Top right, left to right: Taylor
Handyside, Savannah Nealon
Bottom right, left to right: Isabella Gorisek, Lacey Chappell
G
irls’ Night Out at
Canonsburg Middle
School returned Dec. 4,
2013. This event, open to all
CMS 7th- and 8th-grade
girls, promotes friendship,
confidence, and feeling
good about themselves.
Adolescence is a
time of many changes and a time when
teens are faced with
many difficult decisions. It is a time
of uncertainty and
can be extremely
difficult for many girls.
The goal of this program is to empower
girls to be comfortable with who they
are, to make new friends, and spend time
together in a healthy setting with positive
role models.
The 100 girls who attended had the
opportunity to participate in five 30-min-
ute sessions. The girls enjoyed dinner
together, and door prizes were awarded.
This year GNO had almost 50 door
prizes! At the end of the evening, every
girl received a goodie bag to take home.
Eighteen CMS faculty and staff
members worked diligently to make this
event a success. The fun began right
after school and ended promptly at 7 p.m.
Staff members who volunteered on
the project included: Amy Barbarino,
Melissa Cashell, Melissa DalBon, Jill
Dennick, Mary Gidas, Lori Hedderman,
Emily Joyce, Marcie Killmeyer, Stephanie Kubik, Holly Leary, Tina Miller,
Sheila Mitchell, Pam Moniodes, Lauren
Paddick, Lauren Petras, Tara Utchel,
Susan Vulcano, and Jennifer Wherry.
Community members and staff who
donated monetarily or with items for
goodie bags and door prizes included:
Lisa Allen (Washington & Jefferson
College), Kelly Bellan & Mt. Lebanon
Dermatology, Amanda Severns Campbell, Clore Printing, CMS Student Coun-
cil and sponsor Adam Manion, Mary
Connors & Salon 50, Missy DalBon,
Jill Dennick, Tricia Fee, Gina Gorisek,
Lori Hedderman, Marcella Heidenrich
& Salon 980, Ann Hodges, Stephanie
Kubik, Melanie Lucchino & PNC Bank,
Theodore & Darlene Mathis, Melodie
McClendon, Tina Miller, Tami Oldaker,
Pittsburgh Steelers, Tracey Platt, Peggy
Pinto, Sarris Candies, Ashley Saxon,
Melissa Schad & The Nutrition Group,
Kristen SeCaur, Dr. Doug Shields, Lucinda Sworcheck, Lisa Takash and Susan
Vulcano.
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interested in math, science, civics, and of
course, history.
“I find it nice to think that I had something that a museum could use,” added
Kate. “The museum was happy that we
had all the documentation and they were
honored that we were giving all of this to
them.”
According to Emily Ruby, curator at
the Heinz History Center, the items are
not yet on display. “I do not know when
they will, although most likely it will be
when we re-launch the sports museum,
which still might be a few years down the
road.
“We are so pleased that this important
collection came to the History Center and
that this heartwarming story and the life
of Norman Singer will be preserved for
generations to come. It is stories like this
that make history come alive for future
generations.”
money. They are more valuable in a museum where people will be able to know
the story behind them.”
“They are part of Pittsburgh history
and since the Heinz Center is part of the
Smithsonian, it is a good place for them,”
said Mr. Crider.
Kate is a majorette and an outstanding
varsity tennis player on Canon-McMillan
High School’s tennis team and is very
Planning for next year’s event has
begun. If you or your employer
would consider donating a door
prize, donating items that can be
used to fill goodie bags, or have
questions regarding the event,
please contact Lori Hedderman,
Canonsburg Middle School counselor at 724-745-9030.
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Bottom left, left to right: Jasmine
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Top left, left to right: Sierra
Nichols, Grace Pinto, Jessica
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We’re
Back!
Girls
Night Out