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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
McDowell celebrates 10 students embarking on military careers
McDowell High School celebrated its first Military Signing Day, honoring 10 students for their commitment to serve in the military. The event took place in McDowell's North gym, traditionally used for athletic recognitions, but this time it was dedicated to students embarking on military careers. The ceremony included traditional elements such as the color guard and the national anthem, underscoring the significance of the students' decision to serve their country. Erie law enforcement express importance of new Paul Miller law 'It means a lot because I haven't really gotten recognized much for my commitment,' said Josh Fairfield, who enlisted in the United States Air Force. 'People tell me congratulations, but this really brings it over the top. I appreciate this a lot.' Megan Boesch, a school counselor at McDowell High School, highlighted the diverse interests of the students, noting, 'They all have different jobs that they're interested in too, and it's fun, kind of highlighting the things that they're good at.' Korasch Weitzer, who enlisted in the Army National Guard, shared her motivation, saying, 'My grandfather served in the Army during Vietnam and I am one of the very few women in my family who have served in the military. I wanted to make a statement and show others that you can be a leader while going to school and earning a degree.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Among the honored students, Ayden Kinnear signed on to be in the United States Army Infantry, expressing his desire to make a tangible difference. 'I felt like with the infantry I'd be causing a tangible difference and I feel like I'd feel proud of it,' he said. The ceremony not only celebrated the students' commitment but also their future roles in the military, with some pursuing specialized careers such as engineering and the medical field. The event marked a significant moment for the students and their families, as they were recognized for their dedication and readiness to serve their country. Presque Isle beaches named among most underrated in the US The Military Signing Day at McDowell High School highlighted the dedication of young individuals ready to serve their country, reflecting their diverse interests and future aspirations within the military. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by WJET/WFXP. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by WJET/WFXP staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Military enrollment on the rise, local ROTC program reflects on increase in recruits
Military enrollment is on the rise nationwide. The trend of increased interest in military service is reflected in the McDowell High School Air Force Junior ROTC program, which has seen a significant increase in student participation. The Director of McDowell High School's Air Force Junior ROTC says he works with military recruiters who say a recent surge in enrollment numbers follows a previous decline. 'A handful of years ago, their numbers were way down and they're going up very noticeably,' said Major John Nygaard, Director of McDowell High School's Air Force Junior ROTC. The ROTC program at McDowell High School currently has 80 students enrolled, with expectations to grow to 120 students next year. City of Erie Police highlight crisis unit during Mental Health Awareness Month The increased interest in military careers is evident as four graduates have already enlisted, and three others are entering college ROTC programs or service academies. Caleb Vough, one of the students, has enlisted in the United States Air Force and is set to become an Aerospace propulsion specialist, working on jet engines. Danika Bierer, another student, is enrolled in the Merchant Marine Academy, where she plans to study marine engineering or transportation. Students like Caleb Vough see the military as a practical path to gain education and skills with minimal debt, while Danika Bierer appreciates the job security that comes with her career choice. 'It has to be taken seriously' — New PA law will soon impact drivers Major Nygaard attributes the increase in enrollment to students' desire to join a force focused on readiness and lethality, which resonates with many young people today. The surge in ROTC enrollment at McDowell High School highlights a growing trend among students to pursue military careers, driven by both practical considerations and a sense of purpose. All facts from this article were gathered by WJET/WFXP journalists. This article was converted into this format with assistance from artificial intelligence. It has been edited and approved by WJET/WFXP staff. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Schools across Erie celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers throughout the United States are getting extra praise this week during Teacher Appreciation Week. The Millcreek Township School District has been showing its gratitude for teachers. Penn State Behrend turns trash into treasure They've had raffles, food deliveries throughout the week, and have gotten plenty of kind notes from students and parents giving thanks to the work that they do. One teacher explained that they truly care about the growth of their kids. Orphan Angels offers new services thanks to HQ remodel 'The thing that makes me feel most appreciated is when the students are engaged and can demonstrate what they're learning, especially in a real-world situation,' said Kevin Jefferys, an English teacher at McDowell High School. 'Teachers are here because we want to be here. This is our profession and calling. It's important to us, and we wouldn't be here if we didn't want to be here. It's a good message for anyone about why we do what we do. We're here for students,' said Laura Oathoute, special education teacher at McDowell High School. Students even decorated the sidewalk of the school with chalk, sharing kind words for teachers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local high school students learn valuable financial literacy skills
Local high school students are learning financial literacy with help from Tendto Credit Union. Students of McDowell High School are participating in the Passport to Financial Independence program in partnership with Tendto Credit Union. The program allows students to do different activities and earn rewards at different steps throughout the process. One student, Kelsey Elliott, completed all steps of the program with one of those steps being creating an emergency fund. McDowell special ed. students get special book reading from Kevin Coleman Elliott said she saved around $150 for a time when she will need those funds. 'It's important because most students don't take the class. Most schools, they don't have these classes to teach young adults to save money properly. Without this class I don't think I would have been able to know what I was doing for college and the money,' said Elliott. 'It's definitely a mission of Tendto. It's also a mission of credit unions, in general, to give back, and our slogan is 'people helping people,' so we want to get that next generation financially smart and financially savvy,' said Wade Brink, CFO of Tendto Credit Union. The class on Monday completed 150 items and their reward was a pizza party. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
McDowell special ed. students get special book reading from Kevin Coleman
A special guest made an appearance at their alma mater to do a book signing. Kevin Coleman, who is the author of A Mascot Tale: The Untold Story of S. Wolf read his book to McDowell High School's special education class. Erie SeaWolves release new children's book telling the story of C. Wolf The children's book takes you on the journey of how the Erie SeaWolves mascot came to be. This is the same class that Coleman was in and their teacher said it means a lot to have other students watch his accomplishments. Lettie G. Howard releases 2025 season schedule 'I think it's very inspiring for them they realize that they can do the things they want to do Kevin was always doodling and doing cartoons I think that kind of inspires them I know it's really exciting to see someone that they knew or someone that was like them doing great and amazing things so I think that's kind of inspiring if anything it just gets them to be able to work harder,' said Nicole Rupp, an autistic support special education teacher at McDowell High School. The Erie SeaWolves mascot was also there to meet and greet with students. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
