Archive for abril 2019
Flames Staying on Same Page, Daily News-Record feature
The following article by Cody Elliott was printed in the April 29, 2019 Daily News-Record. HARRISONBURG — Each time a ball sails by an opposing goalkeeper and into the back of the net, Abby Stapleton doesn’t celebrate. Instead, she said she looks for the teammate that assisted her on the goal — she’s tallied a…
Read More2019 E-term and Explore Week in Photos
Click on the photos (right) to scroll through images from our 2019 E-term and Explore Week. See this online booklet, created by Julianne Ross (librarian and E-term co-leader with Anna Haar) describing the jewelry-making term. Learn to turn: Students learned to use a lathe and other equipment in the school’s shop to create beautiful woodwork…
Read MoreAgriculture Production Program Ignites Passion for Conservation
Editor’s note: Felicity Zimmerman ’19 wrote the following article for the Forage and Grassland Council publication, Forager. In addition to her experience with Massanutten Technical Center, Felicity is an active member of the EMS community where she runs track, plays basketball, is part of the We Serve club, and is a member of the Envirothon…
Read MoreBiology Students Pursue College-level Research
Eastern Mennonite High School biology students have the opportunity to pursue independent research under the direction of Dr. Wendy Stapleton, biology teacher, in conjunction with area universities. The research often begins in a scientific research methods course where students learn to design and implement their own scientific study, explains Stapleton. The projects require students to…
Read MoreAuditorium Podium Tells a Story
Jay Hartzler, music teacher and choir director from 1981 to 2015, built a podium for the new auditorium in 2005, which was part of a arts wing to the 1964 building. He built the podium with wood from property owned by some of the school’s long-time founding families, including Laban Peachy, Jean Fisher ’65 and…
Read MoreElementary Students Lead and Experience a Passion Walk
On April 10, our elementary students listened to and reflected on the Easter story. Stations displayed symbols of Passion Week, and students walked as a group from station to station in what is called a Passion Walk. Fifth graders read scripture passages, the group sang songs at each station, and fourth graders led the procession…
Read MoreChemistry students visit JMU lab
Eastern Mennonite High School chemistry students participated in a second-year college level chemistry lab at James Madison University on April 4 as part of their dual enrollment chemistry class with Kevin Carini. In preparation for the visit to the JMU lab, the EMHS students have been studying organic functional groups and basic organic nomenclature, says…
Read MoreAndrew Gascho Named Athletic Director
Andrew Gascho has been named Eastern Mennonite School Athletic Director. Gascho succeeds Dave Bechler, who departs June 1 after serving as Athletic Director since 1996. “Andrew is a deeply spiritual man, has a servant’s heart, depth of athletic experience, people skills and commitment to our school’s mission,” says Justin King, high school principal. “I have…
Read MoreEMS Launches New Website
Eastern Mennonite School launched a new website in early April. The site incorporates the school’s revitalized logo, provides information to prospective families, and serves alumni and parent audiences. Clay Showalter ’98, media consultant, developed the site, with design expertise by Lindsey Kolb, freelance designer, and content management by Andrea Wenger, director of advancement. “Building a…
Read MoreLynette Mast Named Kindergarten Teacher
Lynette Good ‘84 Mast has been named lead kindergarten teacher at Eastern Mennonite Elementary School. She succeeds Barbara Miller, who served in the role since 2006 and retires at the end of this academic year. As an early visionary of the elementary program, together with her husband Chris Mast ‘84 and others, Mast is in…
Read MoreMiddle School Presents Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
Eastern Mennonite Middle School presents the drama Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, April 26 and 27, 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Based on the book by Roald Dahl and dramatized by Richard R. George, the comedic play follows young Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join a small group of contest winners…
Read MorePurchase a Brick to Build a Bridge
Families of current Eastern Mennonite Elementary School students are inviting the community to purchase an engraved brick to help build a bridge. The bridge will connect the renovated elementary building and the current middle and high school building. The bridge is needed before elementary students can begin using the building, which is currently under renovation.…
Read MoreBoard, Staff and Donors Bless Building
Board members, donors, faculty and staff left blessings during a walk through of the the building renovation for Eastern Mennonite Elementary School on April 1, 2019. Mike Stoltzfus, director of business affairs, answered questions as visitors got a first-hand look at the progress of the renovation of the former MennoMedia building, which the school purchased…
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