On the fourth annual People’s Choice Awards, more than 100 Tyrone Area High School students and eight high school teachers were recognized and celebrated.

All of the awards presented were given by the Tyrone High School faculty.  Below is a list of all the students who received awards, organized by academic department:

Special Education Department Awards

To: Andrew Beam

By: Mrs. Brennan

For: His work ethic and dedication to his education this school year.

To: Kent Green

By: Mrs. Brennan

For: His incredible work ethic. Welcome to TASD

To: Kent Green

By: Mrs. Patterson

For: Holding the door open for other students

To: Dustin Farabaugh

By: Mrs. Brennan

For: His hard work and progress he has made this school year.

To: Jacob Crabtree

By: Mrs. Brennan

For: His dedication in setting and reaching his goals, and always working to his full potential.

Math Department Awards

To: Jack Lewis

By: Mr. Shedd

For: Highest Average in Geometry

To: Sarah Meyer

By: Mr. Shedd

For: Highest Average in Geometry

To: Taylor Hunter

By: Mr. Shedd

For: Highest Average in Geometry

To: Micah Woomer

By: Mr. Shedd

For: Highest Average in Algebra 2

To: Rebekah Schleppy

By: Mr. Shedd

For: Highest Average in Algebra 2

To: Sara Shock

By: Mrs. Smith

For: Achieving the highest overall grade in Academic Algebra 1

To: Hannah Gampe

By: Mrs. Smith

For: Earning the highest overall grade for the school year in honors Algebra 2.

To: Tyler Gunsallus

By: Mrs. Smith

For: Maintaining a 97% in Pre-Algebra for the entire school year.

To: Jazmin Fink

By: Mrs. Smith

For: Maintaining a 97% in Pre-Algebra for the entire school year.

To: Anna Beck

By: Miss. Markel

For: Highest overall average in Advanced Algebra 1 with a 93%

To: Cheyanne Price

By: Miss. Markel

For: Highest overall average in Pre-Algebra with a 96%

To: Alexis Williams

By: Miss. Markel

For: Highest overall average in Algebra Applications with a 91%

To: Reilly Ronan

By: Miss. Markel

For: Highest overall average in Academic Geometry with a 98%

To: Michael Nagle

By: Miss. Markel

For: Highest overall average in Academic Geometry with a 95%

To: Rachel Robinson

By: Mrs. Martin

For: Outstanding achievement in honors Pre-Calculus

To: Michael Lewis

By: Mrs. Martin

For: Outstanding achievement in Pre-Calculus

To: Drew Hunter

By: Mrs. Martin

For: Your daily patience and assistance in helping Algebra 1 students to be successful! We couldn’t have done it without you!

To: Gary J. Weaver

By: Mrs. Martin

For: His daily patience and assistance in helping Algebra 1 students to be successful! We couldn’t have done it without you.

To: Elina Lure

By: Mrs. Marasco

For: Highest overall average in Academic Algebra 2.

To: Finnley Christine

By: Mrs. Marasco

For: Highest overall average in Statistics

To: William Lash

By: Mrs. Marasco

For: Highest overall average in Dual Enrollment Statistics

To: Anthony Politza

By: Mrs. Marasco

For: Highest overall average in Dual Enrollment Statistics

To: Angela Wilkins

By: Mrs. Marasco

For: Highest overall average in Dual Enrollment Calculus

To: Chloe Makdad

By: Mrs. Marasco

For: Highest overall average in Dual Enrollment Calculus

Science Department Awards:

To: Hannah Gampe

By: Mr. Wilson

For: Highest average in Honors Earth Science

To: Carter Maceno

By: Mr. Wilson

For: Highest average in 5th period Earth Science

To: Reilly Ronan

By: Mr. Wilson

For: Highest average in 4th period Earth Science

To: Andrea Ubaldi

By: Mr. Wilson

For: Highest average in 3rd period Earth Science

To: Zach Kohler

By: Mr. Wilson

For: Highest average in 2nd period Earth Science

To: Sage Dixon

By: Mr. Funicelli

For: Being the best ‘chemmer’ in 1st period

To: Taylor Hoover

By: Mr. Funicelli

For: Being the best ‘chemmer’ in 2nd period

To: Alyssa Morgan

By: Mr. Funicelli

For: Being the best ‘chemmer’ in 3rd period

To: Taylor Dixon

By: Mr. Funicelli

For: Being the best ‘chemmer’ in 6th period

To: Angela Wilkins

By: Mr. Funicelli

For: Being the best Dual Enrollment  chem”two”er of the year.

To: MaKenna LaRossa

By: Mrs. Holsinger

For: Working hard and willing to help others in advanced life science. Thank you!!

To: Angela Wilkins

By: Mrs. Holsinger

For: Maintaining a 100% average all year in Anatomy. Outstanding job!

To: Paige Umholtz

By: Mrs. Holsinger

For: Maintaining an A+ average all year in Anatomy, nice job!

To: Rachel Robison

By: Mrs. Holsinger

For: Being the only sophomore in Microbiology and maintaining an ”A” average all year.

To: Jack Lehner

By: Mrs. Holsinger

For:  Highest grade in advanced life science. Keep up the good work!

To: Kaitlyn Kneece

By: Mrs. Cannistraci

For: Being an awesome peer tutor in general Biology

To: Jada Turiano

By: Mrs. Cannistraci

For: Being an awesome tutor in general Biology

To: Abby Hagen

By: Mrs. Cannistraci

For: Highest overall percentage in Honors Biology

To: Mikayla Stroup

By: Mrs. Cannistraci

For: Highest overall percentage in Academic Biology

To: Payton Wagner

By: Mrs. Cannistraci

For: Highest overall percentage in Academic Biology

To: Makayla McClosky

By: Mrs. Cannistraci

For: Highest overall percentage in General Biology

History Department Awards

To: Branwen Firth

By: Mrs. Burket

For: Achieving the highest G.P.A. in U.S. History

To: Hannah Gampe

By: Mrs. Burket

For: Achieving the highest G.P.A. in honors U.S. history

To: Emma Hoover

By: Mrs. Burket

For: Achieving the highest G.P.A. in honors U.S. history

To: Chloe Makdad

By: Mrs. Burket

For: Achieving the highest G.P.A in Dual Enrollment U.S. History

To: Anthony Politza

By: Mr. McNitt/Junior Achievement

For: Providing outstanding leadership to his team

To: Sarah Isenburg

By: Mr. McNitt/ Junior Achievement

For: Excellence in managing her business department

To: Carly Crofcheck

By: Mr. McNitt/ Junior achievement

For: Enthusiasm and commitment to her business

To: Anna Baran

By: Mr. McNitt/ Junior Achievement

For: Outstanding effort in her business operations

To: Carly Crofcheck

By: Mrs. Redinger & Mr. McNitt

For: Her exceptional leadership and participation in YAN

To: Noah Irvin

By: Mrs. Redinger

For: His positive attitude and smiling face!

To : Maddie Grazier

By: Mrs. Redinger

For: Her kind heart and willingness to help others!

To: Jenna Chronister

By: Mrs. Redinger

For: Her academic excellence in World Cultures

The following students participated in regional National History Day at IUP:

Chloe Makdad

Shania Kennedy

Hannah Gampe

Sarah Meyer

Emma Hoover

Ethan White

Kristen Johnson

Mya Romano

Hailey Weyer

Michelann Stroup

Erin McKenna

Molly Harris

Grayson Putt

Eagle Eye News Awards

To: Adam Zook

By: Mr. Cammarata

For: Outstanding dedication and contributions to the Eagle Eye student news

To: Carly Crofcheck

By: Mr. Cammarata

For: Outstanding dedication and contributions to the Eagle Eye student news

To: Anna Baran

By: Mr. Cammarata

For: Outstanding dedication and contributions to the Eagle Eye student news

Speech Team Award

To: Paige Umholtz, Chloe Makdad, Riean Minnich

From: Mrs. Deskevich

For: Welcoming freshman Speech Team members “into the fold”

English Department Awards:

To: Anna Baran

By: Mrs. Beigle

For: Most improvement in writing! You’ve gotten much better with this, especially grammar.

To: Shania Kennedy

By: Mrs. Beigle

For: Most creative writing – your writing always amazes me

To: Frankie McElwain

By: Mrs. Beigle

For: Most improved – you have grown and matured so much this year – proud of you!

To: Amber Gill

By: Mrs. Beigle

For: Most positive attitude – your positive and enthusiastic attitude is a gift -thank you!

To: Branwen Firth

By: Mrs. Deskevich

For: Lending sanity and quality to our period 5 English class

To: Zach Kohler

By: Mrs. Deskevich

For: Doing his absolute best at everything in our English 9 class

To: Ben Weaver

By: Mrs. Deskevich

For: His stellar work ethic all year long in English 9

To: Jack Lehner

By: Mrs. Deskevich

For: His stellar work ethic all year long in English 9

To: Jack Murtaugh

By: Mr. Everhart

For: Highest score on SAT review with a 700 in reading and a 690 in writing.

To: Chloe Makdad

By: Mr. Everhart

For: Stardust Magazine’s Award for Excellence in Writing

To: Kenny McKernan

By: Mr. Everhart

For: Stardust Magazine’s Award for Excellence in Poetry Writing

To: Jenna Chronister

By: Mr. Everhart

For: Stardust Magazine’s Award for Excellence in Fiction Writing

To: Jamie Lynch

By: Mr. Rutter

For: Outstanding achievement in short story writing

To: Abby Hagen

By: Mr. Rutter

For: Outstanding achievement in narrative writing

Spanish Department Awards

To: Jack Murtagh

By: Senora Sechler

For: Coming to class everyday ready to learn and ready to challenge yourself and having a positive attitude while doing so.

To: Ryan Vance

By: Senora Sechler

For: Most improved student in Spanish 2, and having a positive attitude while improving.

To: Sam Greico

By: Senora Sechler

For: Putting forth the MOST EFFORT in Spanish 1 by coming in before school daily for extra practice and help.

Special Education Department Awards

To: Ben Branstetter

By: Mrs. Ellenberger

For: Most conscientious student. Ben always cares about his grades and works incredibly hard!

To: Jack Lehner

By: Mrs. Ellenberger

For: Hardest working student. Jack does his absolute best on everything he does!

To: Brendan Manis

By: Mrs. Ellenberger

For: Most improved student. Brendan has greatly improved his work ethic completion and attendance since the beginning of the school year!

To: Chance Burke

By: Mrs. Ellenberger

For: Greatest amount of growth from 9th grade to 12th grade. You are amazing, Chance!

Library Awards

To: Rachel Robison

By: Miss McLarren

For: Most books checked out in 10th grade.

To: Matt Myers

By: Miss McLarren

For: Most books checked out in 9th grade.

To: Riean Minnich

By: Miss McLarren

For: Most books checked out in 11th grade.

To: Desiree Sparks

By: Miss McLarren

For: Most books checked out in 12th grade.

Music Awards

To: Calista Marlett

By: The High School Choral Department

For: Being the worlds greatest fundraiser. 

To: Anslee Walk

By: The Drama Club

For: Her amazing scooter skills.

To: Gina Gavazzi

By: The Choral Department

For: Being selected for the PMEA District and Regional Chorus festivals.

To: Molly Harris

By: The Choral Department

For: Being selected for the PMEA District and Regional Chorus festivals.

To: Sarah Isenberg

By: The High School Choral Department

For: Being selected for the PMEA District Chorus festival.

To: Collin Rhoades

By: The High School Choral Department

For: Being selected for the PMEA District Chorus festival.

To: Lily Williams

By: The High School Choral Department

For: Being selected for the PMEA District Chorus festival.

To: Andrea Ubaldi

By: Mr. Hock

For: Hard work, dedication, and excellence in band.

To: Rachel Robison

By: Mr. Hock

For: Hard work, dedication, and excellence in band.

To: Elizabeth Brown

By: Mr. Hock

For: Hard work, dedication, and excellence in band.

To: Rae Bonsell

By: Mr. Hock

For: Hard work, dedication, and excellence in band.

Physical Education Awards

To: Anslee Walk

By: Mr. Owens

For: The “Pookie Soellner” Ping Pong award as the top female player at TAHS.

To: Marissa Sprankle

By: Mr. Owens

For: Her positive attitude, effort, and contributions to the physical education program at TAHS.

To: Derek Wilson

By: Mr. Owens

For: Outstanding physical education efforts and commitment to the program each and every day.

To: Ricky Reader

By: Mr. Owens

For: The “Gym Rat” award.

To: Anna Baran

By: Mr. Coleman

For: Her competitive spirit and dedication to the physical education program at TAHS.

To: Chase Maceno

By: Mr. Coleman

For: The “Pookie Soellner” Ping Pong award as the top male player at TAHS.

To: Drew Hunter

By: Mr. Coleman

For: Physical Education “Gym Rat” award.

To: Erika Voyzey

By: Mr. Coleman

For: Her dedication, effort, and commitment to the physical education program at TAHS. Good Luck at “The U” next year.

Career and Health Tech

To: Brittney Minnich

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: All of your efforts to complete all levels of Health Tech 1 excellent job. Best wishes after graduation.

To: Storm Loudenslager

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: All of your efforts to complete all levels of Health Tech 1 excellent job. Best wishes after graduation.

To: Brooke Cox

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: All of your efforts to complete all levels of Health Tech 1 excellent job. Best wishes after graduation.

To: Amber Gill

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: All of your efforts to complete all levels of Health Tech 1 excellent job. Best wishes after graduation.

To: Kasey Poorman

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: All of your efforts to complete all levels of Health Tech 1 excellent job. Best wishes after graduation.

To: Garrett Mately

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: Consistently high grades, good attitude, and great attendance.

To: Emily Fusco

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: Consistently high grade,good attitude, and great attendance.

To: Elina Lure

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: Consistently high grades, good attitude, and great attendance.

To: Emily Baran

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: Consistently high grades, good attitude, and great attendance.

To: Cassie Friday

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: A consistently high grade in Health Tech 2, with a great attitude and attendance too.

To: Allison Hosko

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: A consistently high grade in Health Tech 2, with a great attitude and attendance too.

To: Alyssa Morgan

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: A consistently high grade in Health Tech 2, with a great attitude and attendance too.

To: Hailey Durbin

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: A consistently high grade in Health Tech 2, with a great attitude and attendance too.

To: Kasey Engle

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: A consistently high grades, good attitude, good attendance and always turning in assignments.

To: Michalann Stroup

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: A consistently high grades, good attitude, good attendance and always turning in assignments.

To: Erin McKenna

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: A consistently high grades, good attitude, good attendance and always turning in assignments.

To: McKenzie Johnson

By: Mrs. Taylor

For: A consistently high grades, good attitude, good attendance and always turning in assignments.

Carpentry Department Awards

To: Ryan Vance

By: Mr. Plummer

For: Being the Carpentry One Student of the 2015 to 2016 school year

To: Parker Mitchell

By: Mr. Plummer

For: Being the Carpentry One Student of the 2015 to 2016 school year.

To: Cullen Raftery

By: Mr. Plummer

For: Carpentry III Student of the Year

To: Jonathon Powell 

By: Mr. Plummer

For: Being the Carpentry Two Student of the 2015 to 2016 school year.

Metal Shop Department Awards

To: Dravin Fisher

By: Mr. Vancas

For: Highest GPA in Metals Three

To: Will Lash

By: Mr. Vancas

For: Highest GPA in Metals Three

To: Sage Dixon

By: Mr. Vancas

For: Highest GPA in Metals Two

To: Zachary Jamison

By: Mr. Vancas

For: Highest GPA in Metals One

To: William Lash

By: Mr. Vancas

For: Highest GPA in Metals III

Agriculture Department Awards

To: Codi McFarland

By: Mrs. Hoy

For: Most Improved Natural Resources student

To: Daniel Peterson

By: Mrs. Hoy

For: Most outrageous ideas

To: Skyler Thompson

By: Mrs. Hoy

For: Letting her voice be heard

To: Dylan Stone

By: Mrs. Hoy

For: Always happy and helpful 

The CTE department also thanked several local business for their support of the TAHS CTE Student of the Month Program. Their donations are greatly appriciated

Sheetz

Burger King

Family Chill and Grill

D’Ottavio’s Italian House

Nino’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant

CTE Students of the Month

Instructor: Miss Kline

September: Ashley Watters

October: Gavin Crispell

December: Abigail Hagen

January: Michael Lewis

February: Colby Pannebaker

April: Logan Peale

May: Mackenzie Walter

Instructor: Mrs. Hoy

September: Olivia Barr

October: Noah Irvin

November: Aaron Lewis

December: Jacey Whitcomb

January: Zach Patterson

February: Chloe Case

March: Chandler Carper

April: Destiny Sullivan

May: Dakota Fink

Instructor: Mr. Plummer

September: Cullen Raftery

October: Nick Bonsell

November: Zane Hertzler

December: Matt Brenneman

January: Shannon Julian

February: Wyatt Yazzie

March: RaShawn Hicks

April: Parker Mitchell

May: Ryan Vance

Instructor: Mrs. Taylor

September: Brittney Minnich

October: Kacey Poorman

November: Brittney Williams

December: Tori Crabtree

January: Alainna Nevling

February: Hailey Weyer

March: Maddie Kramer

April: Mikayla Stroup

May: Emily Baran

Instructor: Mr. Vancas

September: Andrew Sherren

October: Sage Dixon

November: Eric Walk

December: Zachary Jamison

January: Brian Gunter 

February: William Lash

March: Michael Shawley

April: Hunter Meek

May: Andrew Tyler

Community Outreach Awards

To: Andrew Tyler

By: Ms. Kline

For: Being the handiest community outreach student! You rock!

To: “Ken” Gardner

By: Ms. Kline

For: Being the best non-assigned community outreach student and for always brightening Ms. Kline’s day

To: “Finns” Christine

By: Ms. Kline

For: Always having a positive attitude, completing assignments with a smile, and being you! You will be missed!

To: Mackenzie Walter

By: Ms. Kline

For: Always being prepared for class and giving 110% from start to finish! Way to go!

To: Adam Zook

By: Mrs. Patton & Mrs. Stark

For: Being the Health Suite’s friendliest community outreach student EVER!!

To: Adam Zook

By: Mrs. Johannides

For: Being kind to everyone! Enthusiastic about TAHS – every aspect – music, academics, track, helpful to peers

To: Sharon Salyer

By: Mrs. Johannides

For: Resiliency, determination, hard work, and having a wonderful attitude

To: Zach Soellner

By: Mrs. Johannides, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Railing

For: Always being willing to help, supports fellow students, kind to faculty and peers

To: Zach Soellner

By: Mr. Zupon

For: Bringing a positive and helpful attitude to the classroom

To: Ryan Stringer

By: Mr. Zupon

For: His encouragement and positive manner

To: Sean Isenburg

By: Mr. Zupon

For: A positive and helpful attitude in the classroom

To: Cassie Friday and Austin Shuey

By: Mrs. Deskevich

For: Entering books into goodreads.com and organizing the classroom library while helping students

To: Kendall Gardner

By: Mrs. Beigle

For: The best community outreach student – ever! You are awesome!! Thanks for all you do!