February 19, 2020
COVER STORY-SKILLSUSA
BAVTS among 400 participants
On Jan. 29, over 400 students competed in 54
hands-on skill and leadership competitions. This “Showcase of Skills” is a
unique opportunity to observe some of the most talented career and technical
education students in the area. District gold medal winners will advance to
state and national competitions. This year, the SkillsUSA Council partnered
with postsecondary educational institutions to award over $200,000 in
scholarships to the medalists of 12 competitions. Photo: Bethlehem Area
Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) student Martina Mannino uses a mannequin to
demonstrate her expertise with hair styling at the SkillsUSA Cosmetology
competition.
Photos by Lou Wheeland
ANOTHER VIEW – ED’S WORLD
Graphic commentary by Ed Courrier
CLASSROOM
Disney on Ice workshop
Performers
from the Disney On Ice show stopped by the Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem to
provide a workshop for sixth, seventh and eighth graders from the Arts Academy
MS in Allentown Jan. 29. The students
who attended take ice skating as a part of their school curriculum. Photo: Students
of the Arts Academy MS form a line and try poses and leg lifts under the
direction of four performers from the Disney On Ice touring show. The students also received instruction in
small groups from individual Disney On Ice performers.
By Mark Kirlin
SPORTS
Becahi girls win EPC title
Bethlehem Catholic’s girls’ basketball team became four-time East
Penn Conference champions after defeating Nazareth, 34-28, last Thursday at the
PPL Center in Allentown. “When you get pushed to the brink, champions respond,”
said Becahi coach Jose Medina. “They came out with a great game plan, but our
girls showed that resolve.”
By Katie McDonald
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FOCUS
Veteran driver
The Chinese recognize the year 2020 on their calendar as the “Year
of the Rat.” In the United States, one could easily say the past several years
have been the year of the woman. Female visibility is on an upward trajectory
in areas once thought to be the sole province of men.
By Deb Boylan
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OTHER STORIES
Bethlehem: Southside marijuana charges uneven
Bethlehem: Chesterbrook pre-school donates for
sneiors
Bethlehem (BASD): Gifted student policy
reviewed
Bethlehem (HARB): Elevator allowed; patio
proposed
Grants: Air Produce - $1.5 to ArtsQuest
Grants: PPl funs youth project
Grants: Providence Foundation - $10K to YWCA
Grants: PPL supports STEM program
Grants: R.K. Laros Foundation announces local
gifts
Great Decisions series: Climate change Warning
issued
Hellertown: Lions announce 2020 gem show plans
Lehigh Valley: Wild opens up at public meeting
Mama’s Musings: Dealing with irony
School: BAVTS honor society inductees
School: Charter Arts faculty performs for
students
School: Jenna Grochowski (libery HS) profile
School: Liberty HS news by Ethan Chistman
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