Residence: Gettysburg Borough
Education: Graduated from Gettysburg Area High School and attended Harrisburg Area Community College
Political Experience: My initial political experience started with volunteering during the Bush-Cheney Campaign and had expanded from there leading to my current position.
Community involvement: I have been an active member of the community as a volunteer. Currently, I am a volunteer, foster, and board member of Forever Love Rescue in Gettysburg. I have been the Vice President of the PTSO of James Gettys Elementary School, served on the Adams County Board of Elections, volunteered with the YWCA 5K Run, Red Cross Blood Drives, Disaster Services & Damage Assessment, and multiple Republican Party activities.
More than 1,200 students in Millersville University s class of 2020 finally got their chance to walk across the stage to receive their degrees Thursday night, after their ceremony was postponed because of the pandemic.For one student, the journey to the stage could be considered miraculous. It s a great opportunity to not only cross the finish line but also inspire other people that you can turn your adversities into your advantage. Surround yourself with the right people, 33-year-old Ethan Vaughn said.The right people include Jordan Steffy and his Attollo Foundation. I ve had a chance to sit front row and literally witness a miracle. You want to talk about resilience, persistence, somebody who just will not give up, Steffy said.Vaughn had plenty of chances to throw in the towel.After graduating from McCaskey in 2006, he worked a number of jobs. Then tragedy struck: His older brother was shot and killed in Coatesville. That really hurt me and my family to the core, and it puts
York Dispatch
Most colleges in the York County area are not planning to require their students be vaccinated for COVID-19 by the fall as many other higher education institutions across the country weigh in with varying decisions.
Officials from Penn State York and Harrisburg Area Community College confirmed that they are not planning to require their students receive the COVID-19 vaccine. York College is expected to announce a decision on vaccines by May 10.
Colleges and universities throughout the U.S. have been inconsistent so far about vaccine requirements. Many private universities have made the COVID-19 vaccine a requirement for students, but few public universities have taken that leap yet. Some exceptions include the University of Massachusetts and Washington State University.
Dr. John Sygielski, president of Harrisburg Area Community College, wrote the following on his Facebook page a few weeks ago:
Got a call from a Black HACC student asking to drive him to work because he was afraid. Established a phone tree of drivers to assist him until he feels âsafeâ to drive alone, again. I have never before received this request from a White student. Have you?
The post reflects the stark reality of our times. Many Black people are afraid. Mothers are afraid for their Black sons who would simply like to live life and pursue their dreams like everyone else.
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