The
Baldwin-Whitehall School District has joined a
statewide public outreach campaign designed to promote
the accomplishments, accountability and value of
Pennsylvania's public schools.
Highlander
Marching Band "Best Band"
Congratulations Baldwin
High School Highlander Marching Band. In the August
27 edition of the Post-Gazette, the Highlander
Band was selected as a "Best Band" in
WPIAL Quad East.
Jessica
Dobos, a junior at Baldwin High School, has
been selected to participate in the National
Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
National Young Leaders Conference is a leadership
development program for high school students
who have demonstrated leadership potential
and scholastic merit. At the conference,
Jessica will have the opportunity to interact
with key elected officials, political appointees
and newsmakers in an exploration of the three
branches of government, the news media and
the international community.
Baldwin
High School senior, Kaitlyn Stasik was selected
to participate in the National Young Leaders
Conference in Washington, D.C. NYCL is a unique
leadership development program for high school
students who have demonstrated leadership potential
and scholastic merit. The theme of NYCL is
The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders
of Today. Kaitlyn will interact with key elected
officials, political appointees and newsmakers
in an exploration of the three branches of
government, the news media, and the international
community.
Posted
9/29/03
English
Festival Winners
Amy
Tripson
Emily
Zern
Amy Tripson, a Baldwin
High School freshman, was an individual first place
winner at an English Festival held at Duquesne
University. Amy's narrative will be published by
the Western Pennsylvania Council for Teachers of
English in an anthology, along with her "Rickism".
Baldwin High School
freshman, Emily Zern shared a 3 - way tie for 2nd
place and her narrative will also be published
in the anthology.
Amy and Emily were
two of only sixteen students recognized for their
narratives in grades 7-12 and were invited to attend
the Writer's Workshop at Duquesne University on
the day of the festival.
Posted
9/29/03
Eagle
Scout Award
Dustin
Pawlicki, a senior at
Baldwin High School, earned his Eagle
Scout award. Dustin is a member of Troop
# 140. His service project was to clean,
widen, and service an existing trail
and storm drain located in Baldwin Township.
He also built a new natural woodlands
trail over a 5 - acre tract of land.
To mark the trail, Dustin used natural
products such as logs, trees, and rocks
and planted seasonal perennials at both
ends of the trail.
Baldwin High School sophomore, Andrew
Werkmeister received
his Eagle Award. His Eagle Project
consisted of planning, organizing and
managing the removal and replacement
of the trash containment unit at North
Zion Lutheran Church. Once the old
unit was removed, the project entailed
digging and forming a cement base 10
feet by 12 feet and setting the posts
into the cement base. Andrew then constructed
an eight foot high unit of treated
wood that is 10 feet by 10 feet with
a large entry and a locking latch.
Finally, the unit was stained to match
the color of the church. Andrew is
a member of Troop 339.
The
Eagle Scout award was earned by Baldwin High
School junior Carl
Westgren of Troop 338. Carl's
project was the removal of debris, fallen
trees, and trash from Saw Mill Run Creek.
The purpose of the project was to protect
the drainage systems of several residents
and eradicate the eyesore caused by the fallen
debris.
Posted
101/1/03 Updated 10/10/03
HMS
- Students of the Week for October
Each week at Harrison,
students that display a particular character trait
are selected as Students of the Week. In October,
RELIABLE students will be selected. Each student
selected receives a certificate, their name posted
in the library, and a Kit Kat candy bar delivered
to their homebase. A letter of recognition and
congratulations from the principal, Mr. Lutz, is
sent to the student's parents. Students may be
Students of the Week only once each school year.
Week
of October 6 RELIABLE Students of the Week
Gabriella
DiNardo
Quinn Hood
Tara Waldo
Anthony
Iannitto
Kelsey Lloyd
Abbey Sawl
Mark
O'Black
Anthony Milan
Mike Coleman
Jeff
Marston
Patricia Ward
Lauren Cordell
Ben
Rodgers
Lisa McMahan
Week
of October 13 RELIABLE Students of the Week
Steven
Danielson
A.J. Kavinsky
Emily Bauman
Stephanie
Pickering
Haley Kilar
Mike Hornyak
Travis
Foster
Chelsea Ganther
Cera Lopez
Stefanie
Mader
Drew Hofbauer
Kenesha Higginbothan
John
Obeid
Breanna Fisher
Mike Grusch
Week
of October 20 RELIABLE Students of the Week
Alexis
Schaming
Kelsey Hallinen
Jacob Fennell
David
Cotter
Benny Teahan
Xenia Borichevsky
Juliann
Koenig
Trevor Rush
Chad Larkin
David
Adley
Ben Turin
Emily Lauterbach
Bryson
Pritchard
Elizabeth Bauer
Week
of October 27 RELIABLE Students of the Week
Alex
Stumpf
Lauren Nogal
Leland Patton
Ashley
Greene
Troy Pfaff
Nkula Goma
Amanda
Wingrove
Kristie Domis
Brooke Waterkotte
Kristie
Gray
Sara Chilleo
Melissa Haudensheild
Bevin
Brogan
Lindsey Orrico
Posted
10/7/03 Updated 10/27/03
Athlete
of the Week Honors - Fred Bacco
Baldwin
High School senior Fred Bacco was selected
as the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Male Athlete
of the Week for September 22. With the honor,
Fred was featured on Fox Sports Net 's Pittsburgh
Sports Tonight. Fred, a Highlander running
back/cornerback was also selected as The
Post-Gazette Student Athlete of the Week.
He was selected for both of these honors
after he rushed for a career-high 291 yards
and three touchdowns as Baldwin upset Penn
Hills 21 -14 on September 20. Congratulations
Fred!
Posted
10/7/03
AP
Scholar Awards
Seven students from
Baldwin High School Class of 2003 have earned the
designation of AP Scholar by the College Board
in recognition of their exceptional achievement
on the college-level Advanced Placement Program
Exams. Katie Farrell and David Perello qualified
for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning
an average grade of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams
taken, and grades of 3 or higher on four or more
of these exams. Debra Grden, Catherine Grubb, Emily
Matthews, Allison Minetti, and NIcole Zevola qualified
for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or
more AP Examinations, with grades of 3 or higher.
These students took AP Exams in May 2003 after
completing challenging college-level courses at
Baldwin.
Posted
10/17/03
Extra
Effort Award
Erin
Walsh was presented with the KDKA Extra
Effort Award by Bob Pompiani. Erin, a Baldwin
High School senior, was recognized with
this award for demonstrating leadership
academically, athletically, and in the
community.
Posted
10/17/03
Wendy's
Heisman Nominees
Seniors
Erin Walsh and Ben Wirth have been selected
as Wendy’s High School Heisman nominees
from Baldwin High School. This award honors
a senior female and a male student who
have excelled in academics, athletics,
and community service.
Posted
10/17/03
National
Merit Commended Students
Seniors
AJ Brown, Julia Duncan, Julia Englert,
Justin Hahn, Erik Phillips, Brad Slezak,
Mallory Squier, and Kaitlyn Stasik have
been named Commended Students in the 2004
National Merit Scholarship Program. These
Commended students placed among the top
five percent of over one million students
in 20,000 U.S. high schools who entered
the 2004 competition by taking the PSAT
Exam last year.
Back
Row: AJ Brown, Brad Slezak, Justin Hahn
Front Row: Julia Duncan, Julia Englert,
Mallory Squier, and Kaitllyn Stasik
Erik Phillips is missing from photo
Posted
10/17/03
National
Merit Commended and Rensselaer Medal
Baldwin
High School senior Erik Phillips is the
recipient of the Rensselaer Medal. This
prize is awarded by more than 2,000 secondary
schools throughout North America, Latin
America, Europe, and Asia to students who
have distinguished themselves in mathematics
and science. Erik has also been named as
one of the eight Baldwin High School Commended
Students in the 2004 National Merit Scholarship
Program. These Commended students placed
among the top five percent of over one
million students in 20,000 U.S. high schools
who entered the 2004 competition by taking
the PSAT Exam last year.
Posted
10/21/03
National
Merit Semi-Finalist
Senior
Cori Tamler has been named a semi-finalist
in the 2004 National Merit Scholarship
Program. Cori scored in the top one percent
of over one million students who took the
PSAT exam. Cori will now advance to the
finalist level of the competition.
Posted
10/17/03
PMEA
District I Band and Orchestra
Baldwin
High School seniors Nick Andes and Dawn Cercone
will be performing in a concert with the
District Honors Band on November 30 at the
Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Nick and
Dawn auditioned and were selected as members
of the PMEA District I Honors Band.
Baldwin
High School junior Nicole Hallinen and sophomore
Jeannette Daly have been selected as members
of the PMEA District I Honors Orchestra.
The Honors Orchestra concert is November
22 at Fox Chapel High School.
Posted
10/21/03
WPIAL
All Section Women Soccer
Congratulations
to Baldwin High School junior Tuesday
Hoey on being selected WPIAL All Section
for Women Soccer.
Posted
10/27/03
PMEA
Chorus
Baldwin
High School senior Adam Chapman and
sophomore Amanda Williams have been
selected for PMEA Honors Chorus. The
concert is at 7 p.m. at Unity U.P.
Church in Plum Borough on November
1.
Posted
10/29/03
PLCB
Alcohol Awareness Poster Winner
Whitehall
fourth grade student, Mary Tkach submitted
a poster to the Pennsylvania Liquor
Control Board Alcohol Awareness contest.
Her entry was a winner at the State
level. Mary was invited to Harrisburg
where she was given a framed picture
of her poster, a $100 Savings Bond,
and a certificate. The PLCB created
posters of her work and will distribute
them throughout Pennsylvania. Mary
was also given a private tour of the
Capital. The highlight of her day was
going to the Supreme Court and sitting
in the chairs.
Mary accepting
an award for her "alcohol awareness
poster".
Pictured left to right: Calvin B. Johnson, MD, MPH,
secretary, Dept. of Health; Jonathan H. Newman, chairman,
PA Liquor Control Board:
Mary Tkach, 4th grade student at Whitehall Elementary
School; Mary I. Ramirez, director of Bureau of Community
and Student Services,
Dept. of Education. October 28, 2003, at the Pennsylvania
Capitol Rotunda.
Posted
11/3/03 Updated 11/12/03
HMS
- Students of the Week for November
Each week at Harrison,
students that display a particular character trait
are selected as Students of the Week. In November,
SELF MOTIVATED students will be selected. Each
student selected receives a certificate, their
name posted in the library, and a Kit Kat candy
bar delivered to their homebase. A letter of recognition
and congratulations from the principal, Mr. Lutz,
is sent to the student's parents. Students may
be Students of the Week only once each school year.
Week
of November 3 SELF MOTIVATED Students of
the Week
Rachel
Isaacs
Nicole Kehr
Austin Darkowski
Marissa
Bennett
Mariah Knox
Katy Brady
R.J.
Wilkinson
Drew Kreigline
Mike Hustava
Shannon
King
Keonna Watkins
Erin Zimmick
Week
of November 10 SELF MOTIVATED Students of
the Week
Matthew
Schmidlin
Peter Hoffman
Natalie Funk
Taylor
Duffy
Courtney Handlovitch
Kristen Zamborsky
Justin
Bercini
Steve Freidman
Lisa Thorhauer
Linh
Nguyen
Tori Storino
Leanna Barone
Tara
Kavanaugh
Week
of November 17 SELF MOTIVATED Students of
the Week
Jacob
Pulsifer
Julie Knerr
Joey Garrow
Gabrielle
Tozzi
Marie Popovich
Lauren Ganster
Ames
Fink
David Linz
Jordan Szpara
Ashley
Bishop
Stephanie Saussol
Carrie Sukal
Elizabeth
Schwartz
Week
of November 24 SELF MOTIVATED Students of
the Week
Vi
Thuy Luong
Mike Barone
Kristina Szarejko
Ron
Bernick
Josh Bercini
John Shaw
Zack
Flynn
Marissa Sokol
Kelly Phillips
Marissa
Lutz
Jim Smoyer
Gypsy Beatty
Posted
12/2/03
BHS
National Forensic League
Congratulations to
the Public Forum Debate teams who swept the first
three places at Quigley on November 8. The teams
of Sarah Fazio and Maura Nowalk and Julia Duncan
and Pat Devlin were undefeated, and Mike Ducker
and T. Ryan team went three and one. Amy Grubb
in Prose and Jim Morris in Poetry took top honors,
and Sara Grubb won Honorable Mention in Humorous
Interpretation. Tricia Kasper and Kate Yasko received
Honors in Congress. Amanda Miller was awarded the
National Forensic League’s Degree of Excellence
and Kate Kubincanek gained NFL’s Honor Degree.
The team of Kate Stasik and Kate Yasko, were
undefeated in the three rounds of debate on November
15. Kate Yasko was awarded the National Forensic
League's Degree of Excellence. James Morris gained
the NFL's Honor Degree and Regina Caldart, Sara
Grubb, Kathleen Kane, and Veronica Noceti earned
membership in National Forensic League.
Posted
11/19/03
BHS
Fall Play Student Directors
Three
Baldwin High School students were selected
to be directors of Baldwin High School
Drama's three - one act - plays. Senior
Megan Kappel directed "The Apple" by
Jimmy Brunelle. Senior Adam Chapman
directed "Booby In the Trap" by
Ed Monk. Junior Carley Kimmell directed "Check
Please" by Jonathan Rand.
Posted
10/29/03
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