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UPPER ST. CLAIR TODAY, 1820 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 or usctoday@uscsd.k12.pa.us. Work in Progress You may be familiar with the brothersister team Steve and Leanne Ford from their popular HGTV show Restored by the Fords. Leanne and Steve grew up in Upper St. Clair and graduated from Upper St. Clair High School. In addition to their show, which is focused on Pittsburgh homes, the duo was part of The Brady Bunch Renovation and Rock the Block. And you’ll be happy to know that HGTV has contracted with Restored by the Fords for a third season, with filming beginning this April. Now this talented duo has written their first book, Work in Progress, released by Thomas Nelson and with a forward written by older sister and Upper St. Clair resident Michelle Ford Faist. In the book, Leanne and Steve share details about their journey, including “the beliefs that have inspired them and the experiences that have challenged them along the way.”
USC Grad Stars in Before the Dawn Jared (Scott) Houy, USCHS Class of 2014, has been living in Hollywood, California, for the past three years pursuing his acting career. Using the screen name Jared Scott, his latest movie, Before the Dawn, was released on Amazon Prime Video. In Before the Dawn, a young high school teacher moves to a new town for a fresh start and falls for a troubled student, played by Jared. Some of Jared’s other starring roles include the short film Rockstar; The Wrong Friend on Lifetime Movies, as Chris; 38 episodes of Turnt on Facebook Watch, as Forrest; the short comedy series Before We Go, as Chad Greenlee; I Dared My Best Friend, which recently wrapped up shooting; and Solve on Snapchat. Jared also did a fashion shoot for Guess Philippines and had a photo shoot with Men’s Warehouse. His poster has been seen in stores nationwide, including South Hills Village Mall.
USC, Both Coasts, and Back Again Christian Kelly, USCHS Class of 2014, has returned to his Pittsburgh roots. Upon high school graduation, Christian earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Claremont McKenna College in Southern California. After his California journey, Christian traveled east to New York City, where he worked in one of the most selective roles on Wall Street. Christian made his way back to Upper St. Clair at the beginning of 2019, where he now works as a financial advisor at The Kelly Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Christian helps families in the Pittsburgh area grow and preserve their wealth, as well as plan for their retirement. A competitive swimmer in high school, Christian now enjoys his recreational time trying new food with friends, riding ATVs, and playing tennis.
Jared’s complete bio, resume, and reels can be found on his website, jaredhscott.com.
Jared (Scott) Houy in Turnt, 2018
Rensi Selected to Leadership Team In late 2019, Hayes Design Group Architects (HDG), a Pittsburgh-based architecture firm, announced a leadership transition plan, adding three shareholders to the firm’s senior leadership team. Rob Rensi, a USC resident, is one of the new shareholders and was also named associate, project manager. Rob joined HDG in 2011. With 21 years of architectural experience, he earned his architectural degree from Kent State University. He is a 82
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registered architect and is LEED AP certified. As a project manager at HDG, Rob oversees all phases of project design, including management and monitoring of project schedules and budgets; office resources, including interviewing, hiring, scheduling, supervising, and mentoring of staff; and the maintenance of client relationships. His noteworthy recent projects include the Peters Township High School, currently under construction, West Allegheny High School natatorium addition and alterations, and the Community College of Beaver County’s college master plan.
Spring 2020
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