The Port Allegany High School Choral Department will present the first Winter Showcase on Monday, November 20th at 7 p.m. in the PAHS Auditorium.  Admission is free.  Students will present a wide variety of music they have been working on over the past month.  Three of these students will be debuting their own compositions.  Special guest hosts for the evening will be Lillianne Reed (pictured right) and Alayna Rhinehart (pictured left).  The program is under the direction of Miss Rachael Karwowski.  

In a short span of time, first-year student Trinity Earle has become the driving force in our automotive program, earning the well-deserved title of Student of the Week. With an unwavering passion for the trade, she stands out for a hands-on approach to learning, tackling complex automotive challenges with enthusiasm and skill.

Trinity seamlessly combines technical expertise with exceptional teamwork, contributing positively to both classroom and collaborative projects. Beyond the curriculum, she actively seeks opportunities for growth, demonstrating a commitment to staying abreast of industry advancements. Congratulations to Trinity for embodying excellence in automotive education—your dedication inspires us all, and we anticipate even greater achievements on your road ahead.

PITT-BRADFORD FACULTY RECEIVE AWARDS, MAKE PRESENTATIONS

Two members of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford faculty received recent awards, while others presented and published papers and essays, worked on manuscripts and organized conferences.

Earlier this month, Dr. Lanre Morenikeji, assistant professor of biology, received the Dr. Larry E. Davis Emerging Scholar Award from the University of Pittsburgh. Morenikeji received the award at the Dr. Larry E. Davis Black Excellence in the Academy Award Dinner.

Morenikeji, now in his third year teaching at Pitt-Bradford, is a prolific immunology researcher who includes his undergraduate students in his research. His current research areas are the genetics of heat resistance in cattle, the genetics that make some people more susceptible to contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus, and whether older mice are more susceptible to the streptococcus bacteria than young mice.

 Dr. Helma de Vries-Jordan, associate professor of political science, will be honored with the Mid-Career Service Award by the American Political Science Association’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Queer Caucus. De Vries-Jordan has served as chair of the caucus for three years as well as program chair for three years.

Dr. Nancy McCabe received her ninth and tenth recognitions from the Best American Essays in 2022 and 2023. “Crimes Against Property” was a Notable Essay of 2022, and “Playing by the Rules” was a Notable Essay of 2023. She has had new essays appear in the last few months: “Stuck Together” in Chautauqua and “That Good Night” in Belt.

Bradford, Pa.:  The Kinzua Quality Deer Cooperative (KQDC) will operate TWO DEER CHECK STATIONS this year on SR 59 and SR 346.   The days of operation will be Saturday, Sunday, Monday, November 25-27, and Saturday, December 2.  Hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on all four days.

UPMC Expert:
Ashima Mittal, M.D.
Endocrinology, UPMC

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OLEAN, NY – Olean General Hospital (OGH), a member campus of Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS), held a reception to unveil a hand-painted portrait of a couple that has and will continue to, make a significant impact on the hospital campus. The ceremony was held on October 27 to honor the late Robert and Marjorie Schaumleffel, who left a long legacy of philanthropy and volunteerism. Held in the main waiting area of the hospital many of Majorie’s former auxiliary members shared stories and talked about what a bright light she was. Family, close friends, and members of the hospital staff gathered to recognize this admirable couple that began their benevolent gifts to OGH in 1998.