Welcome to the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

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January Students of the Month

Elizabethtown Area High School is proud to recognize its January Rotary Club Students of the Month: Alison Fink and Dalton Fink. This honor celebrates students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement, highlighting their contributions to the school and broader community.

Alison is the daughter of Ronald and Jodi Fink of Elizabethtown.

Alison is a dedicated and accomplished student with a strong record of academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. Alison has been on the Honor Roll throughout high school, earning recognition as an AP Scholar and induction into the National Honor Society. She has received multiple Underclassmen Awards in subjects such as Introduction to Health Sciences, Honors Human Anatomy & Physiology, AP Calculus AB, Honors Chemistry, and College in High School Psychology.

Outside the classroom, Alison excels as an athlete, serving as Captain of the Cross Country team and competing at the varsity level in both Swim and Track and Field. She is also deeply committed to serving others, mentoring through the Jumpstart program and contributing to the May Day Student Council Committee as a Chair member.

Alison's community service includes volunteering as a Swim Coach for the Elizabethtown Aquatic Club and Mount Joy Swim Team and assisting at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Alison works as a lifeguard at Willowood Swim Club and Gears Swim School and as a private swim lesson instructor. She is an active member of Mary Mother of the Church.

Alison plans to attend college to further her education and athletic career.

Dalton is the son of Ronald and Jodi Fink of Elizabethtown.

Dalton is a standout student who balances academic excellence with a commitment to athletics and community service. Dalton has earned Honor Roll recognition in ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades and is a member of the National Honor Society. He has also received multiple Underclassman Awards in subjects such as Honors World History and Forensic Chemistry.

Dalton's dedication to athletics shines through his leadership role as Captain of the Varsity Cross Country Team where he made the Lancaster-Lebanon Section 2 all-star team and as a member of the Varsity Swim and Baseball Teams. In addition to his athletic commitments, Dalton serves as a Culture Captain for the Student Lighthouse Team, mentors through the Jumpstart Program, and supports the Athletic Support Team.

Dalton's community involvement includes volunteering as a Swim Coach for the Elizabethtown Area Aquatic Club and Mount Joy Swim Team. He also contributes to the high school baseball team by assisting with the annual library book sale setup and serving as an instructor at its summer youth camp. Dalton is employed at Elizabethtown Sporting Goods and Willowood Swim Club and interns with Clear Wealth Partners Investment Strategies. He is a member of Mary Mother of the Church.

Dalton plans to attend a four-year university to pursue a degree in Business Administration while continuing his athletic career.

December Students of the Month

Elizabethtown Area High School announces its December Rotary Club Students of the Month: Addyson Hackman and Scott Creason. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning and belonging that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the high school community.

Addyson is the daughter of Mike and Heather Hackman of Elizabethtown.

Addyson is a highly motivated and accomplished student who has consistently excelled academically and in leadership roles. Her dedication and achievements were recognized with her induction into the National Honor Society in spring 2024, a testament to her embodiment of the organization’s four pillars: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

During the 2023-2024 school year, Addyson’s exceptional academic and leadership abilities earned her the prestigious Underclassmen Academic Leadership Award—an honor bestowed upon only two students. She has also received multiple underclass awards, excelling in subjects such as Intro to Python and 20th Century World History, further showcasing her commitment to academic excellence.

Addyson serves as Student Council Co-President, managing the council and overseeing events. She has also held roles as Publicity Secretary and Community Service Chair. Addyson has excelled in Model United Nations, representing countries such as North Korea, Russia, and Mongolia. She further demonstrated her commitment to personal growth by participating in the Attollo leadership program, where she achieved Scholar status.

Outside of school, Addyson dedicates her time to serving the community. She has volunteered at various events, including LIV-Etown, the Fall Fest, and the Daddy-Daughter Dance. Additionally, she has participated in Christmas celebrations at the Star Barn and other community initiatives. Addyson works as a server at the Clubhouse at Masonic Villages. She also works with Figments and Sprinkles and The Candy Unicornium. Addyson is an active member of Community Bible Church, attending youth group on Wednesday nights.

Looking to the future, Addyson plans to graduate in January and begin basic training in the Air Force. She then intends to pursue a college degree in Cybersecurity.

Scott is the son of Jennifer and Joseph Creason of Elizabethtown.

Scott is a well-rounded and accomplished student who has excelled in academics, athletics, and the arts throughout high school. A consistent Honor Roll student, he is a member of the National Honor Society and was recognized with the Jacqueline Meyers World Language Award for Spanish III in his junior year. Scott’s passion for music and theater earned him multiple accolades, including a Hershey Theater Apollo Award nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Play and an Honorable Mention for Best Lead Actor in a Musical.

Scott is deeply involved in the performing arts at the high school, participating in the Marching Band, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and Theater Department. He has played roles in both the Fall Play and Spring Musical every year and works with the school newspaper. His vocal talent has earned him selection to the Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association (LLMEA) County Choir, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Choir, PMEA Region 5 Choir, and recognition as an Alternate for the PMEA All-State Choir.

In addition to his artistic endeavors, Scott is an athlete, competing on the Elizabethtown Area High School Men’s Volleyball Team and the Elizabethtown Mountain Biking Team, where he has participated since eighth grade.

Beyond school, Scott contributes to his community as a Choir Intern at Elizabethtown Area Middle School and as a coach at Rheems Volleyball Summer Camp. He also volunteers with the Elizabethtown Mountain Bike Team’s Boot Camp. Scott works part-time as a Cook’s Helper at Masonic Villages. Scott is an active member of Mary Mother of the Church Parish, participating in the Youth Music Ministry as a singer.

Looking to the future, Scott plans to attend West Virginia University to study Exercise Science, focusing on Strength and Conditioning. His ultimate goal is to open his own gym.

2024 Christmas Tree Sale is SOLD OUT!! Thank you everyone!

The Annual Christmas Tree sale fundraiser is our largest fundraiser and helps us raise in excess of $30000 that goes into community projects throughout the year. Our generous business sponsors pay for all the trees which allows the money spent by the customers to be entirely designated for community donations. Every physically able club member volunteers to work at least 2 set-up, sales, or support shifts during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

November 29 - December 18 at the Giant Food Store parking lot in Elizabethtown

We gratefully thank our business sponsors for the 2024 Christmas Tree Sale.

The businesses listed below have purchased all of the trees so that the money you pay for your tree goes entirely for our community projects!

(Updated 11/30/24)

$1,000 - MAJOR SPONSORS

B&G Lumber Co.

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices
Brown P lus, Accountants + Advisors

DDMP Investment Advisors

Elizabethtown Heating & Cooling

Kinley Auto Group

Mars Wrigley

Moo-Duck Brewery

RDS Paving & Sealcoating

Technical Performance Automotive

$500 Sponsors

Barton Signs & Apparel / YESCO

BERM - Bruce Environmental & Resource Management

BMK Construction

Grogan Storm Team - REMAX/Pinnacle

Harvest View Barn

Mitchell Forry Wallcovering

Nikolaus & Hohenadel, Attorneys At Law

Presence Bank

ReWorld

RS Asphalt & Maintenance

Smash My Trash

The Spot Hometown Deli

Stark Law Group, LLC

Tony Zook - REMAX / Pinnacle

Vision Source / Rebman Eyecare

Waste Hauler Support Services

The Wenger Group

Wix, Wenger, and Weidner, Attorneys At Law

$250 Sponsors

Baron Insurance Group

Brubaker Bros.

Designs Unlimited

Furniture Medic

Home Climates

Home Grown Outdoor Finishes

John Martin Contractor LLC

John Smith Real Estate

Lechner & Stauffer Insurance

Leo Kob Co. Inc.

Longenecker's Hatchery Inc.

Maddie's Mulch & Soil LLC

Sollenberger Painting

Walker Sales & Distribution

William P. Spence Funeral Services

$100 Sponsors

Alyssa Roth - MMG Insurance

Hob Kroesen

JY III Architecture

Members 1st

Tom Labagh

THANKS TO OUR "IN-KIND" SPONSORS

THANKS, GIANT, for allowing us to again use the parking lot and frontage space for our sale! Thanks also to Messicks Farm Equipment for the tree delivery, Hollinger Services for credit card processing and project fund accounting, Toshiba for printing services, Pine Creek Structures and Peace of Mind Self-Storage.

Click on the link in the side menu for Christmas Tree Safety Tips from our friends at the Rheems Fire Company.

Elizabethtown Rotary's 100th Anniversary Celebration Begins

Rotary year 2025-2026 WILL BE OUR 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

Our Centennial Committee has been hard at work planning for an amazing year of celebration which will include local projects to benefit the community, a major international project, updating the club history book , and a whopper of a Gala planned for January 2026. Join us as we celebrate the leaders of the past AND present who have given so much to the Elizabethtown Community!

One of the projects that the 100^th Anniversary Committee and the Board approved was to purchase and place 3 heavy duty 9’ benches with our 100^th logo in our community. Two of them were placed on the Conewago Trail. They are at the .5 and 4.5 mile markers so look for them as you hike or bike the trail. The County of Lancaster Parks and Recreation paid for and installed the pads and the benches at no cost to our Club. The other bench was placed behind the brick building on the United Churches Elizabethtown Area/ECHOES campus. The pad and installation for this bench was completed and paid for by BMK Construction of Elizabethtown at no cost to our Club. Stay tuned for more wonderful things as we get closer to our 100^th.

November Students of the Month

Elizabethtown Area High School announces its November Rotary Club Students of the Month: Juliana Gillette and Brendan Fritz. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning and belonging that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the high school community.

Juliana is the daughter of Gregory and Kelly Gillette of Elizabethtown.

Recognized as an exemplary student and leader, Juliana was inducted into the National Honor Society in spring 2024 for exemplifying the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Her teachers acknowledged her academic excellence with recognition in Spanish 3 during the Underclass Awards Program.

Juliana serves as Class Secretary and holds officer positions in the Key Club, Human Rights Club, and Red Cross Club. She actively participates in Mini-THON and is a Stage Manager for the high school's theater program. Additionally, Juliana's involvement extends to the Chamber Choir and the Varsity Tennis and Unified Bocce Teams, highlighting her commitment to a well-rounded school life.

In addition to her school commitments, Juliana volunteers with Bear Bags, providing essential food assistance to families in need. She also balances her time working as a babysitter and as a Food Runner at Twisted Bine Beer Company. Juliana is a member of Saint Peter's Catholic Church.

Looking to the future, Juliana plans to attend a four-year college or university to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She aspires to enter the healthcare field as a Nurse Practitioner, with the potential to work as a travel nurse to expand her impact.

Brendan is the son of Matthew and Carrie Fritz of Elizabethtown.

Brendan Fritz is a proud inductee of the National Honor Society, where he was recognized for his scholarship, leadership, service, and character. He has consistently achieved Honor Roll status, reflecting his dedication to academic excellence.

A passionate musician, Brendan actively participates in the school's music programs, including the Chamber and Concert Choirs, and the Concert, Marching, and Jazz Bands. His talents also extend to his roles in high school musicals and plays. Brendan's exceptional performances have earned him multiple Hershey Theater Apollo Awards, celebrating his achievements as both an Outstanding Supporting Actor and Lead Actor in plays and musicals. He was also recognized as a Beyond the Footlights Performer, showcasing his commitment to theater and excellence in performance. Brendan has also participated in the Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association County Choir and the Pennsylvanian Music Educators Association District and Regional Choirs.

Beyond his school and artistic pursuits, Brendan works as a Conductor and Station Master for Hershey Trolley Works, gaining valuable experience that combines his love for performance with community engagement.

Brendan plans to attend a four-year college to major in Vocal Performance and Anthropology.

October Students of the Month

EAHS October students of the month named

Elizabethtown Area High School announces its October Rotary Club Students of the Month: Tessa Cronin and Noah Breneman. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning and belonging that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the high school community.

Tessa is the daughter of Rob and Kathy Cronin of Elizabethtown.

Tessa is an outstanding student and leader, having been inducted into the National Honor Society in the spring of 2024 for exemplifying the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. She was honored with the 2024 A.P. Language and Composition Award and has received multiple academic recognitions, including the Career and Finance Award in 2023 and the Honors U.S. History Award in 2022. Tessa has also been a consistent Honor Roll student.

Tessa’s athletic achievements are equally impressive. She was the EAHS Women’s Varsity Swimming High Point Scorer for 2024 and qualified for the PIAA District 3 Championship Swim Meet in 2023 and 2024. She is an eight-time medalist at the Lancaster Lebanon League Championship Meet and earned varsity swim letters for three years. In field hockey, Tessa was named to the First Team Lancaster Lebanon League Section Two All-Star team in 2023, was the Varsity Defensive Most Valuable Player, and has been a varsity letter earner and starter for four years.

Tessa is also deeply involved in school and community activities. She is a Jump Start Program Mentor, a Mini-THON Captain, a Student Council Representative, and has chaired the school-wide May Day Community Service Committee for three years. She also serves as captain for both the Varsity Field Hockey and Swim teams. In addition, Tessa is gaining valuable professional experience through her internship at Nikolaus and Hohenadel Attorneys LLP.

Beyond school, Tessa plays for the PA United USA Team in field hockey and has been a member of the Elizabethtown Aquatic Club since 2012. She volunteers as a coach for the 12 and under swimmers at Elizabethtown Aquatic Club and has competed with the Willowood Bluefins Summer Swim Team since 2012. She has been recognized as the 2023 Willowood Swim Lessons Instructor of the Year and the 2024 Willowood Lifeguard of the Year.

After graduation, Tessa plans to attend a four-year college, where she hopes to swim or play field hockey. Following her undergraduate studies, she aspires to attend law school.

Noah is the son of Jason and Stephanie Breneman of Elizabethtown.

Noah's academic excellence has earned him recognition as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist, one of the highest honors a student can attain. Less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors are selected as semifinalists, representing the top-scoring students in each state. He is also a member of the National Honor Society for exemplifying the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. At the underclass awards program, Noah's achievements were recognized by the high school faculty with academic excellence award in Health

A dedicated student and leader, Noah is the EAHS Sea/Air/Land (SEAL) Team captain and has competed in various math and coding competitions against other schools. In his senior year, he became a member of the EAHS Link Crew and is a varsity athlete on the Elizabethtown Mountain Bike Team.

Outside of school, Noah contributes to his community through his involvement at Community Bible Church, where he regularly attends the high school youth group and volunteers at the summer Junior Camp. He also finds time to work, serving as an employee at Kinsey's Outdoors and as a worker for the Philly Cheesesteak: On The Roll food truck. Noah's passion for mountain biking extends beyond competition; he rides and races with the 717 Cycling team and independently in his spare time.

After graduation, Noah plans to pursue a four-year college education in mechanical engineering.

September Students of the Month

EAHS September students of the month named

Elizabethtown Area High School announces its September Rotary Club Students of the Month: Adrienne Crick and Djemba NDikwe. This program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning and belonging that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the high school community.

Adrienne is the daughter of Joan and Bobby Crick of Elizabethtown.

Adrienne has earned several academic accolades, including academic excellence awards from the high school faculty in Career and Finance, Net Sports, and Honors Chemistry. She was also inducted into the National Honor Society for exemplifying the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Adrienne is deeply involved in numerous school activities. She serves as the overall chair for Mini-THON, the president of Key Club, and a member of the Human Rights Club, Bible Club, and Unified Bocce team. She also plays tennis, is the Stage Manager for the Theatre Department, and participates in both Etown Blues Rugby and the choir, where she serves as a section leader. Additionally, Adrienne is a Jump Start Mentor, helping younger students transition to high school life.

Outside of school, Adrienne is a dedicated volunteer. She is part of the Food Pantry team at Elizabethtown First Church of God and works as a camp counselor at Camp YoliJwa. She also balances employment as a pharmacy technician at Sloan’s Pharmacy and as a front desk personnel at Willowood Swim Club.

Adrienne is an active member of Elizabethtown First Church of God and East Fairview Church, where she regularly attends youth groups.

After graduation, Adrienne plans to attend a four-year college to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and eventually become a nurse anesthetist.

Djemba N’Dikwe is the son of Rosita and Danwe N’Dikwe of Elizabethtown.

Djemba has consistently excelled academically, achieving Honor Roll status and graduating from the Lancaster Chambers

Paths Program. Additionally, he has been recognized with multiple academic excellence awards from the high school faculty, including honors in Drawing 1, Drawing 2, Honors World History, General Science, Geometry, and English 10.

Djemba is highly engaged in school activities, actively participating in various clubs such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, Science Club, and Bible Club. In sports, he competes in Varsity Cross Country, Wrestling, and Track & Field, where he proudly serves as Co-Varsity Cross Country Captain. His leadership extends beyond athletics; he has been a Jump Start Mentor, is currently a Link Leader Crew member, and is one of two seniors on the Superintendent Advisory Council.
In the community, Djemba has made impactful contributions, assisting at the GEARS Center during a community service day for the Paths Program. Additionally, he showcased his artistic talents by creating artwork for Penn State's Children's Hospital through his Graphic Design class.

Djemba has actively participated in various church and service activities, including providing food for the underprivileged through the "Lunch in the Park" program and chaperoning at Vacation Bible Schoo. He has also engaged in service projects like farm work, garden clean-up, and trash collection, as well as providing free water at the Elizabethtown Fair. Additionally, he has volunteered to offer fun and educational experiences for refugees in the Lancaster area.

After graduation, Djemba plans to attend a four-year college and hopes to run track and field at a collegiate level. Although his major is undecided, he is interested in pursuing a field related to art or marketing/advertising.

Paul Harris Fellows List Updated

Paul Harris Fellow List updated on the Website

https://elizabethtownrotary.org/sitepage/the-rotary-foundation/paul-harris-fellows