This year's 4th grade quilt, "Growing in Christ," is a wall hanging inspired by the school theme verses for this year from Ephesians 4:15-16. The 50"x70" design features a tree with 20 leaves—one leaf for each student, and one for their teacher, Mrs. Kipp Glass. Each student selected two colorful batik fabrics that would form their individual leaf. Each student selected two colorful batik fabrics that would form their individual leaf. These selections are also represented on the border of the piece where each student's name is incorporated. No two leaves are alike, highlighting the uniqueness of each student that makes our school—and our world—so diverse. The leaves signify new life where healthy growth has been nurtured and instilled in our students.
This year's beautiful quilt was a family affair; the quilt was designed and pieced by Dock grandparent Beth Wierwille, mother of EC-8 music teacher Laura Landes and grandmother of 4th grade student Liza Landes, and quilted by a dedicated team of family and friends. The value of the quilt, of course, is priceless, but you can bid on it during the 58th Annual Country Fair & Auction. The LIVE AUCTION will be held on Friday, May 17 at approximately 6:45 p.m. As always, there will be a scrapbook of photos and other items commemorating the making of the quilt that will also be auctioned off. Don't miss the excitement of the live auction!
Mr. Sam Lapp (right) grew up in this area and graduated from Dock in 1957. His father was a pastor. Growing up, Mr. Lapp was taught that he must be a Conscientious Objector instead of enlisting because he was a pacifist. He told us many stories about his experiences as a CO. He explained what Conscientious Objector is and what it means. To become a CO you had to sign up for the draft and take a placement test. He placed the fourth highest out of everyone in his class. Once he was approved to become a CO, it was his responsibility to find a job through the Selective Service.
Mrs. Kathleen Roberts told the story of her grandparents, who came to America and became citizens. When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declared war on Japan and took all the Japanese-American citizens and sent them to internment camps. Her grandparents, and many other Japanese-Americans, were kept there until the war the over. I really appreciated her sharing her grandparents' story. I’ve had relatives who experienced internment camps and it’s interesting to hear stories from both sides of the world, and how the experiences stick with people. Since our generation hasn’t experienced war yet, it is important for us to know about the past so the same mistakes don’t happen in the future. (by Emanuel Lekaj)
Misrahim Nyagwegwe – NCAA D3 – Basketball – Eastern Mennonite University 
