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was among approximately 3,500 winners of College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships announced by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation ( NMSC ) on June 6 . An additional 500 collegesponsored scholars were announced on July 16 . In addition , approximately 1,000 Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships were announced on April 18 and 2,500 National Merit $ 2,500 Scholarships were announced on May 9 . In all , about 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $ 31 million are being awarded in 2018 .
Kim joins classmate Robby Sveda , who won a National Merit $ 2,500 Scholarship in May . Kim and Sveda were among seven National Merit Finalists in SSA ’ s Class of 2018 .
Shady Side Academy is a nationally respected private school in Pittsburgh for boys and girls in grades PK-12 , with an optional boarding experience in high school . Four age-specific campuses with extraordinary resources , teachers who actively mentor , a forward-thinking curriculum , a diverse and inclusive community , and a legacy of alumni accomplishments all inspire Shady Side students to high achievement in academics , the arts and athletics , and to meaningful ambitions in life . Learn more at shadysideacademy . org .
STUDENT-WRITTEN PLAYS SELECTED IN CITY THEATRE ’ S ANNUAL EQT YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS CONTEST
City Theatre Director of Education & Accessibility Kristen Link announced the finalists in the annual EQT Young Playwrights Contest . The six finalists , all middle and high school students from western Pennsylvania , will receive a professional production of their original one-act plays during the EQT Young Playwrights Festival , running October 16- 27 , in the Lester Hamburg Studio at City Theatre . Four honorable-mention plays were also chosen and will receive a staged reading during the festival .
“ We were truly impressed by both the quality and quantity of plays we received in the contest this spring ,” says Link . “ All of the student writers should be commended for their bravery and imagination . I cannot wait to challenge and entertain Pittsburgh audiences with the exciting plays they ’ ve created .”
The EQT Young Playwrights Contest and Festival is a cornerstone of City Theatre ’ s education initiatives , introducing students to the new play process and celebrating the creative and vibrant young voices of our region . This year , City Theatre received nearly 400 original one-act submissions from classrooms and individuals , which were considered by a literary panel of 45 readers nationwide . Each finalist has been working alongside a professional dramaturg to revise and develop their scripts for production .
North Allegheny ’ s Maeren Quirke of Ingomar Middle School is a Middle School Finalist for her piece titled “ Esperanza Means Hope .”
Ellen Poplavska of North Allegheny Senior High School received an honorable mention for her piece titled “ Christmas , Somewhere .”
The EQT Young Playwrights Festival will include two weeks of student matinees , public performances October 20-21 , and a reading of honorable mentions on October 27 . Middle school and high school plays will be presented in two separate programs . School group and field trip inquiries may be made to Kristen Link at klink @ citytheatrecompany . org . Public tickets are also available .
City Theatre , located in the historic South Side , is entering its 44th season . Called “ Pittsburgh ’ s most innovative theater company ” by the New York Times , City Theatre ’ s mission is to provide an artistic home for the development and production of contemporary plays of substance and ideas that engage and challenge a diverse audience . For more information , visit CityTheatreCompany . org .
SPECIAL FARMERS MARKET / HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE BLOCK NORTHWAY
The Block Northway will host a yearend autumn farmers market to showcase the bounty of fall produce , along with a Harvest Festival featuring free fun activities for the entire family !
The fun begins on Friday , Oct . 26 , from 3 to 7 p . m ., at the new two-level south atrium located near DSW and Wahlburgers . Guests will enjoy locally grown farm-fresh goods sold by diverse vendors like Freedom Farms , The Olive Tap , Wigle Whiskey , Jarred , GOODLife Juices , Aunt Carol ’ s Homemade Dips , Gahr ’ s Hamloaf , Zeke ’ s Coffee , Kettle Corn and many more . Activities include free face painting , balloon artist , Carnegie Science Center liquid nitrogen ice cream , pumpkin patch , glow sticks , appearance by Witch Hazel , and Harvest Brew Tasting by Pittsburgh Brewing .
Costumes are encouraged , and giveaways are on a first-come , first-served basis . n
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