PGA High School Counseling Department

  • Mr. David Shiffer (A-K)                 Mrs. Breanna Morgan (L-Z)
    dshiffer@pgasd.com                         bsattizahn@pgasd.com
    Counselor, Ext. 282                         Counselor, Ext. 212

    Ms. Mickayla Backo                      Mrs. Aurora DeWitt
    mbacko@pgasd.com                    alutz@pgasd.com
    Social Worker, Ext. 297                  Counseling Secretary, Ext. 216                 

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Announcements & News

  • TurnUp Youth Activism Remote Internship -posted 3/19

    This is a free Civic and Activism Remote Internship. They have been working with high school and college students year round since 2019! Interns work in remote teams of mission-driven young people from all around the country to help amplify youth civic engagements and civic participation on the issues that you care about, including reproductive rights, criminal justice reform, climate change, ending gun violence and stopping voter suppression.

    CLICK HERE to view the flyer for the QR code to register or CLICK HERE for more information!  Deadline to enroll is rolling, so you can join or end at any time.

     
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  • DeSales University Summer Video Institute -posted 2/20
    June 23 - 28, 2025  $1,515

    The Summer Video Institute (SVI) at DeSales offers students an introduction to the theories of techniques of digital movie making. Each student will create a minimum of two short films and potentially collaborate on a larger scale production. Students will hear lectures on how to design, shoot, stabilize, and edit films of your own creation.

    Other topics will include scriptwriting, Adobe Premiere, and sound and stabilization techniques. Students will also interact and receive project support from current seniors and graduates of the TV/Film Department on a daily basis. Students will be introduced to the University’s new virtual production studio. At the end of the program, the final films will be celebrated with a live screening in our 100-seat, 7.1 surround sound screening room.

    CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!

    Application Deadline: June 11, 2025

    Summer Theatre Institute (Ages 14 & up)
    2-Week (July 21 - Aug. 2) $970 OR 1-Week (July 21-26) $650

    Working with DSU faculty and professional actors from the PA Shakespeare Festival stage. Students will experience what it's like to attend a college theatre program, and gain skills and connections that will serve them as they prepare for college auditions and a career in the industry beyond graduation. Students will take classes in all the major disciplines of theatre performance including: Acting, Musical Theatre Performance, Shakespeare Performance, Audition Technique, Dance & Movement, Elective evening master classes in specialty areas like stage combat and acting for the camera.

    CLICK HERE for more information and/or to register!
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  • Keystone Boy State Program -posted 11/15

    Pennsylvania American Legion Keystone Boys State is a unique week-long summertime educational program that does not emphasize classroom lectures and textbook learning. Instead, it focuses on participation and personal experience in a model state, complete with governing bodies and elected public officials. It is designed to mirror the structure and operation of its respective state government.
    T    he American Legion believes there is no better way to assure the survival of our republic than to train our young people in the ideals and objectives of American Government. Boys State is designed to supplement the information taught in high school civics classes. It is an activity born out of a need for youth training in practical citizenship, leadership and to instill a working knowledge of the structure and operation of government.

    CLICK HERE for more information and when you can apply!
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  • College Search Step-by-Step

    You Can Find Colleges That Are Right For You!

    Although there's no magic formula for choosing a college, you can start by asking yourself some questions that help most students find the right fit.
    Use the Collegeboard guide to:

    It's your journey. We're just here to help you get started. CLICK HERE!
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  • State Police Youth Week Program -posted 11/15

    Elmer Hafer - American Legion - State Police - National Guard Youth Camp is sponsored by The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania and The Pennsylvania State Police.

    The Youth Camp is a six-day program (June 8-14) for students ages 15-17 interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the milita1y. Activities and demonstrations include police scenarios, physical fitness training, drill and ceremony, forensics, traffic and criminal law, water survival, marksmanship, and teambuilding.

    Students should be physically fit, in good health, and have a good academic record. This is not a recreational camp. Cadets must be Pennsylvania residents between the ages of 15 and 17 before entering the camp on June 8. 

    A fee of $225 includes meals and lodging. The fee is paid by a sponsoring post, unit, or other civic group and is nonrefundable. Price is subject to change. Transportation is the responsibility of the sponsoring group or cadet's parents. 

    CLICK HERE to view flyer. The application will be available after November.

    Deadline: Submitting application to the sponsoring post May 15, 2025
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