Swarthmorean Martha Hodes and former Swarthmorean Laurie Bernstein were taking a safe walk around town when they encountered these escapees. Surely there are chicken jokes out there to send in! Laurie offers the first one: Why did the chickens cross the road? To transfer from Harvard to Yale.

The Golden Warriors were the victors among the fourth and fifth grade girls at Swarthmore Recreation Association’s basketball tournament on February 23. Front row (l to r): Adeline Barton, Madeline Beck, Sophia Weinstock, Scarlett Rein, Keira Kubasko. Back row (l to r): Anthony Moretti (coach), Anna Karpyn, Leah Moretti, Michael Thase (coach), Carly Thase. Photo: Colleen Murphy

The Helen Kate Furness Free Library in Wallingford has a new director. Leah Kulikowski joins HKF from Maryland’s Cecil County Public Library, bringing extensive experience in public libraries management and leadership. (L to r): Lori Friedgen-Veitch, children’s librarian; Leah Kulikowski, director; Shannon Collins, part-time librarian; Molly Deutsch, technical services librarian. Photo: Kerri Phipps

Swarthmoreans (l to r) Paul Caywood, Kristina Sullivan, and A.J. Turner of the Delco Phantoms, which captured the Delaware Valley Hockey League Peewee A championship last weekend. Despite being smaller than nearly every team they faced, the kids on the Delco Phantoms used their speed, passing, and hustle to get better every week. An 11-game winning streak culminated in two wins last weekend to capture the league title. Photo: Sandra Sullivan

Daniel Grossman, Strath Haven High School class of 2014, spent two months in Muscatine, Iowa, as an organizing intern for Senator Elizabeth Warren in the lead up to the Iowa caucuses. He writes:

Organizing during the Iowa caucus was a unique experience. It felt invigorating to be a part of something bigger than myself, fighting for a more equitable and inclusive country. Most days I drove through rural Iowa, knocking on doors and talking to community members about Elizabeth Warren and her plans. I met thousands of people, all of whom had different opinions and perspectives about what direction this country should go. By the time of the caucus, my colleague and I had built up multiple volunteer teams. I was able to observe a caucus up close on February 3. I urge everyone to involve themselves politically one way or another this year. Volunteer, knock on doors, make calls, contact your local representatives, talk to your neighbors. If Iowa taught me anything, it’s the importance of participating in our democracy and making sure that our government is truly representing us. That only happens if we get involved.

Strath Haven High School wrestling finished up a successful team campaign with 21 dual meet victories to tie for the Central League title — both team firsts. Coach Tony Gilliano was named Central League Coach of the Year. Last weekend, the team sent seven competitors (Kelton Brunner, Chase Barlow, Aiden Mally, Simon Bollinger, Kohl Peichel, Gabe Federico, and Ben Farabaugh) to the Southeast Regionals at Souderton High School. After two great days, Chase Barlow and Gabe Federico medaled, qualifying for the state championships in Hershey March 6-8. Photo: Kelly Cagle

Delaney Reilly (5), Luca Casey (4), and Emilia Hwang (6), students at Swarthmore Friends Nursery School, will have artwork on display at the Department of Education in Harrisburg for Youth Art Month (YAM), which runs from March 2 - April 3. Delaney (left) will be recognized for “best elementary work” at a reception on March 7. Her picture is titled “Zeta the Fox.” The artists are pictured here with their art teacher, Kimberly Collins Scott. Photo: Kim Bernaus

Jim Greer and Carol Nackenoff (Swarthmore) and Francis Brévart (Media, formerly of Swarthmore) recently traveled to India and Nepal. While staying at a small ecolodge in Rajasthan, they watched the birth of a Murrah water buffalo in the local village. Here, Jim and Francis model two fetching turban styles.