SALISBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior Quintin Stephens What is your full name? Quintin Lawrence James Stephens What are your hobbies? Football, basketball and working out. If you have pets, list what kind and names. I have a mini labradoodle named Falcon. How would your friends describe you? Athletic, kind and outgoing What is your favorite subject? History Who is your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher has to be either Mr. Cerco or Mrs. Neumann; they have made me enjoy history so much over the four years What is your favorite movie? Baywatch Are you involved in any community service projects? Touchdowns for Cancer along with Camp Smiles that I helped out with along with the football team. Who is your role model and why? My role model has to be my nana. She's so strong and has taught me so much on how to be a better person and how to grow. What’s next after graduation? I plan on attending Juniata College to continue my football career and also I plan on studying pre-optometry to become an optometrist. #yoursalisbury

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior Mitchell Zimmerer What is your full name? Mitchell Zimmerer What are your hobbies? Working on cars, hanging out with friends and drawing. If you have pets, list what kind and names. I have a cat named Mittens. How would your friends describe you? Determined, funny, creative What is your favorite subject? Math, and all of the history classes Who is your favorite teacher? There are a lot of teachers who are my favorite teachers but Mr. Frick is my favorite teacher. What is your favorite movie? Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Who is your role model and why? My dad is my role model because he served for our country in Desert Storm What’s next after graduation? After graduation, I plan on continuing my career in the automotive industry. #yoursalisbury

Thank you to everyone who submitted their Falcon Proud photos this week to the SHS yearbook! We will announce the winner of the free yearbook tomorrow so stay tuned! It’s not too late to purchase your 2020-2021 yearbook. Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter job number 10823.

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior Krystal Aungst What is your full name? Krystal Pearl Aungst What are your hobbies? I like to watch netflix, go on adventures, spend time with family and friends, and to play sports. If you have pets, list what kind and names. I have a shepherd mix named Tucker. How would your friends describe you? My friends would describe me as outgoing, friendly, kind, and compassionate. What is your favorite subject? My favorite subject was photography because it was something that I was really into. To this very day I take the opportunity to take interesting photos. Who is your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher would probably have to be Mrs. Basile or Mrs. Wascura. Both of these teachers pushed me and never gave up on me, they showed me the importance of hard work and still help me to this very day. What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie would have to be Field of Dreams or Sandlot. Are you involved in any community service projects? Since my freshman year I have been involved in Key Club. Key Club is a community service organization where you help out within the school and your community. We read to elementary schools, do fundraisers, and help at Special Olympics. Who is your role model and why? My role models would have to be my aunts because they have pushed me to be my very best. No matter how difficult situations get they constantly push me and never let me give up. What’s next after graduation? After graduation I plan on attending LCCC to play softball and study Sports Management. #yoursalisbury

Salisbury Athletic Booster Club Clothing Drive Saturday, June 5 @ SMS The drop off location is Salisbury MIDDLE School’s main entrance from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The truck will pick up donations between 12-1 p.m. For more information on what items will and will not be accepted, please visit www.clothingdrive.net. Thank you. #yoursalisbury

Congratulations to to Salisbury’s Braedon Alder, Ben Krauss and John Samy for being named Morning Call All-Area Wrestling All-Stars. Great job Falcons! #yoursalisbury

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior Emily Paulik What is your full name? Emily Paulik What are your hobbies? Outside of school, I like spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy playing outside with my dog and relaxing days on the beach in the summer. If you have pets, list what kind and names. I have one dog named Sully. How would your friends describe you? I think my friends would describe me as caring and funny. What is your favorite subject? My favorite subject is math, but I especially like statistics. Who is your favorite teacher? It is really hard to pick a favorite teacher at Salisbury, but I really enjoyed all of the classes I had with Mr. Pearce. I always looked forward to talking with Ms. DosSantos and Mr. Frick as well. Mrs. Basile has also been an incredible teacher and advisor to me for the past four years. What is your favorite movie? I wouldn’t say I have a favorite movie but I really enjoy watching Clueless and Legally Blonde. Are you involved in any community service projects? As secretary of the Key Club at Salisbury, I participate in many community service projects throughout the year. My favorite this year has been our holiday hope chest drive where we collected Christmas gifts for local children in need. I also participate in community service through National Honor Society and class advisory. Who is your role model and why? My role model is my grandmother, Gigi, who always was my biggest supporter in everything I did. As she battled cancer and underwent chemo treatments she continued to show up for every event all my cousins and I had. She truly was a strong and caring woman who I looked up to greatly. What’s next after graduation? After graduation, I plan on attending Penn State University. I am currently undecided on my major but interested in pursuing a degree in business. #yoursalisbury

Thanks to everyone who helped at today’s track and field meet! Not everyone is pictured but thanks to all the track workers and coaches for making sure the meet went so smoothly! Congratulations to the SHS boys for beating Catty to improved to 3-1. 👏 #yoursalisbury

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior John Jennings What is your full name? John Jennings What are your hobbies? Drawing, working, and anything relating to trains How would your friends describe you? Some friends would describe me as funny, some would see me as more quiet but hard working, and someone who is working hard towards his goals. What is your favorite subject? My favorite subjects were either history or art classes. I love learning about history, and art classes also came easy to me because I do it outside of school. Who is your favorite teacher? I can’t pick one, several of them have had a great impact on my academic improvement and build relationships with their students; they’ve all provided great high school memories. These include Mr. Hahn, Mr. Cerco, Mr. Frick, Mr. Laub, Mrs. Bruns, and others. What is your favorite movie? My favorite movies are the Star Wars movies, especially the original trilogy. My favorite would either be A New Hope or Return of the Jedi. Are you involved in any community service projects? I am a volunteer at the historic Wanamaker Kempton and Southern Railroad in Kempton, PA. While this provides me with railroading experience, it also holds many seasonal events throughout the year such as Easter events, Christmas events, autumn events, and many others for the communities and families to enjoy a relaxing train ride. Funding from some events directly benefits other organizations. Who is your role model and why? I have lots of role models. Family, friends, as well as people in the railroad business all have a big impact on shaping my future self. I take inspiration from these people to make the most successful version of myself possible. What’s next after graduation? After graduation, I plan on continuing work, and seek a full time career on the Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad as a freight conductor, so I can make a living off of doing what I enjoy. #yoursalisbury

Congrats to the SHS Boys & Girls Vault Assault on the clean sweep today! Great job Falcons! 🧹 #yoursalisbury

Great day for a track and field meet! Thank you Mother Nature! ☀️ #yoursalisbury

Attention SMS/SHS 7th-12th grade students We're going to GREECE! Students have an amazing opportunity to travel to Greece in the Summer of 2022 with EF Tours! Please join us for an informational zoom meeting on April 14 for all the details. Early enrollment discounts are available as well as college credit. Any questions, please email Mrs. Wilson at swilson@salisburysd.org or Mr. Tobias at mtobias@salisburysd.org. Please note that the trip is not a school sponsored event but is being independently organized with Salisbury families. The school district assumes no liability. Thank you. See the attached flyer for more info. and to register for the meeting. #yoursalisbury

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior Rory Watson What is your full name? Rory Watson What are your hobbies? I love playing field hockey and being outside. Whether it is hiking or swimming or just walking around. I also enjoy being a barista at Starbucks. If you have pets, list what kind and names. I have two dogs Pooch and Lady, a water dragon named Dragon, and two turtles named Turtle and Squirtle. How would your friends describe you? I think my friends would describe me as kind, loving, and hard working. What is your favorite subject? My favorite subject is history. It’s mostly because everything and everyone has a story behind it/them and it intrigues me how things became how they are. Who is your favorite teacher? I would say Mrs. Basile; she’s one of the strongest persons I know and is wise beyond her years. She believes in every student. She has been someone I have looked up to since middle school. What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie is probably The Theory of Everything. Are you involved in any community service projects? I am part of the Starbucks Food Share which brings food every night from different locations to people who are in need. I also did Special Olympics with our Best Buddies! Who is your role model and why? Mrs. Brennan. She’s the strongest woman I know. Always has a positive attitude and mind. She never gives up on her team. She believes in people when they don’t believe in themselves. What’s next after graduation? I will be attending Immaculata University, playing field hockey for the Mighty Macs while studying psychology and special education. #yoursalisbury

Big win for SHS varsity softball! 8-7 over Palisades! The Falcons scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 7th to force extra innings & then won it in the bottom of the 8th. Taylor Jenny started the rally with a triple and Katherine Lovelidge ended it with a double! 🥎 #yoursalisbury

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior Donevon Martin What is your full name? My full name is Donevon Deavion Ali Martin. What are your hobbies I play video games, play basketball, I watch YouTube and listen to music. If you have pets, list what kind and names. I have a male dog that is part boxer, pit bull and beagle. His name is Charlie. How would your friends describe you? I'm known to be formal, quiet and funny What is your favorite subject? Math Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Frick What is your favorite movie? Deadpool 2 Are you involved in any community service projects? I did in the past. Who is your role model and why? My role model is Markiplier because he puts a smile on people's faces daily and works hard to keep it that way. What’s next after graduation? My next move is to have a summer job. And then I take my driver's test around the end of 2021. I'm going to LCCC this fall and I'm studying accounting and creative writing for two years. And after that, it depends upon what my life turns out to be. #yoursalisbury

Please find information on a FREE COVID 19 Crisis Counseling hotline to connect to a mental health professional. Thank you. #yoursalisbury

Please join Salisbury and the Center for Humanistic Change for a  presentation  on Parenting Through Crisis, April 15, 2021  from 6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom.  Presentation is designed for Salisbury parents of any child in grades K-12.  Contact Cherie Pennella at cpennella@salisburysd.org for reservations.

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior Angie Lopez What is your full name? Angie Lopez What are your hobbies? I love painting, reading and listening to music. If you have pets, list what kind and names. I have a Shih Tzu mix named Oreo How would your friends describe you? I think my friends would describe me as kind and responsible. What is your favorite subject? My favorite subject would have to be Anatomy. Anatomy has always sparked my interest, but now that I am able to do hands-on learning in the classroom, it has helped me decide on what I wanted to do as a future career. Who is your favorite teacher? I have loved all my teachers throughout high school. But if I had to choose I would say Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Wilson. Although Mr.Anderson does not teach any formal classes he is such a wonderful guidance counselor. Mr. Anderson, or Cuz as I like to call him at times, has pushed me to be my very best and has believed in me from the very beginning. I probably wouldn’t be where I am academically without him. Mrs. Wilson’s teaching style has helped me finally realize the career path I want to take. She has given me great tips and advice in order to be successful in college. What is your favorite movie? Some of my favorite movies include The Greatest Showman and Aladdin. Are you involved in any community service projects? Currently, I am not involved in any community service project but I do like to help the community as much as I can. Recently, I had volunteered at St. Lukes and helped in whatever I could. Who is your role model and why? My role model is my mom. She is my motivation to become a successful woman in this world. Her hard work and dedication to her family will reside with me forever. She is the true definition of an inspiration. What’s next after graduation? After graduation, I plan on attending Cedar Crest College with a major in nursing and a minor in Spanish. #yoursalisbury

Congratulations to the Boys Track and Field squad on another victory today at Saucon Valley! Let’s keep it going Falcons! #yoursalisbury

A little Q&A with Salisbury Senior Rylee Yerkes What is your full name? My full name is Rylee Jane Yerkes. What are your hobbies? My hobbies include drawing, playing video games and reading. If you have pets, list what kind and names. I have two dogs, Josie and Cooper. I also have a very fat cat named Pucca. How would your friends describe you? My friends would describe me as awkward, but funny. What is your favorite subject? My favorite subject is art. Who is your favorite teacher? It’s really hard for me to pick a favorite teacher! Some of my favorites are Mr. Wetherhold, Mr. Yetter, and Mrs. Borthwick. What is your favorite movie? My favorite movie is Little Shop of Horrors. Are you involved in any community service projects? I am not involved in any community service projects. However, I was involved with AEVIDUM and the Environmental Awareness Club. Who is your role model and why? My role model is my dad because he works very hard. What’s next after graduation? After graduation, I plan to attend Kutztown University and work towards becoming an art teacher. #yoursalisbury