By Brian Wallace Garden Spot High School principal Carol Kelsall says students are more inclined to stay in school if they believe their education is relevant to their lives - both today and in the future.

By David O'connor Ex-math teacher now a principal. There were several times during the night when Carol Kelsall glanced over at the alarm clock to see whether or not it was time to get up yet.

By Anonymous PRAISE: The Voice of Praise men's acapella ensemble from southern Virginia will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Blue Ball Mennonite Church, 143 Ewell Road, behind the Shady Maple restaurant. A free-will offering will be taken. For more information, call 445-6791.

I encourage residents of Caernarvon Township, East Earl Township and Eastern Lancaster County School District to attend the district's special meeting to discuss the closure of Caernarvon Elementary School on March 20, at 7 p.m. at Garden Spot High School in New Holland.

By Robyn Meadows In need of repairs and far below its maximum enrollment, 42-year- old school's future to be considered at public hearing. ROBYN MEADOWS Caernarvon Elementary has seen bigger and brighter days. Built in 1965, the school at 2156 Main St.