up for another competitive run this spring. Our team were recently featured in a recent Sun Gazette article. Best of luck to all of our teams and adults who are spending so much time on their solutions!

Winter Athletics Update

Although our girls' basketball and wrestling teams have unfortunately ended their seasons, both teams had very successful seasons in terms of individual and team growth. Coach Hepburn and his staff grew their numbers this year and were very competitive. The top three wrestlers in the west central sectional advanced to Districts at Williamsport H.S., held two weekends ago. Congratulations to the following young men on that performance: (113) Adam Malek was runner-up; (132) Mario Henriquez placed 3rd; (138) Tyler Eubanks was runner-up; (145) Giacomo DiNicola placed 3rd; and (172) Aaron Hepburn placed 3rd. These young men moved on from districts to regionals the following weekend also held at Williamsport H.S. Although each fought tough matches, our five wrestlers did not place quite high enough to advance to States. Congrats to Coach Hepburn and his team on another solid season.

Coach Demarr Wright and our Lady Lancer Basketball team also had a good season in terms of team growth and unity. After losing several senior last year, the team had to come together and define itself. Despite a losing record and not making district playoffs, these ladies played several close contests down to the wire. Despite some season-ending injuries, the team was able to finish out its season with key wins. Congratulations to Coach Wright and his team on a successful rebuilding season. We look forward to continued growth of both our wrestling and girls basketball teams.

Our boys' basketball team is currently vying for another district championship. After winning the inaugural PHAC championship over Lewisburg, they have made their way through District 4 competition thus far and now will face Lewisburg this week. The winner will likely meet Wellsboro in the District 4 final this coming Saturday at a site to be determined.

Another fantastic milestone also awaits Coach Ron Insinger. His win tally for most wins among active Pennsylvania coaches is fast approaching 800, with the record being 802. He currently stands at 798. A win on Wednesday would be 799 and a win on Saturday would be 800. We wish C.I. the best of luck as he approaches this enormous milestone. Whether he earns it this year or early next year, we are sure his focus is on his game plan and his players moreso than any record.

Justice Ross - Loyalsock's January Student of the Month

February 4, 2013

Justice Ross, daughter of Teresa and Gerald Ross, has been recognized by Loyalsock Township High School's World Language department as our January Student of the Month. Justice has been a consistent member of the honor roll during her tenure at Loyalsock, and her favorite subject is Spanish. Justice has been very active in cheerleading throughout high school has participated in dance for 14 years. She enjoys singing and participating in ACTUP performances at the Community Arts Center. Justice has plans to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania and major in Psychology. Congratulations to Justice and her family on this much deserved recognition!

Rameez Zaman - December Student of the Month

Rameez Zaman, son of Muhammad and Zareen Zaman, has been recognized by Loyalsock's science department as our December, 2012 Student of the Month. Rameez is a member of the National Honor Society and NHS treasurer as well as a consistent member of the high honor roll. His favorite subjects are Science and Math. During the summer, 2011, Rameez attended the University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy (UPHCSA), sponsored by the Lancer Foundation, and he participated in Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) and the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership (HOBY) program. In addition, Rameez is a member of S.A.D.D., a Representative of the Class of 2013, and a member of the Lancer Round Table (Student Honor Code committee). Rameez plan on attending a four-year university to study medicine and then medical school to become a pediatrician. Rameez also participates in various service projects through NHS; he tutors students in AP Biology and Chemistry; and, he is the student Relay for Life Team Captain. When he actually has free time, Rameez enjoys playing and watching basketball, photography, and travelling. Congratulations to Rameez and his family as being recognized as Loyalsock's December Student of the Month!

New Greenhouse Nearly Complete

December 19, 2012

Our greenhouse initiative finally has begun taking shape! Special thanks to Mrs. Puderbach for initiating the grant process to fund this fantastic project to be shared and used by our students and staff alike!

Four LTHS Eagle Scouts Recognized

December 14, 2012

At last week's school board meeting, four LTHS students were recognized for their efforts within the community as part of their culminating projects in which they earned the rank of Eagle Scout. From a variety of sources, it is safe to say that, of the thousands of students who choose to begin an experience as a Boy Scout and stick with the program as they grow and actually finish the task of becoming an Eagle Scout, there are few students who actually complete this extensive process. Loyalsock is proud to recognize four young men who were given citations at our recent school board meeting. Special congratulations and thanks to the families of these young men on their efforts as an Eagle Scout, including from left to right: Brian Patel, Giacomo DiNicola, Isaac Hoffman, and Andru McCusker (along with Mr. Grantier, Superintendent).

Key Clubs Spreads Holiday Cheer

We are so fortunate to have youth in our building who choose to participate in activities and school organizations that promote volunteerism. Such was observed last year during the Flood of 2011 that devastated the Montoursville area, the students who volunteered time on Staten Island for the Hurricane Sandy relief work, and for experiences like the one had last evening at Valley View Nursing Home in Loyalsock. Several Key Club students, headed by advisor Miss Jennifer Beck, sang holiday songs and visited with a variety of elderly folks. Special thanks to those students who lit up the night in a special way for those folks in our community!

LTHS Hurricane Sandy Relief Trip

On Tuesday, November 20, a bus load of students and adults from LTHS boarded a bus and headed to a devastated area of Staten Island, NY: an area hit very hard by Hurricane Sandy. Borne out of an idea by one of our English teachers, Mrs. Kelly June, a quick approval by our school board and fast preparations in order to get there prior to Thanksgiving. It was amazing to see how many of our students quickly rose to the challenge and joining us in a significant volunteer effort to assist thousands in need. We are so proud of our students and adults who chose to go and assist for a single day. The lessons learned with on this relief "field trip" are the pinnacle experiences that students will remember for the rest of their lives. We encourage you watch the brief video below to see what we experienced as a school that day.

Dylan Rockoff - Loyalsock's November Student of the Month

December 5, 2012

Senior Dylan Rockoff has been recognized by our English department as Loyalsock's November Student of the Month! Dylan is the son on Dr. Steven and Elaine Rockoff. Dylan is currently the National Honor Society president, and he has been awarded AP Scholar status by the College Board based on AP exam achievement during the 2011-12 school year. He has been a consistent high honor roll achiever throughout high school as well as the CEO of PA Free Enterprise Week and the National Society of High School Scholars. He loves math, business, music, economics, and English. Dylan is also Loyalsock's Spirit Club vice president; vice president of the Class of 2013; a Cross-Age teaching leader; a member of SADD, Envirothon, and ski club; a member of the Lycoming County Youth Development Task Force; and, a student and performer at the Uptown Music Collective, performing in two popular local bands. Dylan's goal is to pursue a degree in either business administration or international business at Northeastern University or Boston College. He hopes to start his own business in the future! Dylan is active within his community and beyond in service to others. He recently participated in Loyalsock's Hurricane Sandy relief trip to Staten Island, and has been a performer at multiple benefit concerts through the Uptown Music Collective and through his bands while accruing silver cord volunteer hours. Dylan is a very accomplished guitarist who enjoys performing, singing, playing any musical instrument, songwriting, snowboarding, traveling, spending time with family and friends, sports, and recording rap songs in his home studio with friends. Congratulations to Dylan and his family on his recognition as Loyalsock's November student of the month!

October Student of the Month - Senior Sarah Miller

Congratulations to senior Sarah Miller for being nominated by the LTHS mathematics department as our October Student of the Month! Sarah is the grand-daughter of Elaine Miller. Sarah has been a consistent high honor roll achiever throughout all four years of high school. She was inducted into National Honor Society this past spring, and her favorite subject is Math. Sarah has also recently been recognized as the Lycoming County Chamber of Commerce Student of the Quarter (Senior), Loyalsock's DAR representative (Senior), Homecoming Princess (Senior), and she was previously a graduate of The Penn College Student Leadership Inaugural Class (Sophomore), and was an ambassador of Spanish Club’s EF Tours Costa Rica Trip (Summer of Junior Year). She also participates in a variety of clubs and organizations, including the Interact Club (Cofounder as a junior and president as a junior and senior); Spanish Club, as Treasurer (Junior) and President (Senior); Relay for Life – Faculty Team and Chair of Fundraising (8^th grade - Senior); Class of 2013 Historian (Freshman- Senior); and Prom Committee Leader (Junior). Sarah is also active in athletics, participating in soccer, cross country, and track & field. Her future College and/or Career Plans include majoring in business/finance and obtaining a four-year degree. Sarah is very involved in her community by volunteering on a variety of levels, including: earning one hundred hours of silver cord community service hours over the past two years; Youth Spanish Clinics at the elementary school; tutoring math students (in and outside of school); Adopt a Family (Salvation Army); and, Polio Plus (National Rotary Club). When she has time, she also enjoys traveling, skiing/snowboarding, running, music/participating in musicals (Freshman- Senior Year), and shoe shopping! Congratulations once again to senior Sarah Miller and her recognition as our October Student of the Month!

Senior Amanda Daneker Signs with Coastal Carolina

Congratulations to senior softball and soccer standout Amanda Daneker, who formally signed a national letter of intent to play softball at Coastal Carolina University earlier in November. Way to go Amanda! Pictured with Amanda are, from left to right, Dr. Reitz, principal, Mr. Daneker, Mr. Insinger, athletic director, Amanda, Mr. Grantier, superintendent, Mrs. Daneker, and Mr. Tom O'Malley, Amanda's hitting coach.

Mock Interviewing with Seniors

November 8, 2012

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!

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!

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!

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!

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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About Mr. Greevy

Mr. Charles “Chad” Greevy IV, Loyalsock Township Assistant Principal, is in his 16th year in public education. Mr. Greevy taught 7th and 8th Language Arts in the Williamsport Area School District for 10 years and began in Loyalsock four years ago as the Assistant Elementary Principal. Mr. Greevy is currently the Supervisor of Federal Programs, Grants, and Subsidies. He is currently working in the Immaculata University Doctoral Program for Education and is an adjunct professor for Wilkes University. Mr. Greevy and his wife, Alysha, live locally with their daughter, Charley Elizabeth live locally.Read the rest of Mr. Greevy's profile here: