• September Deans' Awards

    Oct. 9, 2019

    10 students recognized with September Deans’ Awards

    Upper St. Clair High School administrators recognized 10 outstanding students with September 2019 Deans’ Awards. The awardees and the teachers who nominated them were honored at a special breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.

    September 2019 Deans’ Award honorees include: 

    • Hunter Bench, grade 11: nominated by Mr. Robbins, Wellness
    • Claire Chen, grade 12: nominated by Mr. Edwards, Social Studies
    • Tyler Chojnicki, grade 9: nominated by Mrs. Lee, World Language
    • Gabriela Morales Gamez, grade 10: nominated by Ms. Bossart, English
    • Anna Hess, grade 10: nominated by Mr. Bennett, Mathematics
    • Shoshanah Karow, grade 12: nominated by Ms. Zirngibl, Partners/SHOP@USC
    • Demi Kucherawy, grade 12: nominated by Mr. Peskorski, Science
    • Andrew Miller, grade 10: nominated by Mr. Pickell, Fine & Performing Arts
    • Adam Molinaro, grade 9: nominated by Mr. Funfar, Mathematics
    • Parth Patel, grade 11: nominated by Ms. Rentschler, Library

    The monthly Deans’ Awards program was established when there were deans within the Upper St. Clair High School administration. The program is now coordinated by the high school assistant principals, Mr. Dan Beck and Mr. Dan Zelenski.

    Staff members representing each curricular area nominate a student each month for the Deans’ Awards. In addition to being recognized at the monthly Deans’ breakfast, students who are nominated receive a commemorative pen, award certificate and a copy of the letter written by their faculty nominator.

    Upper St. Clair High School promotes the growth and development of five Social Emotional Learning competencies. Teachers use this framework to nominate students who demonstrate any of the following: 

    • Self-Awareness:  the ability to recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts and values, and how they influence behavior.
    • Social Awareness:  the ability to take the perspective of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    • Self-Management:  the ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts and behaviors in different situations; effectively managing stress, controlling impulses and motivating others.
    • Relationship Skills:  the ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
    • Responsible Decision-Making:  the ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions based on ethical standards, safety concerns and social norms.