2026 Burrowes Scholars Named

The 2026 Burrowes Scholars

The 2026 Burrowes Scholars reception, held on Thursday, May 7, celebrated the academic excellence, self-discipline, and character of students in grades 5, 8, and 11. The program is named after Dr. Thomas Henry Burrowes, a Strasburg native who was a foundational figure in establishing Pennsylvania’s public school system and served as the president of Pennsylvania State University. This award is among the District’s highest academic honors, recognizing students who go above and beyond in their respective fields of study.

Juniors Harry Skiles and Cooper Hillen, both of whom were Burrowes Scholars at all possible levels, presided over the evening’s events, including a performance by the LSHS Blue Jazz Band and a serving of famous L-S ice cream pie. Principals took the mic to recognize scholars by grade, while parents and sponsoring teachers stood as each student came forward to receive their certificates and pins.

This year’s scholars included two double winners: eighth-grader Nathan Schneider in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and junior Harry Skiles in Mathematics and German. Harry, who also played the trumpet in the evening’s jazz band performance, has been the recipient of five Burrowes Scholar awards throughout his academic career at L-S - a possible record.

Congratulations to all of this year’s Burrowes Scholars! We are proud to recognize you for your hard work!

Fifth-Grade Burrowes Scholars (Hans Herr Elementary)

• Piper Arkitan - Mathematics
• Cole Bender - Mathematics
• Colette Burkhart - English Language Arts
• Connor Ferreira - English Language Arts
• Theodore Fritz - English Language Arts
• Olivia Galarza - English Language Arts
• Alexandria Goodlin - Instrumental Music - Band
• Reid Haring - Mathematics
• Campbell Hodge - English Language Arts
• Peyton Jenks - English Language Arts
• William Karanja - Instrumental Music - Orchestra
• Josiah Krouse - Mathematics
• Lana LaFon - English Language Arts
• Elias Marcucci - Visual Art
• Sarah Rodriguez - English Language Arts
• Beau Rogers - Physical Education
• Olivia Shultz - Physical Education
• Ruth Staley - Mathematics
• Quinn Welsh - Mathematics
• Lydia Yoder - Vocal Music

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Eighth-Grade Burrowes Scholars (Martin Meylin Middle School)

• Millie Ambrose - Technology Education
• Madeleine Cousin* - Instrumental Music - Orchestra
• Diesel Frank - Physical Education
• Tayden Herr* - Science
• Avery Kalasinsky* - Social Studies
• Lillian Lehman - Physical Education
• Mira Lindskog - Spanish
• Sebastian Manley - Instrumental Music - Band
• Isla Marsh* - Vocal Music
• Gabrielle Meredith* - Visual Art
• Layla Motta - Health
• Raynor Padlaszek - German
• Nathan Schneider* - English Language Arts and Mathematics

*Silver (second-time) Burrowes Scholar

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Eleventh-Grade Burrowes Scholars (L-S High School)

• Jackson Allison* - Technology Education
• Gannon Black - Science
• Gregory Eckert* - Family and Consumer Science
• Julianna Fry* - English
• Rex Giberson - Agriculture
• Cooper Hillen** - Health and Physical Education
• Elaina Hostetter - Health and Physical Education
• Lilly Kuhns - Social Studies
• Austin Li - Business
• Finlee Parrish - Vocal Music
• Sunna Ruhl - Visual Art
• Evan Sauder - Instrumental Music - Band
• Lilah Schwartz* - Spanish
• Anya Sheffer - Instrumental Music - Orchestra
• Harry Skiles** - Mathematics and German

*Silver (second-time) Burrowes Scholar |  **Gold (third-time) Burrowes Scholar

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Burrowes Scholar Resources

View the 2026 Burrowes Scholars program

Learn more about Thomas Henry Burrowes at Uncharted Lancaster