First place Science Center award
Pleasant Hills resident Liliana D’Andrea, a student at St. Elizabeth Elementary School, took first place in Chemistry, Intermediate Division, at the Carnegie Science Center’s Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair on March 24. Her project, titled “Invasion of the Microplastics,” investigated how much microplastic her household might dispose of on a typical day. D’Andrea has many interests including sports, music, dance, writing and science. She plans to participate in science fairs at a high school level, and to possibly become a chemist someday.
Baldwin-Whitehall recognized for third year
The Baldwin-Whitehall School District has been selected as one of the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education Districts by the NAMM Foundation. The Baldwin-Whitehall School District is one of only 686 in the nation chosen for this honor. According to the NAMM Foundation, “The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.” This is the third year the district has received this award. Marissa Virgin, a teacher at Harrison Middle School, said the district is elated. “This is one of the highest honors for a music department and a district to receive,” she said.
Accepted to doctoral program
Amanda Shiflet, a 2017 graduate of Baldwin High School, will graduate manga cum laude May 1 from Slippery Rock University. She has been accepted to Slippery Rock University’s doctor of physical therapy program for the fall of 2021.
