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Manheim Central holds awards ceremony
By Lititz Record
Lititz Record Express
Published: Jun 19, 2008 1:28 PM EST
Manheim -
On Wednesday evening, May 21 more than 150 Manheim Central High School
students, grades 9-12 received approximately $100,000 in scholarships and
awards, provided by the generous donations of local businesses and
community groups.
Highlights included the announcement of the
valedictorian, Allison Byrne, daughter of Sheri Byrne-Long, Lititz, and
Richard Byrne, North Aurora, Ill., and the salutatorian, Alex D'Angelo,
son of Michael and Paula D'Angelo, Manheim.
Also presented was
the most prestigious honor given by Manheim Central — the Order of
the Baron Von Stiegel Award, provided by the local fire police association,
— awarded to Christine McGrath, daughter of Anne Kulp, Manheim and
Thomas McGrath, Columbia. The Baron Von Stiegel award is voted on by the
entire student body and by the faculty, and is based on the three criteria
of scholarship, leadership, and character.
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