Hilltoppers Achieve Academic Excellence

2003-2004 Achievement and Excellence Hilltoppers Achieve Academic Excellence

The Westmont Hilltop School Class of 2004 Top Ten District is honored to recognize the accomplishments of our students in the form of the Hilltopper High- lights of 2004. This special edition of our newsletter is published each year in acknowledgement of the young citizens of our community who have honored their families and their school through outstanding achievement and community service. The educators of our district cherish the opportunity to influence and promote the educational development and contributions of our students. Row 1 (L-R): Rebecca Giles, Jennifer Kilpatrick, Rachel Mall, Erin Davis, Anna Schneider Justin Casella Row 2 (L-R): Jason Livingston, Ajay Nune, Ann Ellenberger, Justin Casella, Philip Wolfe Erin Davis Ann Ellenberger student will also receive a Board of ported by Dr. Robert Zellers, and Rebecca Giles Education Treasurer’s Award, a $100 sustained by Dr. Daniel Meenan, Jennifer Kilpatrick savings bond. This award was present treasurer. Jason Livingston initiated by Mrs. Karen Azer, sup- Rachel Mall Ajay Nune Anna Schneider Recognition of Seniors Philip Wolfe These honors and awards for Pennsylvania Governor’s Schools of Students who rank academically the 2003-2004 school year were Excellence in the Top 10 of their graduating announced at an assembly on Tanya Koul - International Studies class are acknowledged with an June 1, 2004. Carolyn Majcher - Arts Philip Wolfe - International Studies individual plaque courtesy of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation school district’s teachers through Letter of Commendation Westmont Hilltop Student Memorial theWestmont Hilltop Education Jennifer Kilpatrick Scholarship Awards Association. Their names will also Philip Wolfe Jill Nadorlik be inscribed on a plaque on perma- Philip Wolfe nent display in the lobby. Each continued on page 2

The 2004 Hilltopper Highlights Achievement and Excellence, now entering its fifth summer of publication, is a special summer edition of the Hilltop School News. The summer edition is dedicated to recognition of the outstanding individual accomplishments of our students within their school and community. This edition features the accomplishments of Westmont Hilltop School District students in academic excellence, community service, competitions, sports, and the arts. “Achievement and Excellence” 1 Academic Honors & Awards Pursuit of Excellence

National Merit Three students are in pursuit of next year’s National Merit recognition and have made the first cut during the current school year. They are: Francis Eanes, Priya Narahari, and Justin Orlosky. Each year, some 55,000 high school students are honored in NMSC programs and more than 10,500 of the most outstanding participants receive Francis Eanes Priya Narahari Justin Orlosky scholarships worth a total of $50 million for college undergraduate study. National Recognition for Current Events Congress-Bundestag Scholarship The Grades 5 and 6 Current Jaime Goldman won a full Events Team placed third NATION- Congress-Bundestag Scholarship ALLY and 6th of 139 Teams for the Award. This prestigious award will year 2003-2004. The Grades 7 and 8 provide outstanding educational Current Events Team ranked 7th of opportunities for Jaime including 130 Teams Nationally in their very the chance to study abroad for one first Current Events Competition. year. Jaime Goldman

Recognition of Seniors continued from page 1

Westmont Peace Award Student Council/American Red Cross Catherine Hubbard Memorial Award Nathan Fetsko Scholarships Christie Genday Westmont Hilltop Education Associa- Jamie Harris West End Lions Club Scholastic Awards tion Scholarship Award Amanda Lindberg Jennifer Kilpatrick Amanda Lindberg Jill Nadorlik Philip Wolfe Johnstown Rotary Club Scholarship Home/School Association Awards Principal’s Leadership Award Philip Wolfe Erin Davis Jill Nadorlik Jasen Peters American Association of University National School Choral Awards Women Key Club Awards Jason Livingston Alyssa Arcurio Rachel Mall Erin Sheridan Ann Ellenberger Metz & Associates Scholarship Martin Vrabel, Jr. National School Orchestra Award Jason Livingston Charles Gilbert Unsung Hero Awards Class of 1947 Westmont/Upper Yoder Zachary Ankney Endowment Fund Leah Warmkessel Bethany Freiwald

2 “Achievement and Excellence” Academic Honors & Awards Academic ‘Letter’ Awards - Class of 2004 Seniors who have demonstrated a high level of academic excellence as indicated by a 3.0 average or better are awarded the academic letter. Cheryl L. Albert Natalie L. George Hannah M. Little Zachary J. Ankney Charles J. Gilbert Jason R. Livingston Alyssa A. Arcurio Rebecca R. Giles Carly A. Magyar Christopher S. Bell Todd W. Glassman Jonathan L. Mahler Emily M. Bodie Christopher J. Gonzalez Carolyn E. Majcher Erik R. Bonini Jessica B. Goodwin Rachel M. Mall Krista L. Britcher Aaron Gorka Michael P. Mayer Sara C. Buchan Jamie L. Harris Ryan W. McGhee Nichole M. Carney Ashly C. Hunt Michael D. Melnik Teri L. Carney Nicholas A. Keklak Lindsey M. Miller Justin M. Carrick Jonathan L. Kendig Arik F. Misler Justin M. Casella Jennifer L. Kilpatrick David A. Mock Jack Chen Kristi E. Kindya Jill A. Nadorlik Jesse Chen Kathryn A. Kirkpatrick Richard R. Nagy Lauren M. Crisafulli Bradley S. Kohr Ajay Nune Erin E. Davis Tanya M. Koul Sarah M. Olson Jodi L. DelSignore Heather K. Kramer Christopher J. Overdorff Ann M. Ellenberger Keith E. Krauland Sarah A. Overdorff Nathan B. Fetsko Alexander W. Kring Amanda D. Paxton Bethany A. Freiwald Adrienne M. Legath Jasen J. Peters Christie L. Genday Amanda M. Lindberg Judah B. Plummer Antonetta M. George Shane J. Lint Stephanie L. Porter Erica A. Pristas Kaitlyn F. Prout Paul Rizzo, Jr. Jana C. Sargent Awards and Honors Samantha R. Savit Anna R. Schneider Mena A. Shaker Erin G. Sheridan Laura M. Stefanik Rebekah M. Stonecypher Ryan A. Tabek Wesley L. Terek Katie L. Thomas Michael J. Thomas Stephanie A. Volkar Renee L. Voytas Row 1 (L-R): Governor’s School Candidates: Jessica L. Vrabel Jaime Goldman, Justin Orlosky, Erin Adams. Row 2 (L-R): National Choral Awards: Erin Row 1 (L-R): Kiwanis Club Scholarships: Ann Martin A Vrabel, Jr. Sheridan, Jason Livingston. Ellenberger, Marty Vrabel, Alyssa Arcurio. Amanda E. Ward Row 3 (L-R): AAUW Scholarship: Rachel Mall; Row 2 (L-R): Home School Association Awards: National School Orchestra Award: Charles Jasen Peters, Erin Davis. Leah K. Warmkessel Gilbert; Summer Scientific Seminar USAFA: Row 3 (L-R): National Merit Recognitions: Philip Daniel S. Watson Danielle Pozun Wolfe, Jennifer Kilpatrick; WHEA Scholarship: Amanda Lindberg Emily R. Wilson Gregory R. Wilson Philip J. Wolfe Ashley A. Zajdel

“Achievement and Excellence” 3 Academic Honors and Awards President’s Awards for Awards and Educational Excellence Honors The President’s Award recognizes students for substantial academic success. At both the middle school and high school levels, students must maintain a high level of academic accomplishment over the duration of their schooling in order to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award at the middle school for 2003-2004 are: Katherine Abele Natalie Kupchella Sean McGhee Stephen Shadid Zachary Antolik Eric Lee Joshua Miller Brittany Shawley Utsav Bhat Jessica Lindberg Thomas Polacek David Shelhammer Michael Brant Sarah Lingafelt Richard Povich Joshua Vigna Hannah Clemenson Katherine MacDowell Elizabeth Prociuk Daniel Vliet Corbett Drummey Benjamin Majcher Tiffany Schilling Erica Walker Martin Erdley Seth Matthews Jacob Seigh Katee Wilson Row 1 (L-R): Red Cross/Student Council President’s Award recipients at the high school in 2003-2004 are: Scholarship: Amanda Lindberg; Westmont Memorial Scholarship/Principal’s Leadership Justin Casella Tanya Koul Ajay Nune Laura Stefanik Award/Red Cross/Student Council Jack Chen Jason Livingston Kaitlyn Prout Wesley Terek Scholarship: Jill Nadorlik; Red Cross/Student Council Scholarship: Jamie Harris. Erin Davis Carolyn Majcher Samantha Savit Katie Thomas Row 2 (L-R): Westmont Memorial Scholarship: Ann Ellenberger Rachel Mall Anna Schneider Martin Vrabel, Jr. Philip Wolfe; Metz and Associates Scholarship: Jennifer Kilpatrick Arik Misler Mena Shaker Philip Wolfe Jason Livingston. Row 3 (L-R): Community Arts Center/Allied Artists Scholarships: Ashly Hunt, Carolyn Majcher Middle School Principal’s Students Earn Excellence Award Mathematics Honors The “Principal’s Excellence Award” was established to recognize eighth grade students who have exemplified the highest standard of excellence and who have earned straight “A” averages throughout their fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grade years at Westmont Hilltop Middle School. Congratulations to L-R: Dan Thompson, Ben Majcher, Sean the following eighth graders who Row 1 (L-R): Rachel Carson Award: Jaime McGhee and Utsav Bhat Goldman; Catherine Hubbard Memorial Award: were honored at the middle school Christie Genday; Community Foundation of the awards assembly for this accom- Alleghenies Scholarship: Bethany Freiwald; The Middle School MATH- plishment: Westmont Peace Award: Nathan Fetsko. COUNTS Team made the district Row 2 (L-R): “Unsung Hero” Scholarships: proud with a First Place finish. Zachary Antolik Zachary Ankney, Leah Warmkessel; West End Utsav Bhat Lions Club Award: Jennifer Kilpatrick, Philip Wolfe Middle school student Utsav Bhat Corbett Drummey earned an individual First Place Katherine MacDowell Finish at the UPJ MATHCOUNTS Brandon Makuchan competition. Math counts for Utsav! Benjamin Majcher Sean McGhee is recognized for Sean McGhee Joshua Miller his third place finish at the UPJ Thomas Polacek competition. Tiffany Schilling Stephen Shadid R. Max Smeal 4 “Achievement and Excellence” Academic Honors & Awards Academic “Best” Awards The Academic “Best” Awards were presented at the June 3 Awards Assembly at the middle school. These awards are presented to 8th grade students who are chosen to represent the academic “best” in particular subject areas. Selection is always difficult, since so many students represent their own high standards of academic best. A $100 Savings Bond was awarded to the “Best” in several curricular catego- ries. Recipients of the awards for 2003-2004 are: English – Wennie Tabib; Math – Utsav Bhat; Science – David Shelhammer; Civics – Sean McGhee; Art – Christine Novelli; Foreign Language – Joshua Miller and Stephen Shadid; Music – Amanda Rok; Physical Education – Michael Keiser. English: The student representing Front Row (l-r) Michael Keiser, Stephen Shadid and David Shelhammer. the academic “best” in this category Back Row (l-r) Sean McGhee, Wennie Tabib, Christine Novelli, Amanda Rok and Utsav Bhat. must demonstrate scholarship, leadership, a positive attitude, class participation, responsibility, ac- citizenship as demonstrated through Music: Participation in at least countability, dependability, and school and community service; and one ensemble is required for this initiative. must show initiative through class award, along with superior grades Math: The student must partici- participation. in general music class; the student pate in the PACE program; consider- Art: The selected student must must possess leadership, responsi- ation is given to both aptitude and display good citizenship and class bility, a positive attitude and de- achievement test scores; classroom participation; have a positive effect pendability. performance will be evaluated; on peers; exhibit a high level of Physical Education: The student outcomes of any appropriate con- creativity, and demonstrate a signifi- selected in this category must tests will be considered. cant level of improvement/achieve- display a positive attitude toward Science: The student must have ment. physical education; participate to an “A” average for three quarters; Foreign Language: The academic the best of ability in all activities participate in all aspects of class best in this category must achieve at all times; score, at the least, the (lectures, labs, question/answer, 95% in each of three quarters; average requirement on the discussions); demonstrate leader- demonstrate excellent class partici- National Physical Fitness Test for ship, respect for others, responsibil- pation and a positive classroom Fitness; maintain a sense of game; ity, reliability, and a mature attitude. attitude; and demonstrate classroom and demonstrate responsible, respectful behavior as a team player. Civics: The student must demon- leadership and reliability. strate scholastic high achievement;

“Achievement and Excellence” 5 Academic Honors & Awards Scholastic Quiz Middle School Reading Teams The Scholastic Quiz Team, presumably in a “rebuilding year,” Compete initiated their rebuilding year with a Perfect 7-0 record and a Central- The Reading Competition teams other schools, trying to correctly Western Scholastic Quiz Team traveled to Roosevelt Junior High answer questions about the books Championship. They advanced to a School in Altoona to compete with they had read. The teams did a Top Ten Finish in the Pennsylvania nearly 60 other middle school wonderful job and all had final State Championship Academic teams on March 23rd. Our four scores which placed them in the top Competition. Team members were teams - one sixth grade, two seventh three spots at each grade level: the Habib Awan, Jennifer Kilpatrick, grade, and one eighth grade - read eighth grade team earned a second Ajay Nune, Michael Sargent, Jillian from a list of over 40 books to place ribbon, the seventh grade Schroeder, and Team Captain prepare for the competition. Each teams earned first and third place Philip Wolfe. Philip was the top team competed in three rounds ribbons, and sixth grade earned a individual scorer at the Tartan against three different teams from first place ribbon. Read on, WHMS! Invitational Tournament at Carnegie Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 7 Grade 8 Mellon University. 1st Place (Spring Green) (Forest Green) 2nd Place 1st Place 3rd Place Margaret Atterbury Andrew Forman Marissa Agypt Ustav Bhat Juliana Bukoski Amanda Good Kaitlyn Garbarino Austin Brownlee Carnegie Mellon Michael Gorzelsky Shauna Hetrick Ashley Gilbert Allison Eanes Institute for Ashley Irwin Abigail Hoover Jordan Hudson Grace Holbink Kelsey Layton Lauren Kyger Brynne Machella Samantha Johns Talented Students Nathan McHugh Kristi Mitchell Mary Mulhollen Brittany Karsaba (C-Mites) Julie Mercek Andrew Molchany Lauren Simmons Sahra Khan The C-Mites program is provided Matthew Ponzurick Brittany Moore Savanna Stack Sarah Kushnir for academically talented third Michael Rudnac Rebecca Morbito Daniel Thompson Adam Lasky through sixth graders from the state Giancarlo Scuderi Abigail Motley Katie MacDowell of Pennsylvania. Students across PA Aaron Stonecypher Sean McGhee took the EXPLORE test to qualify for Christine Weidner Patrick Moon-Rhoades membership in C-Mites. Richard Povich Tiffany Schilling Recipients of this award for 2003- David Shelhammer 2004 at the middle school are: Tracey Sojak Zachary Drennen Wennie Tabib Annabeth Faucher Nathan McHugh Julie Mercik Forensics Madelyn Miller The Forensics Team finished in Philip Wolfe: Second Place in Kyle Molchany second place at District Level Com- Humorous Drama David Pepley petition. Team members accom- Jeffrey Howanek: Second place in Francis Scarsella plished the following: Persuasive Category Giancarlo Scuderi Kieran Layton: District Champion Ashley Acosta: Fourth place in Aaron Seigh in Declamation Poetry Joseph Seigh Nathan Fetsko: District Champion Jillian Schroeder: Fourth Place in Sarah Walko in Prose Daniel Wolfe Commentary Katelyn Polantz and Stephanie Taryn Kimel: Fifth Place in Serious Volkar: First place finish in Duo Drama Drama Elyse Mendelson: Sixth Place in Prose 6 “Achievement and Excellence” Academic Honors & Awards Middle School WordMasters Challenge A student representing Westmont Hilltop recently won highest honors in this year’s WordMasters Chal- lenge—a national language arts competition entered by over 240,000 students annually, which consists of three separate meets held at intervals throughout the school year. The WordMasters challenge has been administered for the past 17 years and is dedicated to inspiring high achievement in American schools. The process involves exercises in critical L-R: Christine Novelli, Hannah Long, Max Smeal, Corbett Drummey, Sean McGhee, Utsav Bhat and thinking with the goal to develop T. J. Polacek vocabulary and higher level thinking simultaneously. Whereas most vocabulary and analogy-solving activities have been created for high school students, the WordMasters Challenge is designed for students in grades three through eight. Our students consistently rise to the challenges of learning new words and solving logical puzzles. Our Grade 7 Team won highest honors and a 4th Place NATIONAL L-R: Shanna Hetrick, Dan Thompson, Nicholas DePriest, Lauren Kyger, Chris Kessler, Calvin Yahn finish. Seventh grader Dan Thomp- Students from the middle school who participated in this year’s son placed among the top eleven WordMasters Challenge are listed below. highest ranking seventh graders in the Grade 5 Medalists Christine Weidner COUNTRY in the year-end cumula- Christina Atterbury Rachel Yahn tive standings. In addition, one of our Zachary Drennan Grade 7 Medalist school’s students won recognition for Grade 5 Certificate Winners Daniel Thompson outstanding achievement in the year’s Kasey Azar Grade 7 Certificate Winners final meet. Eighth grader Thomas Benjamin Bukoski Nicholas DePriest Polacek earned a PERFECT score in Andrew Kilpatrick Shauna Hetrick Kyle Molchany Christopher Kessler this meet, a feat accomplished by only Summer Reitter Lauren Kyger 169 eighth graders nationwide. Noah Shorto Calvin Yahn Keegan Terek Fifth grader Riley Timbs Grade 8 Medalists Christina Sarah Walko Corbett Drummey Atterbury earned Grade 6 Medalists Benjamin Majcher a Wordmasters Sara Rogerson Grade 8 Certificate Winners medal and also a Aaron Stonecypher Utsav Bhat Kelly Cernetich 2nd Place Certifi- Grade 6 Certificate Winners Hannah Long cate in Continen- Juliana Bukoski Sean McGhee Julie Mercik Christina Atterbury tal Math League, Christine Novelli Zachary Ryan Thomas Polacek an unusual Francis Scarsella David Shelhammer accomplishment. Giancarlo Scuderi Max Smeal Norman Sivi Wennie Tabib Kayla Vliet “Achievement and Excellence” 7 Academic Honors & Awards Continental Math League Awards Grade 8 National Winner - Medal & Certificate Utsav Bhat 1st Place - Medals & Certificates Martin Erdley Jacob Seigh Daniel Vliet 2nd Place - Medal & Certificate Sean McGhee With Distinction - Certificates Brendan Boyle Vincent Cassone Kelly Cernetich Front Row, L-R:Dan Vliet, Kelly Cernetich, Brenden Boyle, Utsav Bhat and Vince Cassone Ben Majcher Back Row, L-R:Katee Wilson, Jacob Seigh, Sean McGhee and Martin Erdley Katee Wilson Grade 7 1st Place - Medals & Certificates Christopher Kessler Kristi Mitchell Lindsey Pavlikowski Joshua Swick Tracy Tabib Daniel Thompson 2nd Place - Medal & Certificate Alexa Eplett With Distinction - Certificates Jason Concannon Abigail Motley Front Row, L-R:Tracy Tabib, Ryan Rovida, Jason Concannon, Chris Kessler and Alexa Eplett Ryan Rovida Back Row, L-R:Dan Thompson, Abigail Motley, Lindsey Pavlikowski and Josh Swick

Celebration of Young Poets! Congratulations to Kirsten Thirty-Five Middle School Students Janssen for the publication of her poem A Simple Question? in The Participate In Johns Hopkins Talent Search Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans. Thirty-five middle school stu- Grades 7 and 8 Congratulations to the following dents participated in this year’s Utsav Bhat students whose poems were accepted Johns Hopkins Talent Search. From Benjamin Majcher for Spring 2004 publication by Sean McGhee Creative Communications. these students the following re- Daniel Thompson ceived an invitation to be honored Grades 5 and 6 Grade 9 Grade 7 for their exceptionally high math Christina Atterbury Sadia Rharbite Lydia Bruce Shauna Hetrick and/or verbal scores at the 2004 Margaret Atterbury Grade 8 Johns Hopkins Center for Talented David Pepley Grade 5 Noah Shorto Kara Hull Youth ceremony held at Duquesne Sarah Walko Tracey Sojak Annie Fiffick University on Saturday, June 12, Rachel Wozniak Wennie Tabib Jamie Kessler Jamie Regula 2004. Aaron Seigh Daniel Wolfe Entries are judged for their merit by educators and published poets. 8 “Achievement and Excellence” Scholarship 2004 Academic Scholarships

Many WHHS seniors have re- Carolyn Majcher – Full Scholarship Ajay Nune – Assisi Scholarship from ceived scholarships from their from the Maryland Institute of Art St. Francis University intended colleges and universities Rachel Mall – Global Citizens’ Award Rebecca Stonecypher – Athletic and some other organizations. from Goucher College and a Scholar- Scholarship – Lock Haven University Listed below are the scholarships ship from Beth Shalom Congregation Jessica Vrabel – Athletic Scholarship that were announced at the Aca- from Slippery Rock University demic Assembly in June. Arik Misler – Pitt Scholar from the University of Pittsburgh Philip Wolfe – Johnstown Rotary Club Emily Bodie – AFL-CIO Johnstown Scholarship Regional Labor Council Scholarship David Mock – Scholarship from the College of William and Mary Ashley Zajdel – Carlow Achievement Erik Bonini – Provost’s Scholarship - Scholarship from Carlow College Indiana University of Pennsylvania Richard Nagy – Presidential Scholar- ship from Duquesne University Krista Britcher – Athletic Scholarship – University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown J.D. Bruer – Leadership Grant – St. Vincent College Where is the Class of 2004? Justin Carrick – Liberty Scholarship The Class of 2004 will attend the following colleges and universities: from Liberty University Allegany College of Maryland Mount Aloysius College Nathan Fetsko – Ben Shadin Allegheny Highlands New York University Scholarship – University of Pittsburgh Community College at Johnstown Penn College of Technology Carlow College Pennsylvania State University Shane Gavin – CCACC Scholarship Carnegie Mellon University Robert Morris University Christie Genday – Academic Scholar- Case Western Reserve University St. Francis University ship – Duquesne University Clarion University of Pennsylvania St. Vincent College Charles Gilbert – ROTC Scholarship College of William and Mary Shippensburg University of – Lock Haven University Columbus College of Art Pennsylvania Rebecca Giles – Miller Scholarship – and Design Slippery Rock University of Westminster College Conemaugh School of Nursing Pennsylvania Todd Glassman – ROTC Scholarship DePaul University Susquehanna University – University of Pittsburgh Dickinson College Temple University Christopher Gonzalez – Academic Duke University Thiel College Scholarship – Susquehanna University Duquesne University University of Delaware Ashly Hunt – Dean’s Award from the Edinboro University of University of Pittsburgh Columbus College of Art & Design Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Jennifer Kilpatrick – John Dickinson Florida International University at Johnstown Scholarship at Dickinson College George Mason University University of Southern California Katie Kirkpatrick – Athletic Scholar- Goucher College Villanova University ship – Robert Morris University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Tanya Koul – Presidential Scholarship James Madison University – University of Southern California Liberty University West Virginia University Westminster College Amanda Lindberg – $4000 Glen Lock Haven University of Francis Brown Scholarship from UPJ Pennsylvania Westmoreland County Maryland Institute College of Art Community College Mercyhurst College Youngstown State University

“Achievement and Excellence” 9 Foreign Languages Foreign Language Achievement at the High School

Philip Wolfe won the overall French prize at this year’s APPLES (Appalachian Language Educators’ Society) Foreign Language Festival. To be eligible for the prize, a student must compete in the listening, reading, composition, and speaking proficiency events. The following students participated in this year’s APPLES Foreign Language Festival at UPJ, competing against over 400 students from more than a dozen area school districts:

FRENCH/Academic SPANISH/Academic Student Place Category Student Place Category

French 1 Spanish 3 Allison Virus 3Reading Proficiency Ross Wilson 3 (tie) Literary Recitation

French 2 Matthew Wilson 3 (tie) Literary Recitation Sadia Rharbite 2 Literary Recitation Frank Eanes 1 Speaking Proficiency French 4 3 Listening Proficiency Taryn Kimmel 2 (tie) Reading Proficiency 2 Listening Proficiency 2 Speaking Proficiency Spanish 4 Sander Frank 3 (tie) Listening Proficiency Erin Adams 1 Speaking Proficiency 3Reading Proficiency 2Reading Proficiency 1 (tie) Listening Proficiency Justin Orlosky 3 (tie) Listening Proficiency Cara Pozun 3 Speaking Proficiency 2 Speaking Proficiency

French 5 Spanish 5 Philip Wolfe 2 Listening Proficiency 1 Composition Jen Kilpatrick 1 Literary Recitation 1Reading Proficiency 1Reading Proficiency 2 Speaking Proficiency 2 Speaking Proficiency Jill Nadorlik 1 Speaking Proficiency 2 Composition Tanya Koul 2 Listening Proficiency 2Reading Proficiency 1 Speaking Proficiency Rachel Mall 3Reading Proficiency 2 (tie) Reading Proficiency 1 Listening Proficiency Amanda Paxton 3 Listening Proficiency Brad Strack 3 Listening Proficiency 3Reading Proficiency 3 Speaking Proficiency SPANISH/Academic Giselle Martinetti 2 (tie) Reading Proficiency 3 Speaking Proficiency Student Place Category Nicole Carney 1 Literary Recitation Spanish 1 Sadia Rharbite 1 Composition Non-Academic: Junior Level

Spanish 2 Michael Volkar 2Art: Original Rebecca Hirsch 2 (tie) Reading Proficiency 1 Literary Recitation Kristen Mosbrucker 1Art: Reproduction & Amanda Miller Jill Schroeder 3Reading Proficiency Non-Academic: Senior Level 3 Speaking Proficiency Jordan Long 2 (tie) Art: Reproduction Robert Leary 1 Listening Proficiency Allison Virus 2 (tie) T-Shirt Design

10 “Achievement and Excellence” Elementary School Achievement Science and Language Arts Olympiads Students in grades 2, 3, and 4 students participated in the Lan- Olympiad questions are based on once again participated in the guage Arts Olympiad and 170 in the factual knowledge as well as stu- Science and Language Arts Olympi- Science Olympiad this year! The dents’ understanding of scientific ads. Both of these contests are based sum of the top ten scores for each processes. The following students on multiple-choice questions, competition is the school’s team earned a PERFECT score in this which are administered to grade score. Questions for the Language year’s Language Arts Olympiad Test: level groups. Each contest has a Arts Olympiad are based on the Ashlyn Bulas, Parag time limit of 35 minutes. There is following topics: spelling, vocabu- Dharbhamulla, Leah Mercik, no limit to the number of students lary, reading comprehension, Matthew Wehner, and who may participate. Nearly 200 analogies, and grammar. Science Sam Whitlow.

Science Olympiad Top Tens Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4

Front: Rocky Truscello, Penn Whitlow, Nate Front: Robert Elston, Rex Cosgrove, Alex Nelson, Zachary Aman, Kenny Gibson.Back: Hockensmith, Briauna DeMarco. Back: Front: Angela Sutt, Meghan Mock, Steven Zipf, Stephen Lugar, Jonathan Findish, Ed Dreikorn, Matthew Wehner, James Miller, Aaron Marko, Dante Horvath, Shannon Marko. Back: Jacob Ben Legath, Blake Bernstein Andy Miller McLoota, Mariel Kramer, Ryan Koul, Seth Ray, Daniel Durham

Language Arts Olympiad Top Tens Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4

Front: Kelcy Harrison, Sarah Bunyea, Penn Front: Sydney Ruis, Tierra Harris, Alex Whitlow, Joseph Glennon, Parag Dharbhamulla. Hockensmith, Sam Whitlow, Stephen Back: Niza Scuderi, Mustafa Hammudi, Kupchella. Back: Holly Miller, Rachelmae Front: Kirsten Coyle, Angela Sutt, Dante Jonathan Findish, William Crowe, Zachary Pulliam, Ashlyn Bulas, Eric Thomas, Matthew Horvath, Daniel Durham. Back: Libby Atterbury, Aman Wehner Mariel Kramer, Ryan Koul, Seth Ray, Leah Mercik, Michael Vliet (absent when picture was taken)

“Achievement and Excellence” 11 Elementary School Achievement MS Read-A-Thon 2004 For the fourth year in a row, the honors for fund raising! The stu- Erica Claycomb, Rex Cosgrove, elementary school students were dents were recognized with certifi- Kirsten Coyle, Stacee Glass, Kelcy given the opportunity to participate cates of participation, a variety of Harrison, Stephanie Hetrick, in the National Multiple Sclerosis coupons from area businesses, plus David Hunt, Benjamin Katz, Sarah Society’s Read-A-Thon project, several plaques and trophies. Con- Layton, Brennan Love, Sarah which is designed to promote gratulations to all these special Marley, Noah Marley, Bradley reading and raise funds to find a readers! This year’s participants Rastall, Donald Shovestull, Nicho- cure for M.S. The fourteen students included: Victoria Albert, Chelsea las Sturniolo, Angela Sutt, and who participated raised over $1,500, Balon, Victoria Bertovich, Lewis Michael Young. earning the school third place Bechkovich, Corrin Claycomb,

Fourth Grade Competitions This year’s fourth graders partici- WordMasters pated in two nationally sponsored Top Ten events—WordMasters and Current Front: Brittany Young, Lida Thompson, Kelcy Harrison, Events. Parag Dharbhamulla earned Parag Dharbhamulla, Kenny a perfect score in the WordMasters Gibson. Back: Penn Whitlow, DeAnnah Dick, Jonathan Challenge as one of only 218 Grade Findish, Zachary Aman, 4 students in the nation to achieve Blake Bernstein this level. The WordMasters competition is designed to increase the students’ vocabulary by studying a different list of words and their meanings weekly. This year’s WordMasters Challenge Top Ten participants included the students pictured below. The Current Events program encourages the students to use a Current Events variety of media to learn what is Top Ten making news around the world. The Front: Nicole Simmons, National Current Events League Parag Dharbhamulla, Penn Whitlow, Jack Follansbee, consists of four meets, or contests, Joseph Glennon. Back: held at each participating school Britney Smith, Lida during the school year. Each meet Thompson, Zachary Aman, Matthew Masiello, consists of 30 multiple choice Stephen Lugar questions and is based on current events from a specified time frame. General News, Arts & Entertain- ment, Science & Health, Business & Finance, and Sports questions are all part of each meet. The students are given 35 minutes to complete the 30 questions each time.

12 “Achievement and Excellence” Elementary School Achievement St. Jude Math-A-Thon Results This year, nearly 50 students in Lawrence Cernansky Elijah Straw first through fourth grades partici- Kirsten Coyle Erin Suppes Taylor Davis Jacob Suppes pated in the St. Jude Hospital’s Parag Dharbhamulla Emma Thomson Math-a-Thon program. Children Stephen DeMarco Molly Thomson complete a booklet of math prob- Drake Dorian Sara Trio Daniel Durham Andrew Varchol lems and ask for pledges based on Christi Faucher Penn Whitlow the number of problems solved. Celina Gutierrez Sam Whitlow These students earned a total Stephanie Hetrick Ryan Wolfhope Tree Hilliard Michael Young $2,517.02. A variety of certificates, t- Benjamin Katz Zachary Yonko shirts, and other prizes were Aaron Marko awarded. The school also received Shannon Marko Second grader Zachary Yonko an engraved plaque in recognition Maiya Mastovich was the top fund raiser earning Seneca Mastovich $251. The money raised helps of participation in this year’s event. Noah McQuillan The participants included the Frank Nies support cancer research and the following students: C.J. Peacock programs offered at St. Jude Donald Shovestull Children’s Hospital. Victoria Albert Britney Smith Libby Atterbury Kyleigh Smith Leah Balsan Hayden Spangler Tierza Catalfamo Emily Strandquest Perfect Attendance Proud Artists Display their Work! Each year, the Elementary the elementary school to move on School’s PTO funds a special pro- to the middle school, their framed gram which enables art work from art work accompanies them. Pic- selected students to be framed and tured below are the fourth grade displayed at the school’s main artists displaying their framed entrance. When the students leave pieces. Sarah Layton and Marissa Miller both had five years of perfect attendance It’s an outstanding feat when a student earns an annual perfect attendance certificate. However, two elementary students took the notion of perfect attendance to another level during the 2003-2004 school year. Fourth graders Sarah Layton and Marissa Miller were both recognized during the Fourth Grade Awards ceremony for having perfect attendance…for five years! From kindergarten through fourth grade, Sarah and Marissa never missed a day of school. For their extraordi- nary commitment to learning, the girls received a special certificate and Front Row (left to right) Alyson Forman, Penn Whitlow, Libby Sherrier, Ali Petak. Back Row (left to right) Dan Trapanotto, Gina Rievel, Maggie a $50 savings bond. Green, Marissa Miller “Achievement and Excellence” 13 Citizenship & Community Recognition American Legion Awards This award is presented ment of the interests and by the American Legion welfare of associates – without Auxiliary to one 8th grade hope of personal reward. boy and one 8th grade girl. Americanism: Active Recipients of the American interest in promotion of love Legion Awards for the 2003- of country, as may be ex- 2004 school year are pressed in formal exercises, Katelyn Ann Rossi and respect to the flag, knowledge Daniel Robert Vliet. The of the National Anthem, the criteria used to select the flag salute, adherence to the recipients are listed and country’s highest ideals, and defined below. worthy citizenship. Honor: Strength and Leadership: Ability to stability of character, high perform the duties of leader- standards of conduct, keen ship assigned to one as exem- sense of what is right, plified in holding of office, adherence to truth and committees, etc., and exhibi- conscience, and devotion to Daniel Vliet and Katelyn Rossi tion of good team play. duty. Courage: Moral courage to stand Scholarship: Scholastic attain- Service: Kindness, unselfishness, up for what is right, and physical ment, evidence of industry, and willingness to lend a helping hand, courage in games and play. application in studies. protection to the weak, and prefer-

Meritorious Attitude and Effort

Each year, Meritorious Attitude and Effort Awards are given to several students in all middle school grades. This award is given to students who demonstrate a positive attitude and give continuous effort in their educational endeavors, thereby demonstrating outstanding study skills and persistence.

Left to Right: Matthew Heider, Christine Weidner, Jamie Kessler and Rebecca Barron

Recipients of the award for 2003-2004 are: Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Matthew Heider Rebecca Barron Brett Hegadus Mariam Shaker Jamie Kessler Christine Weidner Lauren Simmons Wennie Tabib Derek Yates

14 “Achievement and Excellence” Citizenship and Community Recognition Senatorial “Good Citizenship Ray A. Kroc Youth Award” Achievement Award

Senator John Wozniak presented the Senatorial “Good Citizenship Award” this year, giving special recognition to the student who best met the following criteria: • Superior academic achievement • Leadership abilities Jill DelSignore • Consistent work habits The Ray A. Kroc Youth Achievement • Good self image Award for 2003-2004 at the middle • Ability to get along well school was awarded to Jill DelSignore. The award, presented by McDonald’s, with others is given to an eighth grader who Recipient of this award for the demonstrates the following positive 2003-2004 school year was Stephen attributes: citizenship, leadership, Donald Shadid. scholarship, and sportsmanship.

Stephen Shadid Community Service Dance/Homecoming Committee Chairpersons Amanda Lindberg and Marty Vrabel and their committee earned almost $1,000 for the National Special Acknowledgements Children’s Cancer Society with a charity video dance April 2, 2004. Daniel Vliet led the Student through the Morley’s Dog Community Service Chairpersons Government at the middle school in Fundraising project. His efforts will Jamie Harris and Katelyn Polantz and Operation Westmont Cares, a help to fund the renewal of the their committee held a second blood program through which students statue in the downtown park. drive collecting 66 pints of blood on were able to contribute toward We acknowledge Paul Rizzo’s April 23, 2004. Combined with the support of our troops in Iraq. The contribution to the new design and November total of 83 pints Westmont middle school had a special assem- creative look of our website. Paul Hilltop donated 149 pints earning a bly in the spring during which our generously shared his talent with $500 scholarship for students at our student government was recognized the community through his dedica- school. by our servicemen for their support. tion of time and effort. Jill Nadorlik was instrumental in The Johnstown Exchange Club Aaron Gorka and Nicholas organizing an Anti-apathy month recognized senior Philip Wolfe as Keklak contributed to the prepara- through an Interclub Council that was the student of the month. tion for the Cambria County Bicen- organized earlier in the year by her and Kristen Wilson was selected as tennial Celebration through the other Student Council officers. Various the recipient of the Achievement creation of a banner in honor of the clubs held activities that raised money Award at the Young Artists’ exhibit. event. for the National Children’s Cancer Society. Her leadership in Student Second grader James Miller Council this year was outstanding, provided community service leading to many accomplishments and activities. “Achievement and Excellence” 15 Performing Arts District Instrumental, Vocal, and Drama Performers Shine Westmont Hilltop students sented Westmont Hilltop in Re- band members who agreed to continued a long tradition of gional Chorus. provide representation for the excellence in Performing Arts Westmont Hilltop School District at Competitions throughout the 2003- Drama Performance the Memorial Day service that began 2004 school year. Among the most Theatre Club Finished in Fourth at the Middle School and concluded notable accomplishments are the Place at the State Drama Champion- at Grandview. Our students played following: ship. Stephanie Volkar was named God Bless America and the National to the All-State Cast at the State Anthem in the pouring rain with no Instrumental Performance Drama Championship. less decorum, enthusiasm, and Both the Middle School and Band talent than usual. Special thanks are High School Percussion Ensembles extended to Charles Gilbert for his won Gold Medals and the High We are particularly proud of and grateful to the group of patriotic motivational and organizational School Indoor Guard won a Silver contributions. Medal at the Atlantic Coast Indoor Competition in Atlantic City in May. Rebekah Stonecypher earned First Chair at PMEA District Band Pre- Auditions. Kali Antolik, Charles Gilbert, and Elizabeth Povich qualified for Regional Orchestra. Vocal Performance Erik Bonini, Lauren Fisher, Jason Livingston, Carolyn Majcher, Elyse Mendelson, Christopher Shadid, Erin Sheridan, Karlee Smith, and Philip Wolfe repre- Left to right: Leah Young, Luke Young, Matthew Wagner and Jason Dailey Special Events Stock Market Game The Stock Market Game has choosing. The team is permitted to An added bonus was added to this become an annual event for seventh borrow as much money as needed, year’s game. The top two teams were and eighth grade students at but the loan must be repaid. Teams treated to a meal at Hoss’s Steak and Westmont Hilltop Middle School. have the opportunity to buy as Seafood Restaurant. Students from math classes taught many stocks as often as possible. This year’s winning team of by Mr. Mitchell, Mrs. Stiles, and Ms. Each team is given ten weeks to Jonathan Heider, Vincent Hutzell, Reilly competed this spring. Stu- meet, make buy/sell/borrow deci- Patrick Moon-Rhoades, and Calvin dents were given $100,000 of fake sions, and watch their investments Yahn finished the game with capital to begin the game. Teams grow. At the end of the ten-week $111,437.93. The second-place team then decide whether they should period, the teams’ total profits are of Ashley Heslop, Bradley Jasper, use this “capital” to buy, short sell, counted and the team with the and Michael Johns ended with short cover, or sell stocks of their highest money value is the winner. $107,821.95. 16 “Achievement and Excellence” Special Events 5th Grade Continues Ridgeville Students Build Civil War Era Telegraphs Tradition Students in Mr. Callihan’s 5th grade science classes built telegraphs On May 19th, the 5th grade class War nutrition and the role of to coincide with the Civil War Day marched on the Ridge in Upper women in the Civil War. at Ridgeville. Students constructed Yoder Township for its annual Civil The “Battle of Ridgeville” awed the telegraph “machines” out of War Day. After marching to the spectators who had assembled to materials that included nails, wood Ridge, the students participated in watch as the North triumphed over blocks, sheet metal, and wire. stations that enhanced their class- the South once again. Fifth grader Assistance from Mr. Testa’s indus- room learning of the Civil War. Andrew Kilpatrick completed the trial technology shop was used as These stations included a Civil War day as he became Abraham Lincoln the students were responsible for hospital, Civil War games, sewing, and presented information on his the total construction of the tele- and a re-enactors’ campground. life, followed by the Gettysburg graphs from raw materials. The Students were then treated to a Address. students used previous knowledge Civil War lunch consisting of Students from Mr. Yonko’s High gained from experiments with chicken, cornbread, and cobbler, School U.S. Cultures I classes circuits, and the use of magnets to much like a soldier of the period assisted the 5th grade teachers in complete the project. would have eaten. this year’s event, along with 27 The original telegraph system, set After lunch, guest speakers parent volunteers. up by Samuel Morse back in 1837, presented on topics such as Civil used electromagnets and switches in a series circuit to instantly send a signal via a system of “dots” and “dashes” over a great distance. Our Civil War Demonstration at High students built their own electromagnets and completed the circuit to School send messages to classmates. The Carpenter’s Battery was invited to The demonstration was covered final step was to combine two units present a Living History program at by television stations WJAC and together to send messages back and Westmont Hilltop High School on WWCP in Johnstown. Both stations forth. Fifth grader Corbin Nulton Friday, May 7. Students were given had very favorable comments about commented, “It was fun, but hard the opportunity to actually see a the program and had some excellent work. We learned a lot about elec- Civil War cannon replica fire video. tricity and magnets.” The project emphasized that communication “dummy” rounds on the athletic Thanks again to Mr. Yonko, the fields. The members of Carpenter’s during the Civil War was often other teachers involved, and our difficult. Battery were in full battle uniforms crew for making history come to life with authentic equipment used by for our students. the North and South during the Civil War. Mr. Mark Yonko, the 9th Grade U.S. Cultures I teacher at the In Honor Of… high school, coordinated the event. You can submit a donation to the Westmont Hilltop School District Endowment Thanks to Corporal Debra Woods Fund in honor of student accomplishment or in support of a particular event or and Privates David Hoffer, Bobbie educational activity that you wish to sustain in perpetuity. To do so, call the Community Hoffer, and Jim Monticue for their Foundation for the Alleghenies at 536-7741 or log onto their web site at http:// help in making this program such a www.cfalleghenies.org, and request to make a contribution to the Westmont Hilltop School District Endowment Fund. The establishment of this permanent endowment has success. Eight classes of high school given the school district a new way to support the needs of students and the school students were involved in the 3 community. Donations can be made in recognition of the accomplishments and needs demonstrations that were presented. that donors identify as important to them and to our community. The endowment provides an opportunity to contribute something of great value to our school.

“Achievement and Excellence” 17 Sports Achievement 2003-2004 Individual Excellence Award Outstanding Male Athlete track, Krista broke a fifteen-year-old David Mock school record in shotput competi- David Mock was awarded the tion. Krista sustained an injury Outstanding Male Athlete Award at during the summer prior to her the Athletic Awards Assembly. Dave senior year which prevented her earned eleven varsity letters during from fully participating in sports his career at Westmont Hilltop – during her senior year. Despite her three in hockey and four each in limited playing time in basketball as cross country and track. During his a senior, she was invited to play in senior season, Dave won the PIAA both the Summit Quest and Big AA State Championship in cross John Riley All-Star basketball games. country during the fall season and Krista will attend the University of in the 3200 meter race in track this Pittsburgh at Johnstown in the fall spring. He was also the state runner- to continue her education and up in the 1600 meter race. In four athletic careers. Krista Britcher and David Mock years of competition, Dave lost only one dual meet in cross country – to last year’s Outstanding Male Athlete Undefeated Boys’ Tennis Team Steve Gonzalez. In track, he holds the course records at all Laurel Captured Championship Again! Highlands Athletic Conference schools. Dave also holds school Ankney and Nune Reach Luke Miller (19-1) and Rich records in the 800, 1600, and 3200 Milestones Nagy (17-0) played Nune and meter runs, as well as anchoring this The Boys’ Tennis Team finished Ankney, as our two top doubles year’s school record-setting 3200 the season with an undefeated (14- teams met in the finals of District 6 meter relay team. During his senior 0) record this spring. The team has play, contributing to Westmont season, Dave was the Laurel High- now won the Laurel Highlands Hilltop tennis history. Nune and lands Athletic Conference and Conference Team Championship 15 Ankney won a close 6-4, 6-2 match. District 6 AA champion in both the of the past 21 years. The Hilltoppers Our other doubles team of Nick 1600 and 3200 meter runs. Dave is were led by seniors Zachary Ankney Rys and Brad Strack also made a member of the National Honor and Ajay Nune. Ajay achieved significant contributions to our Society and will continue his educa- membership in the “Century Club” undefeated season as they helped tion while competing in athletics at with his 100th win in the final seal many of our victories. Sander William and Mary in the fall. match of the year. Zachary was Frank and Bill Lusk played aggres- undefeated in singles and doubles sively, and our newcomers to the Outstanding Female Athlete this year and achieved 50 career team, Dan Gore and Nick Krista Britcher wins for the district. Kirkstadt, were undefeated as well. Krista Britcher was awarded the Outstanding Female Athlete Award at the Athletic Awards Assembly. Sports Highlights Krista earned ten varsity letters as a Tennis Meghan Machella and Samantha Savit student-athlete at Westmont Hilltop Both the Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis Teams advanced to the finals in District 6 Girls’ – four in track and three each in delivered undefeated seasons and won Laurel Tennis. volleyball and basketball. She led Highlands Athletic Conference Championships. Track the Lady Hilltoppers in scoring both Zachary Ankney and Ajay Nune won the PIAA The Boys’ Track Team won the West Central District 6 Doubles Tennis Championship and Coaches’ Track and Field Meet. her sophomore and junior years in advanced to State Level competition. The Boys’ 3200 Relay Team placed first and basketball. During her junior year in Priya Narahari won the District 6 Tennis broke a 31-year school record at the West Championship and earned a Fourth Place Central Coaches’ Track and Field meet. finish in the PIAA State Tennis Tournament. continued on page 19 18 “Achievement and Excellence” Sports Achievement Athletic Awards Day Award Recipients

David Coulson Award - Outstanding Football Claycomb Coach’s Award - Outstanding Most Improved Hockey Player: Ashleigh Player: Aaron Gorka Wrestler: Derek Krouse Kowtoniuk Herdman-Dailey Award - Outstanding Girls’ Ken Null Memorial Award - Most Falls: Derek Outstanding Boys’ Cross Country Runner: Track: Kaitlyn Urban Krouse David Mock Herdman-Dailey Award - Outstanding Boys’ Jerry Griffith Award - Most Dedicated: Kyle Outstanding Girls’ Cross Country Runner: Track: Brad Kanuch/Dave Mock Patton/Luke Patton/Andy Slobozien Danielle Pozun Lori Blackburn Memorial Award - Track Team J.P. Conway Award - Most Improved Wrestler: Corona & Grady Coaches’ Award - Outstanding Dedication: Darin Brownlee/Heather Ryan Mike Bair Boys’ Soccer Players: Justin Casella Dr. Michael Sewak Award - Outstanding Girls’ Milt Lantz Scholarship Award: Derek Krouse John Saracena Coach’s Award - Outstanding Basketball Player: Sara Buchan David J. Murphy Award - Outstanding Hockey Girls’ Soccer Player: Katie Kirkpatrick Skip Pristow Award - Outstanding Boys’ Player: Pat Krumenacker Outstanding Girls’ Swimmer: Becky Giles/ Basketball Player: Jon Mahler/Jasen James Cardiff Award - Unsung Hero: Kyle Jen Price Peters Harnish Dr. William J. Hargreaves Award - Outstanding William Askey Award - Outstanding Volleyball Clayton C. Dovey III - Player’s Player: Patrick Male Golfer: Ben Wolfe Player: Katie Thomas Krumenacker Outstanding Female Golfer: Madeleine Ellwood Ailes Award - Outstanding Baseball Outstanding Offensive Hockey Player: Kevin Lovette Player: Chris Hartland Gleason Robert A. Gleason Award - Outstanding Boys’ John P. Horty Award - Outstanding Softball Outstanding Defensive Hockey Player: Tennis Players: Ajay Nune/Zach Ankney Players: Jessica Vrabel/Nicki Waligora Anthony DeMarco Adele Dovey Award - Outstanding Girls’ Tennis Player: Priya Narahari

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David Mock set a new meet record in the Two honors; Kyle Patton, second place; Bryan country. Mile Run at the Igloo Invitational, set new Dumire, third; and Michael Bair placed fourth Swimming school records in the 1600 and 3200 Meter in the Boneyard Bash Tournament. The Girls’ Swimming Team won the Central Runs, and was the PIAA STATE CHAMPION in Basketball the 3200 Meter Race at the state track meet. Western Alleghenies Aqua Conference The Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball Teams Championship and placed second in regional Bradley Kanuch set a new school record in the won District 6 Championships this year. competition. Triple Jump and finished in first place in the 100 Meter Dash, Long Jump, and Triple Jump The Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team won the Rebecca Giles, Kristina Nagy, Caitlin Motley, at the West Central Coaches’ meet. He LHAC and District 6 Championship. Jennifer Price, Sarah Sahlaney, and Laura finished in first place in the 100 and 200 Both teams also captured championships in Stefanik advanced to PIAA State Level meter dashes and triple jump at the Igloo the season-opening Hilltopper Classic with Competition. Invitational. Jason Peters earning MVP in the boys’ Rebecca Giles set school records in the 100 The Girls’ 1600 Relay Team and the Girls’ tournament. Kaitlin Urban was named to the Meter Butterfly and 100 Meter Breaststroke. 3200 Relay Team set new school records. All-Tournament Team in the girls’ tournament. Jennifer Price set new school records in the Danielle Pozun placed third in the 3200 Meter Boys’ Junior High Basketball Team won the 50/200/500 Freestyle Competitions and set a Run at the Igloo Invitational and set a new LHAC Championship. pool record in Altoona as well. school record in the 3200 Meter Run. The Girls’ Basketball Team won First Place in Soccer Kaitlin Urban won First Place in the 800 Meter the Bellwood Holiday Tournament. The Girls’ Soccer Team won the LHAC and Run at the West Central Coaches’ Track and The Boys’ Basketball Team captured first place District 6 Championships. Field meet and placed third in the 800 Meter in the UPJ Tournament. Run at the Igloo Invitational. The Boys’ Soccer Team won the LHAC Cross Country Championship. Alex Kring set a new school record in the 110 The Boys’ Cross Country Team were the Golf hurdles. undefeated LHAC Champions. Wrestling Madeleine Lovett won the District 6 Girls’ The Girls’ Cross Country Team finished in Championship and went on to capture the The Varsity Wrestling Team earned first place second place in the LHAC. PIAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in golf. honors in both the Conemaugh Township and David Mock won the Steel City Cross Country Bucktail Tournaments, and finished second in Our Golf Team won the Laurel Highlands Invitational and set a new course record. He Athletic Conference Championship. the Boneyard Bash Tournament. became the LHAC Meet Champion, the The Junior High Wrestling Team won the LHAC Benjamin Wolfe was Medalist in the Bolton District 6 Champion, and the PIAA STATE Memorial Tournament in State College. Conference Championship with an undefeated CHAMPION in cross country. Football season. Frank Eanes delivered a fifth place finish in Michael Bair and Kyle Patton advanced to the PIAA State Cross Country Competition. Aaron Gorka was a starting lineman in the Ken Regional Wrestling Competition. Lantzy Game. He was named as MVP for Travis Dean, Danielle Pozun, and Kaitlin Urban Football for the 2003 season. Dan Golias and Brandon Curtis won first place advanced to state level competition in cross “Achievement and Excellence” 19 Westmont Hilltop School District Board of Education Mr. Mitchell G. Azar: President Mr. George P. Wolfe: Vice-President Dr. Daniel R. Meenan: Treasurer Mr. Ronald P. Carnevali, Sr., Mrs. Marian F. Feath, Mr. John M. Khuri, Mr. Thomas R. Kirby, Mrs. Diana L. Schroeder, Mr. Scott D. Watson Mr. Gregory T. Sanford: Secretary (non-member) District Administrative Staff 2003-2004 Dr. Susan J. Anderson, Superintendent Mr. Steven D. McGee, Director of Education & Student Support Services Elementary School Mr. Gregory T. 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