Technologies - heated gloves made
with conductive printed ink. The Butler-
based company has become a leader in
developing waterproof, wearable
technology. Students also discussed
careers in this type of field and the
education and skills necessary for
gainful employment.
Seventh grader Austin Milliner shared his
plan for a healthier lifestyle with classmates
and students from a New Jersey middle
school using Google Hangouts.
With classmates observing, fifth grader
Eva Milliner uses a laser to measure the
temperature of a printed ink heater while
learning about conductive ink screened
technology from Butler Technologies
engineers.
Seventh grade students are
living healthier lifestyles
thanks to health and physical
education teacher Pete Banaszak.
Earlier this year, the health and wellness
classes used technology to create
improvement plans for better health.
With assistance from teacher Ryan
Gevaudan, who set up a Google
website, students completed surveys
and collected data to plot an approach
to wholesome living. Utilizing Google
During the “Health is Wealth” course, a
scan code was created for students to scan
and complete a survey to identify eating
trends and habits among peers.
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Slides, youngsters examined poor habits
and resolved to make a change by
composing a personal plan of action.
They pledged to consume plenty of
water, minimize the intake of sugar and
fast foods, limit screen time on mobile
phones, increase daily exercise, and to get
at least eight hours of sleep each night.
With Google Hangouts, the young teens
connected with classrooms miles from
Carlynton to share tactics to remedy bad
habits. Engaging conversations occurred
with peers from Seneca Valley Middle
School, Hillsborough Middle School in
New Jersey, and Spartansburg Middle
School in North Carolina. “This was an
exercise in critical thinking when it came
to their own well-being,” said Banaszak.
“By adjusting their behaviors toward
better health, they could see firsthand
how current health habits are affecting
their lifestyle.” Linking the project with
other schools amplified the experience
for students. The surveys alone garnered
over 1300 responses, providing a resource
for students to examine and compare
trends among peers.
The Crafton Elementary Amazing
Alternatives Club sponsored an
Operation Heart collection of foods,
snacks, and more for members of our
military stationed overseas. Working with
the non-profit organization Military
Connections, students collected
hundreds of items. Boxes were filled with
lip balm, deodorant, energy drinks and
postage stamps. Others contained
granola bars, tuna packets, pop tarts and
beef jerky. The group sponsored another
The 2018 Mr. Carlynton pageant featured a crew of high school
juniors and seniors dressed to emulate their favorite superheroes.
The theme was supported throughout the pageant as contestants
portrayed incredulous super hero strength, talent, and skill,
making for a night of laugh-out-loud episodes. Senior Kolyn
Schneider, who imitated the persona of his personal superhero,
“Pittsburgh Dad,” became “Carlynton Dad” for the event. An
opening video revealed “Carlynton Dad” running through the halls of the junior-
senior high school, breaking the fall of a seventh grader, carrying books for friends,
and leading cheers to amp school spirit. The act secured the title of Mr. Carlynton and
Kolyn was awarded a crown and cape. Junior David
Holderbaum received the Mr. Congeniality award
and senior Dom Darenkamp prevailed as the People’s
Choice award winner.
Mr. Carlynton Kolyn Schneider, in white, is flanked by the
contestants of the 2018 pageant. The superheroes changed
into tuxedos for a fashion segment of the event.
Just one of many superheroes
portrayed in the Mr. Carlynton
pageant, senior Trevor Ruta
captured the attention of the
judges with astounding talent.