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Scott Albert answers to questions related to historical facts , think and write creatively and solve problems with imaginative solutions . Students were also allotted time to explore exhibits in the history center .
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CARLYNTON SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
Mr . Scott Albert from the U Can B organization has been offering career education training to upperclassmen by way of a tailored curriculum . Albert and a guest visit the high school monthly to lead discussions about entrepreneurship , careers in the trades , technology , film , science or politics . A session in February was led by Joseph Martelli , President and CEO of Boss Labor Group . A retired industrial engineer , Martelli now helps individuals in every craft of the trade to secure jobs in the power and fossil fuels industries . “ Hone in on the one area in which you excel , and use that to direct your career path ,” Martelli said to students . He also encouraged them to research supply and demand for employment . “ Jobs that are popular today may not be available in four to five years ,” he said , citing a decline in the nuclear industry . Students are finding that the U Can Be series is prompting up-close conversations with local business leaders who are guiding and connecting them with vital resources for career planning .
A team of fourth and fifth graders from Carnegie and Crafton elementary schools were lauded as a top three team in the Allegheny Intermediate Unit-sponsored History Bowl held at the Heinz History Center in the fall . Charlie Burcham , Lana Mihelcic , Eva Milliner , Ella Synder and Bailey Vetter won the third place title with 87 points . The tight race to the top was reflected in the scores of the three finalists . The second place team earned 89 points and the top team edged the competitors with 92 points . Over 50 teams competed in the History Bowl which challenges students to find
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Junior Kaytlin Stevens of
Carnegie was given the honorary title of Mayor for the Day , thanks to Carnegie Borough Mayor Jack Kobistek . As honorary mayor , Kaytlin was asked to execute the duties with the same positive attitude she exudes in the classroom . Among the responsibilities as mayor , Kaytlin kicked off the holiday season in the borough on December 2nd by flipping the switch to light the holiday tree at the corner of Mansfield and Campbells Run Road .
Carnegie Borough Honorary Mayor of the Day Kaytlin Stevens was presented with a medal and proclamation to officially recognize the symbolic title . Kaytlin , seated , was recognized at the junior-senior high school among friends , teachers and administrators and is pictured with Principal Michael Loughren , Carnegie Mayor Jack Kobistek , teacher Frank Zebrasky and Superintendent Dr . Gary Peiffer .
In October , biology students travelled with teacher William Palonis to the Beaver County Environmental Center in the Beaver County Conservation District located on 18 acres of wetlands in Independence Township . Two Environmental Studies classes made the trip separately on back-to-back days . Warm , balmy weather yielded the perfect opportunity to comb the nearby creek for living organisms . Students learned about the ecosystem on the environmental center and the measures being taken to prevent pollutants , soil erosion and to preserve the natural resources .
Clockwise from above right : Freshmen Nicholas Cindrich , Evan Staker and Jack Jones used a large burlap sack to scoop and collect tiny creatures living in the creek ; Mr . Palonis , left , with ninth graders Jordan Williams , Madison McMonagle and Jane Grabowski check out an Asteroidean or crayfish found in the creek ; As some students waded through the creek with nets to find organisms in the water , others stayed on land to categorize and document the findings .