the bethel park High School tennis team was one of the organizations operating a booth at community day. Selling mums and cookies were team members: (front) Julia Gobbi and Amelia Lancet, (back) Cassie Sierka, Cami Fisher, mackenzie Smock, Mia Hogue. PHOTOS:
FAmILY FUN
Community Day shines bright light on Bethel Park
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac
Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Bethel Park Community Day had something for everyone: a parade, candy, flowers, games and plenty of vendors selling wares to turn a profit for their organizations. Rayna Honkus, 5, came for the candy and the parade. “That was the best part,” she said. Honkus and her family stayed for the amusement. She and her brother, Reece, 3, enjoyed the inflatable slides. Other attractions included a petting zoo, dunk tank, face painting and miniature golf. There even was a tub filled with plastic lightweight bubbles and blocks surrounded by rocking
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Closing the gender gap
Bethel Park student holds engineering camp for girls
By Paul Paterra Staff writer
ppaterra@observer-reporter.com
Lyla Walsh saw a need and sprung to action.
The Bethel Park High School senior recognized a gender gap exists in the engineering field and decided to hold a summer camp for young girls in an effort to stir interest in the profession. Walsh, 17, hosted “A Girl’s Guide to Engineering” camp over four days in June at the Upper St. Clair Township Library. Eighteen girls from schools in the South Hills attended. It was part of Walsh’s efforts to achieve her Girls Scout Gold Award.
“You have to address an issue that you care about in your community,” Walsh said recently. “The issue I saw was the lack of girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Originally, I was going to do a STEM camp, but the more I researched, the more I wanted to focus on engineering specifically.” According to the Society for Women Engineers (SWE), only 14% of working engineers in the United States are women. In contrast, 37% of medical doctors and 59% of pharmacists are female.
During each two-hour session, participants were involved in various hands-on projects, such as a Paper Tower Challenge, where girls worked to build the tallest standing tower.
was also instrumental in assisting with the camp. Mary Zeis, SWENext coordinator, became Walsh’s project adviser and provided her with support, ranging from offering guidance on talking to tween girls about engineering to running a hands-on STEM Outreach event.
Zeis said since Walsh was just a few years older than the participants, she was more relatable to them.
“I reached out to the Society of Women Engineers and told them the days of the camp and they found people that might be interested and I reached out to them and explained the camp,” Walsh said.
The Pittsburgh office of the Society of Women Engineers
The camp also included a visit each day from professional women in various fields in engineering, such as mechanical, civil and geotechnical, nuclear and environmental, and chemical.
“I thought Lyla’s idea of an engineering camp for girls was a wonderful idea,” Zeis said. “It was an opportunity for young girls to learn about engineering. So many people, even adults, don’t know what engineering is. The girls got to meet women engineers, and they got to practice problem solving and teamwork by do-
ing the hands-on activities. I know that Lyla was working hard to build in the theme that engineers help people and make a difference in the world. These humanistic values have been shown to be impactful with young girls, and can positively influence their interest in engineering.” Walsh considers herself a “math and science person” and has taken advanced courses in those subjects in high school. She will start applying to colleges soon and is considering a career in mechanical engineering.
“Engineering is the one that stuck out the most to me, but I definitely didn’t know as much about engineering as I do now since the camp,”
ABOVE LEFT: Carter Fawcett models the hat that he received at the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire
booth. ABOVE RIGHT: Rayna Honkus, 5, holds the hand of her brother, Reece, 3, as they ride down an inflatable slide during Bethel Park Community Day.
Lyla Walsh works on a hands-on activity with some of the girls who attended her “A Girl’s Guide to Engineering” summer camp.
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Lyla Walsh, right, an incoming senior at Bethel Park High Schooll, ran “A Girl’s Guide to Engineering” summer camp. Among the professional women in engineering who spoke to the participants were Nina Carney, left, and Miranda Slowkowskl of Menard Ground Improvement Specialists.
horses with which toddlers could play and ride.
“This is our second community day and the kids love it. They are having fun,” said Melissa Honkus as she watched her children with her husband, Justin. “It’s a fun day for the family.”
Kerri Ebeby and her husband, Rick Fawcett, enthusiastically endorsed community day as well. They had moved to Bethel Park from Green Tree. They were also attending the municipality’s annual fun fest for the second time.
Their day kicked off by watching their 9-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, participate in the parade. She marched with the recreation swim team contingent along a nearly 1-mile route that started at the municipal building and proceeded down Broad Street to the high school campus, where more than 60 booths were set up in the parking lot.
“We love community day,” Ebeby said. “It’s nice that all the athletes get to march.
“My daughter loves it, “ Ebeby added. “She’s running around with her friends now.”
Ebeby was ‘making the rounds’ with her son, Carter. Their first stop was to make a donation to the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Department’s booth. After receiving a complimentary Engine 110 red
hat, Carter toured and sat in the fire truck displayed on the festival grounds.
Bethel Park has grown on Ebeby.
“We didn’t know how we would feel about the move from Green Tree but I have never felt more a part of a community than I do living here in Bethel Park,” she said. “We love this community.”
John Carberry is equally passionate about Bethel Park. He graduated from the high school, resides in the municipality and is a trustee with the Bethel Park Community Foundation. In addition, he co-owns and operates a fitness business within its boundaries.
“I have been a resident all my life,” Carberry said. “I wouldn’t want to live any-
where else. It’s the best place to be and community day is one of its best events. We love supporting the community.”
Val Rohm agreed. As she watched Maria Pantaloni paint the Black Hawk decal on her daughter’s face at the Highpoint Fitness booth, Rohm said she has attended community day ever since she moved to Bethel Park 10 years ago.
“We love it. Bethel Park’s community day is one of the biggest events,” she said.
“It’s a great showing of all the teams, sports, organizations.”
Regardless of notoriety the municipality gained because of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a political rally by one of its residents, Rohm said, Bethel Park is a great community in which to
raise children and that one bad apple doesn’t spoil its reputation.
“With every community there are good and bad parts and everyone has a few nuts. We had at least one,” she noted. “In general, the good parts of the community outweigh the bad. Just look around here. All the black and orange. Everybody is behind the organizations that are here.
Bethel Park has everything from sports to music to arts to ministries. There are Republicans and there are Democrats. Everyone has something here and something to give.”
While the Bethel Park Hockey Club was providing the opportunity to dunk its head coach in a tank filled with cold water and the basketball and baseball associa-
tions were affording chances to convert points and strikeouts, groups like the Interact Club and girls tennis team promoted volunteerism and hope for the future.
According to Interact Club president Kristen Weiss, the organization was doing more than racing pigs, selling popcorn, and T-shirts. The biggest promotion was the handout informing potential members about the services
day a month after school and performs volunteer work throughout the community. The group combines with the Rotary Club during its fundraising events including the annual chicken barbecue, pancake breakfast and spaghetti dinner.
provided. The club meets one Wednes-
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ABOVE: Interact Club members Charlize Richards, Abby Miller, Morgan Shen. Violet Conroy, Rachel Weiss, Zachary
Pschiler and Logan Sibert operated Piggy
Races as their fundraising activity during community day. AT LEFT: Mike Schall reacts as he drops from his seat into the dunk tank during a fundraising activity for the Bethel Park hockey club during community day.
Councilman Jim Jenkins, Joe Consolmagno (vice president) and John Oakes (president) were among the public officials taking part in the festivities at Bethel Park Community Day.
Adam Blake, 11, attempts to hit the target as he pitches a baseball at the Bethel Park Baseball Association’s booth.
ABOVE LEFT: J.J. Koch, 2, examines the equipment inside an ambulance on display at Bethel Park Community Day as EMT Stacey Butcher watches and explains operations to Janelle Williams and her daughter, Charlotte, 2, in the background. ABOVE RIGHT: Colin Heitzenrater, Carson Mitchell and Cayden Chilenski roamed the park grounds selling Terrible Hawk towels for the Bethel Park Swim Team during community day activities.
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Walsh said. “Even though I’m
Walsh said she would like to host another camp. “If I have time I definitely would,” she said, adding that part of the Scout project involves compiling the information about the camp into a binder.
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was great to see.”
“It’s like a step-by-step account of this camp. Once I have this whole binder, I’m going to distribute it to different libraries, science clubs and engineering clubs at different schools. If I can’t have another one if I don’t have the time, hopefully somebody else in the community will be willing to do something similar.”
“THE ISSUE I SAW WAS THE LACK OF GIRLS IN STEM. ORIGINALLY, I WAS GOING TO DO A STEM CAMP, BUT THE MORE I RESEARCHED, THE MORE I WANTED TO FOCUS ON ENGINEERING SPECIFICALLY.”
LYLA WALSH, SENIOR AT BETHEL PARK HIGH SCHOOL
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COURTESY OF LYLA WALSH
Girls in “A Girl’s Guide to Engineering” work with Lyla Walsh on a project.
Band festivals highlight fall schedule
Autumn means crisp evenings, Friday night football and, for the musically inclined, high school band festivals.
The parade of pageantry kicks off Sept. 21 with the Festival of Bands at South Fayette stadium. The Little Green Machine Marching Band is celebrating its 75th year in a big way with a dozen appearances by local ensembles. In addition to the host Lions, Avella, Avonworth, Carlynton, Chartiers Valley, Fort Cherry, Hopewell, LGM Alumni, Montour, Obama Academy, Thomas Jefferson and West Mifflin will be featured in this year’s cavalcade of bands.
Musical performances start at 7 p.m.
Starting at 6 p.m. an array of food trucks will be on site. Providing meals and treats for purchase will be Hott Dawgz, Hot Bunz, Wood Stoked Oven and Wu’s Shaved Ice. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. In addition to the band festival,
The Little Green Machine will be performing at the Festival of Bands to be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at South Fayette
South Fayette will be hosting its annual homecoming carnival from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the high school stadium. Admission is free. In addition to carnival games, there will be a bounce house, obstacle
course, dunk tank and a performance by the Little Green Machine at 8 p.m.
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The event is sponsored by the South Fayette Student Government Association. Peters Township will co-host a band festival at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Confluence Financial Partners Stadium, located at 264 East McMurray
Rd. Gates open at 6 p.m.
The Mighty Indian Marching Band will be featured. Other performing bands include: Beth-Center, Brentwood, Charleroi, Charters-Houston, Fort Cherry, Keystone Oaks, Montour, Peters Township and California.
The Bethel Park band festival will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the high school stadium.
Among the other performing bands will be Belle Vernon, Pine-Richland, Plum, Seton LaSalle and South Allegheny.
Visit bpmusicboosters.com/ band-festival-20469 to pre-order tickets, purchase candy grams or buy a limited edition band festival t-shirt.
The Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils Marching Band will host the Tournament of Bands Region 8 competition on Sept. 28 at the high school. Additionally, the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devil Marching Band PIMBA Competition will be held Oct. 12. Visit leboband.com for times, ticket prices and more details.
World Alzheimer’s Day 2024
Join us for a symposium on Discovering Dementia: Understanding, Coping, and Caring.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jennifer Antkowiak, TV news anchor, wellness educator, speaker, and author.
TOPIC: “Caring for the Caregiver: Essential Strategies for Alzheimer’s Caregiving” Jennifer will share practical tips and heartfelt advice to help you navigate the challenges of caregiving. Learn how to manage stress, communicate effectively, build a support network, and maintain your own
well-being while caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with a community that understands your journey.
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION AND SPEAKERS:
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SPEAKER: Terrie Eger, Memory Care Advisor, Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care –Jefferson Hills.
TOPIC: Dementia in Context: Understanding Early Signs & Symptoms in Daily Life
SPEAKER: Dr. Swathi Gurjral, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh
TOPIC: Building the Right Foundation: Estate Planning with an Elder Law Focus – the importance of well drafted documents for estate and long-term care planning.
SPEAKER: James Benedek, Esq., Law Firm of Zacharia and Brown
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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USC’s Italiya a national essay winner
Upper St. Clair High School junior Arth Italiya was one of three student winners in the national essay contest sponsored by IndustryWeek and the Subortus Project. His article titled, “Manufacturing Makes Us Who We Are,” was published by IndustryWeek, a renowned manufacturing-focused publication, on Sept. 3, 2024. The essay contest was coordinated by the Subortus Project, a group of 11 enterprising high school students who believe that youth will drive the revival of manufacturing. The contest invited high school students to reflect on “How is manufacturing a part
ITALIYA’S ARTICLE TITLED, “MANUFACTURING MAKES US WHO WE ARE,” WAS PUBLISHED BY INDUSTRYWEEK, A RENOWNED MANUFACTURING-FOCUSED PUBLICATION, ON SEPT. 3, 2024.
of your life?” through writing, film or visual art.
The other two essay contest winners were Angelo Douglas and Sahkyas Paulino Santos. A Florida high school student, Douglas wrote a poem titled, “No Whining in Machining,” while Santos, who
hails from the Dominican Republic, composed the essay, “Manufacturing and Me.” Essays were limited to 750 words. Italiya is not just a writer. He is an active member of the Speech & Debate Team and Future Business Leaders of America club. Arth
Italiya
Tough team
Strong defense continues to be Peters Township’s recipe for success
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Because Peters Township returned a quarterback that led the WPIAL in passing in 2023, the Indians were expected to operate a high-powered offense this fall and they have.
Before hosting Trinity on Sept. 13, the Indians were averaging 37.3 points per game, slightly better than the 36.5 average when they rolled up a 15-1 slate that featured a WPIAL title and PIAA runner-up trophy last year.
In 2024, however, the Indians continue to dominate on the defensive side of the ball. They are allowing just eight points per game, two less than last season. They recently posted their first shutout, a 28-0 decision at Mt. Lebanon. Head coach TJ Plack was pleased with the Sept. 6th effort against the Blue Devils, which featured a 6-foot3, 220-pound quarterback in Patrick Smith.
“He’s a big kid to take down and they are running a different offense so we knew what we were up against and we expected a physical match-up,” Plack said. “Our goal was to eliminate big plays, prevent them from moving the sticks and gaining momentum and we did that.”
Under defensive coordinators Troy Grunseth and Darrin McMillon, the Indians have been doing exactly that for approximately eight years. In fact, Peters Township has been ranked among the top WPIAL defenses since Plack arrived in McMurray.
“Without a doubt (Grunseth and McMillon) have been a big part of our success,” Plack said. “Defense is their passion. They do such a great job, studying the film and coming up with different ways to offset other team’s offenses week in and week out. They also know how to deal with the kids and how to motivate them to play with an edge.” The Indians excel on the edges.. Linebackers Mickey Vaccarello and Reston Lehman dominate the outside. In fact, they are ranked No. 2 and No. 3 as most disruptive defensive players in the WPIAL.
A 6-3, 215-pound senior, Vaccarello is a Stanford commit. Just a junior, Lehman already has a plethora of Division I offers thanks to his prowess as well as his 6-4, 230-pound stature.
sports briefs
PT golf
The Peters Township boys’ golf team clinched the Section 5AAA banner for the fourth year in a row by defeating Mt. Lebanon, 190-213, on the Gold 9 course at ValleyBrook Country Club.
Colton Lusk earned medalist honors, firing a 1-over-par 37. Griffin Hansberry, Nick Haught and Ryan Watterson all carded 38s while Ben Miller finished with a 39. Kevin Taback led the Blue Devils (5-4, 6-7) with a 38 score. Other contributors for Lebo were Cooper Whalen,
Dane Barber, Max Pirain and Colton Whalen. The Indians also defeated Trinity, 187-208. Lusk and Miller both shot 36s while Shane Williams followed with a 37. Hansberry and Haught finished with a 38 and 40 respectively to complete PT’s scoring.
With the triumphs, the Indians improved to 11-0 in the section and 14-0 overall. They also clinched their 22nd playoff berth.
The WPIAL team qualifying rounds commence Oct. 8 with the championships being con-
tested Oct. 10 at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Belle Vernon. The Peters Township boys, as well as the girls, are the defending WPIAL Class 3A champions. They also were PIAA state champions in 2023.
Soccer
Julia Spergel registered a hat trick while Taylor McCullough posted two goals and two assists as Peters Township blanked Connellsville, 6-0, in a girls non-section soccer match played at Confluence Financial Partners Stadium.
Milena Gill picked up the other tally while Marina Hajnosz racked up two assists. Kaitlyn Strine, Kaylin Hoffman, and Sarah Schweiger combined for the shutout in net. The PT men matched the ladies, posting a 3-1 victory against rival Canon-McMillan.
Anthony Maiello scored twice while Brett Martin tallied the other goal. Paralympics
Eric McElvenny finished ninth in the 2024 Paralympics. The Bethel Park resident
USC roars behind Dahlem’s tricks
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Julian Dahlem performs much like the breakfast foods he enjoys. As a member of the Upper St. Clair High School’s cereal club, he prefers Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms.
So, just like Tony the Tiger, he’s great on the gridiron and his deeds are deliciously different such that he has been USC’s lucky charm.
In leading the Panthers to an 8-2 record last fall, Dahlem compiled more than 1,000 total yards of offense and racked up 10 touchdowns playing multiple positions from wide receiver to quarterback to slot back. As a defensive back, he totaled 30 tackles, picked off three passes and broke up three pass attempts.
This autumn, Dahlem again is a dominant force for the Panthers. He ranks as one of the WPIAL rushing leaders with 404 yards on 26 carries and five scores. He has also completed 12 of 23 aerials for three more touchdowns.
“Julian is just a special kid on the football field,” said USC skipper Mike Junko. “He has excellent vision and he has improved his speed, which has allowed him to run away from defenders.
“He plays the game so hard on every snap,” Junko continued. “His competitive DNA makes him different.”
Dahlem has his family to thank for that.
According to Dahlem, his mother, Jen, played “a bunch of sports” at Weir High School in West Virginia. His father, Eric, played baseball at Clearfield High School and football at Carnegie Mellon University. Mrs. Dahlem, however, allowed Dahlem to play football when he was 5.
Dahlem’s older brother, Ethan, proved to be his role model. A senior wide receiver at Case Western University, Ethan had a Hall of Fame career at USC, finishing his career with 5,226 yards and 55 total touchdowns, including 3,786 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns, and 1,440 rushing yards with 24 rushing touchdowns.
“Mom was the one who let me play and made me stick with it when things got tough. Like all the running, conditioning and hitting oth-
competed in the sprint triathlon, clocking a 1:05.46 time while swimming in the Seine River, cycling 12 miles and running 3.1 miles through the streets of Paris. McElvenny is a two-time paralympian. He finished sixth in his division in the 2021 games held in Tokyo. A United States Naval Academy graduate as well as a Marine Corps veteran, McElvenny lost part of his right leg when he stepped on an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan.
Age: 18
Birthdate: Aug. 13
Parents: Jen and Eric
Siblings: Ethan and
Athlete: Koby Bryant
Dream Destination: Dubai
People might be surprised to know this about you: I used to play the piano but school and sports got to be too much.
Person with whom you would like to have dinner: Michael Jordan
Lesson sports has taught you: No matter how hard the journey is, you will always have people supporting you. In 15 years I will be: Enjoying life with my wife and kids and being financially stable.
er kids,” said the 18-year-old Dahlem. Dahlem noted, however, his brother played a “more influential” role in his life. Despite the age gap, the brothers played in some of the same leagues together, especially basketball.
“Because he was always older it wasn’t fair back then but it’s evening up now,” Dahlem said. “Things were always competitive between me and him. I was always battling him. He’s my biggest rival. One hundred percent that made me work and try harder.”
Other than his personal trainer, Wayne Capers, Dahlem acknowledged that his brother has taught him everything he knows. He also added that basketball has made him a better football player.
PIAA news
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) announced a new initiative, called “PIAA Scene.” The league will be collecting videos highlighting its student-athletes’ memorable plays, milestones and other achievements during the regular interscholastic sports season. According to the league, this will help spread the positive moments “seen” across the state. When posting videos, participants are encouraged to use the hashtag #PIAAScene.
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Peters Township quarterback Nolan Dilucia (17) picks up big yardage after eluding Mt. Lebanon defenders Noach Schaerli (81), Dominic Huff (7) and Jackson Kraemer (55). The Indians led Lebo, 14-0, with 6:27 left in the first half when the non-conference clash was delayed because of inclement weather.
Mickey Vaccarello (10) of Peters Township hurdles over Mt. Lebanon defender Billy Rockenstein (5) after making a reception. The Indians led the Blue Devils, 14-0, when the game was stopped with 6:27 left in the first half due to a storm delay.
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Thanks to his versatility, Julian Dahlem has helped Upper St. Clair to a 3-0 start in football. He ranks as the team’s leading rusher and scorer. He has also filled in at quarterback and starts in the defensive secondary for the Panthers.
JULIAN DAHLEM
Wateska earns Pens’ Bob Johnson scholarship
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation awarded the 2024 Bob Johnson Memorial Scholarship to Peters Township High School graduate Joseph Wateska. The scholarship, valued at $5,000, is co-sponsored by the Pittsburgh Penguins Booster Club. Created in 1992, the scholarship is presented annually to a western Pennsylvania high school senior for academic excellence, community service and for providing leadership, sportsmanship and a positive attitude as a member of his school’s hock-
ey program. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2 to qualify. A defenseman, Wateska finished the 2023-24 season with eight points in 18 games. He scored two game-winning goals, including one in overtime, and played on all specialty teams for teh Indians. He also helped Peters Township become Penguins Cup champions in 2023. Wateska also played for SHAHA, the AAA Pittsburgh Vengeance, AAA Esmark Stars, while rounding out his 13-year amateur hockey ca-
reer with the AA Steel City Ice Renegades.
As a senior, he helped the younger players on his team with development. He was a recipient of the 2024 PIHL John Mucha Memorial Scholarship and the PAHL Scholarship. Wateska excelled academically with a 5.5 weighted GPA and was on the highest honor roll throughout his high school career. He was a member of the school’s executive council, National Honor Society and SAFE Club (Students Active for Environment). He also served as a high school
ambassador and belonged to the National Society of High School Scholars. In addition, Wateska served in leadership positions as executive council chairperson and treasurer. He was a student council officer, Spanish Club treasurer and Keystone chairperson. He was honored as an AP Scholar with Distinction, placed first in the Voice of Democracy audio essay contest and was a VFW Memorial Day speaker, academic all-star, award winner of sports excellence and an academic achievement award recipient.
Wateska volunteered as the Washington County Teen Coordinator for An Evening for Autism, for the Wreaths Across America, at the National Student Leadership Conference as well as a student ambassador and food drive initiator. He served as an alternate captain for his club hockey squads. The son of Drs. Joseph and Amy Wateska will attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He will pursue a degree in biochemistry in preparation for dental school. Joseph Wateska
Dahlem has been a twoyear captain of the basketball team. As the team’s starting point guard, he helped lead the Panthers to a WPIAL championship in March.
“Basketball really helps me with football. Seeing the lanes and open people on the field, which is core,” Dahlem said. “Basketball is a lot of footwork so that helps with being a receiver and, as a point guard and captain, you are leading the team in general.”
Junko agreed with Dahlem’s assessment.
“Julian has an innate ability to see the field and make the right cut,” he said.
Thanks to Dahlem, USC has carved out a lofty spot in the Class 5A of the WPIAL. The Panthers are ranked No. 3 behind defending champion Peters Township and Pine-Richland. Bethel Park follows in fourth position. The Indians and Black Hawks are in USC’s sights as the Panthers have dates with those conference adversaries on Sept. 27 and Oct. 11.
But Dahlem takes little credit for the team’s success, which he hopes continues long into the fall.
“My success is a credit to the O-line, opening things up for me and the other play-
“MY SUCCESS IS A CREDIT TO THE O-LINE, OPENING THINGS UP FOR ME AND THE OTHER PLAYERS ON THE TEAM. WE ARE ALL FRIENDS AND WE DO EVERYTHING TOGETHER. ... WE PUSH EACH OTHER TO BE THE BEST WE CAN BE.” JULIAN DAHLEM
ers on the team. We are all friends and we do everything together. I have been around these guys my whole life and we push each other to be the best we can be.”
Dahlem does whatever that takes. As a junior, he transitioned from quarterback to wide receiver but has filled in at the signal calling position when necessary this season.
When Ethan Hellmann suffered a concussion in the season-opener, Dahlem started against Canon-McMillan and, in a 41-6 victory, he rushed for 174 yards and scored three touchdowns.
In a follow-up win against Franklin Regional, 45-7, Dahlem rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on four carries while Hellmann returned at the controls, completing six aerials for 157 yards and two scoring strikes.
“Most likely I prefer to run the football because I am better
at it. It feels great being a wide receiver. It was definitely new to me but having been a quarterback, reading coverages and understanding running routes, it has gotten a lot easier.
“Wherever they want me, anywhere the coach wants me to put me, I will play because my only goals are to win our conference and go from there,” Dahlem continued. “I feel we have a good shot and if I just be myself and do my best, I think that’s possible.”
Coach Junko agrees. He acknowledges that Dahlem’s team before me attitude is his biggest plus. However, his physical assets put USC in the best position to achieve.
“Julian is a selfless teammate. His focus is always on what is best for the team,” Junko said. “As an offense we have to make sure that Julian gets his touches. When his hands are on the ball, big things happen.”
Defense
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“The reason why we have been successful through the years is that we have been blessed with guys on the edges that are so long and athletic and with Mickey and Reston we continue to have that,” Plack said. “They are so physical, athletic and smart. They are suffocating at times.”
In the middle, Peters Township features Nick Courie. A three-year starter, Courie lacks the size of a Corban Hondru but he is as good as the redshirt junior middle linebacker for Miami (Ohio) University, says Plack.
“Nick is hard to block. He is pound for pound the toughest player on the team. Physical and fast. The heart and soul of the defense,” Plack added.
The Peters Township defense puts offenses behind schedule and behind the sticks because of the play of Franco Muscatello, Nick McCullough, Darius McMillon, Lucas Rost and even Nolan DiLucia.
A 6-2, 230-pound senior, Muscatello starts at nose tackle. He’s been an all-conference performer on both sides of the ball.
“He may be the best nose tackle in 5A if not the enitre WPIAL,” Plack said. “It all starts in the middle.”
Hampton at CV
Mitchell Paschl pulled in three of those TD aerials, measuring 19, 24 and 22 yards. In addition to nine receptions for 130 yards, Paschl returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown.
While McMillon is a twoyear starter that continues to “do a great job”, Rost has been a pleasant surprise at middle safety. He has progressed faster than the Indians anticipated.
After starting the season with three straight road games, Chartiers Valley finds itself in the middle of a threegame home stand. The Colts, who hosted Baldwin on Sept. 13, will entertain Hampton at 7 p.m. Sept. 20. The contest is the final prep before the Colts open Big Six Conference action on Sept. 27 against Laurel Highlands. The Colts then visit Belle Vernon on Oct. 4.
Jack Bruckner grabbed five passes for 144 yards. He had a 74-yard TD reception.
Luke Kim kicked two extra points and David Dennison added a two-point conversion. Cat fight
“We thought he would be doing what he’s doing at mid-season but he’s there right now,” Plack said. “He’s grown into his position. Making a lot of calls and putting guys in the right position,” Plack added.
McCullough and DiLucia are veteran defenders that have distinguished themselves on both sides of the ball. They single-handedly dominated Mt. Lebanon.
While DiLucia completed 14 of 21 passes for 206 yards and three touchdown passes, including a 35-yard scoring strike to Lehman, McCullough pulled in five aerials for 134 yards and two scores of 41 and 48 yards. He also had an interception on defense.
Courie had the other touchdown, he rushed one-yard for the initial score.
In three games, DiLucia is 46 of 655 for 675 yards while McCullough has 15 receptions for 366 yards. However, they continue to be all-conference performers on defense.
The Colts picked up their first win of the 2024 campaign at Indiana on Sept. 6 and the triumph was a big one in the form of a 62-0 shutout.
In the victory, Tayshaun Lewis rushed nine times for 147 yards. He scored three touchdowns, measuring 54, 50 and 18 yards.
Michael Lawrence and Luke Miranda both threw for touchdowns and rushed for two scores.
Julius Best caught scoring strikes of 20 and 12 yards.
Best also caught a 2-point conversion.
Zach Efthimiades contributed two rushing touchdowns.
While the CV defense forced a fumble, Pat Jurisic led the special teams. In addition to four touchbacks, he connected on six extra points.
Trinity at BP
After thrashing the Franklin Regional Panthers, 45-7, Upper St. Clair prepares for another cat fight when the Panthers visit McKeesport for a 7 p.m. kickoff on Sept. 20. In the win against FR, the Panthers reeled off six unanswered scores. Variety proved the spice for USC as Dante Coury crossed the goal line twice, Julian Dahlem rushed for a 53-yard touchdown, Nico D’Orazio (65 yards) and Charlie Bywalski (9 yards) pulled in scoring strikes from Ethan Hellman and Jacob Echeverria kicked a 30-yard field goal. He tacked on five extra points. Josh Snyder concluded USC’s scoring with a 33-yard TD run in the third quarter. Ryan Popp added the PAT. Dahlem finished with 122 yards rushing on four carries while Hellmann completed six aerials for 157 yards.
A three-year starter, DiLucia, says Plack, is in the secondary until the Indians get other guys ready. “He’s a good safety,” Plack added.
Defensively, Austin Middleton had four sacks while D’Orazio and Caffery Duplessis had interceptions. Leading tacklers included: Randy Yan (6), Nate Stohl (4) and D’Orazio (4).
Other games
“We ask a lot of our guys, particularly in the secondary. Run and cover and tackle,” he continued. “Nick’s able to cover guys. Man-to-man. He can tackle, too.”
The one-two punch of JaVaughn Moore on the ground and Tanner Pfeuffer through the air continues to spark Bethel Park as the Black Hawks prepare for their final tune-up before embarking on Allegheny Six Conference action. Bethel Park hosts Trinity at 7 p.m. Sept. 20. The non-conference clash is the second of three straight home games after the Hawks started the season with three road wins against Seneca Valley, Mars and Armstrong.
Look for the Indian defense to continue swarming. In their final tune-up before opening defense of their Allegheny Six Conference crown, they battle West Allegheny at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 in Imperial.
“We pin our ears back and come back for more,” Plack said. “It’s what our defense does. We take it week by week.”
Armstrong proved another display of BP’s power as the Hawks rolled up 46 points and surrendered just one touchdown.
In the triumph, Moore rolled up 255 yards rushing. He scored twice on 1- and 19yard runs.
Pfeuffer completed 17 of 22 aerials for 326 yards and four scoring strikes.
Drew Welhorsky continues to engineer the South Fayette offense to victory. He completed 11 passes for 152 yards and the decisive touchdown – 32 yards to Ben Cavenaugh – in a 13-10 win against Canon-McMillan. Welhorsky also rushed for a 6-yard score while Cavenaugh has four receptions for 101 yards in the triumph
The Lions will visit Belle Vernon at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 while the Big Macs will visit Mt. Lebanon in a Quad-County clash in Class 6A.
ELEANOR BAILEY/THE ALMANAC Nick McCullough (24) celebrates with Peter Luke (3) after scoring a touchdown on a pass from Nolan DiLucia. Peters Township led Mt. Lebanon, 14-0, when inclement weather forced a delay in the non-conference game with 6:27 left in the first half.
sights & sounds
MUST-SEE MUSICAL
History and entertainment intersect in ‘Hamilton’
By Stephanie Kalina-Metzger
For the Observer-Reporter
Broadway musical fans take note and be sure to mark your calendars for what can arguably be deemed the most popular musical of the decade when “Hamilton” arrives at Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center for the Performing Arts.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical is being performed now through Sept. 19. The Broadway musical tells the story of Alexander Hamilton beginning with the founding father’s childhood, proceeding to his role in the Revolutionary War and ending with his death by duel.
The historical fiction drama, inspired by Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography “Alexander Hamilton,” demonstrates that history is anything but boring in a show that combines R&B, soul, hip-hop, rap and show tunes. Historic characters come to life with themes of love, loss, ambition, friendship, forgiveness, and the power of the people.
The late Terry Teachout could have been described as prescient when he predicted in the Wall Street
Journal in 2015 that “Hamilton” would be the best and most important Broadway musical of the past decade.
“There is nothing quaint about the deeply thoughtful way that Miranda has interwoven the tension between Hamilton’s personal ambition and sense of national mission with the parallel capacity of his fellow framers to balance realism with idealism,” said the late music and drama critic.
what’s happening
FLU SHOTS
The Mt. Lebanon Library will host flu shot clinics from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 18 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 24. Bring insurance information. Visit mtlebanon.librarycalendar. com to register or call 412892-9170 for further details.
SR. HEALTH
A senior health fair and immunization clinic will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Peters Township community recreation center, 700 Meredith Dr. All senior citizens can attend. Immunizations available will be flu shots, Pfizer bivalent booster and pneumonia. Insurance cards should be available for appointments. Call 724-942-5000 to schedule an appointment.
FISH FRY
The Bethel Park Lions Club will hold a fish fry Sept. 20 in Lions Park, located at 5757 Irishtown Rd. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Price is $16 per person. Kids meals are $5. Meals are available for eat in or take out.
CKIDS
The CKids Rosh Hashana Airlines will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 22 at the
Chabad of the South Hills location at 1700 Bower Hill Rd.
A fanny pack and luggage tag will be gifted to each child. There will be entertainment as well as DIY apple and honey cake pops. Fee is $15. Visit www.chabadsh. com/airlines to register.
LEBO ART
The 10th annual Mt. Lebanon Artists’ Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 and 29, in the Academy Avenue parking lot, just behind the Mt. Lebanon Saloon. The juried arts festival will feature 67 artist booths. There will be an expansive collection of 2D work, jewelry, wood, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fiber, wearables, mixed media, leather and metal. Admission is free. Parking is $1 on Saturday and free on Sunday in the nearby North Parking Garage on Washington Road. Visit mtlebanonartistsmarket. com; @mt.lebanonartistsmarket on IG or facebook.com/ mtlebanonartistsmarket for more details.
MAGIC SHOW
O’Ryan the O’Mazing will be featured at a children’s magic show at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Peterswood Park amphitheater. Admission is free. Beedle’s ice cream food
Performers weigh in
Marja Harmon, who plays the role of Angelica Schuyler, a sister-in-law secretly enamored of Hamilton, describes the musical as visually stunning.
“It’s such a sensory explosion that you’ll want to see it more than once to catch something that you didn’t catch before,” she said.
Harmon said that the musical pulls back the curtain on the lives of our Founding Fathers by portraying the human experience of every character.
“Their highs and lows, their achievements and their faults,” she said, adding that it resonates with people on both sides of the political aisle and is especially relevant today.
“The show reminds us of the original intent — to be the best version of us that we can be and that we can agree and disagree and come together to have a conversation.”
Harmon describes “Hamilton” as rigorous both physically and vocally.
“It’s been the most challenging process I’ve experienced. All that singing and dancing while wearing corsets and still sounding amazing. The company never leaves the stage,” she said.
Justin Sargent, whose background is in rock musicals, plays King George III and calls it his dream role.
“King George III had severe mental health issues like manic depression and had huge swings of emotional instability. I get to play with that while poking fun at the monarchy and watching him descend into madness as he’s losing the war,” said Sargent, adding that he’s also grateful to be working with such a talented cast.
“They’ve been absolutely phenomenal, so I’m excited to be telling our history in such an accessible way.”
What Sargent hopes is that the audience will understand the importance of knowing where we came from and where we can go.
“It’s easy to lose sight of that as we create fandoms celebrating our politicians and it’s important to know what’s at stake,” he said.
Purchasing tickets
This is the third time “Hamilton,” presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, has appeared at the Benedum Center. Guests will be limited to purchasing a maximum of nine tickets ranging from $49$199, with a select number of seats available from $229. There will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances.
Producer Jeffrey Seller adds a cautionary note.
“It’s tempting to get tickets any way you can, and there are many sites and people who are selling overpriced, and in some cases, fraudulent tickets. For the best seats, the best prices and to eliminate the risk of counterfeit tickets, all purchases for the Pittsburgh engagement should only be made through the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s official ticket sources and website at TrustArts.org.”
truck will be on site. Visit www. peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
I-PHONE 101
An informative session teaching the basics of the iPhone will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Peters Township recreation center. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Visit www. peterstownship.com or call 724942-5000 for more details.
NURSES CLUB
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Registered Nurses Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at Salvatore’s located at 5001 Curry Road. Melissa Gilbert will discuss “The Medical System and Mental Health Care in Bhutan.” All registered nurses can attend. Call 412886-1792 for more details.
LADIES NIGHT
A ladies night will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Peters Township recreation center. Participants will make a one-of-a-kind pumpkin sign from puzzle pieces. Fee is $10 ($15 nonmembers). Signup deadline is Sept. 20. Visit www.peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 to register.
FOOD FEST
The annual three-day Mediterranean food festival will be
Sept. 27-29 at the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Bridgeville, located at 3230 Washington Pike. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Hand-made items by church members include generational recipes like grape leaves and kibble. Phone and online orders are welcome. Dine in, take-out, or curbside options are available. All major credit cards are accepted. Parking is free. Seating is available indoor and outside. Email stgeorgebridgeville.org or call 412-221-2277 for more details.
FALL FUN
A fall fantastic walk through the leaves will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Peterswood Park. The event includes themed crafts and games for ages 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult. Fee is $5 ($8 nonmembers). Visit www.peterstownship.com to register by Sept. 23.
SH CHABAD
The Chabad of the South Hills presents Faith & Resilience Israel after Oct. 7 with guest speakers Moria Azulay and Or Barak.
Azulay served as a combat soldier in the Jordan Lions Battalion. She is a social media content creator and, since Oct.
7, has been creating content for Israel Advocacy Organizations. Barak served as a combat support in the Gaza Divisions. He is a photographer and currently works as a producer of music videos and films. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at a private residence. Address will be given upon registration by visiting www.chabadsh.com/Israel. Suggested donation is $18.
GRIEF GROUP
Good Samaritan Hospice, a mission of Concordia Lutheran Ministries, will host a free weekly grief support group from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 17 at Concordia of the South Hills, located at 1300 Bower Hill Road. Led by Sister Mary Clark, the series will focus on aspects of attendees’ grief in an emotionally safe and respected space. The sessions will provide an opportunity for adults to share with others who have experienced the loss of someone close to them. Groups are informal and small. Registration is required. Deadline is Sept. 6. Call 1-800720-2557 to register. Visit www. Good-SamaritanHospice.org for more information.
LEBO REUNION
The Mt. Lebanon Class of 1984 will hold its 40th reunion Sept.
20-22 at a variety of locations. Friday’s schedule includes high school tours from 2:45 to 4 p.m., and buffet dinner from 6 to 10 p.m. at Cefalo’s Banquet Center for $75 per person. Visit: myevent.com/ Lebo84 for reservations. Saturday’s schedule includes Mediterra brunch on Beverly Road as well as stops at Primanti Brothers and The Saloon. Sunday’s events center around attending the Steelers game against the Chargers at 1 p.m.
The organizing committee has booked a block of 15 rooms for $159 per night at the Crowne Plaza, located on Fort Couch Road.
For more details on any of the events, email mpattersonmd@gmail.com or rdfinkel@yahoo.com.
FALL HARVEST
The Southwestern Registered Nurses Club will hold a fall harvest brunch scholarship fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Salvatore’s, 5001 Curry Road. Tickets are $35. In addition to a buffet brunch, music will be provided, and gift baskets and raffles will be held. Deadline for reservations is Sept. 19. Call 412-655-9420 to register.
PHOTOS: JOAN MARCUS
“Hamilton” will be performed at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh through Sept. 19.
The blockbuster musical “Hamilton” will be at the Benedum Center through Sept. 19.
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