Bright Future For Eastern York Graduates

BY CATHY MOLITORIS

The motto of the Class of 2022 at Eastern York High School was “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” This quote from C.S. Lewis reflected the anticipation and celebration of students as they marked graduation on June 1. “As I look around, I see hope, excitement and a few tears,” said class president M.J. Elizabeth Music, addressing her fellow students.

Bob McKinnon, a member of the Eastern York High School Class of 1986, was the guest speaker. He recalled visiting the high school a few months ago and marveling at the construction of a tree for the set of the spring musical, “James and the Giant Peach.” “If these kids can make this, what will they make when they leave here?” he wondered. The author related his own mistakes in life and advised the graduates to be kind to one another. “Don’t make someone feel bad.

Make them feel good,” he said. “It is so easy to make someone’s day with a smile or compliment.” Braden Andrew

Bolton was recognized as salutatorian. In high school, he was active in music programs, including the marching band and district and county band. He plans to attend the University of Alabama to major in environmental science and political science. “I would like to commend this class for living through one of the strangest high school experiences possible, the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said. “Through all the trials and tribulations, we made it.”

Lindsay Marie Wooditch was named valedictorian. An avid outdoorsman, she especially enjoyed AP Biology. She plans to attend Colorado State University to study fish, wildlife and conservation biology. “I want to start off by saying I will not miss high school,” she said, explaining that she’s looking forward rather than looking back. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of balance in all aspects of life. “If you are scared or deeply saddened to leave high school, I hope you can find comfort in what lies ahead of you,” she said. “I hope you are able to embrace your future plans. Cherish the memories of high school, but do not get stuck in the past.”

When Music addressed the audience, she acknowledged specific teachers who have made an impact on her life before focusing on advice for the Class of 2022. “It is people like us, young people, who will change the world,” she said. “It is now our job to make our own mark on our world today.”

A veteran honorary high school diploma was presented by superintendent Joseph Mancuso to Jon Frazer Langione, a member of the United States Army. Langione left Eastern York High School in 1963 before graduation and enlisted in the Army on his 17th birthday. He served during the Vietnam War and spent 30 years in the military.

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