IU1 student showcase at PennWest California
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March 25, 2026

IU1 student showcase at PennWest California

From left, Ringgold Area High School students Zachary Donovan, Alissa Rotta and Daniel Sesco display their projects during the Intermediate Unit 1 Student Showcase at the PennWest California Convocation Center on Tuesday afternoon. Donovan presents a VEX Pushback Robot, Rotta showcases a Range Resources Bridge, and Sesco demonstrates a space simulator controller and SeaPerch ROV. They were accompanied at the event by teachers David Gilpin and Joe Pleva. Students from across Fayette, Greene and Washington counties participated. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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