What is SciTech?

SciTech is an innovative grades 6-12 magnet school for students with a passion in science,

technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The school features a unique

academic program designed to take students who enter at a wide range of ability levels and

support them as they pursue advanced coursework in emerging areas of science,

technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the flag, and to the United States of America,

And to the republic for Which it stands, one nation

Under God, indivisible, With liberty and justice for all.

Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy Candidates For Graduation

At this Commencement, diplomas are awarded to those who have completed requirements in June 2013. The Commencement Program lists the names of probable graduates of the Class of 2013. Also participating in Commencement Exercises are those who will receive diplomas upon completion of summer school.

The diploma of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, signed and sealed by its proper officers, remains the official testimony to the achievement of graduation.

Processional ................................. “Pomp and Circumstance”

Welcome .................................. Dr. Robert Scherrer, Principal Pledge of Allegiance .................................. DeAndre Johnson Acknowledgements and Comments .......... Mr. Shawn McNeil

Director

Greetings ......................... Members of the School Board and Central Office

Valedictorians ..................... Kathryn Head, Stephanie Hrabar

Samuel Rest

Superintendent’s Excellence for All Achievement Award Presentation by .......................................... Linda Lane, Ed.D. ...................................................................... Superintendent Remarks .............. Mr. Sam Franklin and Dr. Robert Scherrer Authorization of Diplomas .......................... Linda Lane, Ed.D. ...................................................................... Superintendent

Presentation of Diplomas Closing Remarks Recessional .................................. “Pomp and Circumstance”

The audience is requested to stand until the Class of

2013 has completed the recessional.

Program

Chastity Bey* Vania Brister* Keenan Brown* Evan Buchheit** Carly Cardello* Devonair Cook Craig Edmonds Alicia Ferrilli** Michael Fischer Aaron Garrett Zachary Goodall* Bridger Griffiths Ashley Grinage Rieck Hairston Dominick Hall Jasmine Hamm Kathryn Head** Adam Hoffman** Shaniqua Holyfield Stephanie Hrabar** Jarron Hreha** Deandre Johnson Lynn Johnson Irina Konefal Shaer* David Koopman** Aquillia Manson Fryer Tyler Marsh Andrew Marsh Jr*

Graduates

John Martine** Naiona Mclemore Paige Meier Nia Miller Dasia Moore Michael Mullen James Musacchio III** Debbie Pawlowicz Hyrum Peterson Matthew Pierce Samuel Rest** Chai Scott Tywan Scott Peter Shaley** Jacalyn Sharp** Jalice Shedrick** Faithe Smiley** Louis Stamerra Jonathan Strickland Martina Thompson Quoc Vo* Praveer Vyas** Khala Wade** Chrisnetta Warah* Brittney Welsh** Latailya White Devonta' Wilder James Wittfeldt

Graduates

** HIGH HONOR* HONOR

School Staff

Administration Dr. Robert Scherrer, Principal Mr. Shawn McNeil, Director

Pupil Services

Ms. Elaine Ashcom, Counselor Ms. Kristen McIintire, Transition Counselor

Mr. Derek Robinson, Student Services Assistant

School and Student Support Staff Ms. Jacqueline Bowman-Porter, Secretary

Ms. Bridgetta Devlin, School Nurse Practitioner Mr. Patrick Hickey, Librarian/Research Director Ms. Kimberly Mitchell, Technology Specialist

Ms. Kimberle Reddy, Student Data Systems Specialist

Teachers

Ms. Patricia Barbas Ms. Jennifer Miller Ms. Kimberly Brands Mr. Michael Miller Ms. Susan Cefola Ms. Wendy Moore Ms. Sara Curtiss Ms. Dana Navaroli Ms. Jessica Davis Ms. Katie Nienhuis Ms. Shahnaz Denlinger Ms. Wendi Obritz Ms. Shelbie DeVoe Ms. Cristina Perris Mr. Jonathan Edwards Ms. Aubrey Ploesch Dr. Matthew Fagerburg Ms. Casey Reynolds Mr. Matthew Ferrante Mr. Paul Ronevich Ms. Ann Gollapudi Mr. Brian Rose Mr. James Gouker Mr. Kevin Shevitz Ms. Juliette Hill Ms. Kayla Schultz Mr. Oscar Huber Ms. Jean Simcic Dr. Edwina Kinchington Ms. Anna Skoda Mr. Hank Lancet Ms. Angela Stubbs Mr. Robert Lingg Ms. Julie Sullivan Ms. Ilene Marshall Ms. Stephanie Theuret Mr. James McCoy Ms. Heidi Zellie Ms. Britni McGrath

Central Administration

Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools Dr. Linda S. Lane

Board of Public Education

Ms. Sharene Shealey, Board President Mr. Thomas Sumpter, Board First Vice President Mr. William Isler, Board Second Vice President

Mr. Mark Brentley, Sr. Mrs. Theresa Colaizzi

Mrs. Jean Fink Ms. Sherry Hazuda Dr. Regina Holley Mr. Floyd McCrea

“On behalf of the members of the Pittsburgh Board of Education and staff of the School District, I want to congratulate our graduates as they celebrate the successful conclusion of their high school experience. But ‘Commencement’ means ‘beginning’ rather than ‘the end,’ and so we encourage each student to continue to Dream Big and Work Hard so that they have the opportunity to succeed in all aspects of life.”

Linda S. Lane Superintendent of Schools

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