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We celebrate alumni stories to hear each others’ journeys since high school and to be inspired bylives of service, professional contributions, Christian commitment, and community engagement. Q: What years did you attend EMS? What “brought” you to the school? I attended 8 – 12th grade from 1967 – 1972. After attending first grade in Belleville,…
We celebrate alumni stories to hear each others’ journeys since high school and to be inspired bylives of service, professional contributions, Christian commitment, and community engagement. – Janelle Cunalata is a member of the American Society for Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) and The National Association for Music Education (MENC).…
We celebrate alumni stories to hear each others’ journeys since high school and to be inspired bylives of service, professional contributions, Christian commitment, and community engagement. Q: What years did you attend EMS? What “brought” you to the school? I attended EMHS 1980-1982, my junior and senior years. My parents moved back from church work…
The Students of Color Scholarship Fund has been renamed the Mul- ticultural Scholarship Fund. The endowed fund provides financial assistance to qualifying students to diversify and enrich the school. “We want our student body to better reflect the cultures and traditions of Harrisonburg, our country, and world,” says Paul Leaman, head of school. “We also…
EMHS boys varsity soccer team played its 1,000th game on Sept. 29 with a home game against New Covenant Schools. The program was launched in 1967 with Coach Ron Koppenhaver, followed by Eric Martin ’72 and Kendal Bauman. Current coach Ryan Eshleman-Robles ’09 is in his fourth season. As a visual to help grasp the…
“Community” is our Chapel and Gathering theme this year which began August 16 with 383 students: 106 in grades K to 5; 118 in 6 to 8; and 159 in 9 to 12. 53 faith communities are represented, including Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and multi-faith, and some with no affiliation 21% identify as various races…
Jerry Holsopple’s 500 lb. stained glass cross found a permanent home in the EMS auditorium foyer this spring. The 12’ by 6’ foot work had been in storage since 2009 when Holsopple, a visual and communication arts professor at Eastern Mennonite University, created it for Mennonite Youth Convention. The donation provides a beautiful focal point for…
The Flames had several “firsts” this winter and spring. Basketball: The boys varsity basketball team brought home the first EMHS VISAA DIII state title in March, with a 64-56 upset win over top-seeded Fairfax Christian. Trey Gillenwater ’22, was named the VISAA DIII basketball co-player of the year. Golf: The boys varsity golf team brought…
Using restorative practices involves creating space for people to listen fully. Sometimes that is a conversation between two or more students, facilitated by a teacher, counselor, or principal. All parties involved agree to the process before starting. In larger groups, a circle process provides the opportunity for everyone to speak and listen. The speaker holds a “talking…
The school’s 104th commencement ceremony celebrating 36 graduating seniors was held Sat., June 4 on the auditorium lawn. Family and friends enjoyed the outdoor venue for a second year with fewer Covid restrictions than last spring. Osheta Moore, pastor and author, called students to move out into the world with the assurance that God loves…