WHAT ’ S NEWS IN PINE-RICHLAND
PINE-RICHLAND GRADUATE RETURNS TO GIRL SCOUTS TO HELP GIRLS CONNECT WITH THE OUTDOORS
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania ( GSWPA ) welcomes Christina Spohn as an Education and Outreach intern in the council ’ s Pittsburgh headquarters .
A graduate of Pine-Richland High School , Spohn was a Girl Scout from kindergarten until she earned her Gold Award , the highest award in Girl Scouting , as a high school senior . She attended resident camp every summer and worked at Camp Redwing in Butler County .
While a student at Penn State University ’ s main campus , she stayed active in Girl Scouts through a campus program called On My Honor , working with girls from the Heart of Pennsylvania council . She conducted badge workshops and participated in coordinating Journey weekends .
Her experiences in Girl Scouts inspired her to continue seeking outdoor adventures . Spohn was drawn to outdoor recreation throughout college , participating on three trail crews with the Student Conservation Association ( SCA ), and eventually serving as an apprentice SCA leader .
While in college , Spohn also conducted surveys for Penn State ’ s department of recreation .
After Spohn graduated with a B . S . in
Recreation , Park and Tourism Management in 2014 , she headed west to Colorado where she worked for Outward Bound , a provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs for youth and adults .
Her westward travels included visits to iconic national parks , including Joshua Tree and Death Valley .
Spohn is excited to help girls and volunteers in her hometown Girl Scouts council feel more confident outdoors . She especially likes working behind the scenes , researching and creating memorable moments in the outdoors .
“ I enjoy looking at outdoor recreation objectively ,” says Spohn . “ I explore what we ’ re offering now and see how we can improve or enhance experiences for the future .”
Spohn looks forward to sharing her love for the outdoors with Girl Scouts and helping build the foundation for outdoor program delivery . She sees community partnerships as an important opportunity to support volunteers and connect more Girl Scouts with outdoor adventures .
Visit gswpa . org for more information .
CARDINAL WUERL NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES INITIATIVE TO HONOR ROONEYS
Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School has announced an initiative honoring Ambassador Dan Rooney ( Class of 1950 ) and Patricia Rooney in recognition of their hard work and generosity . The upgraded athletic practice area will be named the Ambassador Dan Rooney Athletic Complex and the school library will be named the Patricia Rooney Library .
Phase One of the initiative will enhance library services by expanding technology , and will also enable the student government to participate in leadership development programs . It will also upgrade the athletic practice fields , including regrading , adding irrigation , drainage and new sod , which will provide improved surfaces for sports teams and the marching band .
“ Mr . and Mrs . Rooney have touched and influenced so many lives in the areas of education , civic leadership and athletics that it is only appropriate we try to honor them with these recognitions ,” says Kevin
Colbert ( Board Member and Class of 1975 ). Construction was set to start on Nov . 1 with a dedication soon thereafter .
LINDA LANHAM ZESZUTEK SCHOOL PROGRAM
Easter Seals Western and Central Pennsylvania is introducing the Linda Lanham Zeszutek School Program , serving children ages 3 to 8 with autism , cerebral palsy , neurological impairment , muscular dystrophy and multiple disabilities in its new Cranberry Township location . The program provides children with disabilities the opportunity to maximize academic and functional skills . Independence is developed by creating a solid foundation for continued success through comprehensive educational programming , as well as therapeutic and ancillary support . For additional information please contact Tiffany Mori at 412.281.7244 ext . 1269 , or tmori @ westernpa . easterseals . com .
ALL THINGS FALL AT THE WOODLANDS FALL FESTIVAL
The Woodlands ’ Annual Fall Festival took place on Saturday , Oct . 15 , from 4 to 7 p . m . at the 52-acre campus in Wexford . The day was free , interactive and an open house-style event .
Area families and participants of all ages enjoyed the decorated , fall-themed , wooded campus at Fall Festival , which included all-accessible hay rides , live music , outdoor fireplace , food and face painting . The Woodlands ’ Adaptive Nature Path was transformed into the “ Not-So-Scary ” Haunted Trail from 5 to 7 p . m . Guests also acted as judges in the annual Woodlands staff ’ s Chili Cook-Off .
For more information about upcoming events at The Woodlands , visit mywoodlands . org for a full schedule and volunteer opportunities .
PINE HOLIDAY DAZZLE SHOW
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