Summer Newsletter 2021

Forest Hills

Ranger Review

Vol. XL
No 3

Summer 2020-2021

FOREST HILLS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2021
EXPERIENCES UNIQUE GRADUATION EVENTS

Over the past several weeks, there has been a renewed feeling that we are moving closer to “R” traditional
way of life. Even though I have found a new appreciation for the ‘ordinary’ life events that we had previously
taken for granted, the Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2021 gave us all hope for a better and brighter future.

This class’s leadership and guiding light revealed several significant lessons from which we adults can
benefit. You have taught the value of compliance for the greater good of the whole. You taught us to be patient
and to roll with the punches life throws us. You taught us how powerful a focused TEAM can be. You taught us to
live each day as if it may be our last. Most of all , you taught us the significance of friendship, building relationships,
and the value of just being there for others when it matters most. These powerful life lessons of sustained focus,
patience, and resolve will impact ‘R’ Ranger family for years to come. The class of 2021 overcame many obstacles,
yet these graduates were able to keep smiles on their faces. The class of 2021 reported being awarded over $1.3
million in scholarships from outside sources. Thus far eight students will attend a 2-year tech school, 63 students
will attend a four-year university, ten students will pursue other educational opportunities, 30 students will enter
the workforce, and four will serve “R” country in the armed forces. I am certain your humble upbringing in this
Ranger community will help you on this life journey.

Here’s to the class of 2021. Best wishes as you pursue your dreams and passions. Never forget your com-
munity, school, and the fact you will always be a member of the Ranger family. Congratulations. Make us proud!

Valedictorian Salutatorian
Josilyn Wehner Elizabeth Dobbins

~ SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE ~

Just as the class of 2021 has departed the rolling hills and green pastures known as Forest
Hills, so have a number of staff members who have either moved on to new positions or have
announced retirements. I would like to recognize these individuals for their collective contri-
bution to the Forest Hills School District and to the Ranger community. The lasting legacy,
which you are leaving behind, will be marked by the selfless experiences you have shared with
us over the years.

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence. Thank you for giving your best for “R”
students. Best wishes on this new phase of your life journey. Thank you for your combined service and the lasting
legacy you are leaving behind.

Even though these have been life-altering times for all of us, it is a great time to be a Ranger. The Ranger TEAM is
working hard to prepare for the 2021-2022 school year. It is “R” goal to be a regional thought leader while also
providing the community with an effective, efficient, and attractive learning environment for all Rangers. We are
excited to announce administrative and staffing changes as well, as a commitment to provide students with state -
of-the-art learning technologies, platforms, experiences, and materials. This investment in the learners’ experience
will pay dividends in the future, thus, ensuring the “R” community will grow and prosper well into the future.

Thank you for your dedication and support during the 2020-2021 school year. It truly has been a community effort
to attain the results we achieved together as a TEAM. Here’s to a safe, healthy, and productive 2021-2022 school
year. Go, RANGERS!!!!!!

Check out what’s new on our
website www.fhrangers.org:

Pre-K Camp: August 17-18

7th Grade Orientation: August 18 (6:00pm)

Gr 7-12 New Student/Parent Orientation: August 18 (6:00pm) Parents/Guardians: Please go to our website and click on
Kindergarten Orientation: August 17 & 19 the “Returning Student Forms” link to access all the
required “Back To School “forms that need to be up-
Teacher In-Service Days: August 23-24 dated.

Elementary Open House: August 24 (6:00-7:30pm) Remember anytime your address, phone or other
important information changes, please return to this link
First Student Day of School: August 25 to update your information.

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District Retirements

The Forest Hills School District proudly recognizes six staff members who retired at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. This marked the
end of a journey for these staff members who together accumulated 164 years of service in the Forest Hills School District. These individuals
shared their knowledge and life experiences with hundreds of students each year. The Board of School Directors, administrators, staff, and
students thank these individuals for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of our young people.

Tamara Beach Lorri Harshberger Timothy Kestermont
Executive Secretary School Nurse Teacher
21 Years of Service 22 Years of Service 32 Years of Service

Daniel Lester Anthony Obarsky April Smith
Maintenance Teacher Teacher
Supervisor 21 Years of Service
39.5 Years of Service

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Mr. Brett Probert joins the “Ranger” family as the new Facilities Director
of the Forest Hills School District. Mr. Probert graduated from Forest
Hills and received his degree in Mechanical Engineering from the
University of Pittsburgh. Prior to coming to Forest Hills, he was the
Facilities Director at Laurel View Village.

Brett and his wife, Carla, reside in Lower Yoder Township. Outside of
work, they enjoy many outdoor activities including hiking, biking,
kayaking and nature photography.

We are very excited to have Brett join “R” team!

Mr. Brett Probert
Facilities Director

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~ SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ~

Rylee Adams: - Senior Media Award, Jaycees/Jayceettes Service Award; Anessa Almaguer - Senior
Cheerleader Award; Alexander Bambino - Senior Scholarship Award, President’s Education Award,
SkillsUSA State Competition 1st Place Welding Fabrication Team Winner, George Trailer, Inc. Outstanding
Forest Hills Senior Scholarship; Claire Bawiec - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award,
Rotary Club Academic Excellence Award, Rotary Club Service Above Self Award, Robert Morris Liberty
Scholarship, Forest Hills Alumni Association Scholarship, Forest Hills Education Endowment Scholarship,
National Honor Society; Carson Berkhimer - President’s Education Award; Emma Bier - Mount Aloysius
Deans’ Academic Achievement Award; Alexzya Bjornberg - Saint Francis eSports Award, Saint Francis
Assisi, Marching Band, Summer Academy and Pep Band Scholarships; Austin Bosley - School Directors
Award, President’s Education Award, Senior Spanish Award, Slippery Rock Merit Scholarship, National
Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society; Taylor Burda - Senior Scholarship Award, Senior Softball Award,
Senior Volleyball Award, PSADA Student-Athlete Foundation Scholarship; Alyssa Caddy - School Directors
Award, Jostos A.W. Mulert Award, National Honor Society; Adam Cann - UPJ Leadership Scholarship,
Walter Wood Scholarship; Madeline Cecere - Senior Scholarship Award, UPJ Leadership and Basektball
Scholarships, Superintendent’s Award, Barbara Ann Peters Memorial Award, Don & Diane Bailey Scholar-
ship, Claudia Mehall Memorial Scholarship, National Honor Society; Justin Chilcot - UPJ Achievement
Scholarship; Griffin Christ - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, Senior Mathematics
Award, Senior Technology Education Award, Rotary Club Academic Excellence Award, Superintendent’s
Award, National Merit Scholarship Commended Student, College Board Rural and Small Town Scholar,
Rotary Club Academic Scholarship, University of Alabama Presidential Diversity, Presidential, National
Housing and Provost Academic Excellence Scholarships, National Honor Society; Cody Chuckalovcak -
President’s Education Award, Outstanding Vocational-Technical Automotive Technology Senior Award,
National Technical Honor Society Member; Kenzie Colosimo - School Directors Award, President’s
Education Award, Senior Family & Consumer Science Award, Rotary Club Academic Excellence Award,
Superintendent’s Award, Paul Keeney Scholarship, Saint Francis Presidential Scholarship, Fr. Vincent R.
Negherbon Scholarship, National Honor Society; Bryce Connor - School Directors Award, President’s
Education Award, Senior Golf Award, UPJ REB Commuter Scholarship, REA Electric Youth Tour Scholarship,
National Honor Society; Alexa Correy – Challenge Program Academic Improvement Award; Haley Croyle -
Congressional Recognition Art Award, Robert Morris Founders and Women’s Cross Country/Track
Scholarships; Carley Csikos - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, Duquesne University
Academic, Horizon Award and Horizon Award of Excellence Scholarships, National Honor Society; Alissa
Damian - President’s Education Award; Paige Debias - School Directors Award, President’s Education
Award, Senior Biology/Life Sciences Award, Senior Chemistry Award, Senior English Award, Rotary Club
Academic Excellence Award, Arthur Burkett Memorial Scholarship, Brandon Baxter Scholarship, Forest
Hills Education Endowment Scholarship, Saint Francis University Founders’ Scholarship, National Honor
Society, Spanish Honor Society; Leah Deitle - Senior Scholarship Award, IUP Trustee’s Scholarship; Anthony
DiPaola - Senior Scholarship Award; Elizabeth Dobbins - School Directors Award, President’s Education
Award, Rotary Club Academic Excellence Award, Rotary Club Service Above Self Award, Cambria/Somerset
Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship, S & T Bank Scholarship, Forest Hills Education Endowment Schol-
arship, Challenge Program Academic Excellence Award, Penn State Schreyer Honors College Scholarship,

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~ SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ~

Erin Hostetler Memorial Scholarship, National Honor Society; Kylee Fabo - Senior Scholarship Award; Jacob
Flynn-Long - California University of Pennsylvania Vulcan Merit Scholarship; Kathryn Frankum - Senior Mock
Trial Award, Jane Leonard Scholars Award; Haley Giffin - Congressional Recognition Art Award; Paige
Greathouse - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, Senior Cross Country Award, Forest Hills
Education Endowment Scholarship, UPJ Presidential and Athletic Scholarships, National Honor Society;
Taylor Hampton - School Directors Award, Mark R. Blaisdell Scholarship, National Honor Society; Autumn
Hogan - Senior Scholarship Award, Senior Girls Band Award, UPJ Real World Leadership Scholarship, Forest
Hills Education Endowment Scholarship, National Honor Society; Briane Ickes - Senior Scholarship Award,
President’s Education Award, IUP Sutton Scholar Scholarship; Tanner Kalmanir - School Directors Award,
President’s Education Award, Senior Hockey Award, Blair Gastroenterology Associates “Guts and Glory”
Scholarship, Brad Wess Memorial Scholarship, Forest Hills Education Endowment Scholarship, California
University of Pennsylvania Vulcan Merit Scholarship; Tyler Kulback - School Directors Award, President’s
Education Award, Senior Engineering Robotics Award, Senior Physics Award, Rotary Club Academic Excel-
lence Award, University of Nebraska George Beadle and Husker Heritage Scholarships, National Honor
Society; Dylan Kundrod - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, UPJ Presidential Scholar-
ship, National Honor Society; Katelyn Kurtz - Senior Scholarship Award, President’s Education Award; Kody
Lauffer - Senior Scholarship Award, Waynesburg University Presidential Honor Scholarship; Jayden Lauver -
Senior Boys Chorus Award; Grace Leventry - Senior Scholarship Award, President’s Education Award,
Clarion University Golden Eagle Scholarship; Bradley Madigan - Senior Football Award, Jaycees/Jayceettes
Service Award; Brooke Martinage - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, UPJ REB Commut-
er Scholarship, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society; Jude Martyak - School Directors Award,
President’s Education Award, Senior Cross Country Award, Senior Track Award, District VI Sportsmanship
Award, Army ROTC Scholarship, Penn State Provost Award, Cape & Garanich Sapphire Scholarship, National
Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society; Amber Mayes - Vale Wood Farms Ag Science Scholarship, Walter
Wood Scholarship, Forest Hills Education Endowment Scholarship; Cayce McCall - School Directors Award,
President’s Education Award, Senior Social Studies Award, Senior Boys Physical Education Award, Senior
Soccer Award, Superintendent’s Award, Donald & Ronald Bailey Memorial Award, National Honor Society,
Spanish Honor Society; Carlie McGough - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, Senior Rifle
Award, Superintendent’s Award, Alicia Lynn Richardson Memorial Scholarship, Heather Alt Reininger
Scholarship, Carl & Anna Sherbine Scholarship, Forest Hills Education Endowment Scholarship, National
Honor Society; Alexus McLucas - Senior Scholarship Award, President’s Education Award, Outstanding Voca-
tional-Technical Graphic and Digital Media Design Senior Award, SkillsUSA State Competition 1st Place Pho-
tography Winner, Photography Competition Scholarship from AMP, SkillsUSA State Photography Competi-
tion Scholarship, George Trailer, Inc. Outstanding Forest Hills Senior Scholarship, National Technical Honor
Society Member; Carissa Milkovich - Senior Scholarship Award, Artists of the 21st Century Certificate of
Recognition; Abbeygale Miller - Senior Scholarship Award, Artists of the 21st Century Certificate of
Recognition, UPJ Real World Leadership Scholarship; Hunter Miller - Outstanding Vocational-Technical
Welding Senior Award, SkillsUSA State Competition 1st Place Welding Fabrication Team Winner, George
Trailer, Inc. Outstanding Forest Hills Senior Scholarship; Jill Montag - School Directors Award, President’s

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~ SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS (continued) ~

Education Award, Rotary Club Academic Excellence Award, Artists of the 21st Century Certificate of Recog-
nition, IUP Trustees Scholarship, National Honor Society; Zach Myers - President’s Education Award,
Senior Baseball Award, Senior Basketball Award, UPJ Presidential and Baseball Scholarships, Don Bailey
Forest Hills Football Boosters Scholarship; Jade Nastase - Senior Scholarship Award; Emma Petrunak -
Senior Scholarship Award; Austin Plummer - Senior Volleyball Award, PSADA Student-Athlete Foundation
Scholarship; Macie Poborski - Senior Tennis Award; Nevaeh Rivera - Senior Yearbook Award; Hannah Rob-
erts - Senior Majorette Award, California University of Pennsylvania Vulcan Merit Scholarship; Lydia Roman
- School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, Senior Girls Physical Education Award, Rotary Club
Academic Excellence Award, UPJ Presidential and Athletic Scholarships, National Honor Society, Spanish
Honor Society; Nicole Rorar - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, Slippery Rock
University Merit Scholarship, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society; George Rozum - President’s
Education Award; Kylie Sabo - National Technical Honor Society Member; Julia Shima - Senior Scholarship
Award, Senior Soccer Award, UPJ Real World Leadership Scholarship; Somer Silvis - School Directors
Award, President’s Education Award, Chatham University 1869 Academic Excellence Scholarship,
Challenge Program STEM Award, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society; Maddiesyn Simmons -
Saint Francis University Dorothy Day Scholarship; Lucas Smay - Senior Scholarship Award, President’s
Education Award, Captain Bob Gallardy Memorial Scholarship, Louisiana State University Academic
Scholarship, Forest Hills Alumni Association Scholarship, 2014 Distinguished Alumni Scholarship; Jordyn
Smith - School Directors Award, Senior Basketball Award, Eckerd College Founders Scholarship, National
Honor Society; Anna Stigers - Senior Scholarship Award, President’s Education Award, Saint Francis Assisi,
eSports and Legacy Scholarships; Taryn Varner - Senior Scholarship Award, Senior Art Award, Artists of the
21st Century Certificate of Recognition, Community Arts Center’s Allied Artist of Johnstown Legacy Scholar-
ship, IUP Trustees Scholarship, Penny Matlin Memorial Scholarship, Forest Hills Education Endowment
Scholarship; Kirstyn Vitez - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, Saint Francis Assisi
Scholarship, Schonek Scholarship in Nursing, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society; Kellie Wash-
ko - Washington & Jefferson Dean’s Award Scholarship; Ethan Wasnick - Artists of the 21st Century
Certificate of Recognition; Isaac Webb - Senior Boys Band Award, Adams Township Lions/Merlin Woodring
Scholarship, Forest Hills Education Endowment Scholarship, UPJ Real World Leadership Scholarship; Josi-
lyn Wehner - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, Senior Track Award, Rotary Club
Academic Excellence Award, District VI Sportsmanship Award, Saint Francis University Founders and Track
& Field Scholarships, REA Student in Action Scholarship, Challenge Program Community Service Award,
Chappenge Program Attendance Award, Helene & Robert Krantzler Scholarship, National Honor Society,
Spanish Honor Society: Ryan Weyandt - Senior Wrestling Award, Lock Haven Educational and Wrestling
Scholarship; Erin Wright - School Directors Award, President’s Education Award, University of Vermont
Presidential Scholarship, National Honor Society; Samantha Zatek - Senior Scholarship Award, Senior Girls
Chorus Award, UPJ Presidential Scholarship, National Honor Society

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~ SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ~

Rylee Anessa Alexander Claire Carson Emma
Adams Almaguer Bambino Bawiec Berkhimer Bier

Alexzya Austin Taylor Alyssa Madeline Justin
Bjornberg Bosley Burda Caddy Cecere Chilcot

Griffin Cody Kenzie Bryce Alexa Haley
Christ Connor Correy Croyle
Chuckalovcak Colosimo

Carley Alissa Paige Leah Anthony Elizabeth
Csikos Damian Debias Deitle DiPaola Dobbins

Kylee Jacob Haley Paige Taylor Autumn
Fabo Flynn-Long Giffin Greathouse Hampton Hogan

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~ SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS (continued) ~

Briane Tanner Tyler Dylan Katelyn Jayden
Ickes Kalmanir Kulback Kundrod Kurtz Lauver

Grace Bradley Brooke Jude Amber Cayce
Leventry Madigan Martinage Martyak Mayes McCall

Carlie Alexus Carissa Abbeygale Hunter Jill
McGough McLucas Milkovich Miller Miller Montag

Zach Jade Emma Austin Nevaeh Hannah
Myers Nastase Petrunak Plummer Rivera Roberts

Lydia Nicole George Kylie Julia Somer
Roman Rorar Rozum Sabo Shima Silvis

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~ SENIOR AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS (continued) ~

Maddiesyn Lucas Jordyn Anna Taryn Kirstyn
Simmons Smay Smith Stigers Varner Vitez

Kellie Isaac Josilyn Ryan Erin Samantha
Washko Webb Wehner Weyandt Wright Zatek

Not Pictured:

Adam Cann Kody Lauffer
Kathryn Frankum Macie Poborski

Ethan Wasnick

Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School Art Students Participate

in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition

This school year, Congressman Glen ‘GT’ Thompson invited students residing in Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District to par-
ticipate in the distinguished 2021 Congressional Art Competition. Artwork representing talented student artists living in the 15th
Congressional District was displayed in the Winkler Gallery of Fine Art in DuBois, PA, where a student award ceremony also took
place on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this reception was not open to the general public; rather, it was
limited to student artists, their families, and their art teachers. An independent panel at the gallery, selects one students’ art-
work from the competition as the 15th Congressional District winner. The winning student’s artwork from each congressional
district is then sent to the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, where it is displayed for a year. A special awards ceremony
for congressional district winners is also held in the Capitol. Each year, new impressive artwork created by students across the
country beautify the walls of the Capitol where the visual arts are valued and celebrated. During the spring semester, six unique
and creative Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School students’ artwork was submitted to this prestigious art competition. The
student artists are listed below. Each student received a participation award. Notably, Faith Greene received Honorable Mention
at the Congressional Art Competition for her edited digital photograph Mane Mare.

Mrs. Cecere’s class: Leira Bertolasio, Gr. 9; Taryn Varner, Gr. 12

Dr. Motter’s class: Faith Greene, Gr. 11-Honorable Mention Award;
Haley Croyle, Gr. 12; Haley Giffin, Gr. 12; Amber Troy, Gr. 11

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New Traditions ~ Senior Send Off

This year, as a way to give the Senior class of 2021 some type of celebration since they have missed dances, Homecoming,
Snowball, a typical Prom and everyday fun, a few teachers proposed a Senior Send Off for the last few days of the school year.
On Monday, the seniors signed the map for their Decision Day, showing the entire school the future of our graduates. After
lunch, they enjoyed ice cream at The Ranger. In spite of the rain, the seniors tiptoed over the puddles to get a sweet treat.
On Tuesday, seniors enjoyed a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, sweet treats, coffee, tea, and other
goodies, which was prepared by the Junior–Senior High School cooks. After breakfast, seniors enjoyed watching the Senior
Video created by our Media students, which incorporated some older elementary school pictures and some recent pictures
with many in between. Christina Christ, Ranger alumnus and owner of CMC Photography, took senior pictures in front of the
FH screen. A link for these may be found on the Forest Hills website.
Approximately 75 seniors then lined up, joined with the kindergarten graduates, for a final Senior Walk around the campus led
by our drumline. The entire elementary school was outside cheering on the students. The Senior Walk went around the
elementary school’s playground and ended on the football field. As seniors lined the football field, the entire Junior-Senior
High School student body was out in the football field stands cheering on the Senior Class of 2021. After a few words by the
administration, our Chorus led everyone in the Alma Mater and the seniors posed for pictures and had the proverbial “cap
toss.” The Senior Walk video may also be found on the Forest Hills website as another Ranger alumnus, Chad Papcunik,
created a video from his drone for the event. To wrap up the entire day, the Seniors were treated to a picnic lunch from
Smoke ‘Em Up BBQ . What a beautiful day for the Seniors! The weather was gorgeous which made the event even more spec-
tacular. Please check out the event and more pictures on our website: fhrangers.org.

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Principal’s Corner ~ Dr. Curt Vasas

Hello! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation. The summer months bring a well-deserved break for our students
and staff. However, it’s important to always be preparing for what lies ahead. The summer can be a great time for recharging
your batteries to gear up for the next school year. I would encourage all students to find some time to read and engage in
“educational” experiences.
Some time devoted to college and career planning would also be beneficial. Students should consider summer employment,
job shadowing, or college visits. All of these options can help students decide where their interests lie and assist them in
scheduling classes throughout their high school careers.
We are excited to start our second year with our leadership development process, “Leader in Me”. Our first year was successful
and we know the second year will be even more beneficial for our students and staff. We are also in the process of forming an
employment engagement advisory board to assist us with preparing our students for the workforce and helping with job place-
ment upon graduation.
As always, we encourage you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Please also visit our website for valuable
information including the link for the “High School Years” newsletter under the Administration link within the Our School tab of
the High School homepage. We continue to strive to provide a quality education so our students develop into life-long learners
and understand their importance in a democratic society. Thank you for continued support and assistance towards this end.

Principal’s Corner ~ Mr. Edward Alexander

Happy Summer! First, I would like to congratulate the graduating class of 2021! This year’s graduation ceremony was truly
awesome! I would like to thank all teachers, students and families for your flexibility and patience all year. You did an amazing
job through the multiple modes of instruction!
I also want to congratulate Mr. Lester, maintenance supervisor, Mrs. Harshberger, school nurse, Mr. Obarsky, chemistry teacher
and Mrs. Smith, FCS teacher, on their retirements. We all wish you well!
Summer school and state assessments are well underway here at the Junior-Senior High School. The entire maintenance staff
has begun the annual deep cleaning of our building. The counselors are busy scheduling students and preparing for 2021-2022.
Administration has been interviewing potential staff for various positions. Building secretaries and principals are closing out
2020-2021 and preparing for fall. Teachers will participate in various trainings over the next few months.
We wish everyone a healthy, relaxing summer. If you need anything, our office hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. We welcome
your interest and involvement at Forest Hills! As always, if you have any questions, please contact me at 814-487-7613, ext.
3800. Thank you.

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Senior High Forensics

The 2020-2021 Senior High Forensics Team had a unique, but successful season. In total, the team was composed of five
student speakers. While the team was much smaller than in years past, all speakers were successful in the numerous virtual
tournaments they competed in during the 2020-21 season.

The five competitors for the season were Gracie Wright, freshman, Impromptu Speaking; Jessie Shaulis, junior, Oral Inter-
pretation of Poetry; Faith Greene, junior, Oral Interpretation of Poetry; Eva Spangler, junior, Dramatic Interpretation; and
Karlie Ondrejik, junior, Informative Speaking. Each individual placed in at least one tournament throughout the season.

At the district level, both Eva Spangler (Dramatic Interpretation) and Faith Greene (Oral Interpretation of Poetry) reigned
victorious as district champions while Karlie Ondrejik (Informative Speaking) and Jessie Shaulis (Oral Interpretation of
Poetry) also had a strong showing. Both Karlie and Jessie placed third in their respective categories.

At the Regional tournament, Forest Hills had two qualifiers for the National Catholic Forensic League Grand National Tourna-
ment, held virtually over Memorial Day weekend. Eva Spangler qualified for Dramatic Interpretation, and Jessie Shaulis qual-
ified for Oral Interpretation. Jessie Shaulis was the lone Ranger who competed at the NCFL tournament where she ranked in
the top half of national competitors in Oral Interpretation.

Other speakers who placed at the Regional tournament but did not qualify for Nationals include Faith Greene for Oral Inter-
pretation of Poetry and Karlie Ondrejik for Informative Speaking. Faith Greene placed fourth in her category while Karlie
placed fifth.

This past season has shown that forensics can withstand a global pandemic. Each competitor demonstrated the tenacity to
perform under unique and sometimes challenging situations in the virtual format. Despite these circumstances, each of
these underclassmen were successful and show great promise for the future.

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FBLA

Four students competed in the 2021 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competition. Earning a spot to com-
pete in the state competition, Eva Spangler placed second in the region in Business Communications and Nora Cabala placed
first in the region in Help Desk. Griffin Christ placed 1st at Regionals, and earned an eighth place state finish in Economics.
Connor Wysocki placed 1st at Regionals and finished third in the state in Business Calculations. Connor will be representing
Pennsylvania in the National FBLA competition this summer in Virtual Competition from Anaheim, California.

For these students, studying and participating in these competitions through a pandemic posed additional challenges. They
were self-motivated to continue their individual education and preparation of their topics. Students also were challenged by
the testing format this year, which was completely remote. Despite these additional hurdles, these students did a phenome-
nal job learning material and practicing the requisite skills to excel in these categories.

Mrs. Bonita Makin and Ms. Laura Yevchak are the advisors of
the Forest Hills Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America.
Mrs. Makin, a decorated advisor of the program, was proud of
these students who persevered to continue the Forest Hills
FBLA tradition of success and achievement. According to its
informational website, FBLA is an organization that “inspires
and prepares students to become community-minded
business leaders in a global society through relevant career
preparation and leadership experiences.”

Griffin Christ, Eva Spangler, Nora Cabala & Connor Wysocki

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Junior-Senior High School Music
Live Concerts Resume at Forest Hills

After over a year of COVID-19 restrictions, the Forest Hills Junior-Senior High music department was able to give its first set
of concerts to live audiences since December of 2019. Seating capacity was limited; performers and audience members were
still masked and distanced, but the stage was alive once again. The eight performances in mid-late May of 2021 included
Junior High Chorus, Senior High Chorus/A Cappella Ensemble, Junior High Band, Senior High Band, and Jazz Band.
The concerts were live streamed on the Forest Hills Ranger News YouTube Channel.

Senior High Chorus Composes and Performs First

With ever-changing modes of learning between in-person and virtual
instruction, creativity is key. Creativity is exactly what the Senior High
Chorus exhibited with the daunting project of collaboratively creating
a completely new piece of music for the first time.
Chorus students worked together both online and in-person through
dozens of tough choices to create the topic, style, lyrics, harmonies,
and melodic ideas which became the tune of the song. The chorus
director, Mr. Parlock, edited these ideas and arranged them together
to complete the piece. The song is entitled, “Look Jackson, Are You
Going to Sing with Us or Not?”
The piece is about Forest Hills student, Jackson Rummel, who was
unable to be in Chorus this year. The lyrics encourage him to return to
Chorus next school year. Jackson was consulted throughout the pro-
cess and was even able to introduce the piece and hear Senior High
Chorus perform it at the concert.

Three FH Students Make PA All-State Ensembles

Even though district and state-level ensembles through the
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association could not meet and
rehearse in person, these festivals were held in a new virtual
format. Students and conductors across the state were con-
nected through real-time Zoom rehearsals and prepared
recordings. In order to make all-state ensembles, students
had to first submit a video audition to make district level (a
four-county area) ensembles and make recordings for the
district level. They then had to repeat this process at the state
level. For only the second time in school history, Forest Hills
had two members of the All-State Chorus: Makenna Konchan
singing Alto 2 and Colten Danel singing Bass 2. We also had
our first ever student make All-State Orchestra: Karlie
Ondrejik playing French Horn.

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Junior-Senior High Instrumental Music

This year the Forest Hills music program started slowly, but finished on a high note. We had four students perform in a virtual
District Band. They were Leah Wirfel, Austin Bosley, Eva Spangler, and Karlie Ondrejik. Eva and Karlie also participated in a
virtual District Orchestra and Karlie qualified for All-State Orchestra! We are very proud of these students participating in
these events, especially since they were so different this year.
Virtual events have allowed our students to participate in clinics and lessons with teachers anywhere in the world. Because of
this, we were able to provide students with a virtual jazz clinic in February. They learned from teachers all over Pennsylvania
and from outside the state as well on topics ranging from jazz history to writing jazz music and everything in between.
We concluded our school year with six different live and in-person concerts. This year we had four different band periods that
met during the day, plus three different jazz groups that met after school. We featured each class period in a concert and one
concert for the jazz groups. This year our Jazz Combo group was invited to perform on Saturday, May 29th at the Westsylvania
Jazz & Blues Festival held every year in Indiana, PA.

On May 18, the music pro-
gram presented its annual
Small Ensembles concert.
Jazz Band, Acapella Ensem-
ble, Boys Ensemble, and
multiple instrumental and
vocal quartets performed a
wide variety of music.

Junior-Senior High Band

This year all 3 bands performed their spring concert on the same evening.
May 16th was a wonderful night of instrumental music as the 7th grade
band, 8/9th grade band, and Senior High band performed songs about Little
Red Riding Hood, a steamboat race, variations on childhood songs, aliens
landing, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
This year, the Senior High band attended its first ever adjudication. The
band earned a ranking of excellent, which is 2nd of 4 possible rankings.

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Senior Performing Arts troupe presents “Beauty and the Beast”

Every year the musical directing team meets and works throughout the summer, planning for
the upcoming slate of shows. But with so much uncertainty this year, the team was unable to
decide on a production until early October. Normally, the criteria revolves around what will be
a suitable show for the available talent, what will bring in a crowd, and what will challenge the
artists, but this year the group had to also consider what would work if the show had to be
streamed and what would keep the students excited even if they had no audience when they
performed. After much deliberation, the directing team announced the show: Disney’s Beauty
and the Beast.
Most members of the cast were only familiar with the recent live action movie, so the directing
team enjoyed exposing them to features from the animated movie and the Broadway show.
Through Zoom rehearsals, dancing and singing in masks, and multiple postponements, this cast
and crew persevered in a way that no other cast has ever been asked to. Their hard work paid
off when they were finally able to open for a live audience on April 23, the first stage perfor-
mance since February 2020. The crowd was smaller in number than a usual musical audience, but their energy was every bit as
strong as a full house.
The “Tale as Old as Time” chronicles the
story of a town misfit who is pursued by
the village’s most eligible bachelor and
a conceited prince who is transformed
into a hideous beast that must find love
before the last petal falls from a magic
rose, signifying that he will remain a
beast forever.
Again this year, the cast feels very
blessed to have been able to perform
their musical for a live audience. Even
though the numbers were limited and
not what they have grown accustomed to, many districts elected to forgo a show this year or had to perform virtually. The per-
formers have also become masters of presenting multiple shows in one day. By moving the musical into April, the directors had
to contend with actors who participate in the spring sports season. Not only did this eliminate the customary Thursday opening
night, but it also meant the final dress rehearsal was nearly a full week before the show! To still be able to perform 4 shows, a

Saturday matinee was added. With a Sunday matinee as well, the cast peformed
3 shows in under 30 hours.

Thank you to the senior veterans whose leadership and experience made this
possible: Elizabeth Dobbins, Haley Giffin, Grace Leventry, Cayce McCall, Somer
Silvis, Isaac Webb, Erin Wright, and Samantha Zatek.

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2021 Artists of the 21st Century: Student Art Exhibition Once again, Forest Hills Junior

-Senior High School art students, along with other local students, participated in the annual Southern Alleghenies Museum of
Art Artists of the 21st Century: Student Art Exhibition located in Saint Francis University, Loretto. This is a non-juried student
art exhibition that offered an exhibition opening on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Each exhibition participant received a partici-
pation award. The Junior-Senior High participants are listed below:

Dr. Motter’s students include: Katie Bopp, Gr. 7; Landon Fisher, Gr. 7; Tyler Dobis, Gr. 8; Mathew May, Gr. 8; Colin Ducane,
Gr. 10; Candice Farinholt, Gr. 11; Carissa Milkovich, Gr. 12; Abbeygale Miller, Gr.12; Jill Montag, Gr. 12; Taryn Varner, Gr. 12

Mrs. Cecere’s students include: Leira Bertolasio, Gr. 9; Sarah Bodenschatz, Gr. 8; Devin King, Gr. 9; Mackenzie Johns, Gr. 9;
Nora Cabala, Gr. 11; Karlie Ondrejik, Gr. 11

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Cambria County Conservation District Poster
Winners for 2021

Every year students use their artistic skills to promote conservation. The annual
poster contest provides students from kindergarten through grade 12 the chance
to have their art displayed as part of a national conservation outreach initiative.
Each year, the winning posters reflect the National Association of Conservation
Districts’ annual Stewardship theme and highlight the work of conservation
districts and their state conservation associations and agencies to protect and
enhance national resources.
The top three posters in each category of the national contest will receive prizes.
County winners will then advance to the state level, where they will have the op-
portunity to compete in the national level. Every year the theme changes ,and this
year’s theme was “Healthy Forests = Healthy Communities”.
This year, the 8th grade students in Mrs. Cecere’s Visual Arts Classes during
quarter 4 participated in this event to help foster collaboration between the arts
and sciences.
Eighth grade student, Mya Colosimo was the third place winner in this year’s
poster contest.

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At the Forest Hills Junior-Senior High School, Kieran DeLoatch and Lucas Smay are the
lucky winners of this year's Cans for Credits drawing. Cans for Credit is a newly imple- Students Win Incentive

mented program by the National Honor Society. This program provides students with To Take AP Exams
a chance to win money that is then put towards paying for the AP exam of their

choice. The Sr. High National Honor Society has been collecting and recycling alumi-

num cans to raise funds for the program. Supervisor Ms. Laura Yevchak states, “Our

recycling program allows us to have a two-fold impact on our world: we can be stew-

ards of our environment, and then we can be promoters of academic achievement.

These types of community impacts are the central goal of organizations like the Na-

tional Honor Society. I couldn't be prouder of my student leaders and members for

making this a reality." The Cans for Credit program allows NHS members to imple-

ment the pillars of National Honor Society and provides the yearly program winners

with an inspiring reward.

The National Honor Society began this program to try to encourage students to take

the AP exams that are provided by the school. Recipient Lucas Smay states, “I believe

this program will be an excellent way to increase the overall interest in taking the NHS Pres. Griffin Christ, Recipients Kieran
exams. I have noticed that very few of the students here actually look to take the AP DeLoatch and Lucas Smay, NHS VP Claire
exams. The opportunity to be awarded for their hard work may change this mind- Bawiec
set.” The National Honor Society is looking to make this program continue and grow.

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Prom 2021—”The Mad Decade”

With the craziness of this year, The Mad Decade was the perfect theme for Prom 2021. The
evening started with the first-ever Grand March held in the auditorium. Students were able to
sign-up so they could model their final looks for the evening. The Prom Court concluded the
event and the dance officially kicked off. Everyone had a roaring good time full of dancing,
socializing, and snacking. The students looked breath taking in their fancy attires. Thankfully,
Cover Studio was there to capture the moment. DJ Labarko kept the good times rolling with
great music as well as stunning photographs in the photo booth. Zephyr Signs and Apparel pro-
vided the beautifully designed favors.
The 2021 Prom Committee was truly the bee’s knees for pulling off the event! The committee
included the following Juniors: (top row, left to right) Emma Bawiec, Remi Smith, Lexi Koeck,
Mackenzie Hoover, Harmony Hoggatt, Jaelynn Oldham, Mia Catalfano, Julie Wilde, (bottom
row, left to right) Katie Beyer, Kayla Clifford, Danielle Culbert, Gracie Ray, Madison Rebar, and
Mrs. Weaver. Thank you so much to everyone who helped make the event happen!

Court 2021 truly shined from their exuberant personalities to
their dashing outfits. The court included the following: (left to
right in group photo) Brad Madigan, Madeline Cecere, Tony
DiPaola, Autumn Hogan, Jude Martyak, Julia Shima, Dylan
Kundrod, Grace Leventry, Cayce McCall and Carlie McGough.

Congratulations to Cayce McCall and Carlie McGough for
being crowned 2021 Prom King and Queen! Voting for
prom court took place prior to prom. Seniors were able to
vote for their king and queen during the event.

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~ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ~
Principal’s Corner ~ Mrs. Rebecca Roberts

Hooray! Although our year may have seemed long, it is great to be a Ranger! Our school year ended with some signature
events including carnival, field days, a trip to the Ranger, graduation, our annual 6th grade dance, and end-of-the year
programs. It was great to see our kids enjoying being together as one!!!
Our summer is off to a busy start with summer camp at the Elementary School on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Camp is filled
with activity-based learning and is available to all our students. Camp will run through July 14.
Pre-K camp will be held this year on August 17 & 18. We are excited to invite our littlest Rangers into school to meet their
teacher, visit our building, and get to know some of the important people who will be assisting them as they begin their educa-
tional journey!
There are many things to do in the summer as we prepare for your children to return in the fall. One of those things being
cleaning. Our custodial and maintenance staff were truly put to the test during the pandemic and we are especially grateful for
their hard work. This work continues in the summer as we move everything out of rooms for a thorough cleaning!
Our food service director and cafeteria staff have been instrumental in preparing meals to send home with kids throughout the
year and now for pick up this summer. Please check the website for food pick-up dates and times.
Professional development is being planned for our teachers as we prepare to begin a new year. When you see cars in the park-
ing lots, our teachers are learning!
The Elementary Drama Club will be presenting the show “Into the Woods, Jr.” this fall. Please check out our website or social
media pages for more information.
We are excited to announce some changes to our playgrounds. New swings will be added to our grades K & 1 playground area
and a volleyball area is being added to our 4,5,6 playground area. Projects should be completed by fall. It is because of YOU,
our parents and community members, that this is possible. Our fundraising efforts are allowing for these upgrades to occur to
our playgrounds for our school children and families in the Forest Hills Community!
Please join us on Facebook at Forest Hills Elementary - Sidman!

Some of the 8th grade students in Mrs. Cecere’s “Leader In Me” group jumped into the “volunteer” category and
stayed after school for a few hours to paint new game boards onto the playground surface for the younger students in
the school district.
In the photo is Lily Gearty and Caiden Fisher during a quick break.
The project started with discussion as to what to make, then the Tech department was gracious enough to create a
stencil for us to use.
We used spray paint and learned so many new skills as we created two new playground fun spots. We hope to contin-
ue making a few more but due to the weather and time, we will need to wait until the fall.
This project was requested by and funded by the elementary PTO.

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The Elementary PTO is still working on that lemonade we started at the end of
last year, but it is getting SWEETER!! While “regular” field trips were not yet an
option this year, we were able to provide the annual Ranger ice cream trip for
all PK-6 grade students. We were also able to do some fun surprises for “R”
Rangers. We had freeze pops during recess 2 days, a bubble party for grades
PreK-2, ice cream floats at the end of PSSAs for grades 3-6, and we made sure

all of the kiddos knew we
thought they were “one
smart cookie”.

The PTO worked on doing
some updates to the
nature trail behind the
school. The bridges were
refurbished and the
“classroom” area was
given a facelift with new
benches.

We hosted Carnival Day on
June 1st. All students in
PreK – 6 grade were invited
to participate, they all wore
their student appreciation
shirts. We had stations set
up with traditional carnival /
fair games where the kids
got gifts and could win
prizes. Some of the stations
were… duck pond, fishbowls
(where the kids got a
FISH...a Swedish Fish.),
tattoos, juggling, relay
games, and water games.
We also had snow cones,
nachos, music, and sidewalk
chalk. It felt amazing to see
all the kids outside laughing and having fun.

The 6th grade dance was held on June 3rd. They looked great decked out in their Class of 2027 shirts. It was a black-
light party where they danced, played games, ate pizza, had an ice cream sundae, and wrote notes to each other in
their keepsake notebooks.

As always, all students in PreK-6 will be receiving a yearbook at the beginning of the new school year compliments
of the PTO. We will let everyone know when they arrive.

The Elementary PTO is committed to helping “R” students in whatever ways we can. Thank you for the tremendous
community support as continue to find our way back to normal.

Congratulations to our American Legion
Auxiliary Essay Contest Winners.

This year’s essay was “How can we address the health and well
being of our veterans and their families?”

Our local winners include Danika Faith, 1st place, Class II, Grades 5
& 6 and Michael Rickley, 2nd place, Class II Grades 5 & 6.

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Students working with the National Park Service

For over 20 years, the Johnstown Flood National Memorial has partnered with the Elementary School to prepare luminary bags
for the annual 1889 Flood remembrance held on May 31st. The 5th & 6th grade students assisted by writing a flood victim’s
name on each of the 2,209 bags. The bags were then filled with sand. This special partnership not only helps the park prepare
for the event, but it also gives students the opportunity to learn about the history that happened right in their backyard.

Summer Camp

Lots of great activities going on at Summer Camp which started June 8 for K-6 students. We are so excited to have the kids in
the building and lots of fun activities are planned. The kids are having so much fun learning and they love telling us what they
learn!

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~ JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ~

Junior High Boys Basketball

The Junior High 9th grade basketball team had a suc-
cessful season finishing with an 10-1 record for the 2020
-2021 season under Coach Alan Myers. The team
placed emphasis on improving, while learning what it
means to be a team player and to display sportsman-
ship. Hard work, tough defense, and unselfish play
were the trademarks of this team. Koy McGough led
the team with 103 points, followed by Brayden Myers
with 89 points. Coach Calvin Coleman assisted.

The 7th and 8th grade team also enjoyed a great season.
Under Coach Marc Myers, the team’s consistent play
was evident as the team finished with a 7-4 record.
The team learned to appreciate the hard work that
makes a successful basketball team while focusing on
the fundamentals of the game. These traits will help
these young men succeed at the next level.

~ VARSITY SPORTS ~

Varsity Boys Basketball

This year’s Varsity Boys Basketball team made big
strides over the course of the season. They improved
individually and more importantly as a unit to become a
tough team down the stretch. Although the Rangers
finished 7-11, they were able to win 6 of their last 8
games and send their two seniors off on a high note.
The Rangers played an unselfish, team-oriented style of
basketball where most made baskets were set-up by a
teammate. The team featured a balanced attack that
included a strong inside presence and sharp-shooting
guards on the perimeter. With a number of close
games, victory was decided by the will to succeed that
was born in practice long before it showed during
games.
The seniors on this team were Carson Berkhimer and Zach Myers. The team leaned heavily on both of these players early in
the season. As leaders on the floor, Zach and Carson helped to guide the underclassmen and showed them what it takes to
compete at the varsity level. While the seniors will be missed, the future looks bright for the Ranger Basketball Team as they
look to build on the successes of the 2020-2021 team.

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Lady Rangers Withstand Delay; Continue to Win

This article is not going to dwell on the alterations to the season; it is, however, going to focus on the exemplary season the
girls had.
The team began their season in January this year and after two strong weeks of practice, they began with a great rival on the
road to Bishop McCort. The girls came away with a win and then ran through the season without a flaw. They were seamless
and through it all played with intensity, gratitude and energy. The stands were far from full, but there were many people who
watched via the FH Athletics YouTube channel.
The team finished the regular season with a 15-0 record and the LHAC regular season team championship. The LHAC hosts a
four-team tournament where the Lady Rangers have hit a hiccup in the past two years. Well, this year, they left little doubt
in the minds of the fans and swept through two games to be the LHAC conference champions.
District 6 altered the post-season tournament, it was going to be a tougher schedule, and the teams all had to bring their best
game to move on to the next round. The Lady Rangers faced Marion Center and Penn Cambria where both games were close
and very competitive, but the home team made it to the D6 championship where they will go up against a tough Cambria
Heights.
In the District VI Championship, held at Central Cambria, it was a close and exciting game. The Lady Rangers were down dou-
ble digits leaving many to wonder if this was the end of the road for the season. However, as they usually did, the Lady Rang-
ers regrouped and went on a 13-point run to take a lead and never look back. This is the team’s 6th District championship in a
row and 10th overall.
The season took the team on a trip to Erie to play against District 10 Champion Fairview, where they won in the first round of
the PIAA and were now into the Final Four of the state in the 3A classification. A few days later, the team traveled to District
7 Champion Mohawk and saw their season end after an outstanding 20 straight wins.
Some individual highlights of the year include Jordyn Smith scoring her 1,000 point and she was also named to the LHAC All-
conference Team. The team also had a few girls named to the National HS Coaches Association All-Academic teams. Kirstyn
Vitez was named to the Second Team and Madeline Cecere, Paige Debias, Remi Smith, Lexi Koeck and Mackenzie Hoover
were all named to the Honorable Mention Team.
The teams season wrapped up with an impressive resume:

Laurel Highlands Regular Season Champions
Laurel Highlands Conference Champions
District VI 3A Champions
PIAA Final Four Team
20-1 Record

The team will sadly say goodbye to some formidable student-athletes who compiled four years of accolades for
themselves and for the Lady Ranger Basketball program. In two years, the team was 46-2. The team will return 6
letter-winners and 11 teammates who are ready to continue the Tradition of Excellence for the program.

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Varsity Competitive Cheerleading PIAA State Finalist

This year’s Varsity Competitive Cheerleading squad theme was “The bigger the setback, the greater the comeback”. The
squad pulled off an extraordinarily successful season with placing top 3 at 5 local competitions in the small varsity division.
Forest Hills also hosted its 3rd annual “Battle in the Hills” cheerleading competition. While the competition was run much
differently than years past due to COVID-19 precautions and safety measures in place, it proved to be a continued success.
The Varsity Rangers also had a 4th place finish in the 2A division at the District 6 cheerleading competition and state qualifi-
er. The District 6 competition had cut the number of qualifiers by half due to the challenges created by the pandemic. Our
varsity cheerleaders hard work and perseverance paid off when they rose to the occasion and overcame a huge set back 3
days prior to the competition due to COVID. Eleven girls took the floor versus their regular 15. In the end, they earned a Bid
to the PIAA State Cheerleading Championship. On April 10, 2021, the cheerleaders competed at the PIAA state champion-
ship as finalist. The Rangers made school history by making finals for the first time as well as their Top 10 finish, placing 6th.
This year’s team was led by senior Aneesa Almaguer. All 16-squad members brought resilience, dedication, and hard work
to every practice and competition, overcoming weekly challenges during the competition season. Team members also
include Juniors: Bre Clifford, Rylie Ferchalk, Megan Haddad, Kenzie Hogue, Erica Miller, Morgan Phillips, Arionna Younkin;
Sophomores: Ryley Bier, Ciera Deffenbaugh, Kiera Donnelly, Charlee Ruffing, Kylee Toman, Abby Wellwood; Freshman: Bella
Vranich and Kenna Roberts.
The outlook for the squads upcoming season is promising with the performance of this year’s team. The Rangers will run
virtually a back-to-back season, jumping right into the new competitive season on June 1st. A great appreciation goes to-
wards our district, parents, Mini-Rangers cheer program, and Forest Hills community for their continued unwavering sup-
port in our program. We are looking forward to the 2021-2022 season and continuing to bring Ranger Pride!

Ranger Cheerleaders Performing at the PIAA State Championships in Hershey, PA.

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Varsity Wrestling

It was a great year to be a Ranger! The Forest Hills wrestling team had a year to remember. The team finished the season
with a 10-2 record, and was led by seniors Anthony DiPaola, Jude Martyak, and Ryan Weyandt. The Rangers overcame adver-
sity all year, but continued to work extremely hard all season long. Squeezing in tournaments and dual meets, in a shortened
season, did not seem to deter the Rangers from accomplishing all of their goals this season. The Rangers won another District
6 title for the second year in a row. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the PIAA State Dual Championships, making them
one of the top 8 teams in the state. The Rangers look to have a quality off-season workout schedule and hope to come back
strong again next season.
The Rangers had one of the best individual seasons to date. Nine individuals placed top 2 in the Sectional tournament to
advance to the District tournament: Isaiah Shilcosky - 1st, Tony DiPaola - 1st, Hunter Forcellini - 2nd, Easton Toth - 1st,
Jackson Arrington - 1st, Noah Teeter - 2nd, Dustin Flinn - 2nd, Ryan Weyandt - 1st, Ryan Shaw - 2nd. The team finished 1st at
the sectional tournament held at Forest Hills. At the PIAA District 6 Tournament, the Rangers also claimed the individual Dis-
trict 6 title and advanced 4 wrestlers to the PIAA Southwest Regional tournament. Dustin Flinn was a District 6 runner-up;
Easton Toth, Ryan Weyandt, and Jackson Arrington (named Outstanding Wrestler) were all District 6 Champions.
The PIAA Southwest Regional tournament took place in Indiana at the Kovalchick Center where the remaining Rangers did
not disappoint. Dustin Flinn took 6th place in the 145-pound bracket, Ryan Weyandt placed 3rd at the 160-pound weight
class, Easton Toth was a regional runner-up at 126-pounds losing to eventual state champion 7-2 in the finals, and Jackson
Arrington was Champion at the 132-pound bracket getting the fall in the finals giving the team a 2nd place finish in this event
that consisted of District 5, 6 and 7.
The following weekend the Rangers competed in the Super Regional Tournament that consisted of the 3 regions from the
Western part of the state. Ryan Weyandt placed 4th and punched his ticket to Hershey, and Jackson Arrington was a Super
Regional Champion making his 3rd consecutive trip to Hershey for the PIAA State Championships. The trip to Hershey was
one to remember. Ryan Weyandt battled hard and avenged an earlier loss to claim his second consecutive 5th-place finish.
Jackson Arrington returned back to the top of the podium claiming his 2nd PIAA State Title with his closest match of the sea-
son earning a 10-3 victory.
The varsity wrestling team and coaches would also like to thank all of our wonderful fans and local businesses who support-
ed our program during this season!

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Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
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Johnstown, PA

Board of School Directors District Administration

Galen George, President David Lehman, Superintendent
Richard Knavel, 1st Vice-President Lucas Jacobs, Director of Education
Deborah Petrunak, 2nd Vice-President Donna Murphy-Carosi, School Psychologist
Elissa Boyd, Special Education Supervisor
Keith Rager, Secretary Edward Alexander, Jr-Sr High School Principal
Timothy Ondrejik, Treasurer Curt Vasas, Jr-Sr High School Principal
Brian Kostan, Jr-Sr High Assistant Principal
Edward Hudak, Member Rebecca Roberts, Elementary School Principal
Corina Long, Member Robert Dill, Elementary Assistant Principal
Daniel Russell, Member Chris Reighard, Business Manager
Jesslyn Anslinger, Food Service Director
Colleen Wolfhope, Member
Ronald Repak, Solicitor

“The mission of the Forest Hills School District is to
provide the best student-centered education so all

students acquire and apply the knowledge and skills to
succeed in an ever-changing world.”

Published by the Office of the Superintendent of the Forest Hills School District
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