Pine-Richland students earn A.W. Beattie honors

Triblive | Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:15 p.m.

Courtesy of Pine-Richland School District

Representatives from Rosedale Technical College and #1 Cochran present a Continuing the Drive Scholarship to Adam Zwastetzky and his parents on May 15.

A.W. Beattie Career Center named four Pine-Richland students seniors of the year in their respective programs: Mintas Ivaska, network engineering and cyber security; Alexis Nickl, advertising design; Logan Trembulak, HVAC; and Adam Zwastetzky, automotive collision technology.

Adam also was awarded a $15,000 Continuing the Drive Scholarship from #1 Cochran to attend the company’s Technological Excellence Center at Rosedale Technical College.

Outstanding Young Citizens

Seven Pine-Richland High School students were named Outstanding Young Citizens by Trib Total Media: seniors Udi Akolkar, Ariana Anderson, Ryan Scott and Drew Thomas, and juniors Sam Heckert, Noah Mackie and Victoria Roccia.

The program selects 100 juniors and seniors from Western Pennsylvania who demonstrate exemplary character and leadership, dedication to community service, and outstanding academic achievement. They are nominated by family, friends, school officials, teachers and community members.

The OYC program also named 10 of the 100 students as gold medalists, and this year’s top 10 includes two Pine-Richland students: Udi and Victoria.

Community Patriots Award

Chief Michael Gasparetto, Pine-Richland High School’s Air Force JROTC instructor, was presented with the Community Patriots Award by Richland American Legion Post 548 on Memorial Day.

He was selected in recognition and appreciation of his service to the Pine-Richland community and his advocacy for youth education and responsible citizenship.

Symphony selects P-R musicians

Pine-Richland High School sophomores Ryan Noir (clarinet) and Leah Wu (violin) have been selected to join the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra for the 2024-25 season after a competitive audition process.

The orchestra is comprised of 85 to 90 members ranging in age from 14 to 20, representing approximately 30 different schools in the tri-state area. Members practice weekly and perform at least three concerts per season.

American Legion School Award

Pine-Richland eighth graders William Claycomb and Lucy Wynn were presented with the American Legion School Award in May from Richland Post 548.

The award is given annually to two outstanding eighth-grade students as selected by middle school faculty for scholarship, honor, service, patriotism, leadership and courage.

Pittsburgh Foundation Award

Pine-Richland eighth graders Sophia Kerns, Ellie Manganello, JJ McCabe, Samuel Paluselli, Isabelle Richardson and Riley Yoon were presented in May with the Pittsburgh Foundation Award for kindness, consideration of others and willingness to help.

‘Mamma Mia!’ receives awards

The Pine-Richland High School production of “Mamma Mia!” was named winner of two Gene Kelly Awards on May 25: Best Student Orchestra and Best Scenic Design.