Westinghouse Event Exposes Students to Engineering
GS Team Digs Pink for a Cure
Wireless Network Updates as Need for Wi-Fi Grows
Westinghouse Event Exposes Students to Engineering
Elizabeth O ’ Neal , Sabrina Martin , Kara Uhlinger and Hannah Johnson attended the “ Introduce a Girl to Engineering ” event at Westinghouse Waltz Mill West Facility on November 2nd along with Mrs . Rosemarie O ’ Neill . The event was sponsored by the Westinghouse-Pittsburgh Chapter of US Women in Nuclear . The program encouraged female students to consider higher education and provided an overview of possible careers in engineering and other technical related fields . It included hands-on activities , direct interaction with female engineers and scientists , and promoted engineering as an attractive and exciting option to consider .
Hannah Johnson , Sabrina Martin , Kara Uhlinger , and Elizabeth O ’ Neal exploring the engineering field at Westinghouse .
Photo Compliments of Westinghouse . reensburg Salem GREENSBURG SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
GS Team Digs Pink for a Cure
GS Girls Volleyball section champs teamed up with their coaches and parent boosters to support a GS mom diagnosed with breast cancer . The group planned a “ Pink Out ” night and a number of fundraising activities to take place at home game this past October . Between the junior varsity and varsity games , the girls announced the names of people they knew who were affected by cancer and released over 200 balloons in honor of those who have lost their lives to disease . Through the sale of pink out T-shirts and other activities during the game , the team was able to raise over $ 900 for the GS mom . She was truly appreciative of the night planned in her honor , is thankful for her friends , family and GS supporters , and remains positive . Think pink !
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Dr . Chris Suppo makes some final adjustments to a new access point .
GSHS Girls Volleyball team proud in pink to volley for a cure .
Wireless Network Updates as Need for Wi-Fi Grows
Greensburg Salem is in the midst of getting a major upgrade to wireless network infrastructure throughout the district ’ s buildings . Much of the existing wireless network was deployed almost nine years ago when Classroom for the Futures ( CFF ) grant monies were used to purchase numerous mobile carts within the High School . The previous access points followed the 802.11n standards . With the new access points utilizing 802.11ac standards , speeds may increase up to three times faster .
Coordinator of Technology Chris Suppo expressed , “ This is a welcomed change as the
district utilizes many more wireless devices in comparison to the past . Our existing wireless network worked well for many years but was in serious need of upgrading .” Laptops , iPads , tablets , and personal devices are regularly used within many classrooms . Many of these devices are used to access online curriculum resources and activities to supplement instruction . The upgrade includes adding some additional access points where some weak spots existed .
The new wireless upgrade was made possible by combining some local dollars with Federal E-Rate funding . Business manager James Myer indicated , “ Through the E-Rate program and the district seeking Category Two funding , we were able to secure $ 142,000.00 of Federal funding to upgrade our wireless network .”