BPHS welcomes Santa Claus

Patrick Romito, Staff Writer

December 3, 2024

BPHS is preparing for a holly jolly Christmas this year as they welcome the one and only Santa Claus with open arms!

Bethel Park welcomes Jolly Old St. Nick on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the community center, located at 5151 Park Ave.

On top of Santa Claus’s arrival, Bethel Park will also be holding its annual tree-lighting event from 6- 8 p.m.

The event will include many activities including making snacks for Santa’s reindeer, writing letters to the North Pole, and lastly photos with Santa himself.

Don’t worry about getting hungry at the event as some of Santa’s cookies and hot chocolate will also be for sale.

In addition to everything previously said, for entertainment, our own BPHS Top 21 will be performing some of this season’s favorites.

If you’re in the surrounding areas, you’re in luck, as Santa Claus will also be heading to Mount Lebanon on Dec. 5 and 7 and Peters Township on Dec. 6.

So you better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is comin’ to Bethel Park!

About the Contributor

Patrick Romito, Staff Writer

And that’s another Bethel Park Black Hawks win for the boys soccer team. Whether Patrick is on the soccer field or behind the keyboard, he’s always aiming to make an impact—one play and one story at a time. This year, Patrick Romito, an 11th grader, joins Scholastic Publications for the first time. When asked why he decided to sign up, Patrick said, “I took the class to get more involved in school activities.” With a clear passion for making the most of his high school experience, Patrick is eager to contribute to the class by writing articles for the Hawk Eye newspaper. He’s ready to take on whatever stories come his way, whether spotlight features, sports, or school news. Patrick is not just a writer; he’s also an accomplished athlete. With 12 years of soccer experience under his belt and as a three-year DECA member, he balances both extracurriculars and academics with ease. As someone who enjoys variety, he’s equally open to different kinds of stories, saying, “I enjoy writing in general, so whether it’s spotlights, sports, or school news-related content, it doesn’t matter to me.” Looking ahead, Patrick’s plans after high school include studying marketing and advertising, although he’s still deciding on a specific college. In the meantime, his favorite class is Law & You with Mr. Vic. He appreciates how the course prepares him for life after high school, and he enjoys Mr. Vic’s real-life stories that make each lesson engaging. Reflecting on his time in high school, Patrick recalls the excitement of attending football games as a freshman, where he formed friendships that have lasted throughout his high school years. “I really enjoyed going to the football games freshman year because I ended up making a lot of friends there, a lot of which I’m still friends with today,” he said. Outside of school, Patrick has worked as a lifeguard at Highpoint Fitness for almost two years, a job that highlights his dedication and work ethic. When he’s not working or playing soccer, he enjoys comedy movies, with Step Brothers being his top pick. And what’s his dream vacation? Patrick hopes to one day visit Italy. “My dream vacation is Italy because first, it is very beautiful there, as well as my family roots going back to there,” he shared. In just three words, Patrick describes himself as calm, caring, and hardworking — qualities that are sure to serve him well both in and out of the classroom. Keep an eye out for Patrick’s contributions to Hawk Eye this year as he dives into the world of scholastic publications! Written by: Grace Ferency, Staff Writer