Over the next few weeks, young adults across our nation will be waiting (some patiently and some not...) for their name to be called to come up and receive their High School Diploma. In a blink of an eye they've gone from feisty freshman to surly seniors and now giddy graduates! Fortunatley there are enough activities going on that parents, relatives, and friends have little time to get TOO emotional about the change that will be taking place within their homes and their town...but a change is a coming and it is something we all have to face.
I for one will miss the graduates of York High School. I've been fortunate enough to get to know many of them over the past decade and thank my lucky stars for the opportunity! The Class of 2012 has made a positive impact on the town of York over the past four years and it is now time for the rest of the world to get a glimpse. Our students will be heading off to schools and jobs around the world. York will be well represented in every aspect of work and higher education. The engergy and enthusiasm this class has brought to our community will be put to work in new ways as our students begin their adventure. I thank them for what they have done for the community and wish them well!
For those of us that will remain here in York, it is up to us to keep the dream alive for the students that are waving goodbye to the Class of 2012. There are children in every grade level that are looking forward to their chance to follow their dreams. They look upon their brothers, sisters, cousins, or neighbors graduating and imagine themselves receiving their diploma. We need to help them, so they can continue to help us!
York Education Foundation will continue to support the students and faculty within the schools througout York. There are new board members bringing new ideas and keeping the focus on helping teachers help the students. You've probably seen some of the changes in the website, events, and communication from YEF. You may have even met some of the new board members. If you have and are interested in helping, I encourage you to reach out to YEF. As you go through our website, whether you realize it or not, there are students from the Class of 2012 in many of the pictures. Your support helped those students make it to the Graduation festivities. The Classes of 2013, 2014, and beyond are waiting for their chance to hear their name called...would you like to be counted among those that helped to support their efforts? If so, consider giving us a shout - we'd love your support!
In the meantime - Thank You Class of 2012 and best of luck!
Steve Schindler
