2023 MAYFEST PARADE
" FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN!"
SPONSORED BY: FUN BANK, FRYBURG SPORTSMAN'S CLUB and UFP 



Grand Marshal Cathy Longacre
KIDS ARE IN HER HEART!  
 

Life time resident of the Venus/Fryburg area Cathy (Weaver) Longacre was chosen for her devotion to children throughout her life.   Cathy graduated from Villa Maria College in Erie, Pa in 1976 with a degree in Early Childhood Education.  Her summers were spent working at day care centers in Oil City and Franklin.  She received a master’s degree in Elementary Education in 1986 from Clarion University.  Cathy began her career at North Clarion Elementary School in 1976, teaching 25 years in first grade, 1 year in second grade, followed by 10 years in kindergarten.   She was greatly influenced to pursue education by her three aunts, especially Elizabeth Weaver who was also employed by North Clarion Elementary, (An interesting tidbit of information: There has been a “Miss Weaver” at North Clarion since the elementary building was constructed, (with Maggie Weaver Jordan being the present Weaver educator).  Education has always been a priority in the Weaver Family. Her daughter Carrie, her two sisters are also teachers along with numerous cousins and nieces.  Retiring in 2012 Cathy missed the children so she started babysitting and returns to N.C. Elementary school periodically for story times, that being her favorite part of the day when she was teaching. She also helps with Children’s Liturgy at Saint Michael Church.  Cathy and her husband Larry have three fantastic children, and six beautiful grandchildren.  She considers herself to be truly blessed with her children, grandchildren and students God has placed in her care throughout her life.  Cathy said, "It has been a wonderful journey working with children. It certainly permits me to continually Feel Like a Kid Again!”