From left: Karen Fornadel, Evan Sharp, Christina Sharp, Erica Furjanic.

Evan Sharp, a 2001 graduate of  York Suburban High School who went on to become a c0-founder of the wildly successful Pinterest website, visited the school and spoke to students on Monday, October 20.

After graduating from York Suburban, Evan went on to study history in college before earning his graduate degree in architecture.  Later he was recruited by Facebook, before he left that position to co-found Pinterest.

He spoke to students in the new Design Studio program and those in the economic/business classes.  That reflects his creative and entrepreneurial involvement in Pinterest.

“I was always a collector,” he told the students, noting as a youngster he collected rocks and insects.   [Read more…]

CTC Variety Show performers take a bow.

The CTC Variety Show celebrated 10 years of talent on the stage Saturday evening, November 22,  at the York Suburban High School.

The theme of this year’s show was ‘A Trip Down Hollywood Drive” to remember the past 10 years of performances.

Taking the stage as Masters of Ceremonies were York Suburban Middle School teachers Pamela Kutcher and Michael Jackson.  Ms. Kutcher and Mr. Jackson guided the audience through an unforgettable night that showcased performers that were in the Variety Show for their very first time and a few that have performed in the show over the years.

The audience of over 500 people watched and cheered as performers from all over the district took to the stage to perform songs, dance, instrumentals, poetry and more.

For a full range of  photographs of all 22 acts, go to www.ysctc.org or visit CTC on Facebook.

York Suburban High School art teacher Karen Fornadel with York College’s Matthew Clay-Robison, left, and Ken Osowski at the YorkArts Awards program.

York Suburban High School art teacher Karen Fornadel was presented with one of YorkArts’ first Creative York Awards at a ceremony on October 24.

An art teacher for 20 years, she was honored for demonstrating “that creativity education can go beyond making art in a designated art class.”  Supported by grants from the York Suburban Education Foundation and the York County Alliance for Learning, she collaborates with a colleague to advise Design Studio, a student-run graphic design business within the high school serving the school district and community. 

“Through the course, students gain real world experience working creatively and collaboratively in design teams to meet client needs and deadlines.”

The award was presented to her by York College’s Ken Osowski, a faculty member, and Matthew Clay-Robison, galleries director at the school.  York College was one of the sponsors of the awards program.

A number of honor societies at York Suburban High School have inducted new members.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Senior Inductees:  Raven Avery, Holden Caplan, Emily Castronuovo, Leah Deroche, Emma Hartman, Jensica Isiminger, Cole Rohrbaugh, and Jordan Sandoval.

Junior Inductees:  Jonathan Abel, Jacob Arbetman, Elisabeth Curtis, Olivia Gettle, Emily Hamme, Emma Leik, Susan Lloyd, Madeleine Nesbitt, Nicole Peritz, Grace Pindzola, Jessica Renjilian, Paige Robison, Elizabeth Snyder, Hannah Taylor, and Paul Um.

Sallie Spanswick is the advisor.

NATIONAL ENGLISH HONOR SOCIETY

New members:  Alexandra Babinchak, Samantha Clancy, Lucy Cook, Bailey Cross, Parker Faircloth-Henise, Elizabeth Huh, Megan Hunt, Daniel Lee, Sivan Menache, Rebecca Polanzke, Molly Sargen, Mary Sigley, Collin Slenker, Peter Wagner. and Cara Zortman

Heidi Cebula is the advisor.

TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY

New members are:  Emily Hamme, Breanna Kane, David Sipe, and Jacob Shoemaker.

Ashley Thrush is the advisor.

Left to right: Finn Sullivan, Tyler Adams, and Jordyn Warner

Students in Suzette White’s third grade class at Indian Rock Elementary School recently completed a project on Native Americans.

The students met in small groups, or “clans,” to research a topic about Native American culture.  Each clan then created a poster to illustrate their topic. 

At the end of the project, each group presented their information to the class.  The children loved becoming experts on their Native American topics and sharing what they learned.

From left to right: Ryan Marino, Braeden Hilty, Jenefer Ishaq, and Rilee Gladfelter.