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  • Inductees Facts and Photos

    Posted by Exeter Alumni at 3/10/2010 11:45:00 AM

     STUDENT - Terry Hand -1963, Steven A. Goldstein-1970, Lilian L. Jalil, MD-1987, Christie L. Ganas, MD-1987, Derrick K. Acker -1983, Chris Faber - 1976, Dave Eschelman - 1981, Amy Unger Morton - 1979, Clarence Swoyer - 1961, Cheryl Edwards -1975, Gail Metz - 1986, Charles Peter Souders- 1960 
           
    EDUCATOR - Harry "Bud" Shank, Shirley Weidner, Roger E. Hertz, Stephen R. Ruth, Margaret Hart, Joann E. Burak, Roger Schropp, Sandy Steinmetz- 1961 grad, Emma Yoh        
    COMMUNITY - Georgine Dorrian Kearney, Kenneth B. Levan, Phyllis W. Gilbert & Dr. Edward R. Gilbert, Mary Faye Weaver, MD, Patricia White

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    "Grandma" Georgine Kearney with Caitlin           Harry (Bud) Shank

    2008 Inductees

    Spring, 2008, three persons were inducted in the Exeter Academic Hall of Fame. They were: Joann Burak, Betsy King, and Mary Fay Weaver, M.D. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor people who have performed outstanding service or have brought credit to the school district.

    2009 Inductees

    Five persons were inducted in the 2009 Exeter Academic Hall of Fame. They were David Eschelman, M.D.; Christopher Faber, M.D.; Roger Schropp; Clarence Swoyer, and Amy Unger Morton. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor people who have performed outstanding service or have brought credit to the school district.


    Biographies:

    Joann Burak, a teacher in the senior high science department for 21 years prior to her death this past July, was inducted posthumously into the Exeter Academic Hall of Fame. She was respected and admired by her students. Many  returned to visit with her after they graduated. Joann taught advanced placement chemistry and was responsible for organizing the district and county science olympiads.

    Dr. Mary Fay Weave    r was inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame for her many contributions to the district as a volunteer and a school board member. She served on the board for 8 years, two as vice president, served on numerous long-range planning committees, the community advisory committee, and as a classroom volunteer.  All of this while practicing medicine and raising four children.

    Betsy King was inducted into the Academic Hall of Fame in recognition of her outstanding charitable work for the Habitat for Humanity, orphan relief efforts in Romania, and numerous charities in Berks County.  While a student at the senior high school she was a top-ten academic student and was active in many clubs and athletics.

    ROGER SCHROPP a dedicated math. teacher in the SHS for 35 years will be inducted into the EHS Academic Hall of Fame on April 19, 2009 at 3 pm. in the SHS auditorium.
     
    2010 Inductees
    CHARLES PETE SOUDERS - Played woodwind in the band, ran cross country, and played basketball.  After  25 years as a systems professional, he opened Ortliebs Jazzhaus in Philadelphia , which has becomme one of the outstanding jazz clubs in the nation. For 20 yeatrs it has served as a mecca for Philadelphia and New York musicians.
     
    GAIL METZ VORHEES - 1986 -Attended North Carolina State where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in the fields of history and education. She earned a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh and has spent the majority of her career as a prosecuting attorney in West Virginia. While at Exeter she was a member of the District III championship swimming team.
     
    CHERYL EDWARDS - 1975- Attended the University of Maryland. Relocate to California in 1992 to pursue a career as a screen writer. Her credits include screen plays for "Against The Ropes" and "Frankie and Alice" but she is best know for rewriting the script for  "Save The Last Dance."
     
    EMMA YOH - Served the district for manyyears as the reading supervisor and assistant director of elementary education. During her many years at Exeter she mentored stundent teachers and assisted new teachers with an unmatched warmth and passion. She was a strong advocate for quality elementary education and was always devoted to all students.
     
    SANDY STEINMETZ SEIBOLD - Is an Exeter alumnus who became a passionate and innovative first grade teacher in the district for 38 years. Teaching was a passion in her life and she dedicated herself to helping all students to succeed. As an outstanding educator, Sandy served as a role model for student teachers and new teachers.
     
    PATRICIA WHITE- A dedicated volunteer in the ETSD for 19 years. Over the years she served tirelessly as president of the Music Association, Lorane Association of Parents and Teachers and the Junior/Senior High APT. Pat served on the curriculum council, the Exeter Community Prevention Partnership, and as chairperson of the May Day festivities.
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