Thursday, May 27, 2010

Weather, errors hurt Tide

Columbia's second District Three softball playoff game can best be described as an up hill battle.
Thursday night at Muhlenberg High School, the battle for the Crimson Tide girls was two fold.
The first was Kutztown righty Megan Greiss. The second, which affected both teams, was the weather.
Greiss brought her "A" game against the Tide.
She had nine stirkeouts and had not allowed a base runner when the game was finally halted in the top of the fifth.
The weather was a hige factor in this one. There were two 20-minute delays because of lighting in the area. A third delay with vicious lighting, which led to the game being called, included some heavy rain.
The delay might help the Tide girls regroup as they trailed in the game 4-0.
It wasn't that Kutztown was hitting Tide hurler Emily Detz. She gave up two hits -- one a solid single and the other a little blooper over first. The problem was the Tide's fielding on Kutztown's bunt attempts. Columbia committed four errors in the game, which led to four unearned runs for Kutztown. Three runs by the Cougars were the direct result of Tide errors. The fourth run came on a wild pitch.
The game will be resumed in the top of the fifth Friday at 5 p.m., back at Muhlenberg, with Jenna Plastino having an 0-2 count on her.
Officials were trying to wait out the third delau, but the lighting got worse and then the heavy rains came.

Columbia Seniors are honored

Keifer Kemmerly: Class of 1927 Award, interest on a Certificate of Deposit, to the student making the greatest contribution to the vocal music department.; Lion’s Club Award, $100, given to a worthy student who qualifies on the basis of service, leadership, and school citizenship; Columbia Jaycee’s Award, given in Memory of Joseph Rhoads, $100, to the student selected by his/her classmates who sets a living example of the Jaycee Creed; Lancaster County Historical Society Award, Certifcate, membership in the organization and a subscription to their publication, presented to the senior with the highest average over four years in Social Studies; CEA Scholarship Award, $750, given to one student who is going to a four- year college program; Pennsylvania Senate Good Citizenship Award, certificate, given by Senator Michael Brubaker to two seniors demonstrating qualities of good citizenship through display of character, leadership, scholarship and acceptance of responsibility. These students are recognized as exemplary citizen and the Optimist Club Award, to a student who was recognized for outstanding citizenship qualities

Emily Nobile: AMVETS Post #153 Award, $100 savings bond, given by the Ladies Auxiliary, to the deserving Student taking Family and Consumer Science Courses; Raymie Kitch Athletic Memorial Award given by his friends, $100 savings bond, presented to a deserving senior athlete (as determined by the CHS coaching staff); VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Columbia Post #2435 Award, $50 savings bond, to the most
outstanding senior on the Girls Basketball team; Columbia Water Company Award, $100, savings bond and plaque, to the  outstanding female athlete; U.S. Marine Corps, Certificate, Athletic Excellence Award; E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence Award, this award is given to student athletes that have a cumulative grade point average of a 3.75 in a 4.0 scale and have earned varsity letters in two different sports. The individual must have a total of at least four varsity letters.

Brandon Felus: AMVETS Post #153 Award, $100 Savings Bond, Given by the Ladies Auxiliary, to a deserving student taking Technical Courses; Tide Football Booster Club Award
$100, to the senior football player who exhibited exceptional sportsmanship, outstanding cooperation with the coaching staff, superior attitude toward coaches and team mates and unreserved diligence and team spirit; Pride Makes a Difference Award, given in honor of Coach Mike Burke, $100,  given to a senior member of the CHS football team who best exemplifies Coach Burke’s philosophy that “Pride Makes a Difference;” E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence Award, this award is given to student athletes that have a cumulative grade point average of a 3.75 in a 4.0 scale and have earned varsity letters in two different sports. The individual must have a total of at least four varsity letters.

Audreanna Edmond: Frank Douglas Memorial Award Established by his parents, $25, presented to a deserving student member of the track team who has been dedicated and cooperative.

Jacob Sentz: Frank Douglas Memorial Award presented by the Susquehanna Fire Company, $100 Savings Bond, presented to the outstanding senior wrestler; Columbia Fire Police and Raymie Kitch Award, $100 Savings bond, to the student selected as the most valuable Senior Athlete Boy (as determined by the CHS coaching staff); Frackler-Hower Sportsmanship Award, this award goes to a senior male athlete who by their words and actions has demonstrated the true meaning of the word sportsmanship. They shown pride in their school, their teams and their community, while showing respect to all competitors and officials.

Brandon Arnold: Joe Kratzer Memorial Award established by the CBAA (Columbia Boys Athletic Association), $100 Savings Bond, given to the outstanding senior baseball player; Andy Ohrel Award, $100, to the outstanding senior male basketball player; Andy Swingler Memorial Basketball Award given by his parents, $100 and a plaque, to a senior male basketball player who is a good school citizen, exhibits dedication, desire and passion for the game of basketball.

Nathan Wall: Dan Monk memorial Award given by Ruth Matthews, $50 Savings Bond, to the senior male basketball player who worked hard and was cooperative.

Hanan Khalil: Columbia Fraternal Association Award, $150, to the female member of the senior class who had the best attendance record for the senior high school years at CHS; Ena B. Greider Community Service Award, $30, to a graduating senior with the most hours of community service, dedicated to improving the borough of Columbia; Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $35 and certificate, perfect attendance for three years in their senior high school years.

Amy Gerhart: the Abby Fritsch Award give by her family, $100, to a deserving member of the senior class who displayed courage, and determination to overcome life’s challenges.

Camilla Kronenwetter: Rainbow Production Dinner Theatre of Lancaster, $50, to the student who is in good standing for excellence in the theatre and performing arts; Lion’s Club Award, $100, to a worthy female student who qualifies on the basis of service, leadership, and school citizenship; School Board Representative Recognition Award, certificate, presented to the school board representative in recognition of dedication, hard work, and commitment to communication between the student body, administration and the Columbia Borough School Board of Directors; Pennsylvania Senate Good Citizenship Award, certificate,
given by Senator Michael Brubaker to senior demonstrating qualities of good citizenship through display of character, leadership, scholarship and acceptance of responsibility. This student is recognized as an exemplary citizen; E. Jerry Brooks Academic Excellence Award, this award is given to student athletic that has a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and has earned varsity letters in two different sports. The individual must have a total of at least four varsity letters; Optimist Club Award,
to the student was recognized for outstanding citizenship qualities; U.S. Marine Corps, certificate, Scholastic Excellence Award.

Steven Weisser: Columbia Fraternal & Friendship Association Award, $150, to the male member of the senior class who had the best attendance record for the senior high school years at CHS; Mr. William Linkous Memorial Award, $50 Savings Bond, to the deserving student who through effort and cooperation has been a good school citizen; Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $65 and certificate, perfect attendance for six years, entire career at Columbia Jr./Sr. High.

Jimmy Lee: Linda K. Weber Memorial Award given by her family, $100, presented to a deserving senior who is continuing their education in the medical field; Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $15 and certificate, perfect attendance for one year in their senior high school years.

Sara Burke: Class of 1948 President Award, $100 Savings Bond, presented to the president of the Class of 2010; Third Highest Number of Service Learning Hours, $125, Money Order and Certificate, presented by Class of 2010 Parents in memory of Melissa Glenn.

Hillary Glenn: American Legion Award, $200, to an outstanding student who exemplifies excellent citizenship.

Alexander Beckley: The Short 60’s Award, $50 Savings Bond, to the student with the highest average in Business Education Courses.

Joseph Charles: Arthur Campbell Award given in memory by the Columbia/Middletown Elks Lodge #1074, $100. to a senior who is deserving school citizen; U.S. Marine Corps, Certificate,Scholastic Excellence Award.

Patrick Manuel: Superintendent’s Writing Award, $100 Savings Bond and a certificate, presented to the student who has consistently achieved high scores in writing assignments, shows maturity and originality in his or her work and demonstrates careful use of the writing process; D.A.R. Good Citizen Award, the student was previously recognized by the D.A.R. with a certificate, $50 savings bond and pin,this award is based on the characteristics of Dependability, Service, Leadership, and Patriotism. The faculty and senior class felt that this student best exemplified these qualities in this year’s senior class; Class of 1931 Award, Interest on a Certificate of Deposit, to a student who has been a good school citizen; Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $15 and certificate, perfect attendance for one year in their senior high school years

Julia Melbert: U.S. Marine Corps, certificate, Semper Fidelis Award for Music Excellence; John P. Metzger Memorial Band Award, $50, to a graduating senior member of the CHS band who is continuing their education in the field of music or a senior continuing their education and is planning to continue playing their instrument and will not be Valedictorian or Salutatorian; Columbia United Methodist Church in Honor of C. Bernard Seiple, $100 Savings Bond, to the graduating senior, who is in the estimation of the school’s music supervisors has attained the highest degree of skill to the advancement of music in the CHS.

Allison Michener: Class of 1931 Award, Interest on a Certificate of Deposit, to a female student who has been a good school citizen; Frackler-Hower Sportsmanship Award, this award goes to a senior female athlete who by their words and actions has demonstrated the true meaning of the word sportsmanship. They have shown pride in their school, their teams and their community, while showing respect to all competitors and officials.

Zach Abramo: Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $15 and certificate, perfect attendance for one year in their senior high school years.

Heather Wallick:: Tide Pride Perfect Attendance Award, $15 and certificate, perfect attendance for one year in their senior high school years.

Kathryn Ohrel: School Board Representative Recognition Award, certificate, presented to the school board representative in recognition of dedication, hard work, and commitment to communication between the student body, administration and the Columbia Borough School Board of Directors.

Sarah Leader: second Highest Number of Service Learning Hours, $200 Money Order and Certificate,
presented by Class of 2010 Parents in memory of  Melissa Glenn.