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TULPEHOCKEN TIMES
AUGUST ISSUE
Congratulations To Our
Retirees! It Only Takes
a Moment to Say
Thank You,
But Your Years of
Dedication Will Be
Remembered For A Pictured: Donna Olesh, Tina Klopp, Daid Voigt, Jane Hardick,
Life Time! and Faylene Beltz.
Absent From Picture: Kimberly Foreman, Paula Huey, Gary
Sholl, Rick Triest, and Carl Westley.
“CELEBRATING SUCCESSES”
Again this year, the Tulpehocken Area School District conducted a program entitled “Celebrating Successes.” The
program recognized the retirees and those individuals who had 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of experience in our
district.
Additionally we recognized teachers of the year for elementary and second-
ary as well as a support person of the year. We are very proud of all of our
staff for their hard work, efforts, and dedication.
Our 2018-2017 teachers of the year and support person of the year are re-
spectfully:
Carol Reed - Support Staff Person of the Year
Lauren Oswald - Elementary Teacher of the Year
Nicole Carley - Secondary Teacher of the Year
TRACTOR DAY
Tulpehocken Junior/Senior High School’s annual Tractor Day was held on May 24, 2019. This
year, the Tulpehocken FFA sponsored a “Best In Show” contest. Tractor owners could register their
tractor for a chance to win a gift card and their name on a plaque to be hung in the Tulpehocken
Agriculture Department wing. Each vote submitted cost fifty cents, with all proceeds going toward
the Tulpehocken Agricultural Department’s tractor restoration project. This year’s Best In Show
winner was Billy Fantozzi! The Tulpehocken FFA thanks all participants and looks forward to more
support and entries for next year’s contest. (See page 8 for more pictures.)
SUPERINTENDENT’S CORNER
Greetings Tulpy Family!!
Where did the summer go? I swear it felt like yesterday that I was just pulling out shorts
and flip flops and in the next month or so we will be trading them out for sweatshirts and
jeans. As depressing as the thought may be of leaving the warm weather behind, it is also
exciting to think that a new school year awaits. We will get to meet a new group of
exciting Kindergarten faces and at the same time, our seniors will begin the last leg of their
journey before they ride off as Tulpy Alumni!
At the graduation ceremony this past June, Mr. Quirk referenced one of my favorite books
in his speech, “Good to Great”. Within the book, author, Jim Collins, talks about what
makes companies great companies. He says, “Greatness is not a function of circumstance. Greatness, it turns out,
is largely a matter of conscious choice, and discipline.” While Collins discusses the idea of great companies, the
concepts he presents can be directly applied to our lives. In order to be great, one must make a mindset change just
as companies need to do. We are destined to be great, but too often we choose to be ok. The problem with staying
ok is that we never realize our full potential and accomplish all that we could. We need to look beyond our current
ambitions and push ourselves to be the best we possibility can.
Whether you are a Mac or PC or iPhone or Android person, no one can deny that Apple Computer went from
being an ok company in the 1990s to something great today. Apple continues to revolutionize the technology
market with new products and ways of thinking. Their drive for greatness is what makes them so successful. A
company that was once on the verge of financial collapse became the first trillion-dollar company.
What holds us back from being the next Apple Computer? What holds us back from being great? The answer is
as simple as looking in the mirror. Each of us has the power within to be great! Now is the time to do it. I chal-
lenge Tulpehocken to be the greatest! There are so many great things already in our schools and community, but
let’s make them even greater.
Imagine what can be accomplished for our kids when everyone is moving towards greatness! This year don’t
settle for ok or good. Achieve greatness!
Tulpy Pride!
Andy Netznik
Superintendent of Schools
10TH ANNUAL
“UNITED WE STAND” BAND CONCERT!
“MOVIE AND MUSICAL MAGIC”
Join us for the United We Stand Band Concert
Featuring the Keystone Band and the Tulpehocken High School Band!
An afternoon concert designed for the big screen and Broadway!
Sunday, September 22, 2019 – 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Tulpehocken Area H.S. Auditorium
Fundraiser Event for the Keystone & Tulpehocken High School Bands.
Concessions will be available by TMPA.
Please support the future of our bands!
Tickets at Door: Adults $7, Students Free
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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Students of the Month are Tulpehocken 2018-2019 seniors selected by the faculty and administration for special
recognition. Each month, one male and one female student are chosen based on academic performance, school
involvement, and community service.
Congratulations to Our
Students of the Month
MARCH 2019 APRIL 2019 MAY 2019
Hairuo Zhao & Jeremy Philippe Kaitlynn Quillman & Tyler Hulse Ashley Peiffer & Justin Stricker
NEED TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL?
Parents needing to register their child(ren) in the Tulpehocken Area School District can
contact Dianne Harchuska in Child Accounting at 717-933-4611 at ext. 1006 to make an
appointment.
BCTC STUDENTS OF THE QUARTER
Each quarter, BCTC instructors select a student from their program whose attitude, skills, and knowledge gained
during that particular quarter is above and beyond the standard. The student shows initiative and integrity in per-
forming their tasks and is, overall, the best student for that quarter.
The students receive a certificate of recognition and are honored as a group at a breakfast reception for the morn-
ing students, and the afternoon students are honored at a luncheon reception. The students are also photographed
and their portrait is displayed prominently throughout the school.
BCTC West Campus 3rd Quarter
Haley Evans Cosmetology Tulpy BCTC
Orion Maciejewski IT Programming Students
Catherine Zimmermann Health Occupation 3
Kelsey Dreibelbis Cosmetology Make Us Proud!!
BCTC East Campus 3 Quarter
rd
Keep up the
None
Great Work!!!
BCTC West Campus 4th Quarter
Brenna Farrell Advertising Art & Design Technology
Matthew Blankenbiller Electrical Occupations
Toxey Krill Recreational & Power Equipment Technology
BCTC East Campus 4 Quarter
th
Alexander Wernicki Computer Systems Networking & Security
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TULPEHOCKEN WELCOMES OUR NEW FOOD SERVICES DIRECTOR
Greetings Trojans! I feel so privileged to join the Tulpehocken Family as the Food Service Director for the 2019-
2020 school year. I come to the Tulpehocken School District with over 12 years of food service management experi-
ence and have worked in a K-12 setting as a Food Service Director for the past five
years. I am passionate about serving students fresh, nutritious meals, and I feel that
good nutrition and a full tummy are key factors in helping a child be successful in
school.
My home is just outside of Orwigsburg where I live with my husband and two
daughters. I enjoy traveling whenever possible, spending time outdoors, and searching
second hand shops for hidden treasures.
I feel confident that the 2019-2020 school year is going to be a delicious and
nutritious one, and I can’t wait to see all the smiling faces of our Tulpehocken
students in the lunch line.
Warm Regards,
Jillian Bergman
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT PENN-BERNVILLE
This year has flown by! There were so many wonderful things to recap that happened at Penn-Bernville. Field day
was a huge success for all grade levels, and we managed to have two beautiful, rain-free days. Students and staff
cooled down with a little help from Kona Ice, sponsored by our PTO. The sixth grade students were transported into
Wonka land for their 6th grade dance, which connected to our 6th grade Musical. Thank you to both organizations at
Penn-Bernville and Bethel for brining such a wonderful evening together for our graduating students. We are also
celebrating an incredible first year of our Watch D.O.G.S program. Thank you for the teacher support and all of the
fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and brothers who came into PB and spent a day with us!
PENN-BERNVILLE PTO PUTS THE SPRING IN FLING
Penn-Bernville PTO hosted their annual Spring Fling event in May. This event welcomed students and families
to the PB gym and cafeteria for fun and games. Local businesses attended to help bring the fun, such as Bounce N
Style, the Perk Up Truck, and ROG with their smile booth. Toilet paper toss, boat races, face painting, make your
own cotton candy, and Rita’s were just a few of the special treats that families could enjoy. Without the PTO these
events would not be possible. Thank you Penn-Bernville PTO for sponsoring amazing events for our students and
their families!
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SUMMER ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS
AUGUST 20, 2019 – JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM @ 9:00AM
For many students the transition from the elementary school to the junior high school, is difficult. Many students
feel overwhelmed by the various tasks and responsibilities and become quite anxious. Some of their concerns in-
clude: getting to class on time, finding their lockers and remembering the combination, finding the cafeteria and
bathrooms, remembering which class to go to next, fear of getting lost in the building, keeping up with the classwork
for multiple subjects, and social issues, including peer pressure, cliques, and bullying.
In an effort to help students make a positive transition to the Junior High School, we have developed a Summer
Orientation Program. The Junior High Orientation is voluntary and parents are welcome to attend. During the ori-
entation, students will spend time in the Junior High building, learn the location of their homeroom, preview their
class schedule, meet teachers, locate their locker, and practice the combination. Students will be given a sample
agenda sheet and will write down assignments posted in the various Junior High classrooms to help prepare them for
the increased demands of 7th grade. Students will also have a chance to meet their new classmates and engage in fun
activities as they learn about the Junior High.
The Summer Orientation Program will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 from 9:00 am. to 11:30 am in the
Junior High Building. We will assemble in the Junior-Senior High Auditorium at 9:00 am and proceed to the Junior
High. Refreshments and a brief orientation to the Junior/Senior High Cafeteria will be held from 11:00 to 11:30 am.
We look forward to seeing the new 7th grade students and any new students to the district 8th grade students on
Tuesday, August 20, 2019.
Sincerely,
Christopher Hamrick Susan A. Burns, M.S.W.
Jr/Sr High Principal School Counselor
TITLE I APPLICATION
It is the intent of the Tulpehocken Area School District to apply for Title I Federal Programs Funding for the 2019-
2020 school year. Title I funding is provided to individual school buildings to provide supplemental core academic
instruction, support, and parental involvement. The funding is awarded to schools based on the number of students
in the building who qualify for free and reduced lunch. In 2019-2020, both Bethel Elementary and the Tulpehocken
Junior-Senior High School qualify to apply for this funding.
Bethel Elementary plans to continue to use the funding to support the Response to Instruction and Intervention pro-
gram by providing staff, resources, and materials to enhance the reading and math programs in the building. Bethel
will continue to operate as a Schoolwide Title I Building meaning that the funds can be allocated to support all stu-
dents in math and reading.
The Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School plans to use the federal funding to support students in the junior high
and high school with targeted research-based reading interventions. The secondary building will operate as a Targeted
Title I Building meaning that students will be evaluated and placed into the specific reading interventions based on
multiple measures of performance.
The success of all of our students is our highest priority. Title I funding helps us to provide supplemental instruc-
tion and support for our students who are in need of additional support to be successful.
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THE 2ND ANNUAL BERNVILLE COMMUNITY DAY 5K
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 - 9 AM - BERNVILLE, PA
LOCATION/REGISTRATION: Umbenhauer Park in Bernville located on Front Street, follow signs the day of the race. We
will have a bib pick up time on Friday, 8/2 from 6 to 8pm at the Bernville Area Library located above Redner’s Quick Shop on
Rt. 183. Registration the day of will be at the park starting at 7am and closing at 8:30am. Race will start promptly at 9am.
COURSE: New course for this year. Mostly road course. Clock at finish with instant results and awards following comple-
tion of race. Rain or Shine. No Refunds or mailed awards.
AWARDS: Awards for the male & female winners plus: 19 & Under : 3M, 3F 20 - 29: 3M, 3F 30-39: 3M, 3F 40-49:
3M,3F 50-59: 3M, 3F 60+: 3M, 3F
ENTRY: For 5K: $25 if postmarked by July 15, 2019 guaranteed shirt: $20 if no shirt. Afterwards, inc. day of race, $30
while shirts last: $25 with no shirt. ALL proceeds will go to the Bernville Area Library and scholarships for Tulpehocken Cross
Country senior athletes.
Optional Online Registration Available at https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/online-registration/
(Nominal service fee applies, closes at midnight, the Wednesday before race day)
GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR ALL: Take 222. Exit at 183 and head North. Approximately 12 miles. Once in Bern-
ville, turn right on 3rd street next to to the fire house. Go 1 block to Main Street Turn right. About 2 blocks and you will see an
entrance on the Left for Umbenhauer Park.
MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO “BACL.” Please notate “5K” ON THE CHECK & MAIL ALONG WITH
THE FORM BELOW TO: BACL, P.O. Box 580, Bernville Pa. 19506.
RACE DIRECTOR: Alicea Rodig, 610-488-1302, baclstaff@berks.lib.pa.us, www.bernvillelibrary.com
…………………………………………Please Print Clearly….……………………………………………..
Last name First name ______________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
City/State ______________________ Zip ________ Race day age: ________ Date of birth / /
Race : 5K Sex: M F Phone: (_____) ________________________ A.M. or P.M.??
Shirt Size (circle one): S M L XL Email: ________________________________________
Already Getting Emails from Pretzel City Sports Regularly?? ___________ Yes ___________ No
WAIVER: I know that running a road race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and
properly trained. I also know that there will be traffic on the course and assume the risk for running in traffic. I also assume any or all other
risks associated with running or attending the race including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the affects of the weather
and the condition of the roads, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accept-
ing my entry fee, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue,
and waive, release and discharge Pretzel City Sports, Bernville Area Community Library and any subcontractors it utilizes, all municipalities
in which the race is held, the race committee, volunteers, any and all sponsors including their agents, employees, assigns or anyone acting
for on their behalf, or anyone else associated in any way with the race, from any or all claims or liability for death, personal injury or prop-
erty damage of any kind of nature what so ever arising out of, or in the course of, my participation in this event(s). This waiver extends to all
claims of every kind or nature what so ever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS WAIVER: (if under 18, legal guardian must sign)
Signature ______________________________________________ Date __________________
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COME VISIT THE BETHEL-TULPEHOCKEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
8601 Lancaster Ave, Bethel PA 19507
717-933-4060, berkslibraries.org/bethel-tulpehocken
Facebook: Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library
Open M, T, Th 9:30-8; F 9:30-6; St 9:30-1:30; Sun 1:30-4:30
HOURS: We now open earlier, open Sundays, and closed Wednesdays.
PRIZES: Summer is almost over! You still have time to track your reading. Kids 18 and under will receive a
ticket for each book or 50 pages they read through August 18. Tickets can be entered for raffle prizes, traded for
books, or spent on fun and goodies at our carnival.
Adults can win too. Check out the gift baskets we’re giving away in just a couple weeks.
Whether you read 1 book or 100, or are age 1 or 100, you can win!
END-OF-SUMMER CARNIVAL: Come by August 10 from 10-1 for:
* A bounce house * Games of skill and chance
* Cotton candy and shaved ice * A prize station
* Baked goods, hot dogs, snacks and pizza * And more!
EVENTS: Don’t stop visiting when summer is over. Join us all year for movies, art classes, STEAM programs,
and more.
TEENS: Try our new Pizza & Pages group for good food and fun reads. Also, check out our student advisory
group (BLAST). Everyone 12-18 is welcome.
DONATIONS: The library is in need of your giving. Libraries are not federally funded, and state funding
doesn’t cover operations, so libraries rely on local funding and private donors. Donations are tax-deductible.
Contact a librarian for details, or for other ways to help.
BOOK SALE: Have you visited our ongoing book sale? We have thousands of books and movies in great
condition for all ages. Kids’ books cost $0.25, and adult books are $0.50 or $1.
FREE STUFF: We purchase and lend all the most popular movies and books as soon as they are available. We
can lend you virtually any movie, book, or CD for free.
TULPEHOCKEN ENVIROTHON WINS 2019 BCCD PAINT THE RAIN CONTEST
On April 26, 2019, members of the Jr/Sr High Envirothon had the opportuni-
ty to take a field trip to the Berks County Conservation District for their annual
Paint the Rain Contest held in conjunction with their Seedling Sale. The Paint
the Rain Contest involves getting talented and creative students throughout
Berks County involved in painting one rain barrel per school to represent their
passion for nature. The Tulpehocken barrel was primarily designed by fresh-
man, Kyla Ebersole.
Each school’s rain barrel arrived in mid February and students had to submit
them by the end of April. The theme this year was “Life in the Soil, Dig Deep-
er.” Every person who attended the Seedling Sale event had the chance to vote
and bid on their favorite rain barrel, gain knowledge from many different ven-
dors, grab a bite to eat at the food trucks, and purchase plants or sapling trees.
Many agencies were present, including the USDA, Penn State Master Garden-
ers, Penn State Master Watershed Stewards, and the Army Corps of Engineers.
The hard work by the Tulpehocken students paid off. Their rain barrel won the
overall competition.
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Tractor
Day
JAZZ FEST SHOWCASE SOME OF OUR BEST
The High School Jazz Band and Junior High Jazz Lab both attended several jazz festivals this past spring with the
goal of sharing their music with fans of jazz across the county! Most importantly, they heard and learned from the
amazing talent presented by other Berks County schools and profes-
sional groups. The Jazz Band headlined for the “Dave Stahl Big Band”
during their February shows at the Hebron Social Hall in Lebanon.
The Jazz Band, shown in the picture was at the “Doc Mulligan Jazz
Festival” held at the Miller Center for the Arts in Reading on Sunday,
April 7, 2019. At this event, our jazz lab sax section received the
“Outstanding Sax Section Award” and one of our alto saxophonists,
Leah Zielinski, grade 9, received the “Outstanding Sax Soloist Award.”
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)
Dear Parents or Guardians:
The Tulpehocken Area School District uses an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for managing insects, rodents,
and weeds. Our goal is to protect every student from pesticide exposure by using an IPM approach to pest management. Our
IPM approach focuses on making the school buildings and grounds an unfavorable habitat for these pests by removing food and
water sources and eliminating their hiding and breeding places. We accomplish this through routine cleaning and maintenance.
We routinely monitor the school buildings and grounds to detect any pests that are present. The pest monitoring team consists of
our school personnel. Pest sightings are reported to our IPM coordinator who evaluates the “pest problem” and determines the
appropriate pest management techniques to address the problem. The techniques can include increased sanitation, modifying
storage practices, sealing entry points, physically removing the pest, etc.
From time to time, it may be necessary to use chemicals to manage a pest problem. Chemicals will be used only when neces-
sary, and will not be routinely applied. When chemicals are used, the school will try to use the least toxic product when pos-
sible. (Applications will be made only after school hours.) Notices will be posted in these areas 72 hours prior to application
and for two days following the application.
Parents or guardians of students enrolled in the school may request prior notification of specific pesticide applications made at
the school. To receive notification, you must be placed in the school notification registry. If you would like to be placed on the
registry, please notify the district in writing. Please include your e-mail address if you would like to be notified electronically.
Please send requests to: Tulpehocken Area School District, 27 Rehrersburg Rd., Bethel, PA 19507, Attention: Heston Frey.
If a chemical application must be made to control an emergency pest problem (ex: stinging insects), notice will be provided
by telephone to any parent or guardian who has requested such notification in writing. Exemptions to this notification include
disinfectants and anti-microbial products: self-containerized baits placed in areas not accessible to students and gel type baits
placed in cracks, crevices or voids.
Each year the District will prepare a new notification registry. If you have any questions, please contact Heston Frey, IPM
Coordinator at 717-933-4611 ext. 1041.
Heston Frey, Director of Operations
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BERNVILLE AREA COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS
4th Street at Fox Alley, 2nd floor of Redner’s Quick Shop, Bernville. Phone: 610-488-1302
E-mail: baclstaff@berks.lib.pa.us Website: http://www.berkslibraries.org/branch/bernville
Hours: Mon-Thurs. 11 am-8 pm | Closed on Friday | Saturday 10 am-3 pm | Sunday 2 pm-6 pm
Summer Reading Quest is in full swing. Stop by the library to see all the fun prizes that you could win for
reading. Summer Reading Quest programs are every Monday at 11:15am.
Aug. 5th Ships will be our theme.
Aug. 12th We will have a library Treasure hunt.
Mother Goose on the Loose Baby Lapsit is every Tuesday at 11am and 6pm.
August Events:
August 3rd Bernville Community Day 5k run at 9am. Registration is online at www.pretzelcitysports.com or
pick up a form at the library. Proceeds will go to the Bernville Library and Tulpehocken Cross Country Senior
Scholarships.
August 3rd Bernville Community Day Silent auction starts at Noon and ends at 7:30pm Many items to bid on.
Come out and make a bid. Proceeds benefit the Bernville Heritage and Cultural Society and the Bernville Library.
August 4th Read to a Therapy Dog from 2:30pm - 4pm.
August 7th Preschool STEAM program at 11:30am
August 11th Authors B.J. Wagner and M.J. Banks will talk about their books at 3pm.
August 12th American Girl Club at 5:30pm
August 16th Pool Party for those who completed their treasure map. Noon until ? See a Librarian for details.
August 19th Lego Club at 5:30pm
August 21st Preschool STEAM program at 11:30am
August 23rd Family Movie night at 6pm Showing: TBD
August 27th ESL Group meets 6pm to 7:30pm. All are welcome.
August 29th “Nurses of Pearl Harbor” Presented by Winifred Woll. @ 7pm
Oct. 16th is Boscov’s Day. Check at the library for information about this day and how it helps the library.
Oct. 31st Halloween. Visit the Cotton Candy House on Main Street. Funnel Cakes are sold for $5 each. Proceeds
go to the library.
September, October, and November activities are still in the planning phase so please check at the library or on
our website www.bernvillelibrary.com.
Would you like to receive our email Newsletter? Stop in and give us your email address.
If you have an idea for a program, we would love to hear it.
ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT
In accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), The Tulpehocken Area School District has
conducted inspections of all the School District buildings for the presence of Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM).
An asbestos management plan for each building was developed detailing the location and condition of all ACBM along with the
short-term actions to be taken to protect building occupants. These management plans are available for review by any interested
person in either the District Administration Office or at the individual School during normal working hours.
AHERA regulations require a re-inspection every three years by an accredited building inspector. This triennial inspection
was conducted during 2018.
Heston Frey, Asbestos Coordinator
9TULPEHOCKEN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
3rd QUARTER 2018-2019 HONOR ROLL
Principal’s Honor Roll
*Students who have earned 90% or higher in each core subject, and 80%
or higher in each special area subject for the marking period.
7TH GRADE Murrin, Alexandra 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
Bobo, Aiden Sowers, Mackenzi Ahner, Ava Abarca, Sierra
Cornelius, Tyler Womer, Evan Beck, Kyleigh Avila, Andrea
Farrell, Allison Zielinski, Leah Bobo, Alexander Baransky, Abigale
Gardula, Meghan Zohn, Hunter Boyer, Jordan Bednarczyk, Lydia
Harring, Kaylyn Brossman, Bethany Boltz, Brandie
Haws, Clint 10TH GRADE Claman, Autumn Boyer, Matthew
Palm-Rittle, Seth Aquirre-Gallo, Maily Eberly, Megan Dougherty, Caroline
Paul-Chandia, Nicolas Bazan, Carlos Henne, Logan Elicker, Leighan
Stothart, Devon Burns, Jaclyn Himmelberger, Tyler Grosko, Jenna
Coleman, Jenna Jonas, Natalie Haws, Caitlin
8TH GRADE Davis, Connor Kaur, Mehtab Hinkley, Luke
Beck, Lannie Forry, Lucas Keeney, Joshua Hulse, Tyler
Boyer, Joseph Forry, Mallory Kintzer, John Klopp, Devon
Cox, Rachel Gagnon, Bailee Luckenbill, Courtney Mathias, Jonah
Norman, Abby Groff, Mary Montilla, Keen Pacilio, Sean
Ruffner, Mahala Hardick, Clara Paulson, Luke Quillman, Kaitlynn
VanTiggelen, Vanessa Henne, Alexander Philippe, Jenna Quillman, Kristen
Hulse, Abigail Pierson, Nathan Rodig, Phillip
9TH GRADE Kephart, Nickolas Straw, Joshua Stricker, Justin
Ahner, Ella Oxenreider, Olivia Stupp, Lydia Thomas, Kristen
Barrett, Makayla Serrano, Jaylynn Torres, Jessie Zhao, Hairuo
Beck, Heidi Stull, Jonah Travis, Katherine
Boyer, Alyssa Toussaint-Fils, Ashley VanTiggelen, Alan
Ebersole, Kyla Vega, K’drian Vogel, Hannah
Folk, Amelia Weiant, Morgan Walther, Jeremy
Hardy, Skylar Yatchyshyn, Molly Wojciechowsky, Kaila
Johnson, Lindsay Yenser, Kyle
Madeiros, Serena
Marez, Monica
Students who have earned 80% or higher in all subjects for the marking period.
7TH GRADE Etchberger, Emma Ozturk, Yasin Velazquez-Reyes, Gael
Beidler, Ethan Heckman, Chloe Pugh, Bria Wertz, Alexis
Beloso, Kennedy Henne, Keira Reese IV, John Wessner, Mason
Bernstein, Desire’e Honicker, Myles Rimby, Dylan Wilson, Allison
Boyer, Keegan Hopwood, Tuesday Sanchez Jr., Jose Zielinski, Angelina
Brendle, Kallia Hornberger, Gabriel Schrack, Oakley
Calderon-Gonzalez, Jasmin Hubler, Lani Snyder, Madison 8TH GRADE
Caramanica, Trinity Kulp, Landen Snyder, Melanie Bednarczyk, David
Connolly, Madison Lawrence, Taylor Sullivan, Brogan Blankenbiller, Kristen
Daub, Caleb Marous, Ella Troxel, Tess Boyer, Jessica
Eckenrode, Charlie Merfert, Christian Unger, Rebeccah Bryant, Lauren
10Bucher, Tyler George, Edyn
Montgomery, Milo Stump, Hunter
Claman, Breanna Henning, Chad
Courtright, Sophia Reese, Brittlee Thomas, Jack
Himmelberger, Dylan
Estrada, Mya Hoppes, Colt Tartaglia, Olivia Walker, Abigail
Evans, Taylor Kiebach, Brayden Velazquez, Wendy York, Ethan
Faut, Arabella Lawrence, Autumn Vogel, Isaac
Fidler, Sarah Lillis, Logan Whitman, Ethan 12TH GRADE
Forry, Faith Lutz, Nathan Wolf, Paige Ackerman, Christopher
Fraunfelter, Kameron Marous, Madeline Yoh, Brandon Blatt, Alex
Hager, Rachel Mathias, Chloe Bortz, David
Herrmann, Rebecca Rescigno, Angelle 11TH GRADE Bredbenner, Chesney
Jackson, Peter Rivera-Jusino, Giovanni Bazan, Andres Christ, Abigail
Krause, Jenna Seiler, Joseph Betz, MacKenzie DeAcosta, Tyler
Latshaw, Skyler Thierwechter, Gavin Boylan, Daniel Elinsky, Amber
Light, Katie Wolfe, Christopher Bredbenner, Madalynn Ferraro, Cassandra
Lillis, Mason Zellers, Sydney Coy, Ashton Henning, Caitlin
Manbeck, Jayden Zweizig, Kennedy Deck, Austin Hollenbach, Travis
Mays, Tonya Derr, Bradley Kiebach, Riley
Morais, Samantha 10TH GRADE Evans, Aubrey Kraemer, Samuel
Norman, Megan Barker, Cade Fair, Bailey Mace, Austin
Nowotarski, Hayden Bausher, Madilyn Frew, Joshua Malave, Madalyn
Oswald, Mckenzie Bazan, Guadalupe Horne, Carmella Marone, Kiley
Reisch, Averi Bowers, Jacob Howe, Rachel McColgan, Daniel
Schrack, Connor Bucher, Justin Hower, Tamara McGinity, Dylan
Straw, Jacob Clark, Seth Johnson, Sarah Miller, Austin
Sutherly, Harmony Dreibelbis, Kelsey Maciejewski, Orion Oxenreider, Logan
Trommatter, Marley Elinsky, Skylar Massaro, Chloe Peiffer, Ashley
Vogel, Naomi Fair, Bella McQuillen, Jacob Reddig, Beth Ann
Walmer, Regan Fair, Brook Ovid-Velazquez, Juliana Shirey, Savannah
George, Morgan Perilus, Strauss Walsh, Michael
9TH GRADE Heck, Sabrina Phillips, Jocelynn Yatchyshyn, Madelyn
Adams, Kira Hopwood, Swaye Ruiz, Ana
Becker, Abigail Kershner, Seth Schermerhorn, Kyle
Erb, Bradyn McQuillen, Hannah Shepley, Trinity
Tulpy Students Make Outstanding Accomplishments !!
Keep up the Great Work !!!
CALLING ALL VETERANS!
The Tulpehocken Area School District would like to invite all military veterans to come and attend our 3rd annual
Veterans Day ceremony on Friday November 8th at 10AM in the high
school auditorium. The veterans will be treated to breakfast at 9AM,
followed by an assembly of musical performances by the high school
band and chorus, student speeches, and a visit from prominent local
leaders.
If you are interested in attending please call the high school office
to let us know if you will be attending. If you know of a veteran who
would be interested in attending this event please let them know to con-
tact the high school office at 610-488-6286, extension 2011.
Tulpehocken would like to thank the veterans who have kept our na-
tion safe.
11TULPEHOCKEN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
4th QUARTER 2018-2019 HONOR ROLL
Principal’s Honor Roll
*Students who have earned 90% or higher in each core subject, and 80%
or higher in each special area subject for the marking period.
7TH GRADE Beck, Heidi Oxenreider, Olivia Pierson, Nathan
Bobo, Aiden Boyer, Alyssa Reese, Brittlee Stupp, Lydia
Boyer, Keegan Ebersole, Kyla Serrano, Jaylynn Travis, Katherine
Brendle, Kallia Folk, Amelia Stull, Jonah VanTiggelen, Alan
Cornelius, Tyler Hardy, Skylar Tartaglia, Olivia Vogel, Hannah
Eckenrode, Charlie Henning, Chad Toussaint-Fils, Ashley Walther, Jeremy
Farrell, Allison Johnson, Lindsay Vega, K’drian
Gardula, Meghan Lillis, Logan Weiant, Morgan 12TH GRADE
Harring, Kaylyn Marez, Monica Yatchyshyn, Molly Avila, Andrea
Haws, Clint Marous, Madeline Yenser, Kyle Bednarczyk, Lydia
Henne, Keira Murrin, Alexandra Boltz, Brandie
Palm-Rittle, Seth Rescigno, Angelle 11TH GRADE Boyer, Matthew
Paul-Chandia, Nicolas Sowers, Mackenzi Ahner, Ava Dougherty, Caroline
Unger, Rebeccah Wise, Shelby Beck, Kyleigh Elicker, Leighan
Womer, Evan Bobo, Alexander Grosko, Jenna
8TH GRADE Boyer, Jordan Haws, Caitlin
Beck, Lannie 10TH GRADE Claman, Autumn Hinkley, Luke
Bednarczyk, David Aquirre-Gallo, Maily Cox, Stephen Hulse, Tyler
Boyer, Joseph Bauscher, Madilyn Eberly, Megan Klopp, Devon
Bryant, Lauren Bucher, Justin Henne, Logan Mathias, Jonah
Claman, Breanna Burns, Jaclyn Himmelberger, Tyler Pacilio, Sean
Cox, Rachel Coleman, Jenna Jonas, Natalie Quillman, Kristen
Fraunfelter, Kameron Forry, Lucas Kaur, Mehtab Rodig, Phillip
Norman, Abby Forry, Mallory Keeney, Joshua Stricker, Justin
Ruffner, Mahala Gagnon, Bailee Kintzer, John Zhao, Hairuo
VanTiggelen, Vanessa Groff, Mary Luckenbill, Courtney
Hardick, Clara Montilla, Keen
9TH GRADE Henne, Alexander Ovid-Velazquez, Juliana
Adams, Kira Hopwood, Swaye Paulson, Luke
Ahner, Ella McQuillen, Hannah Philippe, Jenna
Students who have earned 80% or higher in all subjects for the marking period.
7TH GRADE Kulp, Landen Wessner, Mason Gibson, Brooke
Beidler, Ethan Leonard, Hayden Wilson, Allison Hager, Rachel
Daub, Caleb Merfert, Christian Herbst, Romero
Davis, Landon Ozturk, Yasin 8TH GRADE Herrmann, Rebecca
Dietrich, Francisco Pugh, Bria Aguirre-Gallo, Eliecer Jackson, Peter
Etchberger, Emma Reese IV, John Blankenbiller, Kristen Krause, Jenna
Garcia Diaz, Michelle Sanchez Jr., Jose Blouch, Madison Kreitzer, Regan
Heckman, Chloe Schrack, Oakley Courtright, Sophia Latshaw, Skyler
Honicker, Myles Stothart, Devon Evans, Taylor Lillis, Mason
Hopwood, Tuesday Sullivan, Brogan Faut, Arabella Manbeck, Jayden
Hornberger, Gabriel Troxel, Tess Fidler, Sarah Norman, Megan
Hubler, Lani Velazquez-Reyes, Gael Giambalvo, Dylan Reisch, Averi
12Trommatter, Marley Barker, Cade Derr, Bradley Blatt, Alex
Vogel, Naomi Bazan, Carlos Elicker, Jack Bredbenner, Chesney
Walmer, Regan Bazan, Guadalupe Fair, Bailey Buck, Jaelyn
Blankenbiller, Matthew Gettis, Alex Christ, Abigail
9TH GRADE Castaneda-Gonzalez, Gil Himmelberger, Alli Collins, Raelee
Adams, Jade Christ, Malachi Hoffert, Clarissa DeAcosta, Tyler
Becker, Abigail Clark, Seth Hower, Tamara Elinsky, Amber
Bobo, Ashton Davis, Connor Johnson, Sarah Ferraro, Cassandra
Erb, Bradyn Elinsky, Skylar Kieffer, Mason Grogg, Trevor
George, Edyn Fair, Bella Massaro, Chloe Henning, Caitlin
Lawrence, Autumn Fair, Brook Reed, Alli Hollenbach, Travis
Madeiros, Serena George, Morgan Ruiz, Ana Kiebach, Riley
Mathias, Chloe Heck, Sabrina Seward, Aidan Lawrence, Emily
Mays, Adam Hulse, Abigail Straw, Joshua Mace, Austin
Risser, Joshua Hussmann, Mia Swisher, Rebekah Marone, Kiley
Seiders, Kyra Kershner, Seth Thomas, Jack McColgan, Daniel
Seiler, Joseph Leininger, Serena Torres, Jessie Miller, Tylor
Smith, Reagan Whitman, Ethan Walker, Abigail Morris, James
Thierwechter, Gavin Wolf, Paige Wojciechowsky, Kaila Peiffer, Ashley
Zellers, Sydney York, Ethan Quillman, Kaitlynn
Zielinski, Leah 11TH GRADE Reddig, Beth Ann
Zohn, Hunter Bazan, Andres 12TH GRADE Reese, Mayce
Betz, MacKenzie Ackerman, Christopher Rentschler, Julia
10TH GRADE Bredbenner, Madalynn Angstadt, Kathryn Shirey, Savannah
Baransky, Makayla Brossman, Bethany Baransky, Abigale Walsh, Michael
WHAT’S GOING ON IN NHS?
NHS finished the year with two big events. In May we celebrated Teacher Appreciation with our annual “Teacher
Appreciation Luncheon.” The luncheon is planned and served by NHS members. Teachers are the focus of the day
and members serve snacks and do any tasks teachers require. This years theme was Super Hero. The members
decorated the HS faculty room superhero style and also wore superhero attire.
On June 6th we celebrated graduation! This year NHS graduated 15 seniors. We wish all these students the very
best as they leave Tulpehocken and begin life’s new journey.
Susan Weidenheimer
HS Biology Teacher
NHS Advisor
132019 MAWA WRESTLING
Tulpehocken Wrestling served it’s community well at the recent Western Regional Qualifier of the Mid Atlantic
Wresting Association. Tulpehocken qualified five out of six wrestlers in the elementary division and one in the open
division (HS Coach Bill Chapman qualified at Juniata).
Qualifiers:
Jayce Schaffer, Rhys Schaffer, Caleb Schaffer, Abramm Schaffer, Troy Ruffner
David Bortz, Coach Chapman (Open Division)
The wrestlers then went to the York Expo Center to wrestle in the
Regional Tournament which includes schools as far west as Pittsburgh
and as far south as Virginia. Jayce and Caleb Schaffer both won their
first match, but were eliminated with two loses in the wrestle backs.
Rhys and Abramm went on to defeat all their opponents, in a very
challenging competition, to claim First Place and the right to proceed
to Eastern Nationals. Coach Chapman placed sixth after wrestling
some hard fought matches to contend for Nationals. (top four places
move on to the next round). Coach Chapman was there to coach and
support David Bortz a Tulpehocken Senior, who placed fourth and
will travel to Salisbury, MD. to compete in Eastern Nationals along
with the Schaffer brothers.
Congratulations to Tulpy wrestling!
TULPHOCKEN TRACK AND FIELD
Small schools can do big things! Tyler Hulse, Zach Risser, Ella Ahner, Ava Ahner, Jenna Philippe, and Jessie Torres
competed at the PIAA State Championship meet where Tyler Hulse high jumped a personal best of 6’ 7” to become
Pennsylvania’s silver medalist in high jump. At the District 3 Championships Ava Ahner, Ella Ahner, Clara Hardick,
Kiley Marone, Jenna Philippe, Mackenzi Sowers, Jessie Torres, Camden Gehris, Tyler Hulse, Nathan Lutz, Austin
Peiffer, Nathan Pierson, Zach Risser, and Justin Stricker, competed and came home with 23 medals! Zach Risser is
our District 3 Champion in the 100 and 200 meter dashes. Silver medals were won by Ella Ahner in the 200 meter
dash and the girls 4 x 400 relay. Two long standing school records were broken this season. Ella Ahner broke a 33
year old record in the 200 meter dash and the girls 4 x 400 meter relay consisting of Ava Ahner, Jenna Philippe, Jessie
Torres, and Ella Ahner, broke a 38 year old school record. The girls and boys 4 x100 meter relay teams competed at
the 125th anniversary of the Penn Relays. The relay teams consisted of Ella Ahner, Jenna Philippe, Mackenzi Sowers,
Ava Ahner, Nathan Lutz, Zach Risser, Austin Peiffer, and Tyler Hulse. Our 5th annual Sterling Hoffman Invitational
continues to be a success and the athletes enjoy competing at home under the lights. We wish our seniors Kiley Ma-
rone, Lydia Bednarczyk, Tyler Hulse, Zach Risser, and Justin Stricker all the best. Next season looks to be promising
as we try and capture the success we had this year.
14DID YOU KNOW...
S hawna Clay, a 2012 Graduate of Tulpehocken High School, obtained her bachelor’s degree
in Psychology from Millersville University, where she held office in her sorority Alpha
Sigma Alpha in 2016. May 17, 2019 Shawna graduated with her master’s degree from
Immaculata University in Mental Health Counseling, where she is also a member of Beta Mu
Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society of Professional Counseling. Shawna has
accepted a full-time position in her field of study. Shawna’s family is extremely proud of her
accomplishments.
2018-19 JUMP ROPE FOR HEART TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Penn-Bernville students raised $3,772.00 and the top fundraiser was Jaelynn Koch.
Bethel students raised $2,943.40 and the top fundraiser was Quentin Light.
Thank you for your continued support of this worthy cause.
ARTICLES AND PICTURES
We are always looking for interesting information about past and present students to put in the Tulpy Times. If you would like
to put something in the Tulpy times, please contact Barbara Wealand at the Tulpehocken District Administration Office at 717-
933-4611 ext. 1012 or at bwealand@tulpehocken.org.
It would be appreciated if articles were submitted as WORD documents and pictures as JPGs. Thank you!
SPEAK TO THE BOARD
The Board of Directors welcomes comments from the community! Board members’ e-mail addresses as well as dates and
locations of meetings are posted on our web-site www.tulpehocken.org under “School Board”.
Additionally, correspondence may be sent to the Board at: Tulpehocken District Administration Office, 27 Rehrersburg Road,
Bethel, PA 19507.
Please include your name, address, and phone number on all communication so that your remarks and questions may be
answered.
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
The Tulpehocken Area School District is looking for individuals who wish to serve as substitutes for nurses,
teachers, secretaries, cafeteria workers, custodial workers, and building araprofessionals.
Interested individuals should contact Sherry Wessner at 717-933-4611 ext. 1005 for more information. Applica-
tions can either be downloaded from the Tulpehocken website (www.tulpehocken.org) or picked up in the district
office.
NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
As a district, we would like to increase community awareness about upcoming school activities. If you are in-
terested in receiving notification of school activities (music, sports, and other programs) please call Mimi Shade at
717-933-4611 extension 1011. You will have an option for any combination of the following for notifications; phone
calls, text, or email.
If at any time you would like to stop receiving notification or to change the way you are notified please contact
Mimi Shade at 717-933-4611, extension 1011.
15TULPEHOCKEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Non-Profit Org.
District Administration Building U.S. Postage
27 Rehrersburg Road PAID
Bethel, PA 19507 Reading, PA
Mr. Andrew Netznik PERMIT NO. 34
Superintendent
ECRWSS
Board of School Directors
Oscar Manbeck - President
William T. Palmer, Jr. - Vice President
April Klopp - Secretary
Anthony Rodig - Treasurer
Daniel Steinhauer Chris Heck
Postal Customer
Kristan Rissmiller Arlan Werst
Kyle Batz
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW JSHS PRINCIPAL
Mr. Hamrick is excited to return to Tulpehocken School District as the principal of the
Junior-Senior High School. He started his teaching career with Tulpehocken in 2008 after
graduating from Kutztown University with a degree in Art Education. In 2010, Mr. Hamrick
moved to Elkins, WV where he has served as an administrator for the past five years at both
Junior and Senior high levels. He obtained his Master of Education Degree from Salem
University in WV. In his free time, Mr. Hamrick enjoys spending time with his wife, two
children, dog, and all things fly fishing.
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW
PENN BERNVILLE ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Hello, Tulpy Community! My name is Jena Damiani, and it is my privilege to introduce myself
as the new principal of Penn-Bernville Elementary School and to join this wonderful school
community. I can assure you that I share in this school community’s commitment to caring for
your children each day while providing them with a safe, engaging learning environment.
The 2019-2020 school year will mark my 14th year in education. I hold a Bachelor’s and
Master’s degree in Elementary Education, and I have extensive training in literacy instruction.
After graduating from Kutztown University, I worked for the Wilson School District as a third-
grade teacher, Instructional Support Teacher, and Reading Specialist. Most recently, through
Alvernia’s Educational Leadership program, I earned my Principal Certification.
Together with my husband, Dean, we have three wonderful children ages 10, 7, and 4. We enjoy spending time
together outside whether that is at the beach, at a campground, or just in our backyard. We are board game lovers,puzzle
solvers, and always up for a good DIY project. We are also fans of the show America’s Got Talent and we cheer on the
Philadelphia Eagles every football season.
Thank you for this opportunity to serve the Tulpehocken School District, and I look forward to the start of the school
year!
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW
BETHEL ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Hello! My name is Andrew Guers I am honored to have been selected to join and lead the
Bethel Elementary School team. Over the past ten years I had the opportunity to work within
the Reading School District as a classroom teacher and English Language Learning resource
teacher. When I am not in school I enjoy biology, cycling, and chasing after my two dachs
hunds. I’m looking forward to building relationships with staff, community partners, as well
as students and families. Once again, I am so thankful to have the opportunity to bring all that
I have experienced and learned with me to your wonderful community. I am looking forward
to getting to know you and your children.
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