Golf is a game of skill, patience, and mental fortitude, requiring precision and a calm mindset to navigate its challenges. Through practice, strategy, and perseverance, our students develop emotional control, resilience, and the value of learning from every challenge and mistake.
Recently, members of the Summit Golf Team reflected on their time on the links, sharing their experiences, growth, and the lessons they’ll carry long beyond the fairway.
This young woman is celebrating incredible accomplishments and the well-earned success that comes from discipline, determination, and perseverance. Hannah made the courageous choice to remain at New Outlook longer than required so she could reach the goal she set on day one: earning her high school diploma.
Her dedication inspired all of us, and the entire school community was thrilled to celebrate this milestone alongside her.
Congratulations, Hannah D.! Your hard work has truly paid off and your future is limitless!
The photography class at New Outlook Academy is a student favorite for good reason. From learning how to properly use equipment to mastering techniques that capture the perfect shot, students gain hands-on skills that elevate their creativity. Our talented photography instructors also teach unique approaches to editing and enhancing images, helping students bring their artistic visions to life.
Beyond the classroom, students have the opportunity to serve as photographers for on- and off-campus activities—capturing special moments and creating lasting memories with their friends.
Photography isn’t just a class at Summit Academy —it’s an adventure. Students jump right in, learning how to handle cameras with confidence, frame eye-catching shots, and experiment with new perspectives that make their work stand out. Our photography instructors bring incredible energy and expertise, showing students how to turn simple images into creative, polished pieces through hands-on editing and imaginative techniques.
Students test out their skills, becoming the photographers behind many on- and off-campus events—capturing activities and everyday moments, attempting to create something unforgettable.
We are incredibly proud of every student who submitted an entry—and especially proud of those who attended the conference and courageously spoke before the crowd to accept their awards. Your hard work, talent, and confidence shine brightly. Well done!
We are especially proud of our senior athletes, whose leadership and commitment have shaped this team on and off the field. At Summit Academy, athletics are about far more than wins and losses—they’re about building teamwork, work ethic, and dedication that help our students grow into strong, confident young men.
Friendship, teamwork and encouragement make every day better and build up the community.
Here is to celebrating small acts of kindness that make big impacts in the lives of others!
Thanks to the Summit students who shared their ideas about World Kindness Day.
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OF THE YEAR!
New Outlook Academy is honored to be recognized as the 2025 Residential Program of the Year by the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission (JCJC). This achievement is especially meaningful as it marks back-to-back honors for our programs, with Summit Academy receiving this distinguished award last year.
We extend our gratitude to our county and state partners who walk alongside us every day in the challenging yet deeply rewarding work of juvenile rehabilitation and treatment. Your collaboration makes this mission possible.
We’re so grateful to Beverly’s PGH for throwing an unforgettable birthday bash for our students — especially our October birthday crew!
Every kid deserves to smile like this on their special day!
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