On Tuesday, May 8, the Summit Academy Knights Volleyball team celebrated Senior Night at their game against Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School. Six of our students were recognized for their achievements this season prior to the match. Congratulations and good luck to our seniors!
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
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!!!!
Summit Students Deliver “Foster Love” Care Packages
Young children who find themselves in the foster care system often arrive at a temporary residence under difficult circumstances and many without personal belongings. One non-profit group in our area is working to help these children by providing care bags intended to make foster placement a more loving and comfortable experience.
The “Foster Love Project” collects donations of placement bags and comfort items to provide to children when they arrive at a foster home. Each duffel bag or backpack includes new pajamas, a blanket, stuffed animal, book, toothbrush, toothpaste, bath soap and a wash puff. Summit Academy students, once again, volunteered at the collection event, loading the placement bags for delivery to foster agencies in Allegheny and Beaver Counties.
Our young men take great pride and gratification in contributing to the worthy cause of making foster placement just a little more comfortable for kids across our region.
Summit Academy was honored to help with the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches’ Christmas Food Bank again this year! Students assisted in setting up the event by gathering donations from the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches headquarters to bring to the Christmas Food Bank venue. Students organized donated toys, clothes, and food so that participants could shop for their holiday season needs. On the day of the Christmas Food Bank, our young men also assisted the families in selecting gifts and groceries, as well as packing their vehicles. We love being a part of this wonderful holiday tradition each year, and our students appreciate this opportunity to give back during the holiday season.
Students, probation officers and case workers recently attended the annual Summit Academy "Lunch with the Steelers" at Heinz Field. In addition to words of encouragement and wisdom from the Honorable Guido De Angelis, the guests also heard from Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker, Vince Williams. Echoing the sentiments of Judge De Angelis, Williams talked about the importance of discipline and commitment in achieving their goals. He also stressed his philosophy of focusing on the immediate priorities and waking up each morning with the plan to "win today"!!! Students and guests were also treated to autographs, photos and a behind-the-scenes tour of Heinz Field.
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) recently completed their 2017 on-site audit of The Summit Academy's Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Program.
We are incredibly proud to report that Summit Academy was 100% in compliance with DDAP licensing regulations, earning a perfect audit for the 2017 annual inspection.
Congratulations to our clinical team for a job well-done in providing exceptional services our students and stakeholders.