Spring 2012 - Lancaster Mennonite School

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(Senior Presentations, continued from page 5)ChrIstle GehmanAttending LMS is one of the bestdecisions I ever made. LMS providedme with many amazing opportunitiesthat I never would have dreamed ofand the school’s diversity, variety andfaith-based education have helped megrow in ways I will appreciate for yearsto come. This kind of education is notsomething that comes along every day.Some of the classes that I enjoyed themost were Bible classes. Every classgave me new insight to my faith andchallenged some of my perspectives. Myfavorite was Jesus Story, taught by Mr.Dean Sauder. I learned so much that Ihad never even thought about before.For example, Mr. Sauder gave a detaileddescription of Jesus’ death on the cross.I had not heard the resurrection storyin those terms before, and hearing thatgave me a fresh perspective. The Englishcourses I took also helped me grow anddevelop my interest in communications.Through those experiences, I gained anew appreciation for writing.The people that I met at LMS areexceptional. I have especially loved thediversity of the people that I have gottento interact with. I think that LMS hashelped to develop my appreciation forother people and cultures. My friendsalso impacted my life and I felt supportedand encouraged by them ineverything I do. LMS and the wonderfulfriends that I have made there will havea lasting, positive impression on my life.Sam StonerLMS has been the perfect fit for me. Idecided to come to LMS when I was ineighth grade at Manheim Christian DaySchool. I had the choice of either goingto Manheim Central with my friends orfollowing in my three siblings’ footstepsand starting from scratch at LancasterMennonite.That was the first real and difficultdecision I ever made. Though I didn’tfeel pressured either way by my parents,I knew this decision would determinemy future and who I hoped tobecome, so I wanted to makethe right one. I put my faithin God that He would guidemy feet.Now four years later,I know I made theright choice. I havedeveloped friendshipsthat I knowwill last for yearsto come. Not onlyhave I been givenknowledge fromthe many insightfulteachers, but ISam Stonerposes with hisparents, Larryand Karen.Christle Gehman laughs with a friend aftersharing her senior presentation.have also been shown how to live my lifefor Christ on a daily basis.In four years I have been privilegedto develop the skills of a varsity athletewhile maintaining an acceptable gradepoint average. I had the honor of competingon a state championship soccerteam. I experienced not only the joy ofsuccess, but the unity and compatibilitythat made the season exceptional.I have been involved in numerous clubsand activities throughout my years.Each has taught me valuable lessons. Ihave taken part in tech crew for playsand musicals, helped out with Fridaymorning Bible Study, Future BusinessLeaders of America, National Honor Society,Student Advancement Committee,Chapel Planning Committee and playedsoccer and volleyball.I am thankful for all the time the teachersinvest to make each day enjoyable. Iam thankful for friends who support mewhen a day doesn’t go the way I hoped.I thank my parents for allowing me tomake my own decision, trusting that Iwould make the one that was right forme. I know that I will always look backand think of how great my high schoolyears were, thanks to all that encompassesLancaster Mennonite. Geoff Groff6 | Bridges S P R I N G 2 0 1 0Geoff Groff
Immersed in a new type oflearningThe groans and squeals made it clear that the firstgradersknew exactly what Susana Brown was saying.As the newly-hired teacher continued her tale about thetime her dog was sprayed by a skunk, told completelyin Spanish, some students’ eyes grew in horror whileothers failed to suppress giggles.The reactions showed just a glimpse of the successesachieved during the first year of the Spanish Immersionprogram at the Locust Grove Campus.While the students in Jennifer Esbenshade’s classroomlearn the same curriculum as their peers in traditionalclassrooms, the lessons are taught completely in Spanish.Music, art, physical education and Bible classes are taughtin English, but everything else in the classroom, even snacktime, is communicated through Spanish.The experience helps students not only become proficientin a second language, but also increases their cultural awareness.The successful program will be expanding this fall with thehiring of Susana Brown, Annville. Esbenshade will remainat the first grade level, while her current students will moveon to Brown’s second grade classroom. As the inuagural classcontinues to advance, additional Spanish Immersion teachersare expected to be hired.Weaver returns to LMS as new Bridges editorStephanie WeaverNew second grade Spanish Immersionteacher Susana Brown meets one of hersoon-to-be students at the Locust GroveCampus.Brown was born and raised in Chileand graduated from Madre CeceliaLazzeri High School in Santiago.“The many opportunities I had to travel in Chile andabroad, and to serve with Youth with a Mission, opened myeyes and heart to the beauty of people of many cultures,”Brown said.Brown attends Vida Church International, where her familyhas become part of an initiative to plant a bilingual churchin the city of Lancaster. Stephanie Weaver, 2006, got her first taste ofjournalism as a sophomore at Lancaster Mennonitein Kriston Horst’s classroom.However, her love for the subject didn’t trulydevelop until she became editor of the yearbook,The Laurel Wreath, her senior year.Weaver is returning to LMS as the new editorof Bridges, replacing Fern Clemmer who retiredin March. She is the oldest of Mike and ValerieWeaver’s six children, all of whom attended LMS.Weaver is excited to be giving back to the communitythat helped her grow as a person and ajournalist.“In yearbook, she was innovative and creative,but also sensitive about what was appropriate forthe school community,” Laurel Wreath advisor JaneMoyer said. “I have not had an editor who investedso much time and care before her or since.”Weaver utilized the writing, design and leadershipskills from her time at LMS to pursue journalismat Eastern University in St. Davids, where shebecame the editor of the student newspaper.Weaver has worked for several newspapers,covering everything from homicide trials to swimmeets. She currently works as a full-time reporterfor the Reading Eagle and has designed the gameprograms for several LMS athletic teams.“As a reporter, I’m a firm believer that everyonehas a story worth sharing,” Weaver said. “I think it’simportant to share about what’s happening at LMSand I feel communication is a vital way for the bodyof Christ to stay connected and encouraged.” Bridges S P R I N G 2 0 1 2 | 7
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