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CMYK WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 THE ABINGTON JOURNALCLARKS SUMMIT, PA WWW.THEABINGTONJOURNAL.COM PAGE 5A Lackawanna Trail High School ju- niors and seniors danced through an evening of a “Moonlight Forest” at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel in Scranton during Prom May 4. About 160 guests were present and music was provided by DJ Eric Peterson. Abington Heights High School ju- niors and seniors heard music by EJ the DJ at their Prom May 12, also held at the Radisson. This year’s theme at Abington was the 1920s. ABINGTON JOURNAL/ BILL TARUTIS Abington Heights High School Senior Erica Yerke, right, snaps a photo of herself and her date Ian Kopack, both of Clarks Summit. ABOVE: Liz Moxen and Luke Hutchinson of Abing- ton Heights High School have their prom portait taken by photographer Bill White of White’s Pho- tography at the Radisson. AT LEFT: At the Abington Heights prom, clockwise, from left: Matt Remus, Alicia Kohut, Christian Rainey, Natalie Belknap, Sean Albright, Ellen Brown, Kelsey Brown and Chase Wickenheiser. PROM posterity AT LEFT: Lackawanna Trail track team members at the prom front, from left, Peter Lengel, Dylan Harris, Keirnan Dougherty, Coach Stephen Jo- seph, Coach Katie Snyder, Jamie Reese and Anthony Urban A nationally -known busi- ness author, columnist, blog- ger and business consultant will share his unique perspec- tives and secrets of success with members of the Class of 2012 during Keystone College’s 141st annual commence- ment ceremo- nies May 19 at 2 p.m. at Bai- ley Field. Mikal E. Belicove, a 1986 Keystone graduate, is an Entrepreneur magazine columnist, contrib- uting writer and blogger. He is also a behind-the-scenes busi- ness strategist, specializing in market analysis, reputation management and content mar- keting for a select group of individuals and businesses. Belicove’s clients include emerging companies and For- tune 500 brands, CEOs and other top-level executives. He started his first business in high school, selling car audio systems to classmates old enough to drive. He suc- cessfully launched and then sold a Boulder, Colo. internet start-up, worked in acquisi- tions for Pearson, plc. and John Wiley & Sons, Inc., served in a variety of staff roles at the Association for Experiential Education, and was the first executive director of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. In the fall of 2011, Penguin Group USA/ Alpha Books published Bel- icove’s latest co-authored book, “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Facebook.” In addition to his column for Entrepreneur magazine, Belicove writes the “Business Blueprints” column for Ac- tion, Outdoor & Bike maga- zine. He resides in Laguna Beach, Calif. National columnist to address Keystone Belicove A memorial dedicated to former stu- dent, the late Delaney Sandercock, was held at the Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr. High School May 2. Sandercock, who died in a boating accident May 7, 2010, would have been a member of the Class of 2012. Fellow classmate, Peter Len- gel, with help from his father, created this memorial as part of a senior pro- ject. “How do I create something that embodies Delaney’s qualities? When I thought of Delaney, the words, quiet, gentle and beautiful came to mind. She was quiet in her presence, yet her kind- ness made her stand out. She brought much joy into the life of everyone who knew her, sometimes simply by her sweet smile,” Lengel said. “I thought of butterflies. Butterflies are beautiful, yet gentle creatures who often grace us with their presence, however fleeting. Many butterflies are here for just a short while before they fly off to a bet- ter place. While the sculpture was being unveiled, another classmate, Gabby Sunseri sang “Arms of an Angel.” The sculpture consists of four butterflies, one for each of Delaney Sandercock’s family members. They butter- flies were designed to move in the breeze. They are located near the gym and athletic field entrance. PHOTOS COURTESY ALICE STUFFLE Family members of Delaney, including her brother, Evan Sand- ercock, her aunt Nancy Neville, her parents Angela and Gregg Sandercock and Peter Lengel view the sculpture. Family members of Delaney, including her brother, Evan Sand- ercock, her aunt Nan- cy Neville, her parents Angela and Gregg Sandercock and Peter Lengel view the sculpture. ‘Off to a better place’ Gabby Sunseri sings “Arms of an Angel” during the unveiling of the memorial display. Peter Lengel reads the dedication Wednesday evening, May 2. Close friends of Delaney include, from left, Ceci- lia Strauch, Alyssa Buntz and Nina Gatto. Abington Heights High School students attended a health fair in the school gymnasium May 11. Various local businesses and orga- nizations were on hand to give demonstrations and interactive presentations, as well as talk to the students about fitness and staying healthy. James Simrell and Pete Smith gave Brazilian JuiJit- su and Muay Thai (kick boxing) demonstrations. Hilary Steinberg, of Jaya Yoga taught some yoga pos- es. Brandon Brennan, of Get Fit Fast, LLC and Planet Fitness ran a fitness station, and Total Tone, 409 N. State St., was also represented with a Zumba Station. Outside the school, a Safe- ty Simulator was available to seniors to learn about the dangers of impaired and drunk driving. Students were able to “drive” the simulator, which demonstrated the effects of various levels of impairment. They also were given the opportunity to attempt to walk a straight line while wearing “fatal vision” goggles which sim- ulate various levels of im- paired vision. ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER Hilary Steinberg, left, of Jaya Yoga, runs a yoga station at the Abington Heights High School Health Fair. Students participating in Sun Sal- utations are, from left: Jessica Terry, Corey Ware and Kristi Tartaglione. South Abington Twp. Police Officer Tom Ksiazek, left, talks to seniors at Abington Heights about dangers of impaired driving, while students Charlie Ulmer, center, and Abby Lenahan, right, try to walk in a straight line while wearing goggles that simulate levels of impaired vision. Abington Heights hosts health fair May 11 across to them that they shouldn’t drive drunk,” Chuff said. As part of the safe prom campaign, SADD hosted a mock crash May 4 at Abington Heights High School. Chuff and members of SADD worked with the South Abington Twp. police department. “We bring in a car mangled in a crash and have students as the driver and the passengers in the car. The fire department, and an ambu- lance will also be present. We kind of go thor- ough the situation as though it was a crash,” she said. Chuff explained that the jaws of life were to be utilized and students taken away in a life flight helicopter. Police were to “arrest” the driver of the car. Chuff started out with SADD her freshman year, but wanted to be more involved. Her junior year, she served as secretary and had the chance to work with “a great group of officers.” “I saw how the president of last year’s club was so enthusiastic and had great ideas that we didn’t have time to implement. I have carried over those ideas into my presidency,” Chuff said. Chuff said that she had a lot of competi- tion for the position of president. “People running for office were extremely qualified, but I was pleased when I got the position.” Her term will end in June after the election of new officers in May. As president, Chuff said the group works together as a team. According to Chuff, this year’s current vice president started a suicide awareness walk. It was held April 13 and host- ed at the Abington Heights High School track. Its purpose: to raise awareness and money for the Save a Life Foundation in Scranton. Chuff said that right now is a critical time for SADD. “We’re getting ready to graduate and a lot of students think they’re invincible – that nothing can happen to them. But, we all know this is not true,” Chuff said. As president, Chuff noted that SADD is an awareness club that starts in school and spreads to the community.She wants to see parents and other adults getting involved. If that happens, Chuff said she will feel like the work she and her group are doing fulfills its purpose. Chuff is the only child of David and Gemma Chuff. She resides with her family in South Abington Township. PRESIDENT Continued from Page 1 Meet the President Interests and Hobbies: SADD, tennis, French club, reading, spending time with my friends and family I’m inspired by: My parents. I’m also inspired by Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Favorite Place In The World: Stone Harbor, N.J. I’ve been going there on vacation with my family for years. Greatest Achievement: Last summer I spent two weeks in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La., on a mission trip helping the marginalized people of society. It was the longest I had ever been away from home with people I didn’t know, and I wasn’t allowed to have my cell phone, iPod or internet. I really learned a lot about independence and diversity and global awareness. Perfect Saturday Afternoon: Playing tennis, shopping at Barnes & Noble and watching movies and eating Chinese food with my friends. Can’t Leave Home Without: Probably my cell phone. my calendar on my phonekeeps me organized with all the different SADD events I plan. I also can listen to music when I want to relax. PHOTO COURTESY ALICE STUFFLE User: composing Time: 05-15-2012 15:39 Product: Journal PubDate: 05-16-2012 Zone: Main Edition: Main_Run PageName: news_03 PageNo: 5A Color: C M Y K

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012 THE ABINGTON JOURNAL♦CLARKS SUMMIT, PA WWW.THEABINGTONJOURNAL.COM PAGE 5A

Lackawanna Trail High School ju-niors and seniors danced through anevening of a “Moonlight Forest” at theRadisson Lackawanna Station Hotel inScranton during Prom May 4. About160 guests were present and music wasprovided by DJ Eric Peterson.Abington Heights High School ju-

niors and seniors heard music by EJthe DJ at their Prom May 12, also heldat the Radisson. This year’s theme atAbington was the 1920s.

ABINGTON JOURNAL/ BILL TARUTISAbington Heights High School Senior Erica Yerke, right, snaps a photo of herself and her dateIan Kopack, both of Clarks Summit.

ABOVE: Liz Moxen and Luke Hutchinson of Abing-ton Heights High School have their prom portaittaken by photographer Bill White of White’s Pho-tography at the Radisson.

AT LEFT: At theAbington Heightsprom, clockwise,from left: MattRemus, AliciaKohut, ChristianRainey, NatalieBelknap, SeanAlbright, EllenBrown, KelseyBrown and ChaseWickenheiser.

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AT LEFT: Lackawanna Trail track team membersat the prom front, from left, Peter Lengel, DylanHarris, Keirnan Dougherty, Coach Stephen Jo-seph, Coach Katie Snyder, Jamie Reese andAnthony Urban

A nationally -known busi-ness author, columnist, blog-ger and business consultantwill share his unique perspec-tives and secrets of successwith members of the Class of

2012 duringKeystoneCollege’s141st annualcommence-ment ceremo-nies May 19 at2 p.m. at Bai-ley Field.Mikal E.

Belicove, a 1986 Keystonegraduate, is an Entrepreneurmagazine columnist, contrib-uting writer and blogger. He isalso a behind-the-scenes busi-ness strategist, specializing inmarket analysis, reputationmanagement and content mar-keting for a select group ofindividuals and businesses.Belicove’s clients include

emerging companies and For-tune 500 brands, CEOs andother top-level executives.He started his first business

in high school, selling caraudio systems to classmatesold enough to drive. He suc-cessfully launched and thensold a Boulder, Colo. internetstart-up, worked in acquisi-tions for Pearson, plc. andJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.,served in a variety of staffroles at the Association forExperiential Education, andwas the first executive directorof the Adventure Travel TradeAssociation. In the fall of2011, Penguin Group USA/Alpha Books published Bel-icove’s latest co-authoredbook, “The Complete Idiot’sGuide to Facebook.”In addition to his column

for Entrepreneur magazine,Belicove writes the “BusinessBlueprints” column for Ac-tion, Outdoor & Bike maga-zine. He resides in LagunaBeach, Calif.

Nationalcolumnist toaddressKeystone

Belicove

A memorial dedicated to former stu-dent, the late Delaney Sandercock, washeld at the Lackawanna Trail Jr./Sr.High School May 2. Sandercock, whodied in a boating accident May 7, 2010,would have been a member of the Classof 2012. Fellow classmate, Peter Len-gel, with help from his father, createdthis memorial as part of a senior pro-ject.“How do I create something that

embodies Delaney’s qualities? When Ithought of Delaney, the words, quiet,gentle and beautiful came to mind. Shewas quiet in her presence, yet her kind-ness made her stand out. She broughtmuch joy into the life of everyone whoknew her, sometimes simply by hersweet smile,” Lengel said. “I thought ofbutterflies. Butterflies are beautiful, yetgentle creatures who often grace uswith their presence, however fleeting.Many butterflies are here for just ashort while before they fly off to a bet-

ter place.While the sculpture was being unveiled,

another classmate, Gabby Sunseri sang“Arms of an Angel.” The sculpture consistsof four butterflies, one for each of DelaneySandercock’s family members. They butter-flies were designed to move in the breeze.They are located near the gym and athleticfield entrance.

PHOTOS COURTESY ALICE STUFFLEFamily members of Delaney, including her brother, Evan Sand-ercock, her aunt Nancy Neville, her parents Angela and GreggSandercock and Peter Lengel view the sculpture.

Family members ofDelaney, including herbrother, Evan Sand-ercock, her aunt Nan-cy Neville, her parentsAngela and GreggSandercock and PeterLengel view thesculpture.

‘Off to a better place’

Gabby Sunseri sings “Arms of anAngel” during the unveiling of thememorial display.

Peter Lengel reads the dedicationWednesday evening, May 2.

Close friends of Delaney include, from left, Ceci-lia Strauch, Alyssa Buntz and Nina Gatto.

Abington Heights HighSchool students attended ahealth fair in the schoolgymnasium May 11. Variouslocal businesses and orga-nizations were on hand togive demonstrations andinteractive presentations, aswell as talk to the studentsabout fitness and stayinghealthy.James Simrell and Pete

Smith gave Brazilian JuiJit-su and Muay Thai (kickboxing) demonstrations.Hilary Steinberg, of JayaYoga taught some yoga pos-es. Brandon Brennan, of GetFit Fast, LLC and Planet

Fitness ran a fitness station,and Total Tone, 409 N. StateSt., was also representedwith a Zumba Station.Outside the school, a Safe-

ty Simulator was available toseniors to learn about thedangers of impaired anddrunk driving. Students wereable to “drive” the simulator,which demonstrated theeffects of various levels ofimpairment. They also weregiven the opportunity toattempt to walk a straightline while wearing “fatalvision” goggles which sim-ulate various levels of im-paired vision.

ABINGTON JOURNAL/ELIZABETH BAUMEISTER

Hilary Steinberg, left, of Jaya Yoga, runs a yoga station at the AbingtonHeights High School Health Fair. Students participating in Sun Sal-utations are, from left: Jessica Terry, Corey Ware and Kristi Tartaglione.

South AbingtonTwp. Police OfficerTom Ksiazek, left,talks to seniors atAbington Heightsabout dangers ofimpaired driving,while studentsCharlie Ulmer,

center, and AbbyLenahan, right, try

to walk in astraight line whilewearing goggles

that simulate levelsof impaired vision.

Abington Heights hostshealth fair May 11

across to them that they shouldn’t drivedrunk,”Chuff said.As part of the safe promcampaign, SADD

hosted amock crashMay 4 atAbingtonHeightsHigh School. Chuff andmembers ofSADDworkedwith the SouthAbingtonTwp.police department.“Webring in a carmangled in a crash and

have students as the driver and the passengersin the car. The fire department, and an ambu-lancewill also be present.We kind of go thor-ough the situation as though itwas a crash,”she said.Chuff explained that the jaws of lifewere to

be utilized and students taken away in a lifeflight helicopter. Policewere to “arrest” the

driver of the car.Chuff started outwith SADDher freshman

year, butwanted to bemore involved.Herjunior year, she served as secretary and hadthe chance toworkwith “a great group ofofficers.”“I sawhow the president of last year’s club

was so enthusiastic and had great ideas thatwedidn’t have time to implement. I have carriedover those ideas intomypresidency,”Chuffsaid. Chuff said that she had a lot of competi-tion for the position of president. “Peoplerunning for officewere extremely qualified,but Iwas pleasedwhen I got the position.”Hertermwill end in June after the election of newofficers inMay.As president, Chuff said the groupworks

together as a team.According toChuff, thisyear’s current vice president started a suicide

awarenesswalk. It was heldApril13 and host-ed at theAbingtonHeightsHigh School track.Its purpose: to raise awareness andmoney forthe Save aLife Foundation in Scranton.Chuff said that right now is a critical time

for SADD. “We’re getting ready to graduateand a lot of students think they’re invincible –that nothing can happen to them.But,we allknow this is not true,”Chuff said.As president, Chuff noted that SADD is an

awareness club that starts in school andspreads to the community.Shewants to seeparents and other adults getting involved. Ifthat happens, Chuff said shewill feel like thework she and her group are doing fulfills itspurpose.Chuff is the only child ofDavid andGemma

Chuff. She resideswith her family in SouthAbingtonTownship.

PRESIDENTContinued from Page 1

Meet the President

Interests and Hobbies: SADD, tennis, French club, reading,spending time with my friends and familyI’m inspired by: My parents. I’m also inspired by Franklin andEleanor Roosevelt.Favorite Place In The World: Stone Harbor, N.J. I’ve been goingthere on vacation with my family for years.Greatest Achievement: Last summer I spent two weeks in BatonRouge and New Orleans, La., on a mission trip helping themarginalized people of society. It was the longest I had ever beenaway from home with people I didn’t know, and I wasn’t allowed tohave my cell phone, iPod or internet. I really learned a lot aboutindependence and diversity and global awareness.Perfect Saturday Afternoon: Playing tennis, shopping at Barnes &Noble and watching movies and eating Chinese food with myfriends.Can’t Leave Home Without: Probably my cell phone. my calendaron my phonekeeps me organized with all the different SADD eventsI plan. I also can listen to music when I want to relax.

PHOTO COURTESY ALICE STUFFLE

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