Fox Chapel Council welcomes new junior members
Two Shady Side Academy students recently took their seats as junior Fox Chapel Council members.
Mayor Alex Scott administered the oath of office to Avery Litwin and Ethan Kolek on Sept. 18.
The council selected Litwin and Kolek out of four candidates in August.
Litwin is a member of the academy’s student council, vice president of the Model UN Club, co-founder of the International Club, a standout on the varsity cross country, swim and track and field teams. She volunteers to teach/tutor elementary students in French, math and English weekly.
Kolek is also a member of the International Club and the varsity cross country and track and field teams. He is a student liaison for the performing arts department, vice president of a student-run performing arts club and student associate of the admissions committee.
Junior council members do not vote on issues brought before council. They cannot participate in executive sessions and closed-door discussions. The program is designed to develop leadership skills and help youths have a voice in their municipality.
Litwin and Kolek also received congratulatory letters from U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Aspinwall.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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