We are proud to announce that on June 21st Summit Academy celebrated graduation for 23 exceptional young men. Friends, family, and faculty gathered to support the graduates on their big day. The commencement ceremony included vocal performances from students Brandon D. and Bailey E, as well as an inspiring message from our guest speaker, The Honorable Michelle G. Bononi. Following the graduation, students and their families were treated to a celebration and dinner hosted by The Summit Academy Food Services Department.
Congratulations to the Class of 2018 and good luck in your future endeavors.
Building Community Through Giving
Summit Academy students had the opportunity to volunteer at the Elliott Acres Therapeutic Riding Center. Elliott Acres aims to enhance the physical, mental, and emotional status of riders by teaching basic horsemanship principals which assist in improving the riders' movement, concentration, and communication. Summit Academy students assisted with maintenance projects at the Center and also learned about the important work being done through the therapy offered. We look forward to continuing this wonderful partnership.
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
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
CONGRATULATIONS
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.
Please call or email for additional information to Gina Samosky, Corporate Communications Coordinator