Meet Our New High School Coaches Paula Mitchell— Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Happy Memories are Made
After a playing career at Rutgers University, Paula a three-year All American became assistant coach at her alma mater. When she and her husband moved to Pittsburgh, Paula jumped at the opportunity to coach the USC girls in the newly formed WPIAL league.
at Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh Summer Day Camps
Jim Whalen— Women’s Softball Coach Jim brings a long-time interest in baseball and softball to the athletic department at USCHS. He has coached youth leagues and recreational traveling teams before moving up to the High School varsity squad.
age 2-grade 7 • half or full day ❃ swimming ❃ sports ❃ arts & crafts
Assistant coach David Polcho and coach Paula Mitchell
❃ music ❃ nature ❃ hobby time
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Jim Whalen, excited for the season!
Tim Olack—Track Coach Tim has been involved in track for over thirty years beginning at Aliquippa High School and also competing at Louisiana State University. He coached the local Pacers Track Club and at Mt. Lebanon High School before coming to Upper St. Clair as District track coordinator and High School coach. Left to right: Kathryn Fitzgerald, Rachel Moses, Tim Olack, Julie Cameron and Kate Whitaker are set for practice.
Profile—Kevin Deitrick Upon completion
of a Masters degree from Duquesne University in 1997, Kevin Deitrick began working in Duquesne’s graduate education office for former Upper St. Clair School District Administrator Bob Furman. Because of hard work and dedication, the mentor recommended his young staff member to USC as an intern at Fort Couch Middle School. Kevin is now in his third year as an associate principal. If you need to speak with him—leave a message for him to call you back. 68
UPPER ST. CLAIR TODAY
Summer 2002
He’s rarely in his office because he prefers to be visible throughout the building. Kevin takes great pride in knowing nearly every student at Fort Couch. As he is also writing a thesis for his doctorate degree on advisor time in a middle school, it is Kevin’s belief that each child should connect with at least one adult in a school building. He recently stated that, “to be a mentor you have to care, be visible, and be available.” Kevin graduated from Canevin High School in 1989 and Washington and Jefferson College in 1993. He has been an assistant golf pro and an assistant basketball coach since his undergraduate days. ■