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Meet the Senior High’s new Assistant Principals CJ Hartman and Julie Davis

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CJ Hartman, Assistant Principal | Senior High

Email: cdhartman@nullmyexeter.org
At the Senior High, we welcomed CJ Hartman in late August. CJ was a biology and ESL teacher for 20 years in the Souderton School District, working most recently as the Assistant Principal of Academic Affairs at Bishop McDevitt High School, where she was responsible for for professional development, master schedule, classroom management and instruction, student support programs, school wide programs and communication. During her summers, CJ's traveled extensively to study diversity, culture and the Spanish language -- and perfect her Latin dance moves, which she takes part in performing here at home. "I am most looking forward to meeting and forming relationships with as many students, parents, community members, teachers as possible and learning the culture of Exeter," she says.

Julie Davis, Assistant Principal | Senior High

Email: jcdavis@nullmyexeter.org

Julie was welcomed to the Senior High this week, previously working as special education teacher for more than 17 years. She lives in Montgomery County with her husband, three children and her crew of pets. She earned a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Millersville University and says, “I am looking forward to working with students to help them on their journey to become active, productive, and compassionate citizens in our communities. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that is rigorous, engaging and provides a high quality education here at Exeter," she says.

Meet Lorane’s New Principal, Karen Hodge

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Karen Hodge, Principal | Lorane

Email: kmhodge@nullmyexeter.org

Karen started this week at Lorane Elementary as the new Principal. Karen's worked since 2015 in the Reading School District as the Assistant Principal at Glenside Elementary and Tenth and Penn Elementary. Prior to that, she was an elementary teacher and reading specialist in the Governor Mifflin School District. As a mother of three (including two elementary-aged children), Karen says, "I'm looking forward to establishing great relationships and improving communication with the students, staff and families at Lorane. From the moment I met the Lorane Elementary community, I knew this was a close-knit school with a long tradition of excellence that I wish to build upon."

“CLUE” playing next weekend at the Senior High

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SHOWTIMES: Thursday, October 21 at 7PM and Saturday, October 23 at 7PM

Join the Exeter Township Senior High cast and crew for a sleuthing good time at the fall play, Clue. Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE and with WHAT! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at https://exeterhs.seatyourself.biz

Band Night offers elementary musicians a chance to play at the stadium

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Elementary band students were very excited to participate in Band Night earlier this month during Exeter's home football game against Muhlenberg. Students who attended marched into the stadium with the high school marching band, watched the band perform their pregame show and "hung out" with the band in the stands as they played pep tunes to cheer on our winning Exeter Eagles football team.

Reiffton's band teacher Mrs. Dawn Keebler said, "This was a great exposure for our youngest band members as they were able to see the culmination of years of practice. The students had a great time and can't wait to participate in next year's event!"

Exeter Athletic Director Tom Legath inducted into Manheim Township’s Athletic Hall of Fame

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Exeter Township Athletic Director Tom Legath was honored by Manheim Township School District earlier this month as he was inducted into their Athletic Hall of Fame. A 1996 graduate of Manheim Township, Mr. Legath earned 7 varsity letters as a member of the soccer, basketball and baseball teams. In 1994 and 1995, he won Section 1 titles as a member of the soccer team. In 1996, Mr. Legath was a member of both the soccer and basketball all-star teams, as well as the PA Mid-State All-Star basketball team. He also finished that season as Manheim Township’s all-time leading scorer in basketball with 987 points and all-time leader in 3-point field goals.

Upon graduation, Mr. Legath earned an athletic scholarship to Kutztown University, where he was a 4-year member of the basketball team and served as captain in his senior season. He was the Athletic Director at Daniel Boone from 2007-2011, and since 2011, serves as the Athletic Director for the district. Congratulations Tom!

Exeter junior Donovan Frymoyer receives opportunity to shadow PA State Senator Judy Schwank

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A self-proclaimed political junkie who hopes to help people one day, junior Donovan Frymoyer received a rare opportunity to spend the day shadowing PA State Senator Judy Schwank earlier this month. During an all-encompassing day, Donovan spent time with Senator Schwank's communications director and chief of staff, toured the PA Capitol and attended a press conference before being introduced to the PA Senate in their chambers. Hoping to one day be president of the United States, Donovan would like to attend college at American University to study political science. Principal Tom Campbell was thrilled with Donovan taking his own initiative to contact the Senator's office and ask for the chance to shadow her. "We're placing a new emphasis on our internship program at the high school, and Donovan's experience is the type of opportunity we're looking to provide on a daily basis for high school students who are interested in learning more about a profession before graduation." Local business leaders who are looking for a student intern throughout the school year -- or students who are looking to intern at a local business throughout the school year -- can contact Mr. Mark Ricketts to learn more about Exeter's internship program by email at maricketts@nullexetersd.org or by phone at 610-816-2471.