Hunger Games-Themed Event Preps North Hills Students for PSSA Exams

North Hills Junior High eighth-grade students prepped for the annual PSSA exams with a special event themed around the young adult bestseller "The Hunger Games."

Students were divided into 13 districts with special colors and participated in 13 special lessons the ended with a quiz. The student with the most wins from each district received a prize, and the overall winner won a Kindle Fire for his or her efforts. 

Each district also participated in a door decorating contest. The event and prizes were made possible through a Alpha Delta Kappa Support Learning grant awarded to junior high English teachers Vicki Truchan and Nate Wilkinson, who orchestrated the event.

Winners included:

• Overall Winner — Allina Molinaro
• Door Decorating Overall Winner — Mrs. Mitchell, District 7
• Best-Behaved — Mr. Proctor, District 5

District Winners:

• District 1 — Allison Traynor
• District 2 — Trevor Stewart
• District 3 —  Maddi Simms
• District 4 — Anthony Ruggieri
• District 5 — Chris Manko
• District 6 — Allina Molinaro
• District 7 — Maddie Pierce
• District 8 — Sierra Lightsey
• District 9 — Brooke Dumas
• District 10 — Brittani Hagerman
• District 11 — Will Huffmyer
• District 12 — Zach Smith
• District 13 — Eric Crownover

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