Best of Hawk Eye: 2024-25

Patrick Romito, Staff Writer

June 11, 2025

As the Hawk Eye wraps up another exciting school year at BPHS, it’s time to celebrate the standout moments, exceptional individuals, and memorable achievements that have defined the year.

The Hawk Eye is proud to present the “Best Of,” highlighting personal and statistical success throughout the 2024-25 BPHS school year:

Top 5 Most Viewed

1) Spirit Halloween dives into new business venture: 3,976 views – Patrick Romito

2) Colleges begin to offer free tuition: 3,528 views – Patrick Romito

3) What colleges in Pennsylvania have the highest graduation rate: 847 views – Patrick Romito

4) The History of “The Sound of Music”: 504 views – Alexandra Thunborg

5) Progress made on new Bethel Park Elementary School: 469 views – Patrick Romito

Top 5 Most Articles Written

1) Patrick Romito: 150 articles

2) Ally Wolling: 21 articles

3) Alexandra Thunborg: 20 articles

4) Haley Uselman: 10 articles

5) Elizabeth Corrins / Gabriella Walsh: 7 articles

Top 5 Most Views in One Day

1) Nov. 13, 2024: 3,235 views

2) Mar. 30, 2025: 1,911 views

3) Mar. 31, 2025: 1,061 views

4) Apr. 25, 2025: 986 views

5) Nov. 12, 2024: 578 views

Biggest Social Media Contributors

– Alyvia Sohyda / Kamiya Martin

Hawksview: 15 videos

– Megan Gaskill

Hawkeye: 31 videos

Photographer Honorable Mentions

– Ally Wolling

– Colt Wahl

– Liz Mackey

As Hawk Eye celebrates these highlights, the newspaper also looks forward to an even brighter future.

The 2024-25 BPHS school year has set a high standard for excellence, teamwork, and school spirit.

Hawk eEye extends its congratulations to all students, staff, and families who contributed to a fantastic year.

Here’s to another year of growth and community at BPHS. Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep the Hawk Eye spirit alive!

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