South Hagerstown High School

NOV. 18, 1947-JULY 31, 2007 Linda Sue "Lyn" Vance, 59, of 202 E. Franklin St., Hagerstown, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, at her home. Born Nov. 18, 1947 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Arthur Delmore Raines Sr. and Calledith Mae Reeder Raines. She was a 1965 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. She was formerly employed by Lauren's Tavern. She is survived by her former husband, Eldridge B. Vance; three sons, Michael E. Clever and Eddie L. Raines, both of Fairfield, Iowa, and Tony A. Wolfe of Tennessee; six sisters, Josephine M. Socks of Clear Spring, Kaye R. Clever and June S. Raines, both of Sharpsburg, Cynthia M. A. Raines of Williamsport, and Joy L. Guessford and Judy E. Raines, both of Hagerstown; four brothers, the Rev. William E. Raines of Fort Wayne, Ind., Robert E. Raines of The Villages, Fla., and Arthur D. Raines Jr. and Larry G. Raines, both of Hagerstown; two grandchildren; nieces; nephews; grandnieces; grandnephews; one aunt; two uncles; and cousins.

The rusting hulk of the Chevrolet Army truck sat near the machine shop off Virginia Avenue in Hagerstown for more than three decades. When its owner, William Kaplan, died in 2004 at the age of 93, his son inherited the truck. William Glenn Kaplan had his heart set on restoring the truck, something he would do to honor his father. “When I see this truck, I see my dad, and I restored it in his memory,” said William Glenn Kaplan, 63, of Maugansville. It last was used around 1973, and was idle for so long that its engine locked up. In 2006, the truck was put on a tractor-trailer and taken to his son's property in Hedgesville, W.Va.

Washington County bands perform Tuesday night at South Hagerstown High School stadium at the 31st annual Showcase of Marching Bands.

HAGERSTOWN -- No baseball team in the Maryland Class 2A baseball tournament was able to stop South Hagerstown from reaching Saturday's state championship game. But a rule book violation did. The Rebels will not be playing in Saturday's 4:30 p.m. final against Kent Island after the team was cited for violating a National Baseball Federation rule limiting the number of innings a pitcher can throw in seven calendar days. "We didn't try to circumvent the rules," said Mike Tesla, South Hagerstown athletic director.

Michele Showe of Hagerstown holds her Yorkshire terrier, Jack, who is dressed for the cool spring weather Friday at a South Hagerstown High School softball game.

Bardin Warren "Bart" Fraker, 72, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. A native of Hagerstown, Md., he graduated in 1958 from South Hagerstown High School. Upon his graduation, Bart enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served as a hospital corpsman. Bart retired as a master chief corpsman after 30 years of service. Following his retirement, Bart took a position with the Industrial Hygiene Department at the Naval Hospital Pensacola, where he served as an industrial hygiene technician for 20 additional years.

Robert Hershman, left, and Madonna Beverlin, of Smithsburg, pick up salads Sunday during the Antietam Exchange Club's 32nd Annual Italian Festa at South Hagerstown High School.

The Hancock Middle/High School band performed Tuesday night at South Hagerstown High School stadium at the 31st annual Showcase of Marching Bands.

South Hagerstown High School's alumni association will meet at 7 p.m. today in the school's media center. All alumni are invited. For more information, go to www.shhsrebelalumni.org .

The SATs scheduled Jan. 26 at South Hagerstown High School and Williamsport High School, have been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16.

The rusting hulk of the Chevrolet Army truck sat near the machine shop off Virginia Avenue in Hagerstown for more than three decades. When its owner, William Kaplan, died in 2004 at the age of 93, his son inherited the truck. William Glenn Kaplan had his heart set on restoring the truck, something he would do to honor his father. “When I see this truck, I see my dad, and I restored it in his memory,” said William Glenn Kaplan, 63, of Maugansville. It last was used around 1973, and was idle for so long that its engine locked up. In 2006, the truck was put on a tractor-trailer and taken to his son's property in Hedgesville, W.Va.

Some of the closest attachments people form in their lives occur during their school years, but for eight graduates of South Hagerstown High School's Class of 2013, the bonds go back to Day One. “Eighteen years and nine months we've been rooming together,” said Khyri Baker, referring to his twin brother, Khalib. The Bakers are one of four sets of twins among the more than 250 South High graduates who received their diplomas at the school Friday. They are now set to take separate paths in life: Khalib is going to York (Pa.)

John Joseph West, 63, of Hagerstown died Friday, May 31, 2013, at Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown. Born July 26, 1949, in Hagerstown, he was the son of Donald E. and Joann (Guiliani) West, of Hagerstown. John was a member of The First Christian Church in Hagerstown. He was a 1967 graduate of South Hagerstown High School, where he achieved the following: football 1963 freshman team, varsity lettering 1964, 1965 and 1966; basketball 1965, 1966 and 1967, lettering in '66 and '67; baseball 1964, 1965, 1966 and 1967, lettering in '65, '66 and '67; track 1965, 1966 and 1967, lettering in '65, '66 and '67. His honors included freshman class secretary, sophomore class vice president, senior class representative and class president, All Cumberland Valley Athletic League first team, Principals' award, Outstanding Athletic and Academic Achievement, All Tri-State first team 1966 and captain of the football team.

Kevin Bowman said he was kicked out of North Hagerstown High School after getting into an altercation with another individual. Bowman then went to Antietam Academy, a school designed for students having trouble adjusting to traditional school settings, but later dropped out, he said. He then began thinking about his future, especially when a daughter came into his life. Bowman said he realized he needed to make some changes and be a good role model for his child. “I've got to get back in school and strive harder,” Bowman said he recalled telling himself.

South Hagerstown High School Fifth marking period Distinguished honor roll Grade nine - Adrian I. Bolton, Shabree A. Brown, Jacob A. Hardesty, Darren J. Harman, Eletria U. Herbert, Malaysha K. Kay, Savannah K. Martinez, Mariah E. McPherson, Katelyn C. Mehrling, Amy M. Metz, Alexandra L. Mourton, April K. Mugozhi, Hadassah M. Muthoka, Caroline E. O'Reilly, Mokhinur Shokhalilullo, Amy J. Smith, Jeremy M. Spikes, Elizabeth...

A memorial service will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery to honor the life of Sgt. Jonathan Chad Ferris. Born Feb. 1, 1982, in Beckley, W.Va., Chad was the son of John C. Ferris of Hagerstown, Md., and Debra J. McClain Williams of Williamsport, Md. Chad was a member of First Baptist Church of Hagerstown, having made a profession of faith at the age of 7. After graduating from South Hagerstown High School in...

Dorothy Papa learned her work ethic on the farm during her childhood in Bedford County, Pa., then later after she and her husband bought a farm on Alternate U.S. 40 between Funkstown and Boonsboro. “She grew up on a farm and ended up on a farm,” said son Fred Papa of Hagerstown and Southern Pines, N.C. The Papas raised horses and had a well-regarded herd of Angus cattle. Dorothy taught their children to milk the Jersey cow they had. Fresh milk was a staple, as was Dorothy's homemade butter and ice cream.

Army Pvt. Casey L. Thomas , the grandson of Madeline Mazingo and nephew of Kimberly Haines, both of Hagerstown, graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Thomas is a 2008 graduate of South Hagerstown High School. Marine Corps Pvt. Martin S. Caicedo-Simpson , a 2012 graduate of Martinsburg (W.Va.) High School, earned the title of U.S. Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

As the school year winds down, it's time for the concerts that the schools' choral groups have been preparing for this spring.  The E. Russell Hicks Middle School chorus concert will be Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the South Hagerstown High School auditorium.  On Thursday, the E. Russell Hicks Middle School orchestra will hold its concert at the middle school at 7 p.m. Chicken barbecue The Funkstown Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a...

Debra Ann Leisinger, 60, of Englewood Road, Hagerstown, Md., passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Julia Manor Health Center in Hagerstown. Born Nov. 28, 1952, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late John and Clara (Shatzer) Perrott. She attended South Hagerstown High School. She was owner and operator of 3-D Deli of Hagerstown. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1936 of Hagerstown, member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post 202 of Williamsport and a member of the Pocahontas of the Red Men Tribe 84 of Williamsport.