2021 CREATIVE EXPRESSION CONTEST
New Outlook Academy recently hosted its annual Creative Expression Contest. Consistent with past years, we adopted the Juvenile Court Judge’s Commission Conference Poster and Essay Contest theme of “Moving Forward in Unity.” The inspirational works were on display in the Training Center while students and employees were invited to vote on their favorite entries during an Open House event that featured refreshments and live music courtesy of our music teacher, Mr. Fain.
Staff Favorites:
1st place – Lynnea B. – Erie
2nd place – Emma G. – Dauphin County
3rd place – Makiah J. – McKean County
Overall Favorites:
1st place – Shavonna C. – Erie
2nd place – Alexus T. – Maryland
3rd place – Emily S. – Allegheny County
GROWING LOCAL
Staff and students at New Outlook worked together to grow an abundance of fresh vegetables in the annual garden.
Our young ladies have been extremely proud to share cucumbers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes and several types of peppers with our staff and community residents.
Everyone was appreciative of the delicious homegrown veggies for summer meals.
Pictured below are Sabrina M. (Allegheny Co.), and Ariana L. ( Berks Co.) with the New Outlook Academy some of the fresh-picked items.
Celebrating summertime and the beautiful weather, the young ladies of New Outlook Academy enjoyed several outdoor recreational activities available on campus. Kite flying, corn hole, volleyball and refreshing water ice were among the favorites.
SUMMERTIME AT ROUND HILL PARK Our young ladies recently enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of fun and recreation at Round Hill Park. The 1,100-acre park features a working exhibition farm, a scenic lake and plenty of walking trails. They also enjoyed a trip to the Dairy Queen for cool, sweet treats at the end of the day!
The following students enjoyed an afternoon of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball and ice cream at PNC PARK! Shavonna C. (Erie Co.) Telena S. (Venango Co.) Aubrey S. (York Co.) Emily S. (Allegheny Co.) Alexus T. (Anne Arundel, MD)
HORSES WITH HOPE PROVIDING SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Students at New Outlook Academy enjoyed an afternoon of volunteering at Horses with Hope Community Stables. This program focus on improving the lives of children, youth, and adults by assisting them to reach beyond their abilities to allow daily success and milestones to be accomplished through the partnership developed by horse and rider.
The following students volunteered their time and talents and then enjoy ice cream at the end of the day!
Nicole A. (Westmoreland Co.)
Ariana L. (Berks Co.)
Sabrina M. (Allegheny Co.)
Ngoc T. (Berks Co.)
Nicole A. (Westmoreland Co.)
CGI I.T. Girl Challenge
Young ladies from New Outlook Academy are once again competing in the CGI I.T. Girl Challenge. This application creation competition is sponsored by CGI and Carnegie Mellon University.
This year the girls have decided to build an app that relates to mental health well-being called Love & Wellness.
Listening to the team strategize their plan and creative goals has been very exciting. Using concepts they have learned here at New Outlook, the girls intend to create a “chat room” where users can login to connect with peers and support providers in a virtual group therapy setting. The app will also include journaling options, health trackers, and different guided mediation tools.
We are looking forward to watching the development over the next four weeks.
Good luck to
Deyoniah S. and Ava S, (both York County)
Positive Progress Party
The following students were recognized for their positive progress during the month of March.
• Leah B. (Cumberland Co.)
• Alexandria G. (Indiana Co.)
• Kelsie G. (Westmoreland Co.)
• Krystal H. (Philadelphia)
• Sabrina M. (Allegheny Co.)
• Montaea P. (Allegheny Co.)
• Talena S. (Venango)
• Ava S. (York)
• ShaLonda S. (Westmoreland Co.)
• Xasia S. (West Virginia)
• Heavenly T. (Erie)
The celebration included food and Rita’s Italian Ice. The students also participated in making tie-dyed t-shirts and socks.
Congratulations to these young ladies!!!!
The ladies of New Outlook are participating in a reading of the modern English version of No Fear Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
The study of Shakespeare’s most well-known story includes reading and discussing the text in the group setting to maximize engagement and comprehension.
As part of the recent celebrations and festivities, the young ladies of New Outlook Academy displayed their creative skills completing crafts and art projects. Encouraging artistic expression to stay forever young at heart!!
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso
