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Gene Kelly Awards
The Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater, named after the actor/director Gene Kelly, are given out yearly by the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and the University of Pittsburgh. The award was founded in 1991 and celebrates excellence in the musicals of the Pittsburgh area's high schools. For Best Musical, there are three levels based on budget. The organization also offers scholarships to high school seniors involved in any aspect of the show. As of 2011, there are 29 participating schools. In 2009, the Gene Kelly Awards spawned the National High School Musical Theater Awards, nicknamed "The Jimmys", which the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera co-produces with Nederlander Presentations. The Awards were cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Awards in 2021 were limited to individual awards only. Categories *Best Scenic Design (three budget levels) *Best Costume Design (three budget levels) *Best Lighting Design (three budget levels) *Best All-Stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (Pittsburgh CLO) is a nonprofit professional theater company based in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Despite its name, the organization presents musical theatre classics rather than opera. Its productions draw more than 200,000 patrons each year and its annual budget is nearly $10 million. Established on 20 February 1946, it premiered at Pitt Stadium on 3 June 1946, where it offered outdoor performances until 1958. In 1961, the Civic Arena, was built to house the CLO. The arena, former home of the Pittsburgh Hornets (AHL, 1961–67) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL, 1967-2010) hockey franchises, was covered by the world's first retractable roof, designed so that audiences might enjoy theater under the stars. In 1973 the company moved to the newly renovated former Penn Theatre that was now called Heinz Hall. The company moved to the Benedum Center in 1988. CLO opened its newest venue in 2004, The CLO Cabaret at Thea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Hills High School
North Hills High School is a suburban high school located in Ross Township, a northern suburb of Pittsburgh. It serves students in grades 9–12 in the North Hills School District. The school's mascot is the Indian and its official colors are red and white. Academic achievement North Hills High School consistently scores in the top 20% of Pennsylvania Public High Schools with its PSSA scores. *2015-2016 121st out of 674 *2014-2015 121st out of 674 *2013-2014 200th out of 674 *2012-2013 129th out of 674 *2011-2012 131st out of 674 *2010-2011 91st out of 674 Notable alumni * Dena Dietrich, stage and screen character actress, best known for playing Mother Nature in television commercials for Chiffon margarine (class of 1947) * LaVar Arrington, former National Football League (NFL) linebacker for the Washington Redskins and New York Giants (class of 1996) * Mark Kelso, former NFL safety for the Buffalo Bills (class of 1981) * Chris Jamison, contestant and finalist of seas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Jefferson High School (Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania)
Thomas Jefferson High School is an American public secondary school located in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. It is a part of the West Jefferson Hills School District which includes West Elizabeth, Jefferson Hills, and Pleasant Hills. These communities have a combined population of 15,000. History , the school district is designing a new building for the school. It will be a red brick building modeled off of Monticello, with an initial estimated cost of $100 million. Extracurricular activities The high school offers a variety of clubs and activities. The Thomas Jefferson American football team won the WPIAL Class AAA Championships in 1980 at Pitt Stadium and in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2020 at Heinz Field. In 2004, 2007, 2008, 2019, and 2020 the team won the PIAA State Championship in Hershey. The school newspaper is called the ''Statesman''. The yearbook is titled the ''Monticello'' and the literary magazine is named the ''Spectrum'' and features f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springdale High School
Springdale High School is a public high school in Springdale, Arkansas, United States for students in grades ten through twelve. Springdale High School is one of three high schools administered by the Springdale School District, the others being Har-Ber High School and Don Tyson School of Innovation. Springdale High's zone, as of 2006, includes sections of Springdale (including most of the former municipality of Bethel Heights), and portions of Fayetteville and Goshen. 2010 map/ref> Notable people Alumni *Carolyn Pollan '55 - longest serving Republican and longest serving woman member of the Arkansas House of Representatives; resides in Fort Smith *Mitch Mustain '06 - former University of Arkansas and University of Southern California quarterback * Damian Williams '06 - former Arkansas and University of Southern California wide receiver. In the 2010 NFL Draft, Williams was selected with the 77th pick by the Tennessee Titans. Staff *Gus Malzahn - Former football coach, went ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Fayette Township School District
The South Fayette Township School District is a suburban, public school district serving the Pittsburgh suburb of South Fayette Township, Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately . In 2010, the district's population was 14,416 people. In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income Per capita income (PCI) or total income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. It is calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population. Per capita i ... was $26,082, while the median family income was $65,473. In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. South Fayette Township School District operates four schools: South Fayette High School (9th-12th), South Fayette Middle School (6th-8th), South Fayette Intermediate School (3rd-5th) and South Fayette Elementary School (K-2nd). The Intermediate School was p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sewickley Academy
Sewickley Academy is a private, independent, coeducation, college-preparatory academy located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania in the United States. The Academy educates 594 students, from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools. History Founded in 1838 as a boys' school by William Nevin and John Champ, Sewickley Academy is the oldest independent school in western Pennsylvania. It was first located in a house owned by Squire John Way, a brick building that still stands on Beaver Road in Sewickley. Boarding students came from several southern states, including Virginia and a few from as far south as New Orleans, Louisiana, arriving by steamboat and railway to study with local day students from the Pittsburgh area. During its early history, the school went through several iterations, moving four times around the Sewickley area and even briefly closing three times (once during the Civil War, when southern students returned ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serra Catholic High School
Serra Catholic High School is a private, college preparatory, Roman Catholic high school in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. History Serra Catholic was established in September 1961 as an all-boys school by the Order of Friars Minor of the Province of the Immaculate Conception in New York City. The Order of Friars Minor of the Province of the Immaculate Conception led the school from 1961 until 1995, when the Franciscans Third Order Regular assumed the leadership role. The Third Order of Saint Francis led the school until 2004. The school moved into its current building in 1963 and is named after St. Junípero Serra. The school was originally all-boys but became coeducational in 1972, when Serra Catholic High School merged with Mon Yough Catholic High School. Academics Serra Catholic offers a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum for all students. All courses are assigned a level, which determines how the grade is inclu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riverview High School (Pennsylvania)
Riverview Junior-Senior High School (RHS) is a public school located in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of approximately 430 students from grades 7-12, and is part of the Riverview School District, serving Oakmont and Verona. The school offers a variety of academic programs, including Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and vocational education programs. In addition to its academic offerings, Riverview Jr-Sr High School has a number of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and organizations for students to get involved in. The school is also known for its strong music program, which includes a marching band, concert band, and choir. Academics Riverview Junior-Senior High School currently employs approximately 60 teachers, including Principal Eric Hewitt, among four core subjects (Mathematics, English, social studies, and the sciences), foreign languages Spanish and French, as well as special education staff a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quaker Valley High School
Quaker Valley High School is a high school located in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania. The school is one of the four National Blue Ribbon Schools that comprise the Quaker Valley School District. The school teaches an average of 645 students in grades 9 through 12, and offers a college-preparatory core curriculum with elective courses. Quaker Valley High School offers three College-in-High-School courses through the University of Pittsburgh and has an active dual enrollment partnership with Community College of Allegheny College, Robert Morris University, the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and Penn State Beaver. The Dual Enrollment program is facilitated by the Office of Collegiate Affairs. As a highlight of the academic program, the Personal Project/Honors Personal Project, completed during the sophomore year, fulfills a graduation requirement and provides students with the opportunity to work over several months in an area of personal interest with an adult mentor. Students pursue topics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plum High School
Plum Senior High School is a public high school and the only high school in Plum Borough School District located at 900 Elicker Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239, United States. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2019–2020 school year, the school reported an enrollment of 1,162 pupils in grades 9th through 12th. Extracurriculars The school offers clubs, activities and sports. Plum is known for its music program, boasting five bands, five choirs, and three orchestras. Athletics The district offers a publicly funded program. The District is part of the WPIAL sports organization. * Cheerleading * Cross country (coed) * Golf (CoEd) * Football * Lacrosse * Soccer (boys and girls) * Tennis * Volleyball (boys and girls) * Basketball varsity (boys and girls) and 9th grade teams * Rifle (CoEd) * Swimming and diving (boys and girls) * Wrestling * Volleyball varsity and 9th grade teams * Baseball varsity and 9th grade teams * Softball * Tennis * Track and field ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh Creative And Performing Arts School
Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts 6–12 (CAPA) is a magnet school located in the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CAPA is one of four 6th to 12th grade schools in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. It was formed from a merger between CAPA High School and Rogers CAPA Middle School. CAPA offers students seven art majors: visual arts, literary arts, theater, production technology, instrumental music, vocal music, and dance. The theater major includes traditional theater and musical theater. The Instrumental department is composed of Instrumental and Piano Majors. Arts classes are taught by adjunct faculty who are working professionals in their fields. Admission is by portfolio or audition. The school offers academic studies including Pittsburgh Scholars Program (PSP) and Centers for Advanced Study (CAS), along with activities like the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, yearbook, newspaper, student council, Amnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Allderdice High School
Taylor Allderdice High School is a public high school in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It opened in 1927 and is part of the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. It was named for industrialist and Squirrel Hill resident Taylor Allderdice, who was a member of the city's first school board and president of National Tube Company, a subsidiary of U.S. Steel. Awards and recognition Allderdice was designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education The United States Department of Education is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government. It began operating on May 4, 1980, having been created after the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was split into the Department ... in 1994, 1995, and 1996. Notable alumni In popular culture In 2012, rapper Wiz Khalifa released '' Taylor Allderdice'', a mixtape named for his alma mater. References External links * {{Authority contro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
