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Students at Brecknock Elementary learned important facts about honeybees during an assembly and interactive classroom stations recently. Master beekeeper, Cliff Wright-Sunflower, kept the audience entertained and informed during the days activities. Shown in the photo are students during one of the in-class portions of the program where they had the opportunity to see the tools of the beekeeper.

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Congratulations to seventh grade teacher Mrs. Debbie Bowe of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH) School who has been named as a recipient for the prestigious Golden Apple Award, the highest level of recognition bestowed on teachers in the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Mrs. Bowe was nominated by students and families from the Ephrata, New Holland and Lititz areas. Mrs. Bowe has been a dedicated teacher at OMPH School for 13 years. During those years Mrs. Bowe established the kindergarten program at OMPH and is serving currently as the language arts teacher for the middle school level. Beyond her classroom duties, Mrs. Bowe has assisted with Quiz Bowl team, served as the chair for the language arts committee for the Middle States Accreditation Action Plan, volunteered as Peer Reviewer for the Middles States Commission on Elementary Schools, and volunteered as a reader and judge for the Lancaster Library Regional Scholastic Writing Contest. Her dedication to each individual child and their learning needs is one of the reasons she was nominated for this award.

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If words could be quoted from a local teacher at Ephrata Area School District, these are the words from a teacher that goes far beyond anyone else. “At the end of the day, it’s not what I learned but what I taught, not what I got but what I gave, not what I did but what I helped another achieve…that will make a difference in someone’s life–and mine.”

Josh Haupt is more than just being a teacher. He graduated from IUP with a degree in education in 1996. He is married and has three children: Gavin, Taylor and Ethan. He looks at every child as though they were his. He goes that extra mile listening to each child or student that crosses his path. He knows that every child could be at risk and so he listens and takes time for each child. He always says that every child deserves a good education and a chance to succeed.

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Students in grades 3 to 5 were given an opportunity to experience professional musicians performing several patriotic selections for them recently. The program is designed to encourage children to become interested in music and playing an instrument. Shown in the photo are visiting musicians playing a patriotic song.