Mock Crash 2017
The drama unfolded in real time with the realism of an actual crash response. Sponsored and funded by State Farm Insurance in cooperation with Paoli Hospital and the Main Line Health/Bryn Mawr Rehab's Cruisin' Smart Program, Owen J. Roberts High School hosted the 2017 Mock Crash event on Tuesday, April 25th. The staged automobile crash was live theater creating a realistic demonstration of what happens at an accident scene when drivers may have been distracted or impaired.
The Mock Crash event featured professional actors from the Media Theatre as well as OJR student actors and a professional sound crew. Pennsylvania State Police, local municipal police, the OJRSD Security Department, Houck & Gofus Funeral Home, and emergency medical personnel from Goodwill Ambulance and Ridge Fire Company have been working together over the past months to coordinate this event in hopes of encouraging responsible driving behaviors among the community's youth. Mr. Frank Gunson, first responder, introduced the crash scene to students. Mr. Chris Mulhall, PA Representative Becky Corbin's Chief of Staff, was in attendance for both the mock crash and assembly.
Following the outdoor presentation, students assembled in the high school auditorium for the Main Line Health, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital's "Cruisin' Smart" assembly. Cruisin' Smart emphasizes the importance of responsible decisions and highlight the dangers of driving while impaired or distracted. Lisa Eckenrode, nurse and paramedic, walked students through the actual scenario of the hospital trauma center showing photos of the waiting room where often parents have the excruciating and horrifying wait to find out if their child will be alright. A guest speaker named Bobby shared his honest first hand account of coping with life-altering injuries. He said, "This is the dream I never woke up from."
Mr. Dwayne Redd, State Farm Insurance Community Field Representative, informed students of potential financial impacts of an automobile accident. He thanked the student actors for portraying a difficult drama. Bryn Mawr Rehab's "Cruisin' Smart" Coordinator, Patricia Santoro, informed the audience that car crashes are the #1 killer of teens. Principal Dr. Rich Marchini invited students to look at the positive in every decision. "When you do good, good things come from it," he informed. He asked students to use their phones for good because every act, whether it is a message on social media, or a decision to text while driving, can impact others.
The mock crash and assembly are used in conjunction with a comprehensive education and prevention plan for Owen J. Roberts High School students including mandatory driver training class and optional behind-the-wheel driver training.
Below is a link to a story by Marian Dennis for the Pottstown Mercury:
http://www.pottsmerc.com/general-news/20170427/mock-crash-ojr-students-learn-consequences-of-drinking-and-driving
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Retirees Honored
At the Board of School Directors Regular Business Meeting, the Board of School Directors approved the following Retirement Resolutions:
WHEREAS, Elaine Kindl, as an employee of the Owen J. Roberts School District for the past 26 years, has made a significant contribution to the students and the District; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kindl, has given unselfishly of her time, talents, and energies in serving the youth of our community by performing her job to the best of her ability; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kindl, has made a great impact upon the Owen J. Roberts School District now and in the future; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kindl's, retirement is richly deserved and recognized as one of high honor and distinction.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors, the Administration, and fellow employees of the Owen J. Roberts School District express deep appreciation to Mrs. Kindl, for 26 years of loyal service and wish her, good health and continued success in future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 25th day of April 2017 be officially declared Elaine Kindl Day in the Owen J. Roberts School District.
ADOPTED by the Board of School Directors of the Owen J. Roberts School District on the 24th day of April 2017.
WHEREAS, Gail Gola, as an employee of the Owen J. Roberts School District for the past 15 years and 6 months, has made a significant contribution to the students and the District; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gola, has given unselfishly of her time, talents, and energies in serving the youth of our community by performing her job to the best of her ability; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gola, has made a great impact upon the Owen J. Roberts School District now and in the future; and,
WHEREAS, Ms. Gola's, retirement is richly deserved and recognized as one of high honor and distinction.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors, the Administration, and fellow employees of the Owen J. Roberts School District express deep appreciation to Ms. Gola, for 15 years and 6 months of loyal service and wish her, good health and continued success in future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 26th day of April 2017 be officially declared Gail Gola Day in the Owen J. Roberts School District.
Board Recognizes Citadel Heart Nominees
At the April 24, 2017 Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors Regular Business Meeting, many outstanding educators were honored for their nominations to the Citadel Heart of Learning program. The Citadel Heart of Learning Award is a nationally-recognized program through Citadel Banking and the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The award is designed to honor and thank Chester County's teachers while raising awareness of the impact on students, families, and the entire community. Congratulations were extended to:
Joanna Abramson, James Hunter, Michelle Romaniello,
Sarah Allander, Patricia Janda, Betsy Ross
Lisa Bealer, Kelly Joyce, Kira Rump
Kellie Bean, Joe Kirtner, Cathy Sacks
Katherine Bell, Taryn Knox, John Sands
Amber Benson, Rich Kolka, Emily Sassaman
Elizabeth Bevan, Alison Kulp, David Schwenk
Stacia Bickell, Amy Laczkowski, Kristen Schwenk
Brannon Billstone, Brad Lamison, Jennifer Scott
Mallory Bobak, Karen Levins, Beth Seiler
Mary-Rita Bonner, Timothy Lewis, Karlen Senseny
Matthew Brewer, Mark Lieberson, Ashley Sergas
Susan Buettler, Susan Lloyd, Ed.D., Betsy Shantz
Mary Cardella, Kelly Loomis, Eric Smith
Louis Cardi, Seth Lucas, Natalie Smith
Kate Cimo, Tim Maher, Brian Sponagle
Tanya Clemens, Colleen Marengo, Marisa Stoltzfus
Kristin Colfer, Cheryl Markofski, Jessica Stone
William Crowl, Jen Marshall, Karin Suzadail
Victoria DeCesare, Amanda Martin, Faye Tedesco
Oriana Demetris, Heather Martin, Krista Troutman
Marcy Dunn, Meghan Maurer, Kelly Trupe
Ingrid Fake, Jody McMahon, Jennifer Umstead
Matthew Famous, Todd Mengel, Laura Vanemon
Joseph Faust, Carrie Mitton, Matt Venza
Julie Feldman, Keith Morris, Tania Vogel
Brett Galambos, Karen Neumaier, Daryl Walmer
Meredith Gallo, Beth Nyce, Ann Weaver
Eric Garman, Trisha Oswald, Bridget Winn
Laura George, Betsy Palumbo, Erica Wood
Elizabeth Grandinetti, Donna Pioli, Andrew Worley
Clifford Hall, Danielle Ponto, Andrew Wright
Richard Hampson, Mary Powers, Pam Yarbrough
Deborah Harvey, Lauren Pringle, Jonathan Yoder
Jennifer Heckler, Danielle Rapp, Carly Youngblood
Dawn Himmelstein, Patrice Reiche, Elizabeth Zehren
Amanda Holmes, William Richardson, Nick Zurga
Ryan Howard, Shelby Roland
On March 24, Citadel representatives surprised Ms. Carrie Mitton, East Vincent Elementary, with the Learning Finalist Award for Owen J. Roberts School District. Dr. Cheryl Bell informed the Board and audience that Ms. Mitton is a dedicated, enthusiastic and inquisitive leader in the classroom and the school.
Dr. Bell congratulates and honors Ms. Carrie Mitton
Board Recognizes Odyssey of the Mind Teams
Many teachers and students were acknowledged at the Owen J. Roberts Board of School Directors Regular Meeting on Monday, March 20, including 8 Oyssey of the Mind Teams who qualified for state level competition and beyond.
Mrs. Rose Vey with an East Coventry team
Mrs. Rose Vey with the High School team she coaches
Coach Pam Yarborough with the French Creek Elementary team
Coach Patty Janda with her Middle School team
Mrs. Janda with members of her High School Odyssey team
Mr. Palochak with his Middle School OM's
Mr. Palochak congratulates his High School team
East Vincent Odyssey team with Mr. P
In addition, Mr. Palochak was honored for 20 years of coaching Odyssey of the Mind teams for Owen J. Roberts and the amazing accomplishment of coaching 50 teams to qualify and compete in the World OM competition. Mr. Palochak serves as an OM coach mentor in the district helping the program to grow.
Congratulations, Mr. P!
Happy #DNADay17
In honor of national DNA Day, check out some of the 97 very creative DNA models from Mrs. George's Biology students as part of her annual DNA model competition. The models are as unique as each of us!!!
According to the National Human Genome Research Institute, "National DNA Day is a unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics! The day commemorates the completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003, and the discovery of DNA's double helix in 1953."
Aladdin Shows Audiences a Whole New World
A cast of about 60 Owen J. Roberts Middle School students took audiences on a magic carpet ride of song and dance this past weekend performing Disney's Aladdin.
Princess Jasmine and Raja lament
Genie tells Aladdin he has never had "A Friend Like Me"
Arrival of Prince Ali
Princess Jasmine and Prince Ali dream of A Whole New World
Alddin's final wish frees Genie
Jafar's Hour
"To Be Free"
Now I'm in a Whole New World with you
"Happy End in Agrabah"
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