Welcome to all that's news-y from the Westmont Hilltop Development office.
We support the Westmont Hilltop Education Foundation in its mission to enhance opportunities for students, staff, and families within the Westmont Hilltop School District.
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Letter from the Director of Development
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Welcome to Our Home on the Hill, 7th edition.
In this issue, relive a perfect fall Homecoming and Alumni weekend, learn about the recent $2 million in matching, grant-funded facility and campus improvements, athletic achievements, new corporate sponsors, and more!
The Westy alumni network has grown over 1,000% since our first newsletter! Thank you for continuing to follow along, and please share this tome with classmates and colleagues.
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Westy Pride was LOUD at this year's pep rallies and at Friday night's football game against Greater Johnstown High School, with a 24-0 Win!
PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY: Lisa Stringent Bulas
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We had a great showing at this year's All-Class reunion. A few classes celebrated independently from the All-Class during the summer, while other classes did both. Thank you for sharing your stories, photos, and Westy pride!
We had 80+ alumni attend the event held at Asiago's banquet room, The Mirage, overlooking Johnstown. Some highlights were the cookie table and the Inclined Plane - back in service for guests to ride back to their hotel.
The graduating years present were: 1955, 1959, 1961-62, 1967, 1970, 1972-83, 1985-88, 1990-91, 1994, 2003, 2016.
You hailed from:
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Afar... Phoenix, Arizona
Oceanside, California
Louisville, Colorado
Lahaina, Hawaii
Potomac, Maryland
Framingham, Massachusetts
Winchester, Massachusetts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Gulfport, Mississippi
Lima, Ohio
Madison, Ohio
Beaverton, Oregon
Temperance, Virginia
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PA... Apollo
Carlisle
Davidsville
Holsopple
Johnstown
Lititz
Pittsburgh
Windber
West Grove
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Stay in the loop. Join the Alumni Network.
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Campus Upgrades & Expansion
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$2M in Matched RACP State Grant
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Students returned to school this fall to crucial improved infrastructure. Through the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), $1 million was dedicated to both the Junior-Senior High School and Elementary School expansion and upgrade projects.
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- Safety-related: Roof restoration and new exterior door system installations
- Climate Control: Upgrades to the HVAC and environmental control systems
- Public Facilities: First-ever exterior-access bathrooms specifically for community members and spectators attending outdoor sporting events
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- Interior renovations: Overhauled outdated student bathrooms and new cafeteria flooring
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Congratulations to sophomore Kylie Sweeney!
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Sophomore Kylie Sweeney played on the biggest stage in the nation this summer when she and her West Suburban teammates won their way through the Little League 14U World Series.
Placing 5th globally, Kylie was an integral part of the team, contributing key hits in clutch situations!
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Girls Tennis DISTRICT 6 AA CHAMPIONS
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Girls Golf DISTRICT 6 AA CHAMPIONS
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Westmont Hilltop is connecting classrooms to postsecondary opportunities through Career Pathways, part of our Planning Futures framework, designed to equip students with the practical life skills they need for success beyond high school.
In collaboration with the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Westmont Hilltop Education Foundation, 28 local professionals joined district faculty for roundtable discussions on student preparedness in the following curriculum segments:
Applied Design, Technology & Industry, Business, Humanities, Medical & Health Sciences, and STEAM
Teachers rotated through 3 of 5 sessions aligned with their programs.
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Next Up: Teachers will tour several Pathway Partner businesses, further bringing insights back to the classroom.
THANK YOU to all the local companies who volunteer to support this program!
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Alumni Assoc. on Facebook
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NEW! Hilltopper Foundation is on Instagram!
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Welcome, new Corporate Sponsors!
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More Than Fundraising: A Vision for Impact
WH Education Foundation is committed to more than raising funds — we are building awareness and engagement across the community and among alumni. By highlighting the positive impact of community involvement on student life, we aim to showcase the shared journey of Westmont Hilltop growth. At the same time, we have introduced flexible, unrestricted giving — an efficient approach to deliver immediate financial support where needed most in our schools.
Learn more about how to get involved on our website.
Contact Janie Solomon: 814-255-8711, [email protected]
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As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization, the Westmont Hilltop Education Foundation empowers donors to support the Westmont Hilltop School District and its students while receiving tax deductions for their generosity. Our core purpose is to provide unrestricted, immediate financial support for vital programs and initiatives that directly impact students as needed.
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LEGACY BRICKS
Honoring Family, Friends & Classmates
Leave a lasting mark!
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- One-time Donation
- Monthly Giving
- Corporate Matching
- Planned Gifting
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RMDs: A GIFT THAT FITS YEAR-END PLANS
Every fall, many of our alumni look for a meaningful way to give back before the year closes. If you take distributions from your IRA, you can give directly from your account to the Westmont Hilltop Education Foundation.
For many donors, it’s a simple way to turn a required withdrawal into scholarships, classroom resources, and opportunities for today’s students.
To explore a gift of this kind, contact Janie Solomon, 814-255-8711.
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Hilltopper Legacy Society Sponsors
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Westy Champion Club Sponsor
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Hilltopper Spirit Club Sponsors
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Please share our newsletter, social media and updates with fellow allumni. #OurHomeOnTheHill
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Together, we support:
• arts
• athletics
• facility improvements
• program enhancements
• technology, and more!
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