AH Class of ‘73 Share Memories by Attending Football Game
AH Class of ‘73 Share Memories by Attending Football Game
By Zorina Boersma and Andrew Husisian | September 2023
By Zorina Boersma and Andrew Husisian | September 2023
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Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders, and Healthcare workers rise to be honored at football game. Photo by Zorina Boersma
On Saturday, Sept. 16 the Abington Heights varsity football team hosted Western Wayne. It was a special day at the Pit for many reasons. The class of 1973 came to support the varsity football team. In addition to that it was also Military, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Healthcare Appreciation Day.
The USMC presented colors in the middle of the field as the Abington Heights marching band played the national anthem. Past and current students were among those who presented the color in the center of the field.
When talking with student Julian Grives, class of 2023, before the game he said, “I'm excited about the game as Abington has been doing good this year. It may seem that the opponent will have a strong start, but in the end we will win.”
To honor the special day, the South Abington Fire Department presented the flag on the ladder of the fire engine. Photo by Zorina Boersma
During the game, we spoke with several members of the class of 1973. Some, like Mary Fick, are still connected the Abington Heights. Fick said that she was so happy to be back watching another football game and said she was happy to see her grandson, junior Liam Fick, play.
Joan Yanish said that it was good to see and remember the good time she had with her classmates. Yanish said that they even went on a memory walk before the game.
We asked Yanish what advice she would like to give to highschool students today. She said, “You can do anything, it is in your DNA. You just have to decide that you want to go for it.”
We also spoke with Harry Kramer, another 1973 alum, who said, “A lot has changed [in Clarks Summit], but [he is] happy to be back.”
And we were happy to see them back. All of the special guests in attendance saw the Comets defeat Western Wane 34 to 14.
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