Participants checked in to the Park offices at 5:30 and patiently waited, tuned, and polished their piece in the administrative underbelly of PNC Park stadium. With much anticipation,students and staff were led on field and assembled behind home plate. During the short wait time until on-field ceremonies, students enjoyed the up-close pre-game rituals and activities of cameramen and sportscasters, and were even conducted by our Pittsburgh Pirates Parrot, sporting a "McClucken" jersey!
Under the direction of Ms. Leah Givelber, Ms. Rowena Gutana, and Ms. Rochelle Agnew, our poised violinists and cellists presented their rendition of the Star Spangled Banner to a warm and appreciative crowd. The group exited the field with waves of hello to family and friends in the stands amid smiles and thank yous from the waiting Pirates players, media, and staff, then readying for the start of the game. Afterward, students and families enjoyed a beautiful evening of baseball- the Bucs pulled ahead with a 3-1 lead, but went on to be defeated by the Astros in the later innings. No matter, as the summer breeze, picturesque skyline, rollicking crowd, and racing pierogies reminded everyone of just how special a night in Pittsburgh can be.
Thank you again, to all of our families and participants for an unforgettable evening!
Congratulations to:
Julia Solomon
Annie Chimera
Bob Carey
Coleman Carey
Josephine Reiter
Annie Comerci
Britta Lagerquist
Karsten Lagerquist
Abigail Hartman
Anna Straka
Colin Helbling
Kazumasa Tobita
Meredith Hudock
Anthony Cicco
Alexandra Schnatterly
Julia Freeman
Elliott Drake
Colin Helbling
Julian Shipp
Walter Navid
Ava Heinricher
Nora Navid
Anna Straka
It's a CYM night in Pittsburgh!
