New adventures beckon

As one door closes, another door opens. For the senior class of 2008, their doors to Lebanon Catholic will soon be shut to old experiences and opened to new opportunities and adventures. Amidst the 41 graduates, many students have managed to work their way to the top of the class. Four of them share their thoughts in this article.
Through all of their hard work and determination over their high school years, Dasha Heim, Alyson Wattai, Rachel Beazley, and Suzanne Biever have proven themselves through their persistence and drive, although all agreed it has not been an easy road.
The biggest struggle? "time management," Heim said, while Beazley added, "The hardest part was forcing myself to sit down and do my homework when I really didn't want to." Finishing up with their last few days of senior year, these four girls are ready to further their education in schools all over the United States.
Beazley has certainly been involved in many activities at Lebanon Catholic from chorus to liturgical dance as well as the annual plays. She plans to attend St. Joseph's University where she will major in English. According to Beazley, what distinguishes "Lebanon Catholic most from all of the other schools is definitely the family atmosphere and how everyone is so close."

Sometimes what people call us affects our lives. Maybe that's what happened to these seniors:

Emily Krause - Emiwee, Fatty, Pibby
Meghan Orr -Mejjy-Wejjy
Lydia Remlinger - Lid Bid
Anthony Carpenter - Helmet
Jenn Velandia - Jenny Benny
Carmen Semenza - Mad Dog
Alex Fink - Finkmeister
Nathan Erway - Erwizzlwle, Erbaby
Erika Zaborny - E-Rock, Tickles
Anna Wengert - Banana
Colleen Pennington - Mini Me
Amanda Kulbitsky - Moe
Suzanne Biever - Da Biev
Kylee Eck - Mook
Rachel Beazley - Sprout

Singing makes the world go around

Music brought the seniors together. And if it wasn't already there, they made it happen.
Jarred Murray, Max Amerman and the guys singing "Cotton Eye Joe" as they went to the
movies.
The color guard got special strength by singing "Build me up Buttecup: on their way to
band competitions.
Nate Long and Michelle Sattazahn would make their jaunts between classes more fun
by skipping and singing "We're off to see the Wizard."
And the whole class will remember "Interrogative, Oh, Interrogative!"

Morrison boosts boys

When snow recedes, and the temperature rises out of the freezing mark, the baseball team gets ready for the new season, and a gradually improving season it is for the Beavers.
Mr. Ryan O'Donnell is the coach for this group of experienced players. This is his second year coaching at LC.
"With four wins and nine losses (to date) the team is doing all right, and they are starting to pick up the pace a little more," said freshman Dustin Arnold. "If we push ourselves a little harder and gain a few more wins we may be able to reach .500."
One of their shining moments was in the game against Manheim which they won 9-1. Sophomore Ryan Morrison pitched a great game and LC was hitting the ball the best they ever hit this season.
The team had a few games that they lost

Starting out the season strong with two wins, the Girls' Varsity Soccer Team is back again for the second year in school history. With four wins about three quarters into the season, the girls have already achieved half their goal by superseding last year's record of only three wins. The other half of their goal was being able to make it to Districts.
The girl's team is coached by Sue McShane. After losing only one senior from last year, the team is still full of familiar faces, with the exception of three new freshmen. "Everyone has improved since last year," said McShane. "We don't have great numbers, and to come out and play against teams who have 18 girls and not lose games five to nothing, is a great

accomplishment."
The team has two seniors this year, Emily Krause and Alyssa Koch, who according to McShane help the team win by their endless hustle. The team's captains are Krause, junior Kelsey Boehmer and sophomore Marykate McShane.
These captains helped the Beavers score their most exciting win of the season against their long-time rival Annville-Cleona, clenching the 3-2 win in overtime, after coming back from behind. The girls continue to work hard, and hope for great things in the future. The girls are expecting to live up to McShane's hopes and dreams, when she said the greatest accomplishment of the team is "yet to happen."

Seniors to bid farewell

Heart, spirit
squash '08 curse

Skipping around the St. Mary's
parking lot at OLV and racing to get
to first period on time are among many things the class of 2008 has shared. Friendships formed, and they have developed into a bond uniting 41 companions on their way to graduation.
Captured in pictures and on video are the young excited Kindergarten faces of Michelle Sattazahn and Erika Zaborny jumping up and down with their skirts flailing. They either couldn't wait to start first grade or just needed to get to the bathroom fast. What seemed, at times, to be the longest days of our lives have passed in the blink of an eye.
As we have grown together, we have changed. Who can forget the metamorphosis of Will's name from Billy to Bill to William to Rune to Mulberry to Buster to Raymond III and eventually back to the old familiar Will?
Cracking a funny joke always
-made Tealia Mutter's face turn from
pink to red to purple. With the help
of Frau's scissors, Paul Rajchel lost a
few snips of his long hair, while
Anthony Carpenter almost did. And
John Pastal lost almost all of his locks
after losing a bet with Mr. O'Donnell;
barber Jarred Murray shaved John's
head.
Six a.m. is too early for Dasha Heim to go sock-hunting. Half-way through the day, she discovered she was wearing one blue one and one green one.
Since sixth grade, it seems every­ thing was taken away just as we came in reach of it. Chalk it up to the '08 curse. We never got to Dorney Park or a Mexican restaurant with Mr. Miller; and we won't ever be able to

say that we graduated from OLV. But together we have shared many memories that have obliterated that curse. Recess made for many intense games of 4-square in St. Mary's parking lot; there were footballs lost on the roof, and don't forget hanging upside down from the bars on the LC playground.
One constant, though, is the ability we have to make each other laugh. Carmen Semenza added comic relief by doing a handstand in class. Will and Hyun bickered about zombies or "." Megan Stefonich daily could not escape Mr. Beazley's gum radar.
Some of us have had a few tricks up our sleeves. In 7th grade, John Pastal had Frau running to get the nurse by plopping a pile of fake vomit on the floor. And you always had to keep an eye on sly Brian Nam who liked to tap you surreptitiously on the shoulder.
We were not the most graceful class. We learned to walk behind Meghan Orr because we knew she would fall going up the stairs, or help Michelle get to her feet after falling down the hill from gym class. Suzy Biever lost her pants, after sliding to base in a soft ball game. Amanda Kulbitsky, Tealia Mutter, Rachel Beazley, Jenn Velandia, Emily Krause, Colleen Pennington and Alyson Wattai were like human bowling pins, as they all collided while trying to scramble into the music room before Mr. Root could see them.
Cursed? Not really, we have much to cherish. These invaluable memories will follow us as we start down our new paths, and we will always be able to return to LC and reminisce as 2008 alumni.

Although their record may not reflect it, the softball team is full of spirit. "We have a
young team with some really talented seniors," said Christina Fisher, co-coach of the girls. "We've absolutely improved," said senior Hillary Petrozziello. "Even though we lost our starting pitcher, (last year's senior) Ashley Brightbill, the freshmen are definitely pulling through for us." All of the pitchers -- Bernadette Marco, Eryn Keller, Rachel Kleinfelter -- are from the ninth grade.
With a 3-12 record at press time, many people would think they wouldn't have the best outlook, but somehow they manage to stay positive.
Suzy Biever had a hit against Caity Paine in the Lebanon High game even though the Beavers didn't win the game. Dasha Heim made it safely to second base on a double play against Northern Lebanon . Alex Fink was noted for her head-first slides into base. For most of the team, it has been a year of learning with the guidance of peers who know what they're talking about. Coach Jeff Marco said "We've improved in fielding, hitting, and all around."
Although they've gained eight freshmen, after this season they will be losing five seniors who have much experience behind them. The rest of the seniors on the team are Erika Zaborny and Dasha Heim. Even if their record doesn't get better this year, as long as they keep up the hard work the Beaver girls' team for next year looks quite promising.