Archive for May 2023
Fifth Grade Peace Project 2023: Volleyball Net
The class of 2030 will leave their mark on Eastern Mennonite Elementary School with a volleyball/Newcomb net in the school’s playground. The 19-member class collaborated with each other, other grade levels, teachers, their principal and parents to choose the project, pay for the equipment, install it, and host a ribbon cutting celebration on May 24.…
Read MoreMDS Class Builds Walls and Future Volunteers
Students in this spring’s Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) class at Eastern Mennonite School constructed 10 exterior and 18 interior walls that will be transported to Hurley, Virginia, for a new home in a community still recovering from an August 2021 flood. The project is a culmination of a trimester’s work for 14 students, most of…
Read MoreAdvice for Young Athletes
Andrew Lantz, senior soccer player, offered advice to younger players at the closing celebration for the soccer team’s 2022-23 season. I was really not sure if I was going to play soccer this year or not. That decision to play has probably been one of the single best decisions of my life. I want to…
Read More48-Year Record Falls in 4X800 Meter Relay
On May 6, 2023, the EMS boys 4X800 relay team ran a 8:11.12 to top the 1975 EMHS record by 13 seconds. Pictured above, Darrell Zook ‘76, is with the team, which included Jakob Gerlach ’23, Adam Rhodes ’25, Luga Samson ’25 and Jedrek Sneary ’25. Zook, who was part of the 1975 team, was…
Read MoreMy Story: Developing as a Leader at EMS
Luke Rogers wrote this reflection as part of additional coursework needed to fulfill requirements for Honors English credit in spring 2023. My academic journey at Eastern Mennonite School began in 2nd grade. Throughout my middle and early high school years, I was filled with a constant flow of ideas and enthusiasm. My eagerness to share…
Read MoreSunset in Paris for 2023 Banquet
On April 28 the junior class held a banquet to recognize the senior class. The theme of the night was “Sunset in Paris.” This theme was accomplished by sunset colored lanterns, string lights, vines and a scale model of the Eiffel Tower made by Ellie Yoder‘24. One of the many creative vehicles on display in…
Read MoreKevin King to Speak at Commencement, June 3
Kevin King will bring the commencement address to the class of 2023 during graduation exercises on June 3, 2023. The ceremony will be held at Eastern Mennonite University’s Lehman Auditorium at 5 p.m. Since February 2004 Kevin has served as the Executive Director of Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) based in Lititz, Pa. Prior to that,…
Read MoreRain Doesn’t Dampen 2023 Golf Tournament
Despite some much needed rain, nearly all of the registered 165 golfers took part in the annual Fore the Flames Golf Tournament on April 28, raising more than $41,000. Proceeds will support student financial aid and the EMS athletics program. The tournament took place at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg and was made possible…
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