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Exeter Inducts Three Into Athletic Hall of Fame

September 9, 2022 by etsd

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Left to right: Michael Troutman, Kyle Yocum and Michal Menet

The Exeter Township School District will induct three athletes into their 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame tonight in a ceremony to be held in the Exeter Township Senior High’s cafeteria, followed by a presentation of the athletes in Don Thomas Stadium during halftime of the Exeter vs. West York football game. The athletes who will be inducted are: Michal Menet, a 2016 graduate; Michael Troutman, a 2002 graduate; and Kyle Yocum, a 2013 graduate. 

Menet was a four-year starter and letterman and captain of the team in 2014 and 2015. He was named to the All-Academic Team all four years. He was named Berks County All-League in 2013, 2014, and 2015. He was the Berks County Offense and Defensive Lineman of the Year in both 2014 and 2015 and was named Berks County Most Valuable Player in 2015. In 2013, 2014 and 2015, he was All State First Team Defense, Second Team Offense. He was named an Under Armour All American in 2016. He also played basketball, and was a three-year letterman. In 2013 and 2014, he was All-Conference Basketball. He went on to Penn State University where he was a three-year starter, two-time Team Captain and received All Big Ten honors in 2019 and 2020. In 2019 and 2020 he was the Dick Maginnis award winner for PSU Outstanding Offensive Lineman and was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List for Outstanding Center. He was invited to the 2021 Senior Bowl. In 2021, he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 7th round with the 247th pick. He signed with the Green Bay Packers in December 2021 and is currently a free agent.

Troutman excelled in both football and wrestling. In his senior year, he had 1,026 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. At the time, he held a single game rushing record of 224 yards and five touchdowns against Twin Valley. He had over 2,000 career all purpose yards and 25 total touchdowns. He was named to the All Berks 1C 1st Team as a running back in 2001. On the mat, he had a career 50 pins, with a 94-30 record. He was the 2002 Sectional Champion. He was selected in both 2000 and 2001 to the All Berks Section 1 1st Team. He went on to wrestle at Ursinus, where he had a 136-19 record and 61 career pins. He was a four-time Centennial Conference Champion, being only one of six to do it and a four-time NCAA Qualifier. He was a two-time NCAA All American, finishing 8th place in the country in 2005 and 5th place in the country in 2006. In 2006, he was named an NCAA Academic All American.

Yocum played football, baseball, basketball, and competed in track and field. He was the first freshman to start at quarterback in school history and earned the title of Exeter’s all-time leading passer with 43 starts, 3,815 yards, and 38 touchdowns in his career. He ranks in the top 20 all-time in Berks County in passing. He also rushed for 1,955 yards and 27 touchdowns for his career. He earned the Outstanding Junior Award in 2011, All-League honors in 2012 and was a four-time academic selection. He led his team to two District playoff appearances. He went on to play at Delaware as a fullback where he was selected as a Captain for the 2017 season. He played in 40 career games, recording three catches for 22 yards, four kick-off returns for 60 yards and five tackles.

Filed Under: Alumni, Alumni News, Jacksonwald, Junior High, Lorane, News, Owatin Creek, Reiffton, Senior High

9/11 Ceremony Honors Exeter Graduate and Career Firefighter

September 9, 2022 by etsd

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This morning, students filled the stands of Don Thomas Stadium to pay their respects to the brave, the heroic and the fallen during the Senior High's annual 9/11 ceremony. Though no student sitting in the stands had yet been born on that fateful morning 21 years ago, they listened intently as Social Studies teacher, Brandon Ziegler, took them through his memories of the week of 9/11 during his senior year of high school, his decision to join the military, and how fighting for the freedom of people in the Middle East--and their freedom to go to school and learn--cemented his decision to become a teacher after he returned from war.
 

Exeter Township Deputy Fire Chief Chris Jordan then presented a flag to Gill Morissette, a 36-year veteran of the department. A 1982 Exeter graduate, Gill has served as firefighter, lieutenant, captain and assistant chief during his firefighting career. He was chosen for this honor by the department for his service and dedication to the Exeter community, which he humbly accepted surrounded by fellow first responders and family.

To view a slideshow of today's ceremony, please click HERE.

Filed Under: Jacksonwald, Junior High, Lorane, News, Owatin Creek, Reiffton, Senior High

Teachers in the Parks (TIPs) Named National Finalist in Summer Learning

July 21, 2022 by etsd

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Today, Teachers in the Parks (TIPs) was named a finalist for the National Summer Learning Association’s Award for Summer Excellence--an honor bestowed upon only seven other summer learning programs in the nation! TIPs founder, Matt Hathaway was joined by the US Department of Education's Adam Schott, the National Summer Learning Association's Christi Kobus Rokicki, the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Eli Downie, Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Schwank and Exeter's Superintendent Christy Haller, as well as dozens of Exeter and Antietam students and teachers who are participating in TIPs this summer at the Antietam Pool.
 
TIPs, which is a learning program that provides learning opportunities for elementary-aged students to retain math and literacy skills over the summer, was founded by Hathaway, an Exeter Township School District teacher and administrator. As a new elementary teacher, Hathaway founded TIPs in 2004 as he sought a fun and community-based solution to help students prevent the “summer slide,” which is the tendency for students to lose academic skills over the summer when school is not in session. Since 2004, TIPs has grown from a handful of students meeting in Hathaway’s backyard to hundreds of enrolled students meeting during the summer at community pools and playgrounds around Berks County. Throughout its growth during the past 18 years, TIPs’ mission has remained the same: Provide high-quality instruction by certified teachers in low-pressure environments where kids would normally play and hang out during the summer.
 
Our students and community are so very fortunate and proud to have Mr. Hathaway and his team as a dedicated and visionary teacher, leader and partner in education! Our warmest and deepest congratulations to Mr. Hathaway and his TIPs team for this incredible honor and deserving recognition at the national level!

Filed Under: Jacksonwald, Junior High, Lorane, News, Owatin Creek, Reiffton, Senior High

Senior overcomes the odds to graduate

June 13, 2022 by etsd

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Austin Wilinsky wasn’t recognized at graduation for being the brightest or the most athletic student in the Class of 2022. 

But he could have been recognized as the most determined.

While many seniors this past year were deciding where they wanted to go to college, Austin was deciding where he was going to spend the night. Homeless, Austin slept in shelters and on friends’ couches throughout his senior year, determined to finish school and graduate with his classmates–some of whom he remembers from kindergarten, or the year that his mom passed away from cancer. Since that fateful day in kindergarten, Austin’s journey throughout school was anything but predictable or traditional as his relationship with his remaining parent deteriorated as he was moved from home to home and dropped off regularly at friends and family members’ houses to sleep. 

By the time he started his senior year, Austin knew if he wanted to graduate, he had to drop into a homeless shelter to sleep or drop out of school to find a job. Austin reluctantly decided to move into the shelter: “I did it because I needed a diploma. I also want a family one day, and I need a diploma for them. That’s what kept me coming from school.”

At school, Austin says he was so grateful for the support he received from counselors, social workers and teachers, who helped him with everyday needs such as deodorant, to lifelong needs such as helping him stay on track with his schoolwork and complete the extra credits that he needed to graduate on time. “Mrs. Rinehart (the district’s social worker) heckled me to come to school,” he says with a laugh. “But she also helped me find the shelter and gave me clothes. She literally gave me everything I needed. She was there for me all of the time. I would have never gotten through school without people like her helping me. I know that for a fact. They made me see what I could do for myself.”

Austin says he’s also fortunate to be supported by close friends who are always willing to lend him a place to sleep or a ride to school–including a friend he’s had since second grade, who is now helping him find a job so that he can move into his own home. Despite his childhood experiences, he says it’s the support that he received at Exeter and from his friends that allows him to have hope about his future. “I’m glad so many people believed in me and made me see what was possible for myself.”

Filed Under: News, Senior High

Students Build Sheds, Tables and Lifelong Skills

June 8, 2022 by etsd

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As he pulled out a tape measure to give a student reassurance he had marked the proper cut line, Mr. Jonathan Rugg, a senior high Technology teacher, reminded his student of the age-old adage, "Measure twice, cut once." If you thought that perfecting measuring and cutting were just skills taught in kindergarten, we'd like to take a moment to introduce you to Residential Systems, a class taught by Mr. Rugg usually every spring that he says is perfect for "anyone who wants to live in a home." During the semester-long block course, Mr. Rugg's students, who he says are usually academically-focused, learn how to do common household construction and repairs, such as electrical wiring, plumbing, framing, and how to measure and cut construction materials with tools. The semester is then capped off with the ground-up construction of a shed, which brings together many of the skills they've learned--while also helping save Exeter taxpayers money. "Our sheds are around the district," he says proudly, as he explains that the grounds crews and athletic teams eagerly snap up the shed his class constructs each year to store equipment conveniently near their fields. Now that his classes have satisfied most of the district's demand for outdoor storage over the years, if all goes well, Mr. Rugg hopes that eventually he can start selling the sheds to interested teachers, staff or community members at cost.

While his projects are usually well planned out for the semester, Mr. Rugg says that the secret of his students' skills and abilities are no longer a well-kept secret, and now it's not uncommon for a construction request to come in from elsewhere in the district. This week, Lorane Principal Mrs. Karen Hodge will take delivery of six handmade picnic benches that she requested for her school to allow elementary kids to sit and eat outside for special events and for the community to use outside of school hours. "It's so special to know they were made by our students and not just bought in a store," she says.

Students seem equally appreciative of the unique opportunity provided to them through the class. Jason Rodriguez, a sophomore who eventually wants to start his own construction company, said, "As soon as I heard about this class, I wanted to get into it," he says. "It's been so much fun, and it's going to help me in the future for sure."

Filed Under: News, Senior High

Exeter Again Named Best Community For Music Education

June 7, 2022 by etsd

During a school year that saw a return to plays, concerts, festivals, in-person learning and more, the Exeter Township School District was grateful and humbled to have been chosen once again as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation--an honor bestowed upon fewer than 800 schools throughout the nation who demonstrate outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Throughout recent trips to Hershey; Norfolk, VA; and local, regional and state events, Exeter musicians won numerous accolades and ratings--proving yet again they were worthy of NAMM's award. Our music department is thrilled to present highlights of this year's accomplishments by our Exeter musicians:

Senior High Marching Band

  • The 2021-2022 marching band returned to full time performance and rehearsal mode this past fall, participating in several parades, local marching band competitions, and cheering on the varsity football team all the way to the state semi-final playoff game. This year’s field show theme was titled, “Shipwrecked” and featured music of sea shanties and hope. In addition to the local parades in Reading, Exeter Township, and Elverson, the marching band performed in the 69th N.A.T.O Parade of Nations in downtown Norfolk, VA and received a silver metal rating.

Senior High Concert Band

  • The concert band performed several pieces of varying difficulty this year and featured senior saxophonist and All-State musician, Xadiel Benejan-Rodriguez in a piece called Diversions scored for alto saxophone soloist and concert band. Nine band members participated in various honors festivals at the county level and this past April, the concert band received a superior rating at the Virginia International Arts Festival in Norfolk. 

Senior High Jazz Band

  • The jazz band was excited to have more performance opportunities this year and performed at the Twin Valley and Kutztown jazz festivals. The band also performed at the Reading Royals in February and concluded with its final performance during the spring concert in May. The band looks forward to growing its membership and is eager to add on more performances during the 22-23 school year. Special congratulations to Xadiel Benejan-Rodriguez for his participation in the MEBC All-Star Jazz Band and their performance at the 2022 Berks Jazz Fest. 

Senior High Orchestra:

  • The 2021-2022 School year has been a successful one for the Senior High Orchestras. The groups returned back to full in-person performances (Winter and Spring) and also including String Jam (Grades 3-12). 18 students in the SHS Orchestra participated in Junior and Senior County Orchestras, 2 students participated in PMEA District 10 Orchestra, and 1 student (Emily Holliday - Viola) participated in PMEA Northeast Region Orchestra. The Senior High Orchestra also traveled to Norfolk, VA, where they received “Superior” ratings for their performance.

Senior High Chamber Strings:

  • The 2021-2022 SHS Chamber Strings was back in full force this year with performances at the Reading Royals, Senior Awards Ceremony, Academic Awards Ceremony, and the Baccalaureate Service at the end of the year on June 8, 2022. 

Senior High Chorus & Concert Choirs

  • The SHS choirs were beyond excited to begin singing in-person again this year! In addition to our Winter and Spring Concerts, Concert Choir began a new tradition of performing a Christmas concert at Schwarzwald Lutheran Church. This was a beautiful and festive evening where community members could participate by singing carols and hearing holiday readings. The highlight of our Spring Concert was a difficult and haunting piece called, “I’ve Been in the Storm So Long,” which featured senior soloist Julia Weaver and program artwork by senior Olivia Biancone. Several of our choristers made it all the way to Region Chorus (Tyler Casiano, Becky Cherry, Ryan Menet, Robert Tufariello, and Jeremy Weaver) and Jeremy Weaver represented Exeter at the PMEA All-State Chorus Festival in the Poconos. The choirs also participated in an adjudication in Norfolk, VA where they ranked first and earned a superior rating. Tanner Moore, 10th grade, was also awarded a trophy for best soloist. The choirs also enjoyed performing the anthem at the SHS 9/11 Ceremony, a Reading Royals Hockey game, and at the NATO Parade of Nations. 

Senior High Eagleaires

  • Eagleaires is a select group of about 20 members. This ensemble has enjoyed the opportunity to perform the National Anthem at the PIAA football state semi-finals. The Eagleaires men wooed audiences by singing a Valentine’s serenade at EMA’s Spaghetti and Song fundraiser. The senior men (Deacon Hearing, Nate Morgan, Ashton Lewars, Ryan Menet, and Jeremy Weaver) brought many tears to the eyes of our audience members when they sang their surprise piece at the Spring Concert, “Graduation Day” by the Four Freshmen. They also performed this for the senior class at the Graduation Ceremony. One of the highlights of the Eagleaires season was accepting an invitation to the Berks County Barr Association’s Law Day Luncheon. Here the Eagleaires performed a concert for various Berks County politicians, including State Senator, Judy Schwank. To quote the Senator, “The Eagleaires were the best part of the whole event!” 

Senior High Norfolk Trip

  • In April, 120 students from the SHS music department, representing 4 performing ensembles, traveled to the Norfolk/Virginia beach area to perform in the Virginia International Arts festival. The concert band, orchestra, and choir performed select repertoire from their respective spring concerts in the beautiful Chrysler Hall, home of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. All 3 performing ensembles received superior ratings and an on-stage clinic from collegiate directors representing several different colleges in the region. The students experienced national and international performances from military groups featuring dancers, vocalists, a mass bagpipe band, a drum & fife corps, and fleet bands during the 25th anniversary of the Virginia International Tattoo. The choir was honored to sing the National Anthem to international dignitaries and high ranking military officials prior to the 69th N.A.T.O Parade of Nations and the marching band was thrilled to perform for an amazing crowd that lined the streets of downtown Norfolk. The trip was certainly a memorable experience and students and staff alike were glad to be able to travel and perform once again!

Junior High Chorus

  • Besides our Winter and Spring Concerts, the Choirs have performed at the Reading Royals and the Fightin’ Phils.  Recently the 8th grade chorus had a phenomenal performance at Hershey’s Music in the Parks where they received 1st Place in their category, a Superior rating, and were selected as the Top Overall JHS/Middle School Choir.  
  • We also had 19 choral students selected for the 2022 MEBC Junior County Chorus Festival!

Junior High Orchestra

  • The Junior High School Orchestras have had an outstanding year for the 2021-2022 school year. We had very successful performances at our Winter and Spring Concerts and also enjoyed the experience of returning to an in-person String Jam concert. Students enjoyed hearing the younger students perform and encouraging them, but also looking up to and admiring the SHS Orchestra. We were thrilled to put on this performance. Additionally, the 8th grade Orchestra had a very successful trip to Hershey Park where they received 1st Place in their category, a Superior rating, and were selected as the Top Overall JHS Orchestra.
  • Finally, we had 12 string students be selected for the 2022 MEBC Junior County Orchestra Festival. A huge feat! We are looking forward to next year!

Junior High Band

  •  We combined the 7th and 8th grade bands this year for a larger group for our first live performances in some time.  Band students joined our SHS band members several times this year most recently in Side by Side rehearsals leading up to the Spring Concert.  At Hershey’s Music in the Parks performance, the band was ecstatic to receive an Excellent rating and 1st place in their category.  In addition, five of our students were selected for the 2022 MEBC Junior County Band Festival.

Reiffton Music

  • This year we saw the return to live performances. We also increased the number of students in the band and string programs by recruiting a record number of beginners. In December, the students worked hard to pull together a Winter Showcase that featured their talents and different skill levels of our musicians. For the spring concert, students put on a fabulous performance that showed their growth and highlighted their excitement for music. Throughout the year select students performed at board meetings, the Reading Royals and Reiffton’s Talent Show.  Reiffton Students also had the opportunity to play ukulele for the author visit.

Elementary Strings and Band

  • Elementary Strings and band have been practicing diligently all year with full group rehearsals and weekly small group lessons. Students also had video practice challenges over winter break and spring break, where they went above and beyond to watch the practice videos made for them and record their own practice. Students had the opportunity to perform in a video recorded concert in the winter, a live 4th grade strings performance at a Reading Royals game, and live concerts at each school in the spring. Each building played a concert for the school and a concert for their parents, where both the band and strings each performed three songs. Some Owatin Creek students even volunteered to perform solos at the Art Show in May!
  • We would also like to congratulate our students who participated in music activities outside of school! Madalyn Mell and Maya Touri performed with Genesius for their production of Once Upon a Mattress Jr., and Madalyn was also on stage for Dear Edwina Jr. with First St. Players. Benjamin Campling performed with Reading Symphony Junior Strings Orchestra for their 2021-22 season, including concerts at Hershey Park and the Reading Phillies! We are so proud of our young musicians and can’t wait to see all they will do next year!

Elementary Chorus

  • The 4th graders at Lorane pulled off an amazing Spring Concert. The students practiced for weeks during general music class and their hard work really paid off. Each child played the ukulele in the concert during the refrain of “Lava” and three soloists sang the verses. We also performed a flashlight routine in the dark for “Fireflies”, which was a crowd favorite. For the first time, the 3rd graders played recorder in the concert. They stole the show with their amazing sound, rhythm and accuracy.

District String Jam

  • After a virtual 2021 String Jam Concert, the Exeter Township Music Department was thrilled to have String Jam back in-person this year. Hosted in the Senior High School Main Gym, this event brings together all string students in Grades 3-12. Each grade level performed their own selections: Elementary under the direction of Ms. Emily Remp, Reiffton under the direction of Mrs. Dawn Keebler, and the JHS and SHS under the direction of Mr. Micah Albrycht. The concert closed out with a performance of “Orpheus in the Underworld” by all ensembles combined.

Music Educators of Berks County Selections:

Senior High Orchestra:

  1. Emily Holliday - MEBC County Orchestra, PMEA District Orchestra & Region Orchestra
  2. Frank Conte - MEBC County Orchestra, PMEA District Orchestra
  3. Eric Dunbar - MEBC County Orchestra
  4. Dylann Backenstoss - MEBC County Orchestra
  5. Leah Wentzel - MEBC County Orchestra
  6. Serenity Zawilla - MEBC County Orchestra
  7. Valerie Thompson - MEBC County Orchestra
  8. Macy Feathers - MEBC County Orchestra
  9. Charlotte Rismiller - MEBC County Orchestra
  10. Patricia Tran - MEBC County Orchestra
  11. Zachary Kauffman - MEBC County Orchestra
  12. Hansika Kunduru - MEBC County Orchestra
  13. Leah Nester - MEBC County Orchestra
  14. Ian Carr - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  15. Katharine Hoover - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  16. George Hajj - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  17. Esteban Ruiz - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  18. Dylan Holland - MEBC JHS County Orchestra

Senior High Band: 

  1. Nathan Bayer - MEBC Senior County Band
  2. Xadiel Benejan-Rodriguez - District Band, Region Band, All-State Concert Band, MEBC Senior County Band, MEBC All-Star Jazz Band, PMEA District 10 Band Scholarship recipient, Ringgold Band Scholarship recipient
  3. Ryan Cherry - MEBC Senior County Band
  4. Alyssa Gillner - MEBC Senior County Band
  5. Devon Ravert  - MEBC JHS County Band & orchestra
  6. Jordan Wolfe - MEBC JHS County Band
  7. Sophie Sowers - MEBC JHS County Band
  8. Carson Frederick - MEBC JHS County Band
  9. Riley Mazur - MEBC JHS County Band & orchestra

Senior High Choir:

  1. Hope Hoffman - MEBC Senior County Chorus,
  2. Becky Cherry - MEBC Senior County Chorus, PMEA District Chorus, PMEA Region Chorus
  3. Julia Weaver - MEBC Senior County Chorus, PMEA District Chorus, RCT Scholarship Finalist
  4. Jeremy Weaver - MEBC Senior County Chorus, PMEA District Chorus, PMEA Region Chorus, PMEA ALL-STATE Chorus
  5. Ashton Lewars - MEBC Senior County Chorus
  6. Robbie Tufariello - MEBC Senior County Chorus, PMEA District Chorus, PMEA Region Chorus
  7. Ryan Menet - MEBC Senior County Chorus, PMEA District Chorus, PMEA Region Chorus
  8. Tyler Casiano - MEBC Senior County Chorus, PMEA District Chorus, PMEA Region Chorus
  9. Alexa Hyman - RCT Scholarship Finalist
  10. Alison Applegate - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  11. Raelyn Tufariello - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  12. Molly Lubenow - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  13. Ryan Claudfelter - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  14. Devon Ravert - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  15. Nate Govan - MEBC JHS County Chorus

Junior High Orchestra:

  1. Danny Nguyen - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  2. Kendal Druzba - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  3. Logan Davis - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  4. Evan Harvey - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  5. Simon Bolich - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  6. Morgan Kauffman - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  7. Samantha Shipley - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  8. Harrison Brumbaugh - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  9. Alyssa Tursack - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  10. Andrew Schwenck - MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  11. Grace Campling - MEBC JHS County Orchestra, MEBC JHS County Band, RMF 1st place String Bass Scholarship 
  12. Payton Klein - MEBC JHS County Orchestra

Junior High Band:

  1. Adam Crotty - MEBC JHS County Band
  2. Nicholas Pasquale - MEBC JHS County Band
  3. Jillian Crotty - MEBC JHS County Band, MEBC JHS County Orchestra
  4. Ava Diaz - MEBC JHS County Band

Junior High Chorus:

  1. Eviana Jones   - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  2. Ella Mackey - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  3. Sophie Seamans - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  4. Cece Brower - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  5. Julianna McCarthy - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  6. Kayla Shade - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  7. Jillian Crotty - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  8. Alyssa Tursack - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  9. Callista Schlappich - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  10. Kaelyn Reynolds - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  11. Ava Diaz - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  12. Leoni Choy - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  13. Grace Campling - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  14. Harrison Brumbaugh - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  15. Gavin Isselmann - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  16. Jesus Devalle - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  17. Andrew McBride - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  18. Peter George - MEBC JHS County Chorus
  19. Adam Crotty - MEBC JHS County Chorus

6th Grade String Fest:

  1. Zander Bogust
  2. Jordan Coakley
  3. Maddalena Crichton
  4. Aralyn Esquivel
  5. Camryn Follweiler
  6. Juleen Fortney
  7. Levi Fox
  8. Lea Goodhart
  9. Sophie Gove
  10. Lily Jordan
  11. Michael Jordan
  12. Chloe LaRiviere
  13. Keegan McCarthy
  14. Danielle McLaughlin
  15. Joshua Ross
  16. Elizabeth Schwenk
  17. Taylor Shadel
  18. Michael Waters

6th Grade Band Fest:

  1. Lena Bluestone
  2. Ryan Jones
  3. Lily Jordan
  4. Michael Jordan
  5. Aidrick Vize

Filed Under: Jacksonwald, Junior High, Lorane, News, Owatin Creek, Reiffton, Senior High

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Exeter Township Senior High School

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  • 201 East 37th Street
    Reading, PA 19606

  • District Phone:
    610-779-3060

  • Fax:
    610-370-0518

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