Saturday, May 31, 2014

Graduation of Ruth Brown Ross - 5/30/2014

Ruth Brown Ross is escorted to the podium to receive her high school diploma by by National Honor Society sponsor Ray VanSickle and Superintendent Linda Marcolini during Beth Center High School's Commencement on Friday evening. Ross, 92, dropped out of high school during her junior year in 1937 to get married but always desired to return and finish her high school education.
Ruth Brown Ross receives a hug from her fellow National Honor Society member Nick Ross of Brownsville during Beth Center High School's Commencement on Friday evening.
Ruth Brown Ross admires her new high school diploma along with National Honor Society sponsor Ray VanSickle during Beth Center High School's Commencement on Friday evening.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Memorial Day Service, Wilkins Township - 5/26/2014

U.S. Navy Seaman David Friez of the Wilkins Township V.F.W. Color Guard salutes the flag during the annual Memorial Day service at the Churchill Cemetary in Wilkins Township, Pa. Friez served for over 15 years in the Gulf and Vietnam Wars.
Former Wilkins Commissioner and former Police Chief Bill Wilson hosts the annual Memorial Day service at the Churchill Cemetary in Wilkins Township, Pa.
George Fritsch (left to right), Frank Hunter, Kris Eshghy and Keith Apelgren of the barbershop quarter "The Un4gettables" perform a medley of patriotic songs during the annual Memorial Day service at the Churchill Cemetery in Wilkins Township, Pa.
John Weber, exalted ruler of the 277 Wilkins Elks, speaks at the annual Memorial Day service at the Churchill Cemetery in Wilkins Township, Pa.
Charles Gledich of the Syria Shrine Highlanders plays the bagpipes during the annual Memorial Day service at the Churchill Cemetery in Wilkins Township, Pa.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Day Of Decision Rally - 5/20/2014

Hundreds of people filled the streets of Shadyside on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Day of Decision rally in celebration of Pennsylvania becoming the 18th state to legalize same-sex marriage.
Michelle Rabe of Cranberry Township and he sons Conner Allan, 3, and Liam Allan, 11 months, wave their rainbow flags in celebration of Pennsylvania becoming the 18th state to legalize same-sex marriage during Tuesday's Day of Decision Rally in Shadyside.
Steve Herforth of Mt. Washington takes a selfie under the massive rainbow banner that spanned across Ellsworth Avenue during Tuesday's Day of Decision Rally in Shadyside. Herforth and his partner of 26 years, Peter Karlovich, plan to get married next March on their anniversary.
Vic Walczak of the Pennsylvania A.C.L.U. welcomes guest to Tuesday's Day of Decision Rally in Shadyside. Walczak has been heavily involved in the Whitewood v. Wolf case which was filed in 2013 and ultimately led to Pennsylvania's ban on same-sex marriage being ruled unconstitutional.