Spring-Ford High School recognizes best of class at awards night
Barbara Miller
By: Alethea Lynch, Managing Editor
SPRING-FORD REPORTER
June 15, 2001
It was a night of Kodak moments.
Every year as the Spring-Ford High School senior awards night gets under
way, Principal Michael Fabel invites proud parents to stop the proceedings
so they can get the pictures they want of their children.
Dozens of parents took advantage of the opportunity as more than 100 members
of the Spring-Ford Class of 2001 received awards during the two-hour program
in the high school auditorium.
School district Superintendent Dr. Genevieve Coale noted more than 200
awards were being presented in the largest ceremony in Spring-Ford's
history. The soon-to-be graduates were honored for scholarship, citizenship,
school spirit and more.
Assistant Principal Raymond Kodish echoed Coale's comments. Not only did the
Class of 2001 receive the most awards ever, he said, but they were also
spread throughout the class.
"You've done a good job classwise of doing what you should do as students,"
he commended the seniors. "Thanks for being such a good group."
In his opening remarks, new Assistant Principal Jeff Kollar, who was
responsible for the Class of 2001, thanked the students for the year just
completed. "They made my first year in administration a smooth one," he
said. "I'm proud of them."
Among the awards was the Edmund T. Eppehimer Memorial Award, a savings bond
presented by the Reporter of the Spring-Ford Area to a senior who exhibited
exemplary journalistic style. This year two students each received $50
bonds, Ritu Jain and Arianna Brewer.
Additional awards were the Linda A. Jenkins Memorial Award for outstanding
contributions to the vocal music program, T.J. Lynch; Senior High School
Chorus Award, Lindsey Weidner; Zeswitz Music Award for outstanding
contributions to the band and marching unit, Jessica LoCasale.
Also, Louis Armstrong Jazz Award in recognition of outstanding achievement
by an instrumentalist in the field of jazz, demonstrated through superior
musicianship, character and individual creativity, Meredith Detwiler; John
Philip Sousa Award for achievement, interest, loyalty and cooperation,
Natalie Massaglia; Richard Hoisington Memorial Award to the outstanding
student in the instrumental department, Amy Claypotch.
And, U.S. Army Reserve Academic and Athletic Excellence Award, Vincent Moser
and Elizabeth Olkowsk; U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarship, Jessica LoCasale;
Spring-Ford Community Theater Scholarship, Joel Halstead; Megan Olinick
Special Education Award, Courtney Wood; Virginia Hoff Memorial Citizenship
Award, Kristyn Soles.
Also, Oehlert Brothers Inc. Award for excellence in the business education
department, Darren Kamertz; Kalil's Printing Award for excellence in
keyboard, Dana Hertzog; Phoenixville Federal Savings and Loan Association
Scholarship, Jennifer Beard; Limerick Elementary School Staff Scholarship,
Lindsey Weidner; Spring-Ford Secretaries' Association Evelyn Frick Memorial
Award to a worthy business education student, Melissa Trach; Doris Anne
Edwards Memorial Scholarship to a senior pursuing a nursing career, Kristin
Loutzenhiser.
And, Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Social Studies Excellence Award, Tabatha
Spencer; Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Math Excellence Award, Alison Pedley;
Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Science Excellence Award, Vincent Moser;
Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Award for Excellence in Biological Science,
Kush Patel; Recognition Award to a senior who gave service to the class,
Abigail Henry.
Also, Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Foreign Language Excellence Award,
Kirsten Montgomery; Richard J. Reese Class of '81 English Award, Anna Ford;
Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Award to a deserving senior with strong moral
conviction furthering his/her education in a four-year college program, Marc
Yerrington; Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Outstanding Football Player Award,
Vincent Moser.
And, Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Outstanding Baseball Player Award, Erik
Sawchuk; Richard J. Reese Class of '81 Award to a senior attending St.
Joseph's University, Jennifer Carreon; Dr. Charles Lichtenwalner Award to a
deserving senior furthering his/her education, Jennifer Tomaselli;
Independence Valley Youth Bicentennial Committee Scholarship, Lauren Jones.
Also, Cynthia Hettrick Memorial Award for demonstration of school spirit,
Meredith Mack; John Smull Memorial Award for demonstration of school spirit,
Joshua Sutter; Popeye Smull Memorial Award, Elizabeth Olkowski; Barbara
Karwoski Memorial Award to a collegebound senior whose personality displayed
a magnetic charisma, Mollie Turner.
And, "Chuck" E. Kupferschmidt Memorial Award to a student who is actively
involved in a one-on-one volunteer activity involving senior citizens in the
community, Melissa Bauer; Donald A. Nelson Memorial Award to the student of
the year, Meredith Detwiler; Dutch Country Players Memorial Award to a
student furthering his/her talents in a theater arts field, Mollie Turner.
Also, Perkiomen Valley Friends and Neighbors Award to a new student who has
demonstrated an interest in community service through his or her actions,
April Collins; Brooke Elementary School Staff Scholarship, Abigail Henry and
Darren Kamertz; Oaks Elementary School Alumni Service Scholarship, Anna
Tiffany.
And, Spring City Elementary School Staff Scholarship, Jennifer Carreon and
Nicole Kollar; Wayne J. Griffith Memorial Scholarship, Class of 1971,
Anthony Valerio; Charles H. Wise Memorial Scholarship from Spring City Lions
Club, Anna Ford; Norman L. Reichenbach Memorial Scholarship, Drew Carre;
Phyllis M. Reichenbach Memorial Scholarship, Andrea Kuklinski.
Also, Spring-Ford School District Education Foundation Scholarship, Melissa
Bauer, Meredith Detwiler, Monroe Johnson, Lindsey Weidner and David Willow;
Michael Christ Memorial Award, Leanne Bean and Richard Ferraioli; Lynn
Gentile March Memorial Award to a female senior who has participated in Girl
Scouts and who has demonstrated those character traits Girl Scouts seek to
develop, Lauren Weimer.
And, Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Amy Claypotch; Audino
Family Scholarship, Karen Stiglic; Barbara A. Karwoski Award by the
Spring-Ford Music Association to a senior demonstrating academic excellence,
above average music ability, outstanding service to the music program with
participation in varsity athletics, Jessica LoCasale; Spring-Ford Music
Association Award for proficiency in instrumental music, Amy Claypotch.
Also, Spring-Ford Booster Club Award to a senior girl and boy athlete who
exhibit high moral character, citizenship and integrity, Jennifer Tomaselli
and Matthew Kurtz; Ron Nettles Spring-Ford Booster Club Scholarship, Matthew
Platco and Meredith Mack; French Club Award to an outstanding student of
French, Greg Johnson, Zach Johnston and Kristin Loutzenhiser.
And, Spanish Club award to a contributing member, Katie O'Donnell;
Audubon-Oaks Lions Club Awards to outstanding students in French, Rachel
Vogt; German, Andrew Conkling, and Spanish, Arianna Brewer; Woman's Club of
Royersford Award for excellence in creative writing, Jessica Pacanowski;
Woman's Club of Royersford Award for excellence in written and spoken
English, Meredith Detwiler.
Also, Genevieve Raub Memorial Award, Natalie Massaglia; Pilot Club of Valley
Forge Outstanding Anchor Award for service to school and community, Meredith
Detwiler; Oaks Civic Association Admiral Whitemarsh Scholarship, Kristen
Prentice; Mario Dinardo Jr. Custom Woodworking Award for excellence in
mechanical drawing, Shawn Colden.
And, Mario Dinardo Jr. Custom Woodworking Award to an outstanding senior who
shows pride and craftsmanship in wood shop, Michael Cox; American Machine
and Tool Co. Award for excellence in architectural drawing, Robin Wertman;
Richard L. Black Award to a deserving student who successfully completed the
WCTS woodworking and carpentry program with commitment, positive attitude
and loyalty to the school, presented by Royersford Spring Co., Frank DePaul
and Mark Ewing.
Also, Library Club Award to the senior who has contributed the most as
library assistant, Arianna Brewer, Heather Detwiler, Ritu Jain, Jennifer
James, Krista Johnes, Natalie Massaglia, Ken Millard, Ken Mulford, Jon
Murray, Lauren Reimel, Adam Rogers, Aaron Todd, Corey Walters, David Willow
and Mark Youse; Spring-Ford Honor Society Scholarships, Brenna Ball, Arianna
Brewer, Meredith Detwiler, Richard Ferraioli, Jack Garrett, Natalie
Gottshall, Ritu Jain, Katie O'Donnell and Anna Tiffany.
And, Family and Consumer Science Club Award, Meredith Detwiler; Spring-Ford
Homemakers Award to a deserving senior in the homemaking field, Amy Schroer;
Mingo Junior Homemakers Club Award to a senior in home economics, Kristina
Heebner; Daisy Curchoe Memorial Award to a senior outstanding in food
preparation, Vincent Moser; Spring-Ford Art Department Award for a student
exhibiting exceptional artistic talent, David Eisenhauer and Kristina
Heebner.
Also, Christman Jewelers Award for exceptional craftsmanship and originality
in metalsmithing, Krystyn Soles; Body Transit Award for excellence in
physical education, Stephanie Bean and Vincent Moser; Spring-Ford Field
Hockey and Lacrosse Academic Excellence Award, Anna Ford; Bausch and Lomb
Science Award to an outstanding science student, Vincent Moser.
And, American Chemical Society, Philadelphia Section, Award to a student who
has demonstrated excellence in chemistry, Stephanie Bean; Spring-Ford
Science Department Award to a senior whose high school career reflected an
interest and achievement in science, Kimberly Smith; Science Award to the
senior who has contributed to class by daily participation, Lesley Graham
and Catrina Patrick.
Also, Spring-Ford High School Science Club Service Award, Adam Rogers; J.
Robert Brunner Award for originality and creativity in science, Arianna
Brewer; National Association of Secondary School Principals Principal's
Leadership Award, Anna Tiffany; Kids Kare Korner Award to a student
furthering his/her education in early child care, Kelly McArthur.
And, Spring-Ford Support Staff Citizenship Award, Dekota Daywalt; Royersford
Lions Club Award to the student who shows pride in his/her school and
community, Jack Garrett; U.S. Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award,
Kristin Loutzenhiser and Jason Shivak; Semper Fidelis Award, given by the
U.S. Marine Corps Youth Foundation for diligence, dedication and musical
excellence, Tabatha Spencer.
Also, U.S. Marine Corps Excellence Award to a student who excels in
academics and participates in extracurricular activities, Emily Greenlee;
Carson W. Spurling II Memorial Award to a senior soccer player who displays
the most team spirit, dedication and sportsmanship, Nathan Cromley;
West-Mont United Soccer Association (Valley Soccer) Scholarship, Stacy
Barker; Seventh District Congressional Scholar-Athlete Award, Erik Eberz and
Katherine McCarthy.
And, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Price Harley Memorial Award to a senior who plans to
enroll in Juniata College or one who exemplifies personal dedication and
religious conviction, Lauren Chappie; Class of 1959 William Spencer
Memorial, David Willow; U.S. Air Force Award to the senior with the highest
combined average in math and science, Anna Tiffany; Limerick Lions Club
Award to two worthy seniors, Katie O'Donnell and Ryan Thom.
Also, Spring City Thomas W. O'Connor Post 602 Ladies Aide Award for maximum
use of personal talents, Greg Kimmich; Thomas J. Henry Memorial Award to a
graduating senior seeking further education, Julie VanReenen; Lydia Clark
McLeod Memorial Award presented by Subchapter 8806 Retired Public Employees
of Pennsylvania, Constance Neskie; Sons of the American Revolution Good
Citizenship Medal, Heather Detwiler.
And, John and Isabel Sanderson Memorial Award to a student going to
Shippensburg University, Dana Hertzog; Breslin Memorial Award to a dedicated
senior baseball player, Matthew Platco; Prudential Spirit of Community Award
to a student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to serving our communit
y and who is one of the top volunteers at Spring-Ford High School, Kameiseea
Yerokun.
Scholarship awards included Abraham L. Buckwalter Scholarships, Christy
Anderson, Melissa Bauer, Amy Claypotch, Nathan Cromley, Heather Detwiler,
David Eisenhauer, Kevin Heidt, Christina Jones, Lauren Jones, Nicole Kollar,
Matthew Kurtz and Meredith Mack; Spring-Ford Education Association
Scholarships in honor of Sandra Sankey, Arianna Brewer, Amy Claypotch,
Christina Jones and Tabatha Spencer.
And, Ursinus College Spring-Ford Scholarship, Arianna Brewer, Kelly Eves and
Tabatha Spencer; Limerick Lions Franklin Roth Memorial Scholarship, Monroe
Johnson; David L. Freed Memorial Scholarship, Meredith Mack; Spring-Ford
Deserving Student Scholarship, David Eisenhauer and Matt Trego.
Also, Royersford Elementary School Staff Scholarship, Mark Savage and
Kimberly Smith; St. Pedro & Associates Scholarship, Ritu Jain; West Texas
A&M University Scholarship, Honnah Adams; Alvernia College Principal's
Community Service Scholarship, Michael Kraft; Lycoming College Outstanding
Achievement Scholarship, Brian Schurr.
And, West Chester University Scholarship, Matthew Kurtz; Phoenixville
Hospital SEARCH Scholarships, Monroe Johnson and Nicole Kollar; National
Merit Scholarship, Ritu Jain; Elizabethtown College Provost Scholarship,
Leanne Bean, Erik Sawchuk and Rachel Vogt; Elizabethtown College Tuition
Exchange Scholarship, Erik Eberz.
Also, Elon College Presidential Scholarship, Amanda Cully; Albright College
Alumni Scholarship, Courtney Day; Randolph-Macon Distinguished Achievement
Scholarship, Phillip Russell, and Special Needs Children Foundation
Scholarship, Constance Neskie.
Montgomery Newspapers 2001