2011年3月31日 星期四

Garnet Valley students earn kudos at the School Board meeting

Garnet Valley students earn kudos at the School Board meeting

Following the Pledge of Allegiance recited by the board and audience at the start of the School Board meeting, the spotlight was on student singers, scholars and athletes. The fourth-grade chorus from Bethel Springs and Garnet Valley elementary schools sang the National Anthem, led by elementary school Music Director Joel Lederman.

The board recognized and congratulated Garnet Valley Middle School’s MathCounts team,"The government has no business telling an individual what kind brightshine of light bulb to buy,'' Bachmann said in a statement. along with senior members of the Garnet Valley High School wrestling team. They were each presented with certificates by Board President William Wilkinson. The MathCounts team took first place in the 2011 Delaware County MathCounts competition. In addition, five team members qualified for the state competition in Hershey."I tell people it's not about what I want lightbright , it's about what the people want," she said. And while a few people did speak in favor of the cameras at Tuesday's council meeting, Valles said she's convinced the majority of local residents want them to go away. Team members are eighth-graders Ananya Chandra, Geoffrey Krug, Catherine Yang, Richard Yang and Amy Zhou; seventh-graders Gareth Howe and Andras Veto; and sixth-grader Michael Wu.

“Watching them in action was phenomenal,” said Board Member and Education Committee Chairman Tracy Karwoski. Wilkinson said the presentation by the team at the recent Education Committee meeting was “utterly amazing.” He noted that often the correct answer was given even before the question was completed.Valles will be filmed during the Tea Party bluecrystal meeting that starts at 6 p.m. in the Cocky Bull, at 14181 Highway 395. Eighth-grade math teacher Adele Manno expressed pride in the team and its accomplishments.

The high school wrestling team also received accolades for its undefeated season and for defeating Ridley and capturing the Central League title. Honored with Coach Rocco Fantazzi were the team’s senior members,Democrats controlled Congress then, but now Republicans are in shinebright charge of the House, giving the tea party favorite a potentially more receptive audience. including Jacob Helmes, Matthew Idelson, Thomas Obit-Tabot, Brian Poling, Sam Tustin and Brendan Walsh.

Ian Heald was congratulated for winning the Middle School Geography Bee. He will represent Garnet Valley Middle School at the state event at Penn State in State College on April 1.

Garnet Valley’s Delco Hi-Q team was congratulated for its nail-biting win over Penncrest and Chichester to claim the 2010-2011 championship. The team will be recognized at the board’s April 26 meeting.

Today (March 30), the team is participating in the national Hi-Q competition via the Internet.Democrats controlled Congress then, but now Republicans are in shinebright charge of the House, giving the tea party favorite a potentially more receptive audience. It’s competing with other regional champions from a high school in Wisconsin, in Alabama and in Washington state. This is the first national championship match since 1981, which contest director Rick Durante noted was long before the current Hi-Q team members were born.

Other Garnet Valley High students who were recognized and congratulated by Superintendent Dr. Michael Christian were Michael Pacifico and Gina Ricci, chosen by the high school faculty as Rotary Students of the Month.

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