CTASD Alumni

For the past 75 years, we have been educating students who’ve used the skills they learned at CTASD to succeed in life. We are proud of our graduates and want to extend an invitation to them to reconnect with former classmates, network with current and retired professionals, and influence the next generation coming out of Conemaugh.

Each month we will showcase the successes of our alumni by highlighting a different graduate or graduating class. While success looks different in different situations, we want to create an opportunity to acknowledge the thread that ties them all together.

Alumni Highlight

A former student, Robert Pipta, graduated from Conemaugh Township in 1976. Upon graduation he entered the navy, where he spent four years before exiting and getting a full-time job in government, where he was stationed at Fort Knox. During his time at Fort Knox, he worked hard as he was given an oversight of 118 cemeteries, including the Post Cemetery. Prior to Pipta’s oversight, the post cemetery was in complete disarray. Through his hard work, he was able to completely overhaul the cemetery into what it is today. It has earned the distinguished status as a national shrine, which was a huge accomplishment. This cemetery was featured in an army documentary currently housed in the Library of Congress. This level of achievement also earned him the distinguished honor of Fort Knox’s employee of the year.

Pipta has many fond memories from his time in Conemaugh Township. One of his favorite memories was beating North Star his senior year in football. He vividly remembers playing in the mud and rain and winning 6-0. He’s also quoted as saying, “anytime you beat North Star, it’s a good day.” Pipta’s favorite teacher was named Mr. Burnsworth. He loved that class because they always did fun projects and work.

Pipta currently lives in Elizabethtown, Kentucky with his wife, Dora. His daughter, Ally, and her husband, Danny, have two children, Louie and Rory. Additionally, Pipta’s son, Isaac, resides with his wife, Sarah. Robert Pipta has achieved many notable recognitions through his career, and will always be a great alumni representation of Conemaugh Township.

Alumni of the Month Nominations

Conemaugh Township Area School District celebrates a proud tradition of excellence as we strive to create leaders of tomorrow. If you would like to nominate an alumnus who continues to promote this tradition that began at Conemaugh Township Area Schools many years ago and who continues to serve as an outstanding citizen, leader, athlete, musician, teacher, or mentor, please complete our nomination form below.