Homegrown splendor
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor
ebailey@thealmanac.net
Home is where their hearts are, and Jan Loney and Gretchen White can’t wait to show off their properties during the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Tour. The 35th annual event, showcasing eight gardens, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22.
A Cleveland native, Loney rowed competitively at Marietta (Ohio) College while majoring in art and business before settling in Mt. Lebanon to raise a family. She has two children, Jack, 19, and Lilly, 15. A graduate of Shaker Heights High School and the Cleveland Institute of Art, Loney has specialized in metal artistry and jewelry making since she was 16. Her sculptures and commissioned art will be on display in her garden. Pieces can also be viewed at metalier. com or in her studio, which she recently opened in Lawrenceville.
BP and PT get jump on Fourth of July fireworks
Several communities will get an early start to their Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks displays.
Bethel Park will hold its annual “Summer Spectacular” at 9:40 p.m. June 28. Rain date is set for June 29. Any change due to inclement weather will be made by 5 p.m. June 28 and announced on all Bethel Park social media outlets and website, www. bethelparkpa.gov/.
“This is one of our most anticipated events each year,” said Bethel Park Manager Kristen Denne. “We welcome visitors from across Bethel Park and the entire Western PA region.” Fireworks will be set off from Millennium Park; however, no guests are permitted there.
Suggested viewing areas include Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (1524 Hamilton Road), St. Germaine Church (7003 Baptist Road), Hamilton Presbyterian Church (4500 Hamilton Road), and Cool Springs Golf (1530 Hamilton Road). Parking lots will open at 7 p.m. Treat trucks will be in place at viewing locations and include Beedle’s Ice Cream at Cool Springs; Kona Ice at Abraham Lincoln; Wu’s Shaved Ice at Hamilton Presbyterian, and Wild River Kettle Korn at St. Germaine’s. Zambelli Fireworks will provide guests with the evening’s 25-minute display. For those who can’t attend, Bethel Park’s BPTV will broadcast the event live on the “Municipality of Bethel Park” Facebook page and on cable TV channels 21 (Comcast) and 32 (Verizon).
Because Mt. Lebanon reminded her of Shaker Heights, Loney moved into her 100-year-old Dutch Colonial Revival-styled home nearly two decades ago.
“It’s amazing to think of four decades of creating, but it’s a great life. There’s a lot in nature that I find inspires me,” Loney said.
“It felt a lot like home,” she said. “Shaker Heights is the Mt. Lebanon of Cleveland. Great schools. Close to but a little bit away from the city. Like-minded people. They have everything here. The recreation center, swimming pool, all the facilities. They recognize the arts and not just sports,” she added, not-
ing her son was in the percussion program at the high school.
Mt. Lebanon also offered White a perfect place to reside. She grew up in Central New York, in the Finger Lakes region, before she gravitated to West Virginia. While working for the Cen-
ters for Disease Control and Prevention in Morgantown, she met Briggs White. He was from Sharpsburg where the Civil War Battle at Antietam took place in Maryland and was working for the Department of Energy.
to honor American flag
By Mike Jones Staff writer
Driving through Collier
Peters Township’s Community Day will culminate with a fireworks display from Rolling Hills Park at 9:30 p.m. June 28. Spectators should park in the high school lots. Community Day activities run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Shoppes at Caste Village will conduct a fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. June 27.
By Paul Paterra Staff writer ppaterra@observer-reporter.com
Newly appointed Bishop Mark A. Eckman realizes he has much to do before he takes over as the 13th bishop of
but is ready for the challenges that lie ahead. “In my book, it’s obviously a very awesome responsibility,” the Bethel Park native said in a recent interview. “I try not to think too much
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The residence of Briggs and Gretchen White has great curbside appeal after they redesigned the front yard with rocks and native plants.
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Newly appointed Bishop Mark A. Eckman at the recent ordination service at St. Alexis Church in Wexford.
Steinhauer earns Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Kimberly Bender
Steinhauer was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
A soloist for Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church,
Steinhauer is a 1985 music education graduate of IUP.
Over the past 38 years, the IUP Alumni Association has honored just over 400 of its more than 150,000
alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award. This award is presented to alumni who have achieved distinction in their chosen fields or who have demonstrated loyal and active service to their alma mater.
Steinhauer is the founder, owner, and president of Estill Voice International of Pittsburgh. This woman-owned business offers
innovative educational opportunities, proprietary software solutions, specialized healthcare products, and world-renowned Estill Voice Training® courses and certification programs translated in more than six languages globally. She is also the founder and treasurer of Estill Education Fund. She previously was interim head of voice and adjunct
voice faculty for the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University, and was an adjunct assistant professor for the Department of Speech Language Pathology for Duquesne University and an adjunct assistant professor of communication science and disorders for the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences for the University of Pittsburgh.
She has performed widely in the Pittsburgh area and has been a music director and accompanist throughout the region.
In addition to her IUP degree, Steinhauer has earned a master’s degree in speech communication from Penn State University and a doctorate in communication science and disorders from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr.
about everything because it gets overwhelming, but this is my hometown, and I’m very honored to be there.
“I’m typically an organized person and a planner, so it’s a matter of me going around to listen to people and talk to people and see what’s happening throughout the six counties of the diocese and working with the staff and putting together some goals that we can accomplish to help proclaim the Gospel.”
Pope Leo XIV appointed Eckman to the position on June 4, replacing Bishop David A. Zubik, who had reached the mandatory retirement age of 75.
Eckman, 66, will be installed July 14 during a special Mass at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland. Bishops and cardinals from across the country will be in attendance. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, will present the papal bull, the official document indicating Eckman has been appointed by the pope. The day before, a vespers service will be held at St. Paul Cathedral.
Eckman now serves as the general secretary and vicar general of the diocese, which entails overseeing the diocese’s day-to-day operations. He will appoint a successor for that role, along with many other duties he will undertake upon his installation.
Eckman was ordained to the priesthood in 1985 by Archbishop Anthony Bevilacqua. In 2009, he became pastor of St. Thomas More Parish in Bethel Park, where he remained until 2021, when he was named an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. During his time at St. Thomas More, Eckman was named an episcopal vicar for clergy personnel by Zubik.
“I’ve been a priest for 40 years, and most of that time has been spent in parish ministry,” Eckman said. “I know what parish life is about, what it’s like to raise a family, the needs parents have and the struggles people have in their lives. I think that’s a pastoral approach that (people) will appreciate. I like to collaborate with people. They’ll be involved in making the plan happen.”
Eckman’s roots are in the South Hills. Born in Bethel Park, he attended St. Valentine Grade School in Bethel Park and was a 1977 graduate of South Hills Catholic High School, now known as Seton LaSalle Catholic High School, where Eckman also taught for six years. His alma mater is proud to see one of its graduates chosen to serve as bishop.
“He’s literally one of the best examples of what we can hope for from our graduates,” said Will Merchant, Seton LaSalle principal.
“He’s the best example of what can happen when someone receives a good education and listens to God’s call in their life and says ‘yes.’”
Eckman has served in a number of parishes around the South Hills. Along with St. Thomas More, he has served at St. Valentine’s in Bethel Park and St. Winifred in Castle Shannon.
Eckman knows he has a formidable predecessor in Zubik, who was ordained as bishop in 2003. He intends to tap his wealth of experience.
“It will be interesting to see how he lets go,” Eckman admitted with a chuckle.
“He’s been used to being in charge. The good side is he’ll be around. I’m going to have questions.” Jennifer Antkowiak, diocesan spokesperson, said Eckman’s appointment has been well-received by the church community.
“Our social media pages have been on fire with well wishes and prayers for Bishop Mark,” she said. “He has worked directly with a lot of them and they know him and love him.”
She said Eckman led a recent pilgrimage to Italy.
“He filled two buses of people,” she said. “They all went because he was leading it as our spiritual guide. He has a lot of love and prayers coming for him. The staff is excited. It’s honoring the legacy of one with excitement in joyfully welcoming a new page in the history of the diocese.” Eckman looks forward to continuing his spiritual journey.
“At the end of the day, that’s what we’re all about, to make sure the Gospel is preached and people know about the love of God in their lives.”
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The couple relocated to Upper St. Clair while White earned her doctorate in epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she currently is employed. They moved to Mt. Lebanon five years ago with their daughter, Louisa, 7, and son, Simon, 7.
Of their USC abode, White said, “It was not our forever house. I think this one is.”
The grounds make the residence special.
“We love gardening, and we garden a lot as a family,” said White as she pointed out patio planters her children created. “The last couple of years we bought tickets and attended the garden tour because we love looking at other people’s gardens and getting ideas. It really energizes us in our own house.”
Gretchen and Briggs were so inspired that they redesigned their entire front yard.
After losing a 100-year-old elm, they consulted with Mt. Lebanon native Abi Falcioni from Perrioco Gardens.
Though a “little bit overwhelmed” they did much of the work themselves implementing the design that would incorporate plenty of native plants and perennials. After a contractor cleared the hillside and put in the boulders, the duo planted hundreds of plants, even though Gretchen was in a boot cast because of a broken foot.
“We went from mostly shade to full sun and we had a bunch of invasive plants that were on the hill when we bought the house,” Gretchen said. “The hard work of tearing out all the ivy and clearing the hillside was done by the contractor. So we began with a clean slate.
“It was a team effort,” she continued. “(Briggs) would dig the holes and I would put the plants in. We were very deliberate in doing this.”
The front yard is the showpiece of the house. It features an abundance of salvia, lupine, allium and echinacea as well as a serviceberry tree.
“We’re doing our best to transition all the garden to
having native plants that have low water requirements and are good for pollinators, bees, butterflies, and birds. We’re on our way,” Briggs said.
“Our goal with this garden, we wanted to not have to be out here watering grass every day and we wanted three seasons of color.”
Gretchen added the family wanted plants of varying heights and different shapes that were both deer resistant and drought tolerant.
“We love it,” she said of the finished product. “What’s awesome is there’s always something blooming up there. We also leave the seed heads on the flowers so in the fall and winter we’ll see lots of birds. And there’s bees out there pollinating all the time.”
Because they live on a corner lot, Gretchen and Briggs have two side gardens and a backyard patio surrounded by large hemlock trees and hydrangeas, where the children tend a fairy garden. They grow tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers in the ground as well as onions, lettuce, radishes, snap peas and herbs in planter boxes. Arranged around the permeable patio are also plants and flowers in clay pots, some crafted by Briggs’ father.
“He had a herb farm and was selling into wholesale markets. When he couldn’t make enough money, he focused on his pottery,” Briggs said. “He was a potter so he focused his time on that. We grow the herbs mainly for culinary purposes. They remind
us of my dad as well as a couple of the pots we have around here that he made.”
Gretchen and Briggs don’t claim to have the “perfect garden,” but they are living an idyllic life, especially with their children.
“Since we have gotten out of college and actually had land of our own to garden, we have really enjoyed doing it together,” Briggs said. “Now, we really enjoy gardening as a family. That’s another great takeaway.”
For Loney, the garden is the right spot for both her sculptures and lush plants. With the use of her artistry, she transformed her landscape from a grassy bunny-sloped front yard into an oasis of green. When she moved into the house in 2010, she said it “looked very much like” the neighbors until three truckloads of boulders were unloaded and arranged in a C shape around the house.
“It’s undergone a huge transformation because I really wanted to connect the house with the yard and the landscape around it.,” Loney said. “I’ve tried to minimize the amount of grass and allow for native plants.”
There’s milkweed to attract monarch butterflies mixed in with the perennials of daisies, asters, coneflowers and rudbeckia, also known as Blackeyed Susan. There’s moonflowers and other blooms propagated from cuttings to complement coral bells, Jacob’s Ladder, Hostas and Hellebores. Look closely and one will find trillium and Jack-inthe-pulpit.
“I kind of go for the Pennsylvania native woodland feel,” Loney said. “I tend to let things grow,and I’m always moving things around.”
Loney’s backyard is a shady peaceful place with a wide range of plants from rhubarb to oak-leaf hydrangeas. There are trees she planted, including a Japanese maple, twin pawpaw trees for their “interesting” fruit, as well as a hemlock along with a cedar sapling and arborvitae.
“It really is my sanctuary back here,” she said. “I mean, I love just sitting out here and thinking, reading, creating. I’ve always felt a deep connection to the outdoors.”
Loney’s sculptures are deeply connected to the region. Stained-glass, colored bricks can be found on the property as well as parts of a commissioned piece she created while in residency at the Carrie Furnace. The bricks were created as a collaboration between the Pittsburgh Glass Centre and the Chartiers Valley School District. Her work titled “Flight” was a tribute to Pittsburgh and its steel heritage.
“It was about how people migrated to different cities during the industrial times and the expansion and all of the people that came from all over the world to work in these blast furnaces,” she said. “People really flocked to Pittsburgh, to pursue a life and a career and then how in the ‘80s, their livelihood and that whole industry fell apart and everybody kind of flew away and migrated elsewhere.”
Loney, however, moved to Pittsburgh and has adopted the city’s resilience and flexibility into her gardening philosophy.
“When in doubt, I let it grow,” she said.
“I’m really excited to show my pieces as well as my garden. It’s home. To me, Mt. Lebanon has always been home.”
Tickets for the Mt. Lebanon garden tour can be purchased in person at the library or online at mtlebanonlibrary.org. Cost is $20 ($25 the day of the event). A virtual garden tour will be posted online within two weeks of the live event.
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COURTESY OF THE DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH
Newly appointed Bishop Mark A. Eckman will be installed as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh on July 14.
Kimberly Bender Steinhauer
Jan Loney’s property will feature her artistic works along with her many native plants during the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Garden Tour.
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Jan Loney finds refuge in her backyard garden.
school, even speaking about its history and importance at the young age of 14 while visiting Chicago, according to the book, “Forgotten People of Collier Township,” written by authors Rand Gee and Debbie Pelkey. Kerr founded the American Flag Day Association of Pennsylvania in 1888 when he was 20, and a decade later formed a nationwide group to push for a federal holiday, according to “Forgotten Peo-
ple,” which can be found at the Bridgeville Area Historical Society. Kerr eventually moved to Rennerdale, a small village in the heart of Collier Township, and lived there from 1911 until 1928. All the while, he led the American Flag Day Association and lobbied federal lawmakers for a national holiday.
“Flag Day is sort of an evolutionary process that began before the Civil War,” said Brady Crytzer, who is an Oakdale resident and history professor at Robert Morris University. “It’s like a lot of political movements where it
lacks a focus or targeted effort to lobby Congress or the federal government to make a change. And that’s where Kerr comes in.”
While many others had pushed or prodded federal officials to make Flag Day a national holiday, their efforts were either piecemeal or ended without success. But not Kerr, who regularly met with congressmen and visited with every president from Williiam McKinley in the late 1800s to Harry Truman in the mid20th century, according to Crytzer.
“He takes a very unfocused effort and, like a laser, goes to the right places,” Crytzer said. “It also shows how one person can make a difference at a national level. It’s not really difficult, but you need to be persistent and persistent and persistent.”
At first, Kerr was able to institute “flag week” in the early 1900s. And his dream of making Flag Day a national holiday was somewhat fulfilled when he went to President Woodrow Wilson, who pro-
claimed in 1916 that it would be celebrated every June 14. That specific date was a nod to the day in 1777 in which the Second Continental Congress adopted the new United States flag as its symbol.
But there was more work to be done, and Kerr spent years continuing to lobby for an official national holiday, which finally happened with congressional approval in August 1949 and signed into law by Truman, with Kerr standing by his side during the ceremony.
“It wasn’t controversial, but you needed to work every branch of government effectively to nail (the votes) down and get it through,” Crytzer said. “Kerr was the driving force of that movement. … It takes a lifetime of work to create a new national holiday. And that was Kerr’s dedication of his lifetime.”
Kerr left Rennerdale for work in Philadelphia in 1828, but he still is celebrated by residents in Collier, which erected welcome signs in multiple places in
2012 announcing that the township is the “Home of National Flag Day.” A historical marker was placed along Noblestown Road in Rennerdale in 1999 on the
50th anniversary of the formation of Flag Day.
Crytzer thinks Collier has embraced Kerr more than anywhere else because of the work and dedication he put into the movement while living in Rennerdale.
“He’s not born there. He doesn’t live most of his life there,” Crytzer said. “I think it’s really two parts. Rennerdale is a small community, so that’s a major achievement for such a small place. But some of his hardest work comes through there. The real groundwork comes from when he’s in Collier Township. I think they rightfully have a claim to him.” Kerr died in the Philadelphia suburb of Yeadon in 1953 at age 85, according to “Forgotten People.” Still, his legacy continues today for a national holiday that doesn’t offer a day off from work, but instead comes with a sense of pride about the flag and what it means to be an American.
“It’s time for Americans to stop and reflect on who we are and where we came from,” Crytzer said. “I don’t think Kerr ever envisioned (June 14) as a day we shut down. It’s a day to raise your flag and fly it proudly. It’s a moment to pause and reflect, but ultimately to keep going.”
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This photograph displayed in the Collier Township Municipal Building shows William T. Kerr receiving an American flag from a Betsy Ross impersonator identified as Jean Ladley Mauer during a dedication of a memorial in Schenley Park on June 14, 1927.
BP’s Petras picked for all-state all-star game
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Bethel Park infielder Ryan Petras was one of two area players selected to play in the inaugural Pennsylvania High School All-Star Game, sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association.
The game will have an East-West format and will be played at noon on June 22 at Penn State’s Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, which has been the site of the PIAA champi-
onships. Petras played there as a freshman when he helped the Black Hawks win a Class 5A crown in 2022. As a sophomore, Petras moved from center field and started at shortstop, setting several school records in the process. He became the all-time hits leader when he tagged two singles in a 6-3 loss to Shaler in the PIAA quarterfinals. His 113 hits eclipsed the mark of 112 set by Chris Buzzi in the 1980s. SEE PETRAS PAGE B2
BOUNCE BACK
the Black
dropped a 6-3 decision to Shaler in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class 5A baseball tournament.
BP baseball to rebound from Shaler loss
By Eleanor Bailey Almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.net
Overcoming errors that resulted in four unearned runs was just another obstacle Bethel Park encountered this baseball season. These unfortunate mistakes, however, were too much to bear as the Black Hawks dropped a 6-3 decision to Shaler in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class 5A tournament.
“When two very good teams and programs meet, the one that makes fewer mistakes wins,” said BP manager Patrick Zehnder. “That was Shaler.
“Credit them for putting together some long and tough at bats. Especially in that first inning, they battled at the plate and had good approaches,” he added of the three walks that set up Matt Saban’s misplayed fly ball to right field that cleared the bases with two outs.
“I am proud of the fight our team showed to bounce back. We played good baseball after that but still did not do enough to win. I would like to have seen how the game would have gone if we played better baseball, but that is how it goes sometimes.”
For the better part of the spring, things didn’t go well for the Black Hawks. Yet, they prevailed and produced a section banner, a third-place showing in the WPIAL and a 20-6 record.
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title and the season for the Black Hawks. They were 20-6 overall with a section banner and a third-place finish in the WPIAL.
Mt. Lebabon lacrosse teams eliminated in PIAA
Mt. Lebanon traveled to Mechanicsburg on June 7 and both the boys and girls lacrosse teams suffered season-ending losses in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class 3A tournament.
The boys succumbed to Radnor, 11-2, while the girls dropped a 14-5 decision to Bishop Shanahan. Keegan Green and Cole Gibbons tallied the goals for the Blue Devils, who trailed, 7-0, at halftime. Lukas Bilec assisted Gibbons’ score.
The Raptors have won five PIAA 3A titles, including the past four championships from 2021-2024. On June 10, they
defeated Shady Side Academy in the state semifinals, 18-8, to advance to another championship match. Lebo had beaten SSA, 1211, for this year’s WPIAL title. The Blue Devils finished 17-5 overall this spring. Meanwhile, the girls kept pace with Bishop Shanahan, trading the first five goals before the Eagles reeled off nine unanswered tallies to post the victory. Bishop Shanahan went on to beat Manheim Township, 9-4, to advance to the PIAA championship match against Springfield-Delco, a 7-6 winner over Conestoga.
Against Bishop Shanahan, Quinn Murdoch (2), Cali Green (2) and Ann Tinnemeyer scored goals for the Blue Devils. Tinnemyer also garnered an assist.
The Lebo girls, like the boys, were WPIAL champions. They finished 16-4 overall.
In Class 2A girls action, Chartiers Valley dropped a 16-3 decision to Wyomissing. The Lady Colts, who were WPIAL runners-up, finished 16-5 overall.
The PIAA championships in boys and girls lacrosse were held June 14 at Panzer Stadium on the Penn State University campus.
up an undefeated record until falling to Mars in the WPIAL Class 2A championship. They finished 20-2 overall after losing to Trinity, 8-4, in the quarterfinals of the state playoffs.
Ready to ride again South Fayette lacrosse looks to the future after
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South Fayette’s successful lacrosse season may have ended abruptly but the Lions are eager to pick up the pieces after their 14-8 loss to Camp Hill Trinity on June 7 at Panzer Stadium in the quarterfinals of the PIAA Class 2A playoffs.
After bidding their 11 seniors the best in their future endeavors, the returning rostered players are preparing for a triumphant return to Penn State, possibly to vie for a coveted state championship in 2026.
In fact, summer workouts are scheduled to start in July.
“And they’ll want to get back on the horse,” said SF head coach Shawn Leydig.
Leydig added that the team is going to miss graduates: Noah Mathias, Carter DeWitt, Angelo Mariano, Ryan Mey, Brayden Reighard, Jack Bavaro, Joey Gubinsky, Cooper Hillebrand, Bryce Nagy, Dom Fincham and Owen Trahan.
However, the Lions have a “ton of talent” returning. “They learned the right way to
PIAA loss
prepare from the graduating class,” Leydig said. Drew Welhorsky is perhaps SF’s most talented veteran. A junior, who also is a standout quarterback for the Lions, was recognized as the WPIAL’s Class 2A Player of the Year. So far in his career, Welhorsky has amassed 209 goals to go along with 150 assists. This spring, he racked up 80 tallies and 69 assists. In the loss to Trinity, he scored four times and assisted on two other goals.
“Drew is a complete player…he’s had just as many assists as he has goals,” Leydig said. “His patience with the ball and ability to read a defense are incredible. He’s a really good lacrosse player and even better in the character department.”
Welhorsky comprised a junior class that included: Daniel Speca, Giffin Lukenich, Miles Duchess, Braydon Tiley, Logan Liberatore, Rylan Carney, Aiden Howarth and Gavin McCarty.
In addition to four freshmen – Andrew Burns, John
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Jack Bruckner slipped safely into second base after drilling a double that drove in two runs in a three-run fourth inning for Bethel Park. Despite the hit,
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Michael Bruckner reacts to a throwing error that contributed to a Shaler run during Bethel Park’s 6-3 loss in the PIAA Class 5A quarterfinals. The defeat ended the quest for a state
Angelo Mariano (19) was one of 11 seniors who helped South Fayette to success in boys lacrosse. The Lions won a section banner and rolled
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Keegan Green scored one of Mt. Lebanon’s goals in an 11-2 loss to Radnor during the PIAA playoffs.
Additionally, Petras holds two records for stolen bases. He finished with 80 career swipes. He also shattered his own single-season record with 27 steals this spring.
“Ryan leaves a legacy of how to work consistently whether you are finding success or failure in the immediate - it is not what you do in a day, it is what you do daily,” said BP manager Patrick Zehnder.
During his baseball career, Petras helped the Black Hawks win three section titles and two WPIAL runner-up trophies to go along with one state championship. He played a role in 74 victories in 98 games.
This spring, Petras led the team in hits (81), batting average (.444) and runs (30). He tagged eight doubles and one triple for a .568 slugging percentage. With 14 walks, he owned an on-base percentage of .526. BP’s lead-off hitter drove in 11 runs.
Though he had a scholarship offer to Northwestern to play baseball by his sophomore year, he gained recruiting attention for football as well. Princeton even agreed to let him compete in both football and baseball, but Petras eventually accepted an offer to play football at Duquesne University.
Petras was a two-time Greater Allegheny Conference Player of the Year and all-state selection in football.
As a junior, he had 51 receptions. A starter since his freshman year, he amassed 1,148 career yards rushing and 108 receptions. Despite missing seven games because of shoulder surgery, he had 30 catches for 500 yards and a 16.7-yard average last fall. He scored six touchdowns and added four extra points.
“Ryan has cemented his legacy as one of the great-
est athletes to ever come through Bethel Park,” Zehnder said. “He is gifted athletically but he separates himself by the work he puts in that few people see, his mature mindset and competitive drive.
“He carried himself the same way on the baseball field as he did on the football field, which are two very different sports and emotional identities with grit, grace, determination, and a quiet intensity that is not seen a lot anymore.”
Zehnder, who teaches mathematics at the high school, noted Petras’s classroom demeanor and humility as assets that contribute to his success.
“I will also always remember how he treats others. If you see him in the hallway, you wouldn’t know he was the star player on two major sport teams,” Zehnder remarked. “He is smiling and treating others with respect regardless of their social status or deficits. He gets pulled in a lot of different directions with everything he is involved in, but still handles himself with dignity and poise - something that people twice his age would struggle with.”
Mandler selected Eli Mandler from Upper St. Clair was also selected to play in the PSBCA all-star game.
Nominated by his coaches Jeff Donati and Mark Saghy, Mandler was enjoying a “tremendous season” before he suffered a stress fracture. The leg injury forced him to miss 10 games this spring.
Mandler batted .448 for the Panthers. He owned a .759 slugging percentage thanks to seven extra base hits. He scored eight runs and swiped eight bases. Mandler will be continuing his baseball career at Seton Hill, where his two brothers, Max and Owen played.
Rebound
Injuries plagued the Black Hawks. They lost three of their pitching arms, two of which were also more than reliable hitters.
Ryan Walsh was lost for the season when he developed a blood clot in his lung and lost a rib to surgery. A Virginia Tech recruit, he also started in left field in addition to pitching.
Dylan Schumacher was BP’s ace until suffering a back injury during the WPIAL semifinal loss to Pine-Richland.
“Dylan’s a guy that makes his impact on the team in so many different ways and I know it really hurts him not to be able to help the team on the field,” Zehnder said.
Despite those departures, the Black Hawks “refused” to relent. They did not surrender to adversity.
“They didn’t let that be an excuse to give in. They kept working, improving and stuck together admirably to continue the winning standard that has been established here.”
Zehnder noted that the injured players found ways to make an imprint on the team. Their presence, knowledge and encouragement powered the players through the successes and failures experienced throughout the season.
“I am so proud of the whole group for the perseverance, grit, and determination they showed consistently throughout the ups and downs this year. I am also proud of the way this team handles themselves, and how they treat each other. There are many moments to remember from this season.”
A dozen seniors provided the brightest highlights. In addition to Walsh and Schumacher, Brian Bitkowski, Jack Bruckner, Aaron Hofbauer, Noah Lejeune, Joey Levis,
Dylan Paul, Ryan Petras, Cody Roberts, Ethan Stanhoff and Owen White graduated on June 12, the day the PIAA Championships were held at Penn State University.
The group combined for 74 victories in 98 games. The unit won three section banners and finished with two WPIAL runner-up trophies. Bethel Park won a state title in 2022.
Petras leaves a legacy as he set three school records. An all-state performer, he holds the all-time marks for stolen bases (80) as well as career hits (113) after only playing the last six games of his freshman season. He also set the single season record for stolen bases with 27.
“Ryan has cemented his legacy as one of the greatest athletes to ever come through Bethel Park, no matter how the rest of his career goes,” Zehnder said of the Duquesne University football recruit. “He is so gifted athletically, but a lot of people are. He separates himself by the work he puts in that few people see, along with his mature mindset and competitive drive.”
Bruckner was equally gifted. Like Petras, he also excelled in football. In addition, he played basketball. He was a team captain in all three sports.
On the diamond, he was a two-time all-section outfielder. He tagged a two-run double in the loss to Shaler. He also walked and singled in two other at bats.
In football, Bruckner was a two-time all-conference selection at wide receiver and defensive back. He was the recipient of the Shawn O’Mara Memorial and Bethel Park Football Scholar-Athlete scholarships. He will play football at Carnegie Mellon.
“Jack is a great athlete, but more importantly a special human being,” Zehnder. “He epitomizes our motto that
things turn our best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.
“He handles himself with dignity and class no matter what circumstances he is facing. He isn’t worried about looking “cool” or putting others down to raise himself up. He treats people with respect, and uses his positivity to uplift those around him.”
Bruckner typifies the senior class.
“Not only does he leave a legacy of success, but more importantly, he’s doing things the right way through success and failure,” Zehnder added. “Those traits ensure that he will be successful in his future. Whether that is in football at CMU or in his future job or family life, Jack is going to make a great impact with any group of people he interacts with.”
Zehnder had equal praise for Walsh and LeJeune.
He noted that LeJeune was another “great human being” that happened to be really good at baseball. He started at first base for the Black Hawks and owned the best on-base percentage (.552) on the team. He ranked second on the team in RBI (19) and batting average (.426).
Zehnder noted the impact Walsh had on his teammates. After every practice, a question is presented to the players. According to Zehnder when asked recently to name someone or something that inspires them, they responded Ryan Walsh. “That says all that needs to be said about his impact and influence on this team.”
While Zehnder will long recall the 2025 team as “one of the most special groups of players” to come through the baseball program, especially for more than what they did on the field, he looks forward to the future.
The Black Hawks return three starters in second baseman Nick Rillo, left fielder Eric Miehl and third base-
man/pitcher Mike Bruckner as well as seasoned throwers in Matthew Hughes and Mason Stewart. Other rostered players looking to return and battle for vacated starting positions are: Brayden Bruckner, Jace Rendulic, Chase White, Tyler Stewart, Colton Fisher, Owen Turoski and Caden Stokes. Mike Bruckner is a Division I prospect. He led BP in RBI with 22 and slugging percentage (.603) thanks to eight doubles, one triple and two home runs. He also had 35 strikeouts in 24 innings of pitching to go along with an 0.29 ERA and 3-0 record.
“Mike is a great centerpiece to build around,” Zehnder said. “He is already one of the best hitters and pitchers in the WPIAL, and with the work he puts in, he will be ready to take his game to another level next year.”
Zehnder also recognizes the value of having Rillo and Miehl as veterans along with the other rising talent in the program.
“The cupboard is far from empty for Bethel Park baseball,” he enthused. “There are many players whose roles were elevated due to the numerous injuries and illnesses this year. We will have multiple starters returning, along with multiple arms that played large roles this year. We also have multiple other soon-to-be seniors that have great leadership qualities that will ensure this team continues handling themselves the right way and staying in the thick of things for WPIAL and state championships.
“The future of BP baseball is bright not just because of the talent we have in the system and the strength of the community programs, it is also because of the high quality people in Bethel Park and the players who have come through setting the standard and culture.”
Oravecz, Ben Putigano and Avery Robitaille – the roster boasted 15 sophomores. Among them were: Bryce
Watkins, Pierce Hondru, Peter Fronmeyer, Vignish Manivannan, Eli Nagle, Dylan Mach, Mason Schultz, Luca Romanelli, Max Joseph, Monish Polimetla, Barry Miller, Jackson Stilley, Caden McShane, Landon Mendenhall and Nathaniel Keller.
The Lions went undefeated (11-0) in section and grabbed the No. 1 seed in the district tournament. However, South Fayette suffered a tough loss to defending champion Mars, 7-5, and finished as the WPIAL runner-up for the third time.
After thumping Meadville, 23-2, in the state playoff opener, the Lions lost to Trinity, the undefeated District 3 champion.
“We lost to a very good school,” Leydig said. “Trinity made some big saves on us and had less penalties throughout the game as a whole. You have to tip your cap to them. They were the better team that day.” The Lions finished 20-2 overall.
“It was an incredible season for so many reasons,” Leydig said, noting how the Lions were unbeaten until the WPIAL finals. “This team was the most unselfish and supportive team I’ve ever been around and we’ve had some good ones at South Fayette. Although the outcome (against Trinity) wasn’t what we had hoped for, we have fond memories of this season.”
USC robotics team shines at world event
Upper St. Clair High School’s robotics team TeraBridges 18603 finished eighth and earned the firstplace Connect Award within its 64-team division at the 2025 FIRST Championship held recently in Houston, Texas. Terabridges was the only FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics team from the region to qualify for the international event.
Team members included Jai Daniel, Ishaan Sharma, Harsh Mali, Sidharth Nambiar, William Whitman, Luke An, Josh Beitler, Matt Beitler, Rohan Inampudi, Ava Liu, Sam An, Felix Chen, Aaron Jiang and Ashwin Vasudevan. Rich and Sarah Beitler coached the team.
The Connect Award is a judged honor recognizing the team’s exceptional outreach efforts and industry engagement. Over the past eight months, the team collaborated with more than 17 STEM professionals across the Pittsburgh area, gaining valuable insights, feedback on robot design and programming, and mentorship opportunities.
The FIRST Championship featured 256 of the top FIRST Tech Challenge teams from worldwide, divided into four competitive divisions: Edison, Franklin, Jemison and Ochoa. Each division hosted 64 teams, with the top alliances advancing to the final playoffs in pursuit of the world championship title.
Competing in the Edison Division, TeraBridges fin-
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Upper St. Clair High School’s robotics team, TeraBridges, enjoyed success at the FIRST championships. The team won the Connect Award.
ished eighth out of 64 teams after 10 qualification matches over three days. Based on its performance, the team earned the role of seventh alliance captain in the Edison playoffs, selecting Elephant Tech 25218 from Shanghai, China and MECH 17969 from Denver as alliance partners. The accomplishment placed TeraBridges among the top 32 teams out of more than 8,000 FTC teams worldwide.
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VBS
Registration is being accepted for the Bower Hill Community Church’s Vacation Bible School. Visit bowerhillchurch.org to sign up for this VBS titled “Building” for Bower Hill’s Maker Fun Factory.
The program operates from 9:30 a.m. to noon July 28 to Aug. 1. Preschool, toilet-trained youth through third grade can attend.
Youth, who have completed fourth and fifth grade, have the option to attend or serve as junior helpers and stay from noon to 3 p.m. for activities specifically designed for them.
Middle school and high school students may serve as VBS leaders. They should register as well.
Fee is $30 and covers the cost of T-shirts, snacks and supplies.
PT REC
The Peters Township recreation center is offering the following programs:
■ Speed & Agility classes begin July 7 and are held Mondays for four sessions. Ages 8 to 11 meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Ages 12-15 meet from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The program focuses on speed, agility and proper sprinting mechanics for athletes in any sport. Fee is $75 ($113 nonmembers).
■ Yoga for beginners and intermediates, ages 18 and over, will be held Mondays from 9 to 10 a.m. The class mixes styles of yoga, pilates and ballet. Fee is $70 ($105 nonmembers).
■ Dance with DnB Magnets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays for ages 18 and over. The class mixes Bollywood, folk, contemporary and belly-fusion dance. Fee is $113 ($168 nonmembers).
■ Guitar classes are offered Tuesdays for ages 5 to 9
from 9 to 10 a.m. and ages 10 to 16 from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Fee is $115 ($173 nonmembers) for the six-week course.
■ Fast Feet Run Club meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Ages 16 and older can participate in this eight-week program that begins in July. Runners of all experience can participate. The club is stroller and kid friendly. Fee is $70 ($105 nonmembers).
■ Chess for ages 5 to 12 is offered from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Fee is $200 ($300 nonmembers) for the eight-week course.
■ Karate classes are offered Thursdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. for ages 3 to 5 and from 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 6 to 12. Fee is $80 ($120 nonmembers). Uniform orders are placed at first class. Fee is $30.
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Jiu Jitsu classes are held Mondays for ages 7 to 12 from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. and for ages 13 to 17 from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Fee is $120 ($180 nonmembers).
■ Morning Mash Up from 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays for ages 16 and older. Classes include Tabata, boot camp stations and HIIT cardio/strength drills, keeping participants in the fat-burning zone. Fee is $45 ($68 nonmembers).
■ Butts and Gutz from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays. Workouts target abdominal muscles for stabilization and strengthening as well as isolates exercises for hips and glutes. Fee is $25 ($38 nonmembers).
■ Market In The Park runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 27 in Peterswood Park. A variety of produce and other items are available for purchase. Food trucks are featured weekly. Visit the recreation department’s Facebook page for listings.
pionship was connecting with teams from all over the world,” said Beitler, a sophomore programmer on the team. “Right next to our pit was a team from Libya and another from British Columbia. During our qualification matches, we were allianced with teams not just from across the U.S., but also from Kazakhstan, Taipei, Romania, Canada and China.”
The opportunity to build international connections
with other robotics students made a lasting impression.
“Collaborating and strategizing with such a diverse group pushed us to communicate in new ways,” Beitler said. “In the end, the friendships we formed and the plans we made to stay in touch meant so much more than just the points we scored on the field.”
For more information about TeraBridges 18603, visit the team’s website www. ftc18603.org.
Visit www.peterstownship. com to register or call 724942-5000 for more details.
LEBO FOURTH
Food vendors, businesses, local organizations interested in being involved in the Mt. Lebanon Fourth of July celebration should contact the recreation center at 412343-3409.
Vendors should provide their own canopy tent. Tents should be no larger than 10-by-10 feet and must be staked to the ground. Fees are: $25 for nonprofits; $60 for profit businesses; $125 for food or beverage vendors. Six-foot table rentals are $10 each.
High school students interested in working a carnival game or inflatable bounce house should register at mtlrec.activityreg.com. Workers earn $10 per hour.
The celebration will be held from noon to 5 p.m. July 4 in the main park, along Stadium Drive and in front of the recreation department. Visit mtlebanon.org for more details.
FESTIVAL
The South Hills Jewish Festival will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. June 22 at 1700 Bower Hill Road. There will be cultural crafts, kosher wine tasting and barbecue as well as a fun zone. Secure free tickets at chabadsh.com/ festival/.
WORKSHOP
A sourdough bread workshop will be held at 7 p.m. June 17 at the Chabad of the South Hills, located at 1700 Bower Hill Road. Tools and ingredients will be included as bakers learn, step by step, the tips on how to make sourdough. Fee is $50. Prepaid reservations are required. RSVP at chabadsh.com/ladies/.
Upper St. Clair pair excels in music
Senior trumpet player Carlee Santel placed first chair in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) All-Eastern Concert Band Ensemble. The ensemble performed during the 2025 NAfME Eastern Division Conference held in Hartford, Conn.
Santel performed with more than 160 other student musicians from NAfME’s Eastern Region, which includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont as well as Washington, D.C., and Department of Defense schools in Europe.
Travis J. Cross, director of bands at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, served as guest conductor. The All-Eastern Conference is held every other year. Students who place in the top
MUSEUMS
Thanks to a partnership with the Heinz Center Affiliates Program, Allegheny County libraries are offering free admission for two adults and six children to a number of museums and historical sites around Pittsburgh. Participating sites include: Heinz History Center; Fort Pitt Museum; Meadowcroft Rock Shelter & Historic Village; Bushy Run Battlefield; Depreciation Lands; Duncan & Miller Glass Museum; Gibson House Manor; Historic Fort Steuben; Historic Harmony and William Vicary Mansion. Each pass can be checked out for up to one week at a time. Plus, each pass comes with virtual access to educational information, itinerary ideas, and other fun content. Visit aclalibraries.org/experience-kits for tickets or more details.
SCIENCE Registration for the Mad Science summer camps at Peters Township is being accepted. Ages 5 to 12 are eligible. Camps are held from 1 to 4 p.m. Red Hot Robots runs from July 7-11. Forces in Flight is the subject of the July 21-25 camp. Nature’s Secrets will be explored Aug. 4-8. Register online at www.peterstownship.com or in person at the recreation center located at 700 Meredith Drive. For more information, call 724942-5000.
CAR WASH
“The Longest Day” car wash and bake sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21 on the Concordia of Bridgeville campus, located at 3570 Washington Pike. The event, held in recognition of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “The Longest Day” campaign, will raise funds to support care, research
chairs of the All-State Ensembles are able to apply and audition to be a part of the AllEast Ensembles.
Santel, who serves as a marching band drum major for the 2024-25 school year, receives music instruction from Nick Deutsch, high school band director. She plans to study economics and music at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois this fall.
The NAfME Eastern Division Conference also featured a workshop presented by Dr. John Seybert, performing arts curriculum leader.
Titled “Ten Things Mentally Strong Music Teachers Do,” the session provided new teachers and young professionals with strategies for developing mental strength based on a three-pronged approach – thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
and advocacy for individuals affected by the disease. In addition to the car wash and bake sale, there will be tours of the retirement community’s facility. Registration is appreciated but not required. To RSVP, call 412-801-0293 or visit the events page at www.ConcordiaLM.org.
FOOD TRUCKS
Food Truck Fridays are back at the Peters Township Municipal Complex at 610 East McMurrary Road. Hibachi Lou will be featured June 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Future dates and vendors are: July 11, Cousins Maine Lobster; July 25, Truckin’ Triangles; Aug. 1, Chicks’ N Waffles; Aug. 5, Hummus Pittsburgh. Admission is free. Visit www. peterstownship.com for more details or changes to the vending line-up.
TICKETS
Discount tickets for summer amusement are available for in-person sales at the Peters Township recreation center located at 700 Meredith Dr. Any day passes for ages 4 and older cost: $43 each for Kennywood; $35 each for Sandcastle and $42 each for Idlewild & Soak Zone. All sales are final. Visit www. peterstownship.com or call 724-942-5000 for more details.
JUNETEENTH
WOMAN’S CLUB
The Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club meets at 11:30 a.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Arby’s Restaurant at 3205 Library Road in Bethel Park. In addition to its philanthropic endeavors, the club socializes and participates in activities, most notably Game Day. Longtime member Joan Morton hosts Game Day and for a $2 charitable contribution, members and guests can enjoy food, cards and games. Email lois.illar@ verizon.net for more details or membership information.
KIDS MARKET
Children’s Market Days will be held June 25, July 30 and Aug. 27 during regular hours (4 to 7 p.m.) at the Peters Township Market in the Park program. Ages 17 and under can set up their own tables and sell homemade, homegrown or handcrafted items. Fee is $10 per table per day. Email LMorris@peterstownship.com for more details.
CAMP
Registration for Camp Gan Izzy is being accepted at chabadsh.com/cgi.
The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 30, to July 1. Ages 4 to 11 can attend. The Jewish-themed camp offers specialty clubs, swimming, weekly trips, sports, science, baking and crafts. Daily lunch and snacks are provided. Limited scholarships are available. For more information, email hindy@chabadsh.com or call 412-344-2424.
Uncover the history of slavery on the Pennsylvania frontier during a Juneteenth celebration set from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19 at Woodville, located at 1375 Washington Pike in Bridgeville. Hourlong programs start at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. Guided tours will focus on the experiences of the enslaved community at Woodville between 1775 and 1803. Led by Rob Windhorst of the Neville House Associates, the program will feature authentic cooking demonstrations in the interpretative cabin. Free admission and tours are sponsored by Viatris. Visit woodville-experience.org or call 412-221-0348 for more details.
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