By People; Places & Things People, Places & Things by Susan Jurgelski Contest Jason Shaeffer, of Hatts Auto Repair, Mount Joy, got a ride to remember.

By Meadows, Robyn It's 8:07 Wednesday morning. Two male teens wearing flip-flops, T- shirts and shorts, straggle into Hempfield High School. While their friends are probably snoozing, they join about 20 silent, drowsy-looking teens sitting in a lecture hall taking tests.

By Chris Foreman Barbara Rebon directs her Stanwood Elementary kindergarten classes through commands such as "Levantarse!" and "Mire y escuche!" Looking alert, the students quickly stand up, look at their Spanish teacher and listen for the impending instruction.

By Roxanne Todd ROXANNE TODD Correspondent Solanco School Board members are far from convinced that the state Department of Education's latest brainstorm to have all students pass graduation competency assessments is the way to go.

By Madelyn Pennino Staff Centerville Middle School assistant principal Jim Dague will take over the reins as school principal next fall.