Penn-trafford High School Alumni

R. Bruce Robinson
Formerly of Trafford

R. Bruce Robinson, 62, of State College, formerly of Trafford, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, in Hershey Medical Center. Bruce was born Oct. 3, 1945, in Wilkinsburg, the son of the late Richard L. and Helen Gillis Robinson. Bruce had a love of family, God and his friends. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Anne Zablocki Robinson; his children, Christy Witmer and husband, Brian, of State College, and Kate Ledger and husband, Justin, of Pittsburgh; his grandchildren, Zachary and Annaliese Witmer; a sister, Ruth Knopf, of Trafford; his aunt, Dorothy Yocum, of Level Green; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a member of Filmore United Methodist Church, State College, and a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Trafford. He taught in the Penn-Trafford School District for 30 years. At Penn-Trafford, Bruce founded the Drama Guild, was the voice of Warrior Football, and served as president and chief negotiator for the Penn-Trafford Education Association. He was very active in local theater, including the Theatre Factory, and was a former owner of Apple Hill Playhouse. Bruce served as councilman and president of the Trafford Borough Council and as a leader in many community activities, including Rails to Trails. He was an enthusiastic kayaker, biker, world traveler, and lover of Apple computers. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 702 Sevent

The Class of 1988 Reunion Committee has set up a fund for Nino and Tina Pettinato's family in response to last week's devastating tragedy. To donate to this fund please send a check made out to either Tom Dobrinick or Darlene Bolena, to:

Irwin Bank
Penn Township Office
4021 Route 130
Irwin, Pa 15642
Attention: Louann Starr

Because we are not a business, checks must be made out to either Tom Dobrinick or Darlene Bolena. All money collected will be donated to the Pettinato/Leith family.

In the memo line please put Pettinato/Leith Fund 6449.
Questions? You can call Irwin Bank at 724-744-2176.
Or Darlene Race Bolena at 724-744-4219.

Thank you,
Jessie

Celebrate PT: We’re Turning the Page!

It’s a Penn-Trafford party, and everyone is invited! Come to the Barnes & Noble of Monroeville (mall annex) on Dec. 3, 4, and 5.

Alumni Social Hours in the café: Dec. 3, 8 - 9:00 pm, Dec. 4, 8:30 - 9:30 pm, and Dec. 5, 10 - 11 am. Activities all day, every day.

This event will showcase the talents of the students, teachers, parents and supporters of PT School District. Authors (including PT's Lori Jakiela, 1982), speakers, and hands-on activities are scheduled. A percentage of B&N profits generated by PT during the event will be used to purchase additional materials for each of the district’s eight libraries. Teachers have also submitted "wish lists" of what they would like for their classrooms. These materials may be purchased on site by parents, friends, and family who want to support their favorite teacher.

In addition, over 30 teachers and principals have been "caught reading." These "jail birds" will be at the store, behind bars, during specific times. Come bail out (or heckle) your favorite teachers! Watch for more info on the district website.

In conjunction with B&N, Carino’s Italian Grille will donate 10% of all PT restaurant sales on Dec. 3 and 4, Monday & Tuesday ONLY. Customers must present a voucher.

Celebrate PT school district, have a great meal, and get your holiday shopping done in the name of a good cause. For schedule of events and B&N & Carino's vouchers, go to: www.penntrafford.org