By Ali Kochik Social Media Editor Helping others is something that teachers typically have a passion for, and new Family and Consumer Science teacher, Mrs. Ellen Bolton, is certainly no exception. Teaching is only one of the many ways Mrs. Bolton gives back and aids the community. Mrs. Bolton volunteers for the York Rescue Mission where she mentors women who are recovering alcoholics. She also helps with Sunday school at St. Paul’s Church, where she works closely with a young autistic boy. Although teaching at Red Lion may be new for Mrs. Bolton, she’s not a stranger to the teaching world. “I worked in numerous schools in York County,” she said, “in the past I always changed schools because of my husband’s job.”
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By Ali Kochik Social Media Editor Although skulls and skeletons are quite popular around this time of year, in Holly Briese’s Spanish class, they represent something much more. Typically, people would associate these symbolizes with Halloween night. However, another is culture preparing for a special night as well. In Mexico, many people are anticipating Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, on Nov. 1. “Day of the Dead is about celebrating the lives of family members who have passed on.” Head of the language department, Mrs. Briese said. “It’s a way of continuing the family bond.” Much as she does every year, this October, she is helping the students at Red Lion Area Senior High School learn about this cultural day of celebration in a fun, hands-on way. By Shayla Scallorn Social Media Editor Anyone with a fascination in almighty gods, epic heroes, and monstrous mythical creatures would be eager to hear of a class in mythology. Mrs. Erica Main, a history teacher at Red Lion Area Senior High School, recently began polling her students to see how receptive they were to the idea of a mythology class at school. The results were more exciting than she anticipated. “So far at least half of the class from each class have raised their hand that they would be interested in taking the course,” Main said. “It surprised me, I didn't realize how much interest there would actually be." By Ali Kochik
Staff Writer While he may be new to Red Lion High School, Mr. Randy Hoffman is not a new teacher. Before coming on board with Red Lion, he had already been teaching for 33 years at Camp Hill High School. Prior to those 33 years, Mr. Hoffman obtained his degree in chemistry from Arizona State University in 1980, then went on to get his Master’s degree in education from Millersville. He currently teaches CP chemistry and physics at the high school. He was inspired to teach after being accepted to dental school. After his acceptance, he began to think about the big picture and his effect on the world. By Brianna Lehr Business Manager As the 2016-2017 school year starts, new faces have been added onto the staff. One teacher who was added is former Dover School District physics teacher, Tatyana Simmers. She moved to the states 20 years ago from Russia. Dr. Simmers started her career as a medical doctor, and then made the decision to become an educator, based on her family history. Dr. Simmers’ grandmother was a biology teacher, and her mother was a physics professor. By Joel Zamora Staff Writer Red Lion is one of very few schools in the entire nation to have an electron microscope in their possession. The school has owned the electron microscope for over 10 years thanks to the generosity of Mr. Ken Converse who had five children who attended the school in the district. Converse owns a company that provides electron microscope maintenance throughout the East Coast. Converse offered to give the electron microscope to the high school. Ms. Heather Fogell, Red Lion high school science teacher, was one of the teachers who was eager to grasp this once in a lifetime opportunity. Fogell is one of the most knowledgeable about the electron microscope and she uses it often for closer examination of everyday products, insect eyes, fibers, and leaves. |
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