Two Graduates Recognized with Alumni Achievement Award
Dormont High School graduate David Newell and Keystone Oaks High School graduate David J . Hickton have been selected as the recipients of the 2017 Alumni Achievement Award . Newell , famous in Pittsburgh for his role as Mr . McFeely on Mister Rogers Neighborhood , is a 1956 graduate of Dormont High School . Hickton is a member of the Keystone Oaks High School Class of 1973 and served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania from August 2010 through November 2016 .
Pittsburghers everywhere recognize the “ Speedy Delivery ” greeting that Mr . Newell is famous for delivering over the 34 years that he appeared on Mister Rogers ’ Neighborhood . He also worked in many roles for the television series , including Properties Manager , Associate Producer and Director of Public Relations for Family Communications , which produced the series .
Mr . Newell has been involved in various aspects of theater with the Pittsburgh Playhouse , the Civic Light Opera Company and The Little Lake Arena Theater , as well as with productions in Los Angeles and Honolulu . He is a board member of the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium , Pressley Ridge , and is on the advisory committee of the Pittsburgh International Children ’ s Theater . Mr . Newell received his certification in Theater Arts from the Pittsburgh Playhouse and a bachelor ’ s degree in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh .
Mr . Hickton is currently the founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law , Policy , and Security and was recently appointed to the advisory board for The Air Force Association ’ s ( AFA ) CyberPatriot Program . Prior to this , he served as the United States Attorney General for the Western District of Pennsylvania for six years . His signature achievements as Attorney General including addressing cyber threats , combatting the national heroin and opioid crisis , and enhancing community police trust .
He has served as an executive board member and president of Pittsburgh Public Theater and was a member of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust . Mr . Hickton is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and of the University of Pittsburgh ’ s School of Law .
“ It is an honor to be able to recognize the accomplishments of these graduates and commend them for the pride that they bring to the Keystone Oaks School District ,” said Dr . William Stropkaj , Superintendent for the Keystone Oaks School District . “ Their personal and professional accomplishments are truly remarkable and will undoubtedly serve as a source of inspiration for the class of 2017 .”
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS
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Thursday , August 24 , 2017 is the first day of school for students in grades 1-12 . Students entering kindergarten will attend a one-hour orientation with their parent / guardian on August 24 .
• Aiken Elementary - 9 a . m . - 10 a . m .
• Dormont Elementary - 9:15 a . m . - 10:15 a . m .
• Myrtle Elementary - 9:30 a . m . - 10:30 a . m .
On August 25 , 28 & 29 , kindergarten students will attend school for a half day and will be dismissed after lunch / recess . Students will utilize their normal mode of transportation on these days .
• Aiken Elementary - 8:25 am . - 12:35 p . m .
• Dormont Elementary - 8:05 a . m . - 12:20 p . m .
• Myrtle Elementary - 8:30 a . m . - 12:40 p . m . Wednesday , August 30 , 2017 is the first full day of school for kindergarten students .
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