Knapp, Garman Recognized

Manheim Central High School has announced its Students of the Month for November. The honorees are Carly Knapp and Tate Garman.

Carly is the daughter of Josh and Paula Knapp. She participates in theater at school and with several performing arts companies throughout the Lancaster area. She is a member of Tri-M Music Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, and the International Thespian Society. She is also working toward earning the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish. Carly has been selected as one of the top 25 first sopranos for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association's All-State Choir in both years she competed and has placed among the top three finalists in classical and theatrical singing through the National Association of Teachers of Singing.

Outside of school, Carly sings with the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra's chorus and serves as the youth representative at Wayside Presbyterian Church, where she also participates in the praise band and choir. She volunteers as a camp counselor at Popovsky Performing Arts Studio and Baron Stage and has served as a vocal director for summer camps through Baron Stage and the Manheim Performing Arts Community Theatre. She is also passionate about advocating for underrepresented groups and historically marginalized populations.

After graduation, Carly plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in classical voice performance and then pursue graduate studies in Austria, Germany, or Italy. Her goal is to perform with professional opera companies.

Tate is the son of Jen and Brett Garman. He is a member of National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, German club, Interact Club, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He also serves as captain of the varsity boys' soccer team.

Tate has volunteered at the library book sale with the soccer team and in community service activities through Interact Club and his church, including Elementary Night at Baron Elementary. He has earned his soccer referee license and previously officiated youth soccer games.

After graduation, Tate plans to attend college to pursue a degree in aeronautics with the goal of becoming a pilot and traveling the world.

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