School News CARLYNTONSchool District News Carlynton School District 4436 MaximizingClass of 2016 Potential 43 52 FamiliesEducation Could Qualify Foundation for Free to Create Economic Opportunities for Students and Teachers 4740 HourMoving of Geniuson Up or Reduced Price School Meals 52 Dr. Maslyk, Principal and Writer 4841 MakingExploring Headlines the Nation’s Capital 43 Save the Date! 52 Save the Date! 5042 PeerAthletes to Peer are Makingis Leveling the the Grade Playing Field 44 Making Headlines with Bocce 53 Athletes in Action: Winter Season Roundup 51 Disney High School Musical Hits the Stage 54 Read Across America Carlynton-Montour | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 35 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 TOP HIGH10 VALEDICTORIAN Marin Exler, SALUTATORIAN Nicole Stengel, Case Western Reserve University ACHIEVERS Westminster College Brianna Oddi, Nicole Rave, William Bigham, Jarod Latta, Duquesne University Robert Morris University Edinboro University University of Pittsburgh Hannah Carey, Madison Crown, Cameron Bogats, Abigail Greiner, University of Pittsburgh Slippery Rock University Robert Morris University Allegheny College GRADUATES WILL MATRICULATE IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY: Alderson Broaddus University Duquesne University Point Park University Allegheny College Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Robert Morris University American University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock University American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Kent State University St. Vincent College SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS DISTRICT NEWS SCHOOL Los Angeles LaRoche College University of Arizona California University of Pennsylvania Mercy School of Nursing University of Kentucky Case Western Reserve University Ohio Valley School of Nursing University of Pittsburgh College of Wooster Penn State University Waynesburg University Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh Technical Institute Westminster College Youngstown State University CARLYNTON CARLYNTON 36 Carlynton-Montour Carlynton-Montour Carlynton-Montour CARLYNTON CARLYNTON CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES DISTRICT NEWS SCHOOL Joseph Edward Baron Lucas Daniel Gartley Bradley Thomas Muehlman Dean Timothy Bartins Kylie Marie Gilles Summer Nicole Nicholls Stormy Gene Bartins Nathan Michael Graner Mia Sara Notaro Troy David Beglinger Abigail Anne Greiner Brianna Lynn Oddi William Glenn Bigham, Jr. Amanda Rae Griffin Johnathon Christopher Oliver Megan Katherine Blackwell Tyler Michael Harding Samuel Lucas Oliver Cameron Michelle Bogats Colin William Henke Shafique Aubrey Patterson Dale Christian Bryant Cody James Herlihy Hannah Marion Phillips Emmanuell Lee Burton Alexandria Mary Hilarzewski Alexander James Pollak Joel Parker Buzza Megan Marie Howells Breizhan Tamia Ragland Isiah Maurice Canton Taylor James Huddart Nicole Marie Rave Hannah Elizabeth Carey Tarik Isak Faith Breanne Reigle Gina Marie Carini Christopher William Lee Jandreau Mickenzie Nichole Richard Jameil Matthew Carter Angalik Javone Jones Mikayla Marie Richards Kaleigh Nicole Ciabattoni Maura A. Kelly Holly Jean Rodriguez Jerry Carl Close III Myo Min Khant Miranda Kay Roessler Ellise A. Colaizzi Britney Marie Kowal Monique Nicole Salmond Erin Rose Connor Corey Edwin Lamb Leyland Sweeney Sams Adam Nicholls Corner Sara Jane LaScola Viviana Jazmin Sanchez-Lopez Cristy Louise Crawshaw Destinee Malay Latimer Rachel Nicole Santillo Abigail Mae Creely Jarod Raymond Latta Dylan Michael Schmidt-MacPherson Alexa Rose Crown Amber Lynn Leonhiser Joshua Tyler Segeleon Madison Leigh Crown John Robert Lewellyn Ryan Michael Sevacko Austin Hunter Daugherty Ajanae Lauren Lowry Erin Rebecca Sheariss Bailey Alexander Daugherty Kaitlyn Taylor Magnelli Britnee Ann Smith Abigail Marie Diulus Ban Majed Jacob Lewis Snizik Ryan Dennison Easterling Molly Eibhlim Maloy Caleb Steven Staker Gina Marie Eddy Mackenzie Rae Mangum Nicole Elizabeth Stengel Alyssa Renee Ensworth Amanda Marie Martin Jennifer Rose Stevens Marin Elizabeth Exler Michael Vincent Mastandrea Allyssa Faylene Todd Garrett Joseph Fenton IV Tyler James May Jordan Thomas Lee Todd Gary James Fluharty, Jr. Raymond Gerald Mayfield, Jr. Matthew Joseph Uzar Sydney Rae Fritchman Tyler Louis McIntyre A Baccalaureate ceremony held in the days prior to commencement extended fortuity to graduates by way of encouraging words and a candle-lighting ceremony led by senior class officers Dean Bartins, Holly Rodriguez and Amanda Martin. Carlynton-Montour | Fall 2016 | icmags.com 37 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 Photos l-r: During a senior recognition award night, Brianna Oddi was honored with the Harry Quinn-Ralph Schorr Memorial Scholarship for academics, sportsmanship and talent as a varsity cheerleader. The award is sponsored by the Greater Pittsburgh Football Officials Association; The Maggie Scholarship, sponsored by the family of a Carnegie High School alumnus, endowed $5,000 scholarships to college-bound graduates Ban Majed, Monique Salmond, Abigail Creely and Amber Leonhiser. The recipients are bordered by Principal Michael Loughren and teacher Lisa Rowley. Honors, Scholarships and Awards: State Representatives Leader of Tomorrow Award Arion Award for Musical Excellence Eagle Scout Award Cristy Crawshaw Alex Pollak Michael Mastrandea Scholastic Excellence Award Linda Beck Memorial Scholarship, $1,250 CHS Drama Award for Stage Management Marin Exler Mia Notaro Garrett Fenton Semper Fidelis Award for Musical Excellence John Phillip Sousa Award Outstanding Achievement in Production Mia Notaro Mia Notaro Hannah Phillips Distinguished Athlete Awards Musical Director’s Award Outstanding Crossover Achievement for Musical to Play Emmanuell Burton and Abigail Greiner Taylor Huddart Caleb Staker and Colin Henke Harry Quinn-Ralph Schorr Memorial Scholarship, $1,500 Musical Spirit of the Ensemble Award Outstanding Play Debut Crew Brianna Oddi Brianna Oddi Cara Colangelo, Rachel Santillo, Erin Sheariss STA Education Foundation Scholarship, $1,000 each The Cresendo Award and Will Bigham Hannah Carey, Erin Connor, Cristy Crawshaw, Nicole Alex Pollak Lifetime Achievement in Stage Production Rave and Nicole Stengel Senior Officers Leadership Award Cristy Crawshaw and Elise Colaizzi The Maggie Scholarship, $5,000 each President Dean Bartins, Vice President Amanda Outstanding Debut Actors Abigail Creely, Amber Leonhiser, Ban Majed and Martin, Secretary Holly Rodriguez and John Oliver, Sam Oliver and Michael Mastandrea Monique Salmond Treasurer Marin Exler Outstanding Leading Actor Peer to Peer Awards Male and Female Scholar-Athletes of the Year Jarod Latta Gina Carini, Hannah Carey, Erin Connor, Alexa Crown, Nicole Stengel and Tarik Isak Outstanding Supporting Actress Madison Crown, Kylie Gilles, Amanda Griffin, Maura Male and Female Athletes of the Year Mickenzie Richard Kelly, Summer Nicholls and Alex Pollak Hannah Phillips and Emmanuell Burton Lifetime Achievement in Dramatic Arts Unified Indoor Bocce State Team Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Marin Exler Alexa Crown, Kylie Gilles, Erin Connor, Gina Carini and Nicole Stengel and Tarik Isak Alex Pollak SHASDA Award for Growth and Achievement Athletic Scholarship Pittsburgh Area Jewish Committee Award Jerry Close and Monique Salmond Nicole Stengel Parkway West Career-Technical Center High Honor Award Awardees: BASKETBALL Wendy‘s Heisman Nominee Award Viviana-Jazmin Sanchez Lopez Nicole Stengel Abigail Greiner, Allegheny College Parkway West Career-Technical Center National Technical CHEERLEADING Carlynton Federation of Teachers AFT/AFL-CIO Textbook Honor Society Awards Brianna Oddi, Duquesne University Grant, $500 each Alexandria Hilarzewski and Faith Reigle Abigail Creely, Madison Crown, Nicole Rave and FOOTBALL Parkway West Career-Technical Center Outstanding Senior Rachel Santillo Isiah Canton, Alderson Broaddus University Jerry Close Excellence In Advanced Placement Testing (top scores) SOCCER Parkway West Career-Technical Center Student of the Month AP U.S. History, Marin Exler; AP Calculus, Will Bigham; Emmanuell Burton, College of Wooster Jerry Close AP U.S. History, Dean Bartins SOFTBALL 2016 Trib Total Media, Elite 100 Award SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS DISTRICT NEWS SCHOOL Four Seasons Award (4.0 GPA or higher, 9th through Sydney Fritchman, Penn State Greater Allegheny Brianna Oddi 12th grade) SWIMMING 2016 Trib Total Media Nominees Will Bigham, Cameron Bogats, Marin Exler, Brianna Nicole Stengel, Westminster College Oddi, Nicole Rave and Nicole Stengel Abigail Creely, Cristy Crawshaw, Marix Exler, Jarod Latta and Erin Sheariss TRACK AND FIELD Kurt Cerny Memorial Scholarship, $250 Mackenzie Mangum, Youngstown State University; Girl Scout Gold Award Marin Exler Shafique Patterson, California University of PA Cristy Crawshaw VOLLEYBALL Erin Connor, LaRoche College CARLYNTON CARLYNTON 38 Carlynton-Montour Carlynton-Montour Carlynton-Montour CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2016 CARLYNTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS SCHOOL Above, clockwise from top left: Following 10 at Honus Wagner Field in Carnegie. Senior unwavering conviction as they step out into the Baccalaureate service, friends Ellise class president Dean Bartins, during an the world to follow a dream; Superintendent Colaizzi and Nicole Stengel savored opening speech, took a moment to applaud Gary Peiffer addressed the