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Students at New Outlook Academy enjoyed a day out at PNC Park to see the Pirates take on the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Summit Academy Students Learn the Impactful Legacy of Maya Angelou

Last month students attended “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” at the Hazlett Theater Center for Performing Arts. The regional premiere adaptation brings to life Maya Angelou’s landmark memoir that chronicles her journey of finding her voice, rising above the challenges of growing up black and female in the South during the 1930’s and learning to use her identity as a source of strength.

Prior to the performance, the young men of Summit Academy were privileged to attend a reception for Maya Angelou’s grandson, Mr. Elliot Jones, and great-granddaughter, Caylin Johnson. Mr. Jones is the Director of Community Engagement at the Maya Angelou Foundation. He was truly generous with his time and attention to the students as he spoke with each of them, inquiring about their backgrounds and their aspirations for the future. Ultimately, he shared with them the beauty of his grandmother’s story and the promise that good can result from any situation, including tragedy. He also reminded the boys that adversity can do more to develop character and should never be used to hold them back from achieving their potential.

Some of the comments from Summit Academy Students were "Thank you so much for letting me experience something new. I can say that it was the most interesting play that I have ever seen" – Elijah

I hope that I can see more plays while I am at Summit Academy. It helps make treatment more worthwhile and reminds me there are things worth getting treatment for " – Lex

Congratulations to Ashahanna N. Her essay composition earned Honorable Mention from the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh. SACP is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of analytical chemistry through science education. Also, kudos to New Outlook Academy Science Teacher Ms. George for providing this opportunity to her class.

NEW OUTLOOK ACADEMY'S GOT TALENT!!!!
Recently New Outlook Academy held it's annual student Talent Show! The young ladies demonstrated their musical, vocal and artistic talents for the students, staff members and guests in attendance. Following many weeks of preparation and rehearsal, their hard work paid off during an evening filled with pride and achievements. The winning performances were selected by our staff judges panel.

Congratulations to Brad'Nesha K. on her first place vocal performance and to all of the young ladies who participated.

Summit Academy's brand new Auto Detail Shop provides a hands-on training course that teaches skills for both interior and exterior aesthetic and physical maintenance of a vehicle. Students learn specific skills in all aspects of automotive detailing including washing cars, engine cleaning, scratch repair through sanding, wax and buffing, odor removal, headlight restoration and carpet extraction and upholstery stain removal. The Summit Academy Trades Program… teaching skills for the work force and skills for success!!!

Congratulations to Tyler S. who placed 5th in the PIAA Regional Wrestling Tournament. He has earned the right to advance to the state tournament beginning on March 8, 2018 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Congratulations Tyler and Good Luck!

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK
to Summit Academy students Kyler F., Tyler S. and Brady S. as they compete in the 2018 PIAA Regional Wrestling Tournament this weekend at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. GO KNIGHTS!!!!

Recently a group of students participated in an experiential visit to the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh. Run by professional leaders in trade industries, counseling, business, and economic development, the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh offers a ‘hand up, not a hand out’ for individuals looking to create exceptional careers and life opportunities. Our students learned the fundamentals of various construction trades and discussed how acquiring these skills could enable them to create a self-sufficient, productive life. TIP offers an intensive ten-week, education program that our students can now consider as they plan their future academic and career opportunities.

Science Fun!!!!
Bill Nye the Science Guy has nothing on Mr. Darnley and his New Outlook Academy science class. In their recent study of the earth's interior, students got some first hand experience with volcanoes and why they do what they do. Based on what they learned, students used baking soda, vinegar, soap, water, glitter and glue to simulate and demonstrate volcanic eruptions. The groups enjoyed competing against one another to see who could create the largest eruption.