Ryan Willen ’18 helped to develop Israeli baseball players
The Israeli national baseball team is set to play its first game at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics July 29, but the road that led it there began much earlier. Ryan Willen, a baseball player and coach from Pepper Pike, was at the forefront of Israel’s youth development program as early as 2017.
Joshua Penrod ’96 highlights Johnstown’s industrial history in new book
New book by Joshua Penrod highlights Johnstown’s industrial history.
Katelynn Tronetti ’11 named 2021 All-Star Teacher by Pittsburgh Pirates Charities
The Pittsburgh Pirates, Pirates Charities, PNC and The Grable Foundation teamed up with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, Intermediate Unit One, and Kidsburgh to recognize outstanding teachers in our region and give them the thanks and acknowledgement that they deserve for their contributions to our community.
Ty Greenwood ’17 chosen for inaugural “New Voices Retreat”
Ashland New Plays Festival has announced the five emerging playwrights chosen for the inaugural “New Voices Retreat” — a weeklong, virtual mentorship and workshop experience — to be held in August.
‘An Alternative History of Pittsburgh’ by Ed Simon ’06 includes focus on Jewish life
The new book takes a look at the Pittsburgh Platform, which greatly influenced the Reform movement in the United States, and Jewish migration around the city.
Ryan Berley ’98 brings Franklin Fountain’s famous ice cream home to Delco
The line formed almost as quickly as the first cone was served on opening day at Franklin Fountain’s new Sugar Shack. Just in time for sweltering hot weather and the Fourth of July weekend, one of the most famous ice cream places in the City of Philadelphia opened its first suburban location Thursday on…
Lt. Senior Grade James Brandenburg ’42 speaks at veterans’ group meeting
At their first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down their gatherings, the World War II, Korean and Vietnam Wars Roundtable hosted a talk by a 100-year-old World War II veteran at the Fairlawn Community Center June 24.
Victoria Montgomery ’12 releases first album
Victoria Montgomery played the clarinet in McGuffey’s High School band. Now, more than a decade later, her music career has evolved, and the Washington County native just released her first album.
Alie Seto ’21 receives W&J’s Cooper Award
Washington & Jefferson College graduate Alie Seto was honored with the Cooper Award, given annually to the top senior male and female athletes.
John Georgino ’16 earns medical degree from PECOM
John Georgino of DuBois was among the 270 graduates awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) at the College’s 130th commencement. The ceremony was held at the Mann Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 24, 2021.
