Virtual Graduation 2020
Class of 2020 Graduation Information
Virtual Graduation Program: Class of 2020 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Class of 2020 Scholarships and Awards: Awards Day Program
Class of 2020 Senior Video
CLASS OF 2020 AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Yough Senior High School
FREQUENTLY USED EXTENSIONS
| Mr. Sutherland | Principal | 2021 |
| Mr. Wilkins | Assistant Principal | 2022 |
| Mrs. Good | High School Secretary | 2000 |
| Mrs. Huss | High School Secretary & Athletics | 2001 |
| Mr. Dawson | Guidance Counselor | 2016 |
| Mrs. Hipps | Guidance Counselor | 2017 |
| Mrs. Petrosky | Guidance Secretary | 2015 |
| Mrs. Kujawa | Nurse | 2010 |
Contact Information
Main Office 724-446-5520
Fax # 724-446-6008
Address: 919 Lowber Road,
Herminie, PA 15637
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Welcome to Yough Senior High School
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians:
Greetings from Yough Senior High School, home of the Cougars! On behalf of our teachers and staff, we would like to welcome you! Our mission is to provide all students with a 21st-century learning experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. With your help, we can achieve this mission.
Our rigorous curriculum is the foundation that will prepare all of our students for future endeavors. To do this we offer a variety of academic programs:
Dual credit classes, through Yough Senior High and The University of Pittsburgh, Westmoreland County Community College, and Mt. Aloysius College, let students get a jump start on college for a fraction of the tuition price. These classes, taught by our instructors during the standard school day, qualify for both high school and college credit simultaneously. The Dual Enrollment Program is open to juniors and seniors, with courses covering a variety of subject areas.
In addition to our Dual Enrollment Program, we offer a number of Advanced Placement classes. Our college and career-ready initiative doesn’t end with college preparedness. For example, through our partnership with the Central Westmoreland Career & Technology center, students may enroll into industry based technical and certification programs designed to meet the needs of an evolving workforce and develop skills for lifelong learning and living.
Besides academics, we offer extracurricular programs including the performing arts and interscholastic athletics, competing in the WPIAL. We also have several clubs, including NHS, Student Council, Yearbook, Art NHS, Chorus, Marching Band, Colorguard, FBLA, CAP/SADD, Spanish and French clubs, Robotics, Prom Committee, YALE, Pride, Student Mentor, Journalism, Strategies, Spirit, Outdoors and Envirothon. These clubs help meet the interests of all our students and provide opportunities for them to get involved with their school!
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to view their student’s progress and attendance through the Powerschool Parent Portal, linked to our web site. Attendance is important to the success of our students. Being connected and involved makes it more likely that they will care about their education now and in the future.
Thank you for taking the time for visiting our web site. I look forward to working with you this school year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Sutherland
Principal
The office will be closed on the following dates:
Friday, June 19th
Friday, July 3rd
Please call ahead to guarantee someone will be able to assist you.
724-446-5520 x2001 or 2000
IMPORTANT GRADUATION INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENT: MAY 11, 2020
Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2020:
Because of the difficulty to predict our level of restriction and inability to gather in large groups due to the Coronavirus pandemic and after careful consideration of our limited options available to comply with county and state health department and CDC mandates, our graduation ceremony will be conducted in 2 parts over the course of this summer.
While in the ‘Yellow’ Phase of recovery, Part one will take place on Friday, May 29th at 7:00 PM. It will be an online ‘virtual’ graduation ceremony. A link will be posted to the school district website at www.youghsd.net, enabling anyone, anywhere with an internet connection to celebrate our seniors as they graduate in the safety and comfort of their homes. Our graduates will be able to enjoy the ceremony with their families and do not need to dress up. Simply watch, enjoy, and CELEBRATE!
Later this summer, with hopes we are finally in the ‘Green’ Phase of recovery, Part two will take place on Friday, July 24th at 7:00 PM. It will be an in-person, large gathering, traditional graduation ceremony at the high school stadium on Cougar Mountain. July 31st will serve as a rain date.
If we are still in the ‘Yellow’ Phase of recovery at that time, we will not be able to hold a large, outdoor ceremony. Instead, we will reserve August 1st and 2nd for in-person, socially distant graduate and family mini ceremonies held at the stadium at scheduled time intervals. All graduates will be given a specific time to come to the stadium with their family, donning their cap, gown, diploma, be given a chance to walk across the stage and have their name announced and picture taken. Depending on our status of Green or Yellow will determine how we celebrate graduation for this second part of our plan.
Remember, specific details on our 2-part graduation ceremony will be shared in a mailing. You can expect it by Tuesday, May 26th.
I would like to thank you for your patience and understanding with us as we have developed a comprehensive plan for graduation despite the challenges of social distancing, stay at home orders, etc. with this pandemic. We are unbelievably proud of our Class of 2020 and all of their accomplishments, and look forward to celebrating them with you.
- Mr. Sutherland
Mark Your Calendars:
Part 1 – Yellow Phase: Online ‘virtual’ graduation ceremony – Friday, May 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
Part 2 –
- Green Phase: In-Person ,traditional graduation ceremony at the high school stadium – Friday, July 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM (July 31 rain date).
- Or, if in Yellow Phase: In-Person, socially distant ceremony at scheduled time intervals at the stadium – Saturday, August 1, 2020 and Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Details will be mailed home to each senior by Tuesday, May 26, 2020..
Upcoming Events
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2:30p Cheerleading Tryouts
Cheerleading Tryouts
Dates: July 14, 15, 16, 17
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Place: Yough High School Gymnasium
If you plan to participate or have any questions contact Coach Nikki Spoonhoward at 724-205-3374 or email 9spoony9@aol.com.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR MASKS AND BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLES WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
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Senior Pictures on Campus - Lifetouch
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Senior Pictures on Campus - Lifetouch
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7p Outdoor Graduation Ceremony
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Rain Date - Outdoor Graduation Ceremony, 7PM
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6p Senior Prom (6PM - 11PM @ Stratigos)
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9th grade Orientation
TIME TBA
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In-Service Day for Staff
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In-Service Day for Staff
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Clerical Day for Staff
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First Day of School
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6p College in High School Discussion @HS LGI
College in High School Discussion
Parent & Student Information Session
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
6 PM – 6:45 PM
LGI
Financial Aid Presentation
Parent & Student Information Session
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
7 PM – 7:45 PM
LGI
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7p Financial Aid Presentation @HS LGI
College in High School Discussion
Parent & Student Information Session
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
6 PM – 6:45 PM
LGI
Financial Aid Presentation
Parent & Student Information Session
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
7 PM – 7:45 PM
LGI
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7p Night on Cougar Mountain
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HOMECOMING ON COUGAR MOUNTAIN
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HOMECOMING DANCE
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SENIOR NIGHT ON COUGAR MOUNTAIN
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Cheerleading Tryouts
Cheerleading Tryouts
Dates: July 14, 15, 16, 17
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Place: Yough High School Gymnasium
If you plan to participate or have any questions contact Coach Nikki Spoonhoward at 724-205-3374 or email 9spoony9@aol.com.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST WEAR MASKS AND BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLES WITH YOUR NAME ON IT.
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
ATTENTION: SENIOR PROM DETAILS!
We are excited to announce our plan for moving forward with our 2020 Senior Prom at Stratigos Banquet Centre. Please click on the attachment to review the policies/procedures and print out a guest permission form (if one is needed).
2020 Yough Senior High School Prom 2020.pdf
Ticket Sales are at the high school office (cash only) - $25 for singles, $50 for couples. The prom is open to all seniors (class of 2020) and one guest of their choice. Sale dates:
Tuesday, June 23 from 6:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday, June 30 from 9:00 AM-Noon
Tuesday, July 14 from 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Please note, if we are moved back to Yellow or Red, Prom will be canceled and money will be refunded. As per Stratigos, we must have a minimum of 100 students participate or the event will be canceled.
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Colorguard & Majorette Information
"Any 8th-11th grade students who are interested in joining the Yough Colorguard & Majorettes, please email Ms. Jerianne Larson (larsonj@youghsd.net) or Mrs. Julia Hartnett (hartnettj@youghsd.net).
The Colorguard & Majorettes are an award winning team who consistently receive high scores at Division Championships. We would love to have you join us!"
CWCTC 2020 Awards/Directors List Q3
SPRING PEP RALLY - SENIOR BANNER!
Dear Senior Athletes:
Ms. Newlin recently created a 'virtual' pep rally! As you know, part of our spring pep rally would have been to have you sign the senior banner! Well, Ms. Newlin created one in your honor. Please click on the Youtube link to watch it. Congratulations!! Spring Pep Rally - Senior Banner
COUGAR PRIDE!
2020 Music Education Award
Yough was selected, for the first time, as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation! Thanks to our wonderful students, faculty, administrators, school board members, and community for your support of the musical arts within our district. Congratulations, you guys rock!!!!!
Here is the link for the complete list of schools selected. There were 754 from across the county, 115 from Pennsylvania and 9 from Westmoreland County.
www.nammfoundation.org (2020 Best Communities for Music Education Districts)
Senior Superlatives
Congratulations to students from our Class of 2020 for being voted by their classmates for our annual Senior Superlatives:
Most Likely to Succeed
Jeremy Bednar
Sara Krofcheck
Most School Spirit
Robert Davis
Mary Zipfel
Most likely to Become a Stand-Up Comedian
Jakob Wardezak
Aubrey Bacha
Most Likely to End Up Together
Jonathan Dumond
Amber Biros
Most Likely to Become Famous
Jake Filapose
Sarah Harvey
Most Likely to Be Late
Scott Allshouse
Brooke Jones
Most Athletic
Cody Ulander
Justine Appolonia
Most Likely to Be President
Peyton Aujay
Tayler Etze
Most Outspoken
Gino Lawrenzi
Audrey Burge
Best Hair
Clint Hanson
Abigail Cox
Most Likely to Vote Themselves
Aidan Cochran
Alexa Cipra
Most Likely to Brighten Your Day
Caden Kastronis
Sydney Murray
YHS "Virtual Art Work"
Students in Mrs. Berkey’s Art Classes are showcasing their “Virtual Art Work”
Click on the link below to view.
https://youghsd.padlet.org/thereseberkey1/youghhighschoolart
Virtual Spirit Week Photos
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Virtual Spirit Week Day #1
Motivation Day
Mr. Nesser and his daughter
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Motivation Day
Angel
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Motivation Day
Taylor
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Motivation Day
Mr. Crowe
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Motivation Day
Mrs. Tierney
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Motivation Day
Mrs. Huss
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Motivation Day
Christian
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Motivation Day
Haley
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Motivation Day
Sarah
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Motivation Day
Samantha
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Motivation Day
Sarah
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Motivation Day
Peyton
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Virtual Spirit Week Day #2
Sports Jersey Day
Mr. Nesser and his daugher
"Pitt and Steelers"
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Sports Jersey Day
Taylor
"Yough"
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Sports Jersey Day
Sarah
"Steelers"
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Reading Day
Taylor
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Reading Day
Mr. Nesser
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Reading Day
Sarah
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Pet Day
Mr. Nesser
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Pet Day
Haley
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Pet Day
Russell
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Pet Day
Mrs. Tierney
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Pet Day
Miss Newlin
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Pet Day
Miss Newlin's Dog
Senior Light Up Night - April 20, 2020
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Announcement: Yough Senior High School Families:
With the most recent extension of the Commonwealth’s social distancing guidelines, we must postpone our April 24 Prom date.
Despite the many challenges the Covid-19 virus is presenting, Yough School District is continuing to plan for the end of the year. Although we have not set any final dates, we are committed to having the prom, musical, and graduation ceremonies when the time is appropriate. Dates will be announced when those decisions have been made.
Congratulations to Mr. Shaffer and his Video Production students on their 2nd place finish in the PIAA's annual video contest.. They created a public service commercial for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's annual "Don't Let Pain Become A Killer" campaign. You can see their video below (takes you to Youtube):
Link: Video Production 2nd Place!
Student Parking Application Process Information
List of District Accomplishments 2012-2018
Yough High School SAT scores for 2018 were 4th out of 19 high schools in Westmoreland county and 19th out of 142 High Schools in the Pittsburgh region.
Here is the link to the article:
https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2019/02/07/just-released-see-how-local-high-school-students.html?ana=wpxi
