CGI IT GIRL CHALLENGE UPDATE

Members of "TEAM ABBS," New Outlook Academy's CGI IT Challenge team, recently received their laptops to continue their progress creating a mobile application for the IT competition.

TEAM ABBS includes:
Abby M. (Erie)
Brooke H. (Maryland)
Bree M. (Allegheny County)
Serinity B. (Indiana Co.)

Good luck to the team in the final weeks of work before their completed app is presented for judging!!!

CGI IT GIRL CHALLENGE UPDATE

Members of "TEAM ABBS," New Outlook Academy's CGI IT Challenge team, recently received their laptops to continue their progress creating a mobile application for the IT competition.

TEAM ABBS includes:
Abby M. (Erie)
Brooke H. (Maryland)
Bree M. (Allegheny County)
Serinity B. (Indiana Co.)

Good luck to the team in the final weeks of work before their completed app is presented for judging!!!

New Outlook Academy is continuing its College within the High School program through Allegheny County Community College! Classes currently being offered include Psychology 101 and Academic/Personal Development (SDS) 102.

Psychology 101 provides students with an understanding of how the scientific method is applied to the study of human and animal behavior.

SDS 102 is a course in the techniques for becoming a successful college student. Coping skills and strategies for transitioning to college are emphasized. The course fosters an awareness of self, the role of self-esteem and confidence in learning, and the importance of self-management skills and tools. Links between student needs and campus resources and processes are explored.

The following New Outlook Academy students are currently enrolled:
Kaylee K. (Westmoreland Co.)
Isabella M. (Lawrence Co.)
Montaya P. (Allegheny Co.)
Haleigh S. (Erie)
Palace S. (Maryland)
Ashley V. (Erie)
Danielle V. (Mercer)

Great job ladies.

Good luck Summit Academy wrestlers Julius B. (Berks Co.), Logan B. (Franklin Co.), Ismael C. (Franklin Co.), Jamier G. (West Virginia), William K. (Blair Co.), Nicholas L. (Sacramento, CA), Philip M. (Chester Co.), Demetrius M. (Westmoreland Co.), Joseph P. (Westmoreland Co.), Shquincy S. (Allegheny Co.), and Damian S. (Philadelphia) as they travel to Canon McMillan High School to compete in the individual section tournament! GO KNIGHTS!!!

Summit Academy students and staff had an amazing opportunity to hear from two inspiring men who spoke about overcoming obstacles in life to achieve success and happiness!

Denny Lane, who grew up in the foster care system, spoke about personal challenges and how mentors in his life inspired and believed in him when he did not believe in himself. He credits them with contributing to his accomplishments as a successful businessman today.

Bruce Baumgartner, one of the most accomplished wrestlers of all time with 4 Olympic and 9 world championship medals, spoke about what it took to elevate his athletic skills from average to extraordinary. He challenged Summit Academy students to find their passion and never give up. He also shared his four rules to success:
1. Set your goals, and set them high.
2. Surround yourself with people who can get you there.
3. Take care of your mind and body.
4. Do your best.

Thank you Denny and Bruce for your time and inspiration. Exceptional day to be a Knight.

The Summit Academy Book Club has selected to read "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton for their first book of 2020. The students will read chapters together and then discuss the story of two groups of teenagers whose bitter rivalry stems from socioeconomic differences. Ultimately, the characters come to realize that the differences in social class do not necessarily mean they have to be enemies. We look forward to hearing feedback and opinions of the book from the group's participants.

Students in Ms. Logue's science class did a experiment on chromatography which is a process in which a chemical mixture carried by a liquid or gas is separated into components as a result of differential distribution of the solutes as they flow around or over a stationary liquid or solid phase. Students used paper chromatography to separate the ink of black markers. Because black markers are made up of different combinations of red, yellow and blue ink, they were able to study the individual combinations of primary colors in each marker!

Congratulations to Tyhirah P. for creating a winning entry in the Pennsylvania Juvenile Court Judges Commission 2019 Poster Competition. The theme of this year's contest was "Resilience – My Journey, My Voice, My Opportunity". Tyhirah's work was inspired by the courage and resilience she has demonstrated throughout her personal journey to heal from the trauma she has endured as victim of human trafficking.

We are very happy for Tyhirah and the other JCJC winners who will be recognized at this year's annual conference in November.

Two students from New Outlook Academy spoke at Moon Area School District's recent SADD meeting. Mariah K. and Alexandra B. spoke in great detail about their past experiences, current situations and future endeavors. Their presentation captivated the attention of 100 students and teachers in the audience. They also participated in question and answer session where they interacted with the students and provided additional advice and feedback. We are very proud of our young ladies for allowing their journey to inspire others.