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Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science

Region 7 - Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties

Welcome to the Region 7 section of the PJAS Website! 

NEW! The 2013 State Attendee Packet is now available.  This packet contains essential information about the 2013 State Competition and should be reviewed by ALL attendees, both students and adults.  Click here to download it.


State Bus Information


Info for ALL Full/Bus Package Attendees

  • Use the tabs above to find your bus, its meeting location, and meeting time.
  • Upon arrival at the meeting location, check in with the identified person.
  • Arrive at the meeting location at the specified time. Buses are on a tight schedule and will not wait for people who are late.
  • If everyone arrives early, the bus will be able to leave early, and you will get to your destination ahead of schedule.
  • Departure from Penn State is earlier this year than in previous years. You must be ready to board the buses at 8:40 AM on Tuesday morning.
  • Do NOT be late!!!

Bus 1

BUS #: 1

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • St Bernard School
  • St Elizabeth EL
  • St Katherine Drexel
  • St Louise de Marillac EL

ATTENDEE LIST: Download Bus # 1 Attendee List

ORIGIN: Keystone Oaks High School

DESTINATION: Penn State

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 11:10 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Nancy Laird, St. Katherine Drexel

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:30 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:30 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO OR FROM PENN STATE.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 11:45 AM

Bus 2

BUS #: 2

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Bethel Park HS
  • Fort Couch MS
  • Independence MS
  • Jefferson MS
  • Mt Lebanon HS
  • Seton LaSalle HS
  • St Sylvester EL
  • Thomas Jefferson HS
  • Upper St Clair HS

BUS #: 2A

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Queen of Angels Regional Catholic EL
  • The Ellis School

 

ATTENDEE LIST: Download Bus # 2 Attendee List

ORIGIN: Keystone Oaks High School

DESTINATION: The Ellis School

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 10:55 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Toni Chekan, St. Sylvester

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:15 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:15 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO THE ELLIS SCHOOL.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 12:00 Noon

ORIGIN: The Ellis School

DESTINATION: Penn State

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 11:25 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Toni Chekan, St. Sylvester

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:45 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:45 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO PENN STATE.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 11:30 AM

Bus 3

BUS #: 3

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Bishop Canevin Catholic HS
  • Keystone Oaks HS
  • Mon Yough Catholic EL
  • St Thomas More EL
  • STAFF

BUS #: 3A

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Pittsburgh Allderdice
  • Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12

ATTENDEE LIST: Download Bus # 3 Attendee List

ORIGIN: Keystone Oaks High School

DESTINATION: Pittsburgh CAPA

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 10:55 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Lynn Martik / Nancy Matter

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:15 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:15 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO PITTSBURGH CAPA.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 11:45 AM

ORIGIN: Pittsburgh CAPA

DESTINATION: Penn State

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 11:10 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Lynn Martik / Nancy Matter

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:30 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:30 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO PENN STATE.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 11:30 AM

Bus 4

BUS #: 4

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Carlow University Campus EL
  • Oakland Catholic HS
  • Pittsburgh Central Catholic HS

ATTENDEE LIST: Download Bus # 4 Attendee List

ORIGIN: Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School

DESTINATION: Penn State

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 11:10 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Loraine Benedik, Oakland Catholic

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:30 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:30 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO OR FROM PENN STATE.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 11:45 AM

Bus 5

BUS #: 5

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Aquinas Academy
  • North Allegheny Intermediate HS
  • North Allegheny Sr HS
  • North Hills HS
  • North Hills Jr HS
  • St Teresa of Avila EL

ATTENDEE LIST: Download Bus # 5 Attendee List

ORIGIN: North Hills Village Mall - Applebee's

DESTINATION: Penn State

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 11:10 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Heather Cobbey, North Hills Jr. HS

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:30 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:30 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO OR FROM PENN STATE.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 11:45 AM

Bus 6

BUS #: 6

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Christ The Divine Teacher Academy
  • Dorseyville MS
  • Fox Chapel HS
  • Riverview Jr/Sr HS
  • Shady Side Academy HS
  • Shady Side Academy MS
  • Shaler Area HS

ATTENDEE LIST: Download Bus # 6 Attendee List

ORIGIN: Target Parking Lot, Harmarville

DESTINATION: Penn State

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 11:10 AM

CHECK IN WITH: David DiPasquale, Shaler Area HS

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:30 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:30 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO OR FROM PENN STATE.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 11:45 AM

Bus 7

BUS #: 7

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Mary Queen of Apostles
  • St Joseph HS

BUS #: 7A

ATTENDEE SCHOOLS:

  • Pittsburgh Colfax
  • Pittsburgh Obama Academy
  • Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy

ATTENDEE LIST: Download Bus # 7 Attendee List

ORIGIN: St. Joseph HS, Natrona Heights

DESTINATION: Pittsburgh Colfax

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 10:55 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Cheryl Kestner, Mary Q of A

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:15 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:15 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO PITTSBURGH COLFAX.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 12:00 Noon

ORIGIN: Pittsburgh Colfax

DESTINATION: Penn State

DEPARTS ON: Sunday, May 12, 2013

MEET AT: 11:25 AM

CHECK IN WITH: Cheryl Kestner, Mary Q of A

DEPARTS NO LATER THAN: 11:45 AM

THE BUS WILL LEAVE BY 11:45 AM AND WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. ABSOLUTELY NO STOPS WILL BE MADE WHEN GOING TO PENN STATE.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME ON TUESDAY: 11:30 AM

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to Contact Us. 


2013 Region 7 Local Competition Details:


  • MANDATORY All-Sponsors Meeting:  Monday, October 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM
  • Location of MANDATORY All-Sponsors Meeting:  Baldwin High School, Large Group Instruction Room #1
  • School Registration Opens: October 29, 2012
  • School Registration Closes: November 14, 2012
  • School Registration Checks Due: November 21, 2012
  • Sponsor / Student Registration Opens: November 15, 2012
  • Sponsor / Student Registration Closes: January 4, 2013
  • Sponsor Online Data Review: Until January 4, 2013
  • ALL Regional Paperwork MUST be Postmarked By: December 21, 2012
       Regional Paperwork Includes:
          -ONE Check for Student Registration @ $5 / Student
          -ALL Applicable ISEF Forms
          -Student Online Registration Signature Form
  • Mail ALL Paperwork to:
         Susan Morgan
         3021 Thomas Jefferson Drive
         Jefferson Hills PA 15025
  • Regional Competition: February 2, 2013
  • Location of Regional Competition: Baldwin High School
  • Baldwin High School PJAS Parking Map

 

Register for Regional Competition

 


2013 State Competition Details for Region 7:


  • School Pre-Registration Opens: February 24, 2013
  • School Pre-Registration Closes: March 18, 2013
  • Participant Registration Opens: March 19, 2013
  • Participant Registration Closes: March 26, 2013
  • ALL State Paperwork MUST be Postmarked
    By: March 22, 2013
     
       State Paperwork Includes:
          -Invoice with ONE Check for ALL Participants' Fees
          -THREE copies of Medical Forms (located on the       State Competition menu) with ORIGINAL signatures for       ALL Participants, Students and Adults
  • Mail ALL Paperwork to:
         Susan Morgan
         3021 Thomas Jefferson Drive
         Jefferson Hills PA 15025
  • Last-Minute Changes/Cancellations MUST be received by: March 27, 2013
  • State Competition: Sunday, May 12 - Tuesday, May 14
  • Location of State Competition: Penn State, Main Campus
  • Sponsors/Students in Digital Presentation Units Emailed:  April 15, 2013
  • Bus Lists Posted:  April 29, 2013

 

 

Register to Judge at Regional Competition

 

In Loving Memory - Duane L. Keenan
Duane L. Keenan 

(Click her picture to see her Memorial Page.)

 


Who's Who in Region 7?


Region 7 Officers

Director:  Susan Morgan

Treasurer:  Dana Lamenza 

Judging:  Kim Mechling & Cathy Greco

Special Awards: Nora Siewiorek

Technology:  David Ponist

Please use the Contact Us Form to contact our Officers.
(Select
Region 7 from the "What is your Region" drop-down box.) 

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