Education briefs
LBI graduates announced
Two Uniontown residents – Timothy Lough II and John M. Armolt – were recognized as valedictorians during the fall 2021 graduation at Laurel Business Institute. Devon Ash of Smithfield and Emile Glad of Uniontown were recognized as salutatorians.
Associate degree graduates
Accounting & Business Administration: Tara Stillwagon of Dawson
Electrical Technician: Devon Ash of Smithfield, Emile Glad of Uniontown, Derrick Hammitt of Coal Center, Matthew A. Hostetler of Farmington, Corey Jackson John of Holbrook, Leonard Johns IV of Marianna, Garrett Leighty of Leisenring, Timothy Lough II of Uniontown, Skylar Ohler of New Salem, David Serock of Farmington.
Network Administration and Security: Michael Crow Sr. of Fayette City, Brent Ferris of Smock, Dominic Holley of Scottdale, Randy J. Straitiff II of Smithfield, PA
Diploma program graduates
Cosmetology: Krista Jean Angelo of Uniontown, Chloe Bohna of Connellsville, Paige Donaldson of Connellsville, Hannah Grace Geary of Connellsville, Anaejah Raelle Harris of McClellandtown, Brittany E. Lowry of Uniontown, Kaitlin Amber Poorbaugh of Mount Pleasant, Skylee Polk of Uniontown, Mara Weiser of Perryopolis
Esthetics/Nail Technician: Savannah Amaya of Lemont Furnace, Abigail Burden of Uniontown, Csiara Capric Cortezzo of Uniontown
Massage Therapy: Ariel Savage of Smithfield, Emilie Wilson of Connellsville
Nail Technician: Jenna Posey of Belle Vernon
Phlebotomy Technician: Diane Bell of Connellsville
Welding & Fabrication w/ Pipeline Technology: John M. Armolt of Uniontown, Ronald McFadden of Uniontown
CASD kindergarten registration
Connellsville Area School District has scheduled kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year at each of the district’s elementary schools. Parents are asked to call the building to make an appointment. Dates are: Feb 28 at Springfield Clifford N. Pritts Elementary; March 1 at Bullskin Township Elementary; March 2 at West Crawford Elementary; March 3 at Dunbar Township Elementary. The following documents are necessary for registration: child’s birth certificate, record of immunization and two proofs of residency. The child being enrolled should also attend, if possible. Those unable to attend can make an appointment on March 30 at the district administration building by calling Ashlie McLaughlin at 724-628-3300, ext. 1370.
LHSD kindergarten registration scheduled
Laurel Highlands School District’s online kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year is now available at www.lhsd.org. Click on “student services,” then “kindergarten registration.” A step-by-step video will explain the process. Once registration is complete, children will be scheduled for face-to-face screenings by the elementary school principal. Those screenings will occur between May 9 and 13. Those unable to complete registration online can acquire a paper packet any of the district’s elementary schools.
Scholarships available
n The Valley Garden Club is awarding a $1,500 scholarship to a student pursuing study in the fields of horticulture, landscape design, botany, plant pathology, forestry, agronomy, environmental concerns, city planning or land management. The scholarship is open to students in Belle Vernon, Monessen, California, Frazier, Ringgold or Charleroi school districts. Students can contact their school’s guidance office for more information. Applications are due April 15.
n The Community Foundation of Fayette County (CFFC) has over 50 applications available for the 2022-2023 college school year. Applicants need to create an account in CFFC’s online scholarship software and complete an eligibility quiz to determine which scholarships match their qualifications. The application deadline is March 31, 2022. For questions about scholarship applications, please contact Scholarship Coordinator Lee O’Neil at eoneil@cffayettepa.org.
n Business and Professional Women’s Club is offering the District 12 BPW Barbara J. Myers Ciccone Memorial Scholarship to students from Fayette, Greene or Washington counties. Applications and additional information are available at district12bpw.org or by contacting Ginny Shultz, District 12 Scholarship Committee Chair, at 131 Fair Meadow Drive, Washington, Pa., 15301 or ginshultz@gmail.com. Deadline for applications is March 20, 2022.