On behalf of Abington Senior High School, we would like to thank Melinda Levandoski, a self-made entrepreneur and owner of Connect The Dots, for presenting to our students. She shared how her previous job in the service industry was put on hold due to the COVID pandemic and how it helped her realize her true strengths to create a company out of the things she loved. Not only did she inspire students due to her ability to work for herself, but she also advised students, "Don't squash your dreams for the safety and security of something else." Levandoski's words were truly touching and helpful, and we are grateful for her sharing her story with our students. We hope to see you again. Thank you very much. We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAcademics
On March 13th, the ASHS Jazz Band competed against other schools and their music programs at the Blues N’ Gold Jazz Festival. From this competition, two students, Micaiah Burke and Lukas Meyer, won separate Best Solo awards for saxophone and trombone. Congratulations, Lukas and Micaiah, and to the ASHS Jazz Band! We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstintheArts
Abington Boys Soccer Team gets ranked #20 in the country for high school soccer! Congrats to our players, Garb, and Pitkow! #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAthletics
From the 11th to the 13th, 13 ASHS members from HOSA Future Health Professionals, a nationwide organization dedicated to educating and preparing students to enter the medical field, traveled to Hershey to compete in the annual State Leadership Conference for the first time ever. ASHS HOSA, sponsored by Galeet Cohen, was recognized as a new chapter in HOSA, and the members each competed in different healthcare-based events. Two members, Emily Kaeser and Savannah Adams, placed second in their respective events. Additionally, Emily Kaeser was awarded the HOSA scholarship. There were also various symposiums and booths for members to attend and learn about different aspects of the medical field. We are so proud of all of our Abington students who attended! We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAcademics
On Friday, March 13th, both ASHS Colorguard teams left for Richmond, Virginia, to compete in the WGI Richmond Regional. That Saturday, both guards competed twice and got record-high scores for ASHS. The RA colorguard received a second-place trophy with a score of 77.47, and the A Colorguard received 3rd out of 18 with a record score for ASHS of 81.2. Congrats to both teams! We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstintheArts
Abington Boys Lacrosse team kicked off the spring season this past Friday! Looking forward to an exciting season! #AbingtonStrong #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAthletics
On Friday, March 13, Spanish students, chaperoned by Señora Mirabal and Señora Colon, travelled to New York City to see a play called “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao”, based on the book written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz. Students enjoyed a day immersed in Dominican culture. We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinActivities
A huge thank you to Antranig Garibian, Esq., for coming in to speak to students. Garibian shared his personal experiences and journey in the legal field. He discussed his daily life as a trial lawyer and owner of Garibian Law Offices, the struggles and difficulties of the job, as well as the rewards. As a lawyer, you can't win every case, but you can do everything in your power to help solve the matter civilly. We are grateful for the insight and real-world perspective he brought to the conversation. Such an inspiring and impactful visit! We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAcademcis
Abington Senior High School extends its sincere thanks to Judy Scotto, who has been a nurse for 45 years. She has known what she's wanted to do since she was 10 years old, but she explained to students that not everyone figures it out that early. Sometimes it takes time to discover exactly what you want to do. Nurses truly make a difference, and Judy explained how grateful she is to wake up every morning and go to a job she loves because of the gratification she gets through helping others. We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAcademics
Thank you so much, Officer Gibbs, for coming to speak to the students of Abington Senior High School! Officer Gibbs shared his experience in law enforcement and his career pathway, helping students envision their own. We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAcademics
Our sewing students recently went on their semester field trip to Hobby Lobby, where they learned how to select the appropriate fabric for their projects. During the visit, students explored different materials and had the opportunity to feel the texture, weight, and drape of various fabrics.
Prior to the trip, students practiced project planning and learned how to estimate the cost of materials for their final projects. Each of the three sewing levels had a unique experience. For many Level 1 students, this was their first visit to the store, and the more advanced students modeled how to communicate with staff at the cutting table.
The staff at Hobby Lobby were enthusiastic about working with our students and asked about the projects they were planning to create. Experiences like this are memorable for students and help build both community and confidence.
To make the trip even more special, on the final day, our bus driver, Mr. Ginty, played the bagpipes for the students. They were truly in awe of his talent.
Overall, it was a successful and enriching trip that has prepared our students well for their upcoming sewing projects. We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinActivities
This week using the oranges that Mr. O’Hara’s STRIVE students collect , Fruit Ninjas repurposed the donated oranges, turning the fruits into freshly squeezed orange juice!
The ninjas peeled approximately 80 oranges , creating about 3 gallons of all-natural orange juice!
The ninjas then offered free freshly squeezed oranges to students at after-school activities.
The ninjas are giving back to our school community!
Many thanks to Mr. Gross and the food committee for encouraging us with this project! We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinActivities
Abington High School would like to give a huge thanks to Gunner Spain, a Next Generation Defense Systems Analyst, for coming in to speak about trades. Mr. Spain answered many student questions and spoke on the need for more people to be involved in trades. Mr. Spain also made sure to encourage students to chase their dreams and never give up on them, sharing his own journey and experiences. We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAcademics
A huge thanks to Mr. Serianni, a speech pathology professor at Drexel University, for coming in and speaking to our health classes about his career experience! He explained the highlights of his profession and some of the internship opportunities, and he gave some tips for aspiring speech pathology professors! We are especially thankful for his time and effort. We are #AbingtonProud #ASHSProud #FirstinAcademics
