Third grader Reilly McGee places her hands in
the “germ machine” to detect germs.
Senior Alex Pollak was crowned Mr.
Carlynton at the 2016 Mr. Carlynton
pageant which featured singing and comedy
amid a circus-inspired theme. The curtain
opened to a choreographed dance with all
13 contestants sporting Mr. Carlynton
t-shirts, followed by introductions. A talent
segment, wheel of chance, trivia challenge
and a formalwear fashion show completed
the program, which raised funds for the
senior class and the junior-senior prom.
Senior Sam Oliver, an audience favorite,
won the People’s Choice Award. The Mr.
Congeniality award went to senior Jamass
Khant.
Congratulations to the recently
elected 2016-2017 school year
student government officers, President
Morgan Vonada, Vice President Molly
Kozy, Secretary Skyler Sevacko and
Treasurer Will Ford. Student officers are
responsible for managing and coordinating
the events sponsored by student
government, some of which include the
student parking permit process, maintaining
and operating the student store and
planning and synchronizing the
Homecoming parade and field activities.
The officers also oversee meetings with
sophomore, junior and senior classroom
representatives to address concerns of the
student body.
Senior Cristy Crawshaw has
earned the highest award in Girl
Scouting, the Girl Scout Gold Award, for
completing a project to serve her
community. Last summer, Cristy created and
facilitated the first Dogapallooza in the
Carnegie Park Dog Park, an event that
brought hundreds to the grounds to take
advantage of many offerings, including
vendor booths selling dog treats, clothing,
collars and leashes; discounted nail
trimming and micro-chipping; dog
licensing, canine care and accessories.
Dogapallooza also featured a costume
contest for dogs with prizes awarded in a
variety of categories. The successful
undertaking was an example of Cristy’s
willingness and commitment to develop a
plan and see it to completion.
Duquesne University ballroom
was the site of the annual Battery
Car Race, a STEM challenge that included
over 75 cars designed by students from 16
area schools. Eight 20-meter lanes were
plotted on the ballroom hardwood with
masking tape, where cars raced in heats.
The event, held twice within a two week
period included a sixth grade division in
the first week and a junior high
competition nine days later. Students used
balsa wood or other lightweight materials
to build the cars. Designers received a kit
with wheels, axles, a motor and a switch
box to hold two Double A batteries.
The car’s design had to meet the
requirement of stowing a 16.9 ounce bottle
of water in a top compartment. In addition
to creating the car, students were required
to document the construction process,
provide a detailed sketch and include a list
of materials used in the design. Carlynton
students finished with high scores in the
competition. Azjia Gardner, Pierce
Greiner and Audrey Robb advanced to
the final round of the sixth grade division
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Eighth graders
Maggie Reigle and
Jaimee Cabili ready
their car for the
competition. The
girls, along with
teammate Alexandria
Cross, accepted top
award for Most
Creative Car Design.
Ready at the starting line, seventh grader
Jonah Hunt gives the thumbs up to a friend at
the opposite end of the course. The blue
wedges were used as starting blocks and
were raised to release the car at the signal.
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Crafton Elementary students were
treated to a “Healthy Hands, Healthy
Kids” assembly to promote good personal
hygiene habits. The presenter, Brad
Langerman of Steratore Sanitary Supply,
introduced youngsters to the world of germs
and explained how they are spread. A “germ
machine” was used to illustrate proper hand
washing. “Hand washing is the number one
way to stop the spread of infection,”
Langerman said. Sanitizing supplies were
later distributed to all classrooms for cleaning
hands and desktops.
For the second consecutive year,
the Carlynton Unified Bocce team
advanced to the state championship
tournament in Hershey, Pa. The team,
consisting of seniors Alexa Crown and Kylie
Gillis, junior Tyler Smith, sophomore Ziaire
Teagle, freshman Patrick Carlson and
eighth grader Zachariah Spragg, placed
first in Allegheny County and second in the
state, earning a silver medal after falling to
Neshannock High School in a close match.
Unified Bocce includes individuals with and
without
disabilities and
works to build
bonds between
the two by way of
the Best Buddies