Students in Ms. Cottengim's anatomy class reviewed the structure and function of the cell organelles and plasma membrane by drawing and labeling on our desks! Good student discussion developed as friends helped each other out to remember shapes, locations, and tasks of the various parts.
Sophomores in Ms. Cottengim's biology classes are playing Biology Taboo to review vocabulary terms in preparation for their summative assessments. Students are required to describe the vocab terms to their teams without saying any of the words on the card.
Congratulations to the following students, Caroline Strobel, Jailyn Bull, Jenna Bull, Morgan Chase, Jabin Bull, Andrew Wachter, Leo Bayramgalin, Simon Biggs and Gianni Mastrostefano for their participation in the PMEA District 2 Band festival held here at Fairview High School on Feb 5th - 7th. Special congratulations to Carolyn, Jailyn, Morgan and Jabin for placing in the top half of the sections and earning a place in the Region Band to be held in March. Great job to all on an outstanding festival and concert!!
On Friday, 12 FHS students competed in the Duquesne University Model United Nations Conference in Pittsburgh. Quinn Gould and Yuvi Singam Reddy were recognized for the best position papers in their committees. Lucky Aaluri, Elliott Levy, and Maha Rallapalli placed 2nd in their committees and Harsha Vardhni Murali Santhakumari won first place in her committee!
Sophomore Logan Thompson carefully places antibiotic discs on E. coli lawns to investigate bacterial antibiotic resistance as part of his PJAS independent research project.
Upon finishing a mini lesson on the history of hockey in Erie, the Erie Experience classes enjoyed a day game at the Erie Otters.
The Arts & Communication Academy visited Community Access Media (CAM) and the Warner Theatre for a day of hands-on learning. Students created green screen newscasts and podcasts at CAM, then toured the Warner Theatre to learn about its history and recent improvements. These experiences reflect our district’s commitment to providing meaningful, real-world opportunities in the arts.
If Erie were hosting the Winter Olympics, what would our mascot be? The Erie Experience classes created unique and innovative suggestions complete with a sales pitch as to why their mascot should be selected.
The Fairview Mock Trial Club participated in its first Mock Trial Competition on January 28th at the Erie County Courthouse. A big thank you to Attorney Advisor Melissa Pagliari and all the students who rose to the occasion. Our second competition will be on February 18th.
All set and ready for PMEA District Band!
We are excited to announce that, on April 25th, our school will be hosting a TEDx event focused on the theme Overcoming Adversity. TEDx events are independently organized programs that follow the TED format, where speakers share powerful ideas and personal stories meant to inspire others. Any Fairview resident is eligible to apply. If you are interested in being a speaker, please apply using the following link: https://tally.so/r/Y50YXJ
Meredith Mullett received an Honorable Mention in the Scholastic Art Competition. Her artwork, Happy Birthday to You, is one of several paintings created under the theme Still Her, in which she explores perceptions of who she was as a child and who she is today. Meredith is pursuing a degree in Architecture upon graduation. Congratulations, Meredith!
Huge congratulations to Sofia Garcia Rodriguez! She was awarded a monetary scholarship from the Northwestern Pennsylvania Artist Association, an incredible honor earned by just four students selected from only 14 regional artists invited to exhibit at the Erie Art Museum. Her extraordinary work is now on display and can be seen through February 8.
Fairview School Foundation's FHS January students of the month. These students were recognized for all the pillars of ROAR, which are Respect, Ownership, Achievement, and Resilience.
Beginners and pros came together to stitch, chill, and enjoy some cozy Valentine’s vibes with yarn and friends this week for Crochet and Knit Club!
Masa Alkhudari was nominated for Northwest PA C.L.A.S.S. Act Emerging Leader by Mrs. Groff.
Erie Experience classes began the semester making posters of things that "represent" Erie to them. Ideas ranged from the Erie Otters, to Asbury Woods, to snow storms, to the Warner walleye fishing, and more!
Twelve Fairview students participated in the Columbia Model United Nations Conference & Exposition, visited the United Nations Headquarters and met with the permanent representative of Jordan to the UN. Ayush Bharath received Honorable Mention (Third Place) in his committee.
Students at FHS had the opportunity for some extra pets and fun from Maggie and Evie's friends at Therapy Dogs United! Even Mr. Greene's Poppy came in to provide support for students!
Students in the RMU Statistics course completed a project at the end of the course putting into practice what they learned. The topics they chose to do covered many different subjects. Just to name a few: Vulgarities in social media past vs present, drive thru wait times vs walk in at local restaurants, throwing distance before and after watching a teaching technique video and lunch item availability of A lunch vs C lunch. Students do a completed study on their topic from planning to data collection to statistical analysis to conclusions. Pictured below is data collection in action of comparing vertical jumps of our different sports teams. Also studying if restaurant tipping is done more by cash or card.
