School News: Character Breakfast, Revolutionary Soldier, Last Armstrong Games

On Monday, Feb. 7, the Bensalem Township School District made the following announcements:

The Drama Club is presenting its Fairy Tale Character Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 19, 8-10 a.m. at the , 3219 Street Road.

“Join Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, A Charming Prince or two, the Wolf and others from favorite fairytales for a Fundraiser Breakfast. Come in costume or come as you are!” a district release stated.

Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee.  Say hello to your favorite! ~ Enjoy fairy tale crafts ~ Sing-a-long to your favorite tunes. Cost is $6 per person.

Those interested must pre-register to attend. Tickets will not be available at the door.Tickets will be provided before the event. Seating is limited to 300.  

For additional information and to order tickets, go to: www.bensalemsd.org/hsdrama or fax:215-359-0181.

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On Friday, Feb. 18, Ned Hector, an African American Revolutionary War soldier portrayed by Noah Lewis will visit the eighth grade classes of Mrs. Clearkin and Mr. Linehan at Cecelia Snyder Middle School, 3330 Hulmeville Road.

Hector was a teamster and artilleryman and fought at the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. He was cited for his courage during the retreat from Brandywine when he refused to let his team wagon and armaments fall into enemy hands.

The students will learn the steps needed to load and shoot a cannon. They will also learn about the fear that soldiers experienced as the enemy advanced upon their position in the field of battle.

Mr. Lewis also will emphasize the contributions of many African Americans during the American Revolution. These important sacrifices have contributed to the freedoms that we as Americans enjoy today.

The Just for the Kids Foundation and Mrs. Gormish are responsible for the funding of this wonderful presentation.

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As the regular basketball season for Bensalem Township High School winds down, the district wanted the community to be aware of the following dates.

 The last regular season boy’s basketball home game will be played at Armstrong on Tuesday, Feb. 8 (vs. Council Rock North) and the last regular season girl’s home game will be played at Armstrong on Friday, Feb. 11 (vs. Council Rock South).  The JV games begin at 5:30; the varsity games begin at 7 p.m.

Varsity teams have hosted games at Armstrong since the 1950s. With the construction of the new physical education facility, the boy’s and girl’s basketball teams will be hosting games next year in the new facility, and no longer at Armstrong.