October 2007

SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

Prepares Students to Succeed in the Global Economy

By Vanessa Orr

As the world continues to grow and more interdependent and different cultures come together to create a global economy, it is especially important that tomorrow’s leaders (today’s students) are prepared to work in this new frontier. Sewickley Academy, established in 1838, is taking the lead in creating a curriculum and a culture that encourages exploration of the greater world.


     
 

Special Feature: Choices in Education

The greater North Hills area has a wealth of school choices from the private sector. These include both religious-based and one-gender-only schools. Once again, North Hills Monthly Magazine offers a compilation of private schools that serve the North Hills and beyond.

   
     
     
 

Perspective

BY JACK ETZEL

TEENS & SMOKING –

What’s the Attraction?

For what was once a smoky city, Pittsburgh is breathing better. Nationwide 21% of Americans smoke. Allegheny County’s latest figures show that only 16% are smokers. A lingering problem, however, is the younger residents who are getting hooked on nicotine.

   

 

 

 

 
 

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HOSPICE?

 
 

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF “OR?”

 
 

The Other Shoe

 
 

Ghosts . . . and Spirits