by admin on July 26, 2010
Is there something wrong with this? ... Darlene Karcher works hard scrambling endless eggs to help out her sons' Boy Scout troop.
BSA Troop 175 Helps Out Troop 74 in Breakfast Fundraiser on Mothers’ Day
By Gabe L.
Early Mother’s Day, May 9, Chris Evanitsky drove three Boy Scouts: Ted W., Matt A., and Jakub K., along with two journalism reporters, Gabe L. and Evan H., to the Whitebirch Fly-in Drive-in breakfast to lend a hand.
The first thing that had to be done was, of course, raising the flag; this was followed by a rush to set all 20 tables. Other scouts (from Troop 74), including Connor O’Boyle and David and Matt Karcher, showed up and immediately started to help bussing tables.
Their parents flipped pancakes, sizzled the sausages, and fried eggs. The crowd came in droves and within a few minutes the whole room was filled with hungry customers.
The crew served an overflowing plate of home cooked chow for $5.30. Mr. and Mrs. William Gilmore came over from East Branch just like they have done for the past three years. “We look forward [to this breakfast] every week, and almost never miss a Sunday,” said Mrs. Gilmore. Her husband added that, “It’s nice that the Boy Scouts help out on Mother’s Day.”
Tim Fraosco, vice president of the flying club, and owner of the Whitebirch airport commented, “I’m just here to make sure everything runs smoothly.” However, there didn’t seem to be a leader, just a lot of people all doing their share of work.
Helen Wenk, from Lakewood P.a., and mother of a scout, took Mother’s Day off to help out with the cooking. “I’m doing this because the boy scouts are a wonderful organization; they do a lot for the community,” she said.
Overall 197 customers were served and $515, plus another $22 that was donated, were raised. The event happens every Sunday at the Whitebirch but with a different host each week.
by admin on July 20, 2010
Smells like victory... David K. spins his Frisbee while awaiting a match.
By Max Z.
Betton House went through a lot of struggles this month. Things started to get better once we cleaned house, did some program work and set goals as a whole.
For the past couple months, Robin and Mike Ducey, Betton House’s family leaders, have not been present, which was hard on the house as a whole. Fortunately, principal Ann Janauer and chemistry teacher Gerald Janauer are filling in as Betton House’s family leaders from now through June. “I’m very excited to be one of Betton House’s family leaders, but I know it’s a huge responsibility,” said Gerald. The Janauers are already settling in and the students are getting to know them.
Betton House is having some fun as well. Chorus and Show Choir’s Patty R., Emilie M. and Zach N. put on a great show at the North American Music Festival in Hershey Park and on Family Day. Adam S., Troy P. and Alex G. volunteered to help with stage crew. Nash B. and Matt W. are planting new vegetables in the garden, and although sport season is beginning to slow down, Scott M. will be preoccupied with skateboarding.
Many Betton House students have qualifiers and regents exams to take, so study halls are a lot quieter.
“I’m getting stressed out, but I do trust that God will provide,” said David K., a graduate who needs to pass his chemistry regents. The family’s graduates are still working hard and checking in at the table about their feelings on departing.
Betton House welcomes Alex A. to the family. “The people here in Betton House are helping me to feel at home,” he said. At this point, the family seems to be going at a good pace, and hopefully it will progress.
by admin on July 20, 2010
Red, white, and blue...Aubrey W., Cajai F., and Rylee B. spread the peace on Memorial Day.
By Nicole K.
As graduation creeps up around the corner Lake House family leaders Pete and Roxi have been encouraging students more than ever to start stepping it up. In the midst of it all student Johnny C. has taken advantage of his opportunity to step up and help out.
Johnny C. arrived at The Family School over nine months ago from Rocky Mount, N.C. as a violent 17-year old. He never felt like he fit in and isolated a lot while he was home. His isolation spilled over into his stay here and he found himself falling into negative mind frames. Johnny’s sponsor Pete Jacques encouraged him to explore a prayer life and start volunteering for crews to start the process of changing his ways.
Lake House has seen a whole new Johnny nowadays: “I owe much of my improvement to working the steps with my sponsor and helping out the newcomer in my family,” said Johnny about his recent success. Other students have seen a much happier student and collectively decided he should earn shadowing. There are no doubts in students’ minds that after June graduation Johnny will step it up even more and earn more responsibilities.
Other students in Lake House have seen positive rewards come their way in the month of May.
Student Nelsan B. received his second buddy and first sponsee, Dan M., while Lily G. also received her second sponsee, Lindsay N.
As the family starts to gain new members, the older students see it as a great opportunity to help out and more is yet to come in the future of Lake House.
by admin on July 20, 2010
It was AWESOME ... Jake H. expresses his excitement to Chris B. after an amazing catch in a frisbee game.
By Jill M.
This month has been stressful for Wilson House. With upcoming regent’s qualifiers, the family is working hard to prepare for them academically. In the past Wilson House students have done exceptionally well on the exams and they’re not expecting anything less this time around.
“We have received many new students, some of whom are older and will bring a needed maturity to the family,” said Kurt Hock. “With June graduation approaching, the family is getting nervous; however, the graduates are helping the other students to step up and hold down the fort.” Despite the nervousness, five new leaders have emerged, Joanna B., Parker S., Jillian M., Ross A., and Ben B. all received anchors. “Receiving an anchor gives me the opportunity to actually give back; I feel that now I can be a bigger support in my family,” said Parker.
The family is sad to see their brothers and sisters move on and graduate but many are anxiously awaiting their chance to be the graduates. Wilson House student Joanna B. is very excited that she is graduating in December. Since Joanna is only taking one class this semester the academic aspect of things should be pretty simple. The real test during her last six months will be on her program. She will be spending a lot of time figuring out who she is and what kind of person she wants to be when she leaves the school. “I’m very nervous about the hard work that lies ahead of me but I know that if I have faith things will turn out how they’re supposed to,” said Joanna.
When graduation rolls around things always get a little crazy, but we always pull through as long as we’re there to help one another.
Earth Science Class Learns Lesson Over Breakfast
