Who is Cortney Steiner?
Contrary to popular belief, it’s a boy! That’s right: Cortney Steiner, who is heard on the announcements most mornings, is male! In an interview with Cortney, I learned about his time before Allderdice, his experience with the yearbook, and how he hopes to revive the yearbook before his time at Allderdice comes to an end. Have you been confused as a girl a lot? On a few occasions people have thought I was a girl. It’s not a problem once people know…
Alumni Interview: Jonathan Rapping
Jonathan Rapping, class of 1984, is the founder and president of the Southern Public Defender Training Center, an organization committed to raising the standard of public defense in the South. After graduating from Allderdice, Rapping pursued a degree in Economics from the University of Chicago and later received a Masters in Public Affairs from Princeton University. In 1995, he completed a degree in law from George Washington University and accepted a position with the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS), eventually rising…
Advice By the J.E.M. in your Life
Dear Emily and Janny, There is this boy I’ve had my eye on for a while now. But he doesn’t have the faintest idea how much I like him. He’s smart, mysterious, and not too painful to look at…If you know what I mean. I smile at him every day in the hallway, and say, “Hey,” but all I get in return is the occasional head nod. It’s so frustrating! I mean, I’m pretty interesting and promise ready…a perfect catch. How do I get him…
New Assistant Principal
Michael Dobies, The New Assistant Principal and head of the sophomore class, has joined the Allderdice administrative team this year. His career began teaching CAS and PSP English levels 1 and 2 at Oliver. In 2004, he started administrative work for Allderdice. A native Pittsburgher, he grew up in Oakland and attended Schenley high school. Dobies is very fond of the culture of the city. Surprisingly, his favorite part of Pittsburgh is the weather. “Every time I say it, people think I’m crazy. But I…
Art in Mellon Park
Every year in early September, a tent city springs up overnight in Mellon Park. These tents are not for camping, though. In fact, they are only inhabited during the daylight. These unique tents serve as temporary storefronts for the massive gathering of artists known as “A Fair in the Park.” September 7, 8 and 9 of this year marked the annual convocation of “A Fair in the Park.” Since 1969, the Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh has sponsored this event, and it has grown rapidly. For…
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