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CARLYNTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
mission to Mars and partake in a Top Gun pilot aviation camp. Only 40 students out of thousands of applicants are accepted into this elite program that is offered just once a year. Her trip has been fully funded through a scholarship from the Society of American Military Engineers.
Study Buddies at Crafton
Elementary gather monthly to complete projects, read, study and socialize. Every year, sixth graders are paired with students in kindergarten and first grade. The older pupils quickly become mentors, role models and protectors of their younger companions. Late in January, the buddies gathered to make Valentine Day cards for those serving in the military. Using colorful construction paper, cut-out hearts, stickers and markers, the students designed cards with personal messages of encouragement and appreciation. The cards were then mailed with the help of Operation Heart to U. S. servicemen overseas along with boxes of various snacks, pop tarts and granola bars.
The bond developed between younger and older students is a positive attribute of Study Buddies. Max Samangy and Christopher Airhart work together to create a valentine for a U. S. serviceman.
Kendell Stark, center, works with Study Buddies Gabriella Medici and Kaleb Kuttler to customize valentines of appreciation for those serving in the military.
Crafton Elementary third graders in Amanda Meyers classroom have been studying birds and received a special treat when Gabi Hughes of the Audubon Society visited the classroom to
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Students gathered with curiosity around a cage to learn about a homing dove or messenger pigeon and its innate ability to return to its nest when left a great distance away by using a sensory modality called magnetoreception.
Ms. Gabi Hughes from the Audubon Society assisted Graydon Harvey as he observed a feather under a microscope.
Carlynton athletes have hit some memorable milestones this year, sharing the spotlight or breaking some long-running records. In November, cross country runner Luke Phillips advanced to the PIAA championships in Hershey, the first runner is school history to qualify for states. As captain of the wrestling team, senior Logan Witwicki marked 100 career wins on the mat and captured the WPIAL title in the 152-pound weight class. Swimmer Lucas Ulizzi made Carlynton history this past season by qualifying for WPIALs in every event and every stroke: the freestyle, breast, back
talk about birds, their differences and similarities. Asking students to become scientists through careful observation, Hughes guided the pupils in discovering the sections of feathers and the characteristics that shelter birds from rain and cold weather. Students observed feathers under a microscope and placed droplets of water on plumes to discover their waterproof-like quality as the liquid rolled off. They also observed the differing shapes of feathers to determine if the feather was from a wing or a tail and how the aerodynamic shape helped a bird to fly. Youngsters also were able to assemble around a homing dove and learn about its special ability to find its way home from a drop off location. Ms. Hughes will return to the classroom again with a promise to bring an owl. Miss Meyers said the study of birds will tie into a year-end field trip to the Audubon Society in the Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve.
An emotional Ashleigh Wilson is congratulated by teammates after hitting her 1,000th career point.
Ray Bordenick made a commitment on National Signing Day to play for the Cal U Vulcans as witnessed by Cougar football coach Scott Yoder and AD Nate Milsom.
and butterfly, the sum of 11 events. On the hardwood, senior guard Ashleigh Wilson hit a three-pointer in the fourth quarter game against rival Avonworth to score her 1,000th point. Ashleigh is the 11th girl in school history to record 1,000 career points. In football, senior tight end / defensive end Ray Bordenick signed with California University of PA on National Signing Day, February 1. From Cougar to Vulcan, Ray looks forward to learning and competing at the collegiate level. In summation of the winter sports‘ seasons, the varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams made the playoffs and the varsity boys’ and girls’ swim team were undefeated in the section.