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D’Angelo Cain represented his schools at the SkillsUSA National
ecent GS graduates and Central Westmoreland Career and
Competition held in Louisville, Kentucky in June during the 55th
Technology Center (CWCTC) students Austin Holtzman and
Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference, a showcase of
D’Angelo Cain demonstrated their knowledge, leadership
career and technical education students. D’Angelo won both the
skills, and expertise in their career fields earlier this summer.
regional and state events in Related Technical Math, qualifying him
Austin, an Auto Collision Technology student, took the lead
to move on to the national competition. Through a written test,
in restoring a 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe, a project spanning 8
he demonstrated skills required to solve mathematical problems
months and culminating with a head-turning, gleaming, classic car.
commonly found in the skilled trades and professional and technical
Working along with his GS classmate Jacob Humberger and fellow
occupations. He placed 6th out of 38 students nationwide.
CWCTC student Payne Briggs, Austin did body work on the vehicle,
D’Angelo is a 2019 graduate of the CWCTC’s Robotics Engineering
as well as replaced the quarter panels and all of the molding and
program and is enrolled at Westmoreland County Community
rubber in the car.
College for the fall.
Greensburg Salem School District and CWCTC board member
The CWCTC offers 23 Career and Technology programs of study to
Robin Savage provided the Mustang and the funds for the
prepare students to become leaders in industry,
restoration project. For graduation,
business owners, and skilled craftsmen and
she gave him the Dr. Seuss book
craftswomen capable of achieving success in
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go” for
an ever-changing technological world. To learn
graduation with pictures of the
more about the programs offered, visit their
car inside. “I am so proud of all of
website at www.cwctc.org.
the students that had a part in this
project, but Austin will definitely
go far with the skills he learned
and put into this restoration,” said
Mrs. Savage. “Austin may forget
about this one day, but every time
someone comments on the car, I
will think of him. Oh, the places we
will go…Austin and his future and
Mrs. Savage, Payne, Austin, and Jacob
me in the Mustang!”
and the Mustang pre-restoration
The final product!
Alumni Picnic Reunites Golden
Lions of All Ages
SAVE the DATE!
Are you a Greensburg Salem grad? Perhaps a Greensburg High School
alumnus? Have you been to an annual GS All-Classes Alumni Picnic,
hosted by the Greensburg Salem Education Foundation?
WE WANT TO SEE YOU THERE!
The Greensburg Salem Education Foundation (GSEF) is excited to hold
their 3rd annual picnic on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Mount Odin Park
in Greensburg. Enjoy the Varsity football homecoming game against
West Mifflin Area High School on Friday night, then join us on Saturday
for an afternoon of fun, food, and friends!
GS alumni, family,
friends, and staff members
are invited to party at the
pavilion with Golden Lion
friends, new and old. The
class with the most alumni
present will win a prize!
Visit www.gsedfound.com
for more information.
The world-famous Harlem Wizards
Basketball Team will be returning
for the 3rd annual game against the
Golden Lion All-Stars on Tuesday,
November 12th at 7:00 PM at GSHS!
The Wizards will take on teachers from
across the district in this fun-filled
family event. Watch for details to come
home, or send an email to melissa.
[email protected] to reserve your
tickets today!
GREENSBURG SALEM
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