Local graduates recognized by certificate from mayor

On Monday, May 16th, Avondale Borough Mayor Susan Rzucidlo recognized the borough’s 27 graduating seniors at Avon Grove High School.  After presenting Certificates of Recognition to each, Mayor Rzucidlo remarked, “I wanted to congratulate each graduate who lives in Avondale Borough. It has been a challenging past four years, and they succeeded, and I wanted to recognize them for this accomplishment.” The...

Words of wisdom for the Class of 2015

A few thoughts on what I wish I’d known when I was 18 By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Dear Graduates, Every year, I try my best to find something meaningful to say as yet another class vacates the halls of Unionville High (where my children attend school). It is true that with age comes wisdom. And, here is how I know I am sufficiently “old” enough I put a request for advice...

Some sage advice for the Class of 2014

Learn from my (and my friends’) mistakes in college By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Congratulations Class of 2014!  What a milestone!  Now, on to the next chapter!  You have so much to look forward to! Talk to anyone over the age of thirty and they will undoubtedly tell you that college was the “best time of their life.”  We are all jealous. I am not saying that it isn’t...

Words of wisdom for new grads

Enjoy yourself, but consider this short list of do’s and don’ts By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, UnionvilleTimes.com Dear Graduating Class of 2012, I will keep my commencement address short and sweet.  I know that you are anxious to venture out into the world…a world much bigger than our rural little piece of the planet.  But, before you do, remember the following:   ...