Carlynton vs Keystone Oaks JV Basketball Game

The Carlynton JV Basketball team defeated the Keystone Oaks Golden Eagles 29 to 28. In the first quarter, the score was 2 to 7. In the second quarter it was 9 to 16. The Cougars were struggling a bit before halftime. After halftime, they started to gain on the Golden Eagles.

The last minute of the game the Cougars were down by one point. Then, #30, Joshua Aldrige (8th grade), made the winning two-point shot and won the game for the Cougars!

Their next game is on Thursday, November 12th, at Carnegie Elementary. Come and support the 8th grade basketball team and cheer them on!

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The Eco-Challenge at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of environmental scientists and ecologists is steadily growing. Part of the reason could easily be the increasing number of botanical gardens around the world and the number of activities for children inside of them. Carlynton School District is lucky to have a garden less than 20 minutes from its community. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens was constructed in 1893 as a gift to the city of Pittsburgh. Including this year, and five years prior, our local conservatory has hosted a middle school and high school event called the Eco-Challenge. This educational event teaches of the different works and wonders an environmental scientist can do to make real and positive change in the world. This year approximately 25 students in grades 6, 7, and 8 in the Gifted and Enrichment program attended the Eco Challenge at Phipps on September 12, 2019. Next to Phipps is a school-sized building powered entirely by solar power. In t...

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Fashion Bash

Junior Martial Delrosario styles a short, black dress at Carlynton’s second annual Fashion Bash. On the 29th of February, Carlynton held its second annual Fashion Bash. The Fashion Bash had dual purposes- to raise funds for Prom, and to showcase various styles one might choose to wear to prom. It was held from seven to nine in the Shop. The main event was the fashion show, where for a total of about 30 minutes 44 dresses and nine suits were modelled . In addition, some girls modelled hair styles with more casual dresses. This served to advertise Dani's Hair Loft. Many of the dresses modelled were donated , but seven were rented from David’s Bridal. The suits modelled came from Men’s Warehouse. Jewelry, made by Paparazzi Independent Consultant, nails from Color Street , and flowers from Bella Flora Shoppe were also shown . The emcees of the evening were Alaiyah Burks, Erin Fox , and Savannah Sevacko . They described the styles of the evening. ...

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