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Scott Albert answers to questions related to historical facts, think and write creatively and solve problems with imaginative solutions. Students were also allotted time to explore exhibits in the history center.
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CARLYNTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Mr. Scott Albert from the U Can B organization has been offering career education training to upperclassmen by way of a tailored curriculum. Albert and a guest visit the high school monthly to lead discussions about entrepreneurship, careers in the trades, technology, film, science or politics. A session in February was led by Joseph Martelli, President and CEO of Boss Labor Group. A retired industrial engineer, Martelli now helps individuals in every craft of the trade to secure jobs in the power and fossil fuels industries.“ Hone in on the one area in which you excel, and use that to direct your career path,” Martelli said to students. He also encouraged them to research supply and demand for employment.“ Jobs that are popular today may not be available in four to five years,” he said, citing a decline in the nuclear industry. Students are finding that the U Can Be series is prompting up-close conversations with local business leaders who are guiding and connecting them with vital resources for career planning.
A team of fourth and fifth graders from Carnegie and Crafton elementary schools were lauded as a top three team in the Allegheny Intermediate Unit-sponsored History Bowl held at the Heinz History Center in the fall. Charlie Burcham, Lana Mihelcic, Eva Milliner, Ella Synder and Bailey Vetter won the third place title with 87 points. The tight race to the top was reflected in the scores of the three finalists. The second place team earned 89 points and the top team edged the competitors with 92 points. Over 50 teams competed in the History Bowl which challenges students to find
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Junior Kaytlin Stevens of
Carnegie was given the honorary title of Mayor for the Day, thanks to Carnegie Borough Mayor Jack Kobistek. As honorary mayor, Kaytlin was asked to execute the duties with the same positive attitude she exudes in the classroom. Among the responsibilities as mayor, Kaytlin kicked off the holiday season in the borough on December 2nd by flipping the switch to light the holiday tree at the corner of Mansfield and Campbells Run Road.
Carnegie Borough Honorary Mayor of the Day Kaytlin Stevens was presented with a medal and proclamation to officially recognize the symbolic title. Kaytlin, seated, was recognized at the junior-senior high school among friends, teachers and administrators and is pictured with Principal Michael Loughren, Carnegie Mayor Jack Kobistek, teacher Frank Zebrasky and Superintendent Dr. Gary Peiffer.
In October, biology students travelled with teacher William Palonis to the Beaver County Environmental Center in the Beaver County Conservation District located on 18 acres of wetlands in Independence Township. Two Environmental Studies classes made the trip separately on back-to-back days. Warm, balmy weather yielded the perfect opportunity to comb the nearby creek for living organisms. Students learned about the ecosystem on the environmental center and the measures being taken to prevent pollutants, soil erosion and to preserve the natural resources.
Clockwise from above right: Freshmen Nicholas Cindrich, Evan Staker and Jack Jones used a large burlap sack to scoop and collect tiny creatures living in the creek; Mr. Palonis, left, with ninth graders Jordan Williams, Madison McMonagle and Jane Grabowski check out an Asteroidean or crayfish found in the creek; As some students waded through the creek with nets to find organisms in the water, others stayed on land to categorize and document the findings.