Carlynton students enrolled in a
Family and Consumer Sciences class held a bake sale to raise money in honor of fallen Police Officer Scott Bashioum . Officer Bashioum was ambushed while responding to a domestic dispute in Canonsburg last year , leaving behind a wife and family . Moved by the story , senior Jacob Elias rallied to organize the baking of assorted cookies , brownies , cupcakes and muffins , as well as soliciting monetary and baked good donations from teachers and staff . An abundant display of goodies was sold during all three lunch periods , netting a profit of $ 533.50 . The proceeds were sent to the Scott Bashioum Children ’ s Memorial Fund , established to provide for Bashioum ’ s four children . Earlier in the school year , Family and Consumer Science students , led by teacher Suzanne Verbanick , collected left-over Halloween candy , sending over 50 pounds of sweets to troops overseas .
Bake sale organizer Jacob Elias stands with contributors Marisa Goelz , Patricia Maloy , Alexis Kowal , Kaylee Goolsby and Tashe-Ann Earle . The group oversaw the sale of all bake goods during lunch periods with proceeds benefitting the Scott Bashioum Children ’ s Memorial Fund .
Carlynton ’ s own Rebecca
Chenette , choir director , made a grand appearance in Stage 62 ’ s fall theatrical performance of The Music Man . Chenette starred as Marian , Madame Librarian , as she sang and danced in the award winning musical with an ode to libraries and marching bands . The performances , held at the Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall , received rave reviews from sold out audiences during the shows two-week run . The Music Man was directed by Rob James and produced by Lori Dedola , both alumni of Carlynton . Additionally , several cast members included current students and graduates .
A Very Carnegie Christmas at the Carnegie Free Library and Music
Hall featured a jazz concert with Richie
Senior Sofia Carrasco was honored in November with the KDKA Extra Effort Award sponsored by the Allegheny Health Network . The Extra Effort Award is presented to a student who achieves in the classroom , as an athlete and as a contributor in the community . KDKA sports anchor Bob Pompeani visited Carlynton to present the award to Sofia during a school-wide assembly . Academically , Sofia is at the top of her class . She is a member of the varsity girls ’ soccer team and the cross country and track and field teams . This past soccer season , she was named to the All-WPIAL team and received All-Section honors . Sofia is also theatrically talented and held a leading role in last year ’ s school musical Pippin . She will portray the part of Maria in the upcoming spring musical , The Sound of Music .
Cole and Orchestra and special guests from Carnegie Elementary School . Choral students in grades four through six joined Cole on stage , directed by chorus teacher Mary Ferro , singing Silver Bells and Carnegie Christmas , a song written for the occasion by Cole . The jazz artist , who now makes his home in Carnegie , has played with the big bands of Buddy Rich , Lionel Hampton and Doc Severinsen , among others . He offered students high praise for good behavior and a flawless performance .
Top left : KDKA Extra Effort Award winner Sofia Carrasco with parents Socrates and Vicki Carrasco and sports anchor Bob Pompeani . Bottom left : Sofia Carrasco was interviewed by KDKA sports anchor Bob Pompeani after the award presentation .
During the holiday season , members of Carnegie Elementary chorus performed with jazz artist Richie Cole and Orchestra .
Students Annalyn Bell , Bridget Maloy , Rebecca Walter , Julia Zayats and Kayla Symsek performed with poise at the holiday concert .
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