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Keystone Oaks honors middle-school playwrights and manufacturing video winners
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Keystone Oaks School District recognized middle-school students whose one-act play won Pittsburgh City Theatre’s Young Playwrights contest and a student video team that earned awards in Catalyst Connections’ manufacturing contest; teachers and community partners were thanked for supporting arts and workforce programming.
The Keystone Oaks School District board on the evening began by recognizing middle-school students who won regional contests in theatre and manufacturing storytelling.
Oliver Rent, Aidan Carr and A. J. Montero were named for their one-act play "Bolts and Apologies," selected from more than 400 submissions to Pittsburgh City Theatre's Young Playwrights program. Board members said the students wrote the play in Ms. Convin's seventh-grade class and worked with City Theatre teaching artists to develop a staged production. "Their submission was selected from more than 400 plays," a board member said, noting the program gives students the opportunity to see their scripts come to life.
The board also recognized a seven-student middle-school team that won first place for best rookie team and second place in the student choice category in Catalyst Connections' "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" video contest. The students’ video showcased automation and manufacturing processes at Mancini's Bakery. Dave Ray of Catalyst Connections and GreenTree Borough, who spoke during public comment, praised the partnership that supplied camera equipment, software and professional coaching for student teams.
Teachers credited in the meeting included Ms. Connolly (arrival acknowledged), Mr. Veil (listed as unable to attend), and Mr. Gadlak, who coached the video team. The board said the recognitions highlight programming that connects classroom learning to creative arts and local industry and thanked parents and partners for their support.
The board took no formal action on the recognitions beyond the acknowledgments and photo opportunities; the meeting then moved into public comment and regular business.
