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

Gabriel Slezak graduated from Conemaugh Township Area School District in 2017. After graduating from high school, Gabe attended Shippensburg University. Not long after, Slezak decided to transfer to Penn State University. He spent three years at college before realizing he was interested in a different career path.

He advised, “I don't recommend going to college until you are 100 percent certain you know what career you want to pursue, contrary to what society tells you.” Slezak was able to get his Class A CDL and began his career as a truck driver. He enjoys the career he chose and is grateful for the opportunities that this path offers him. Gabe married his high school sweetheart, Maggie Zambanini. Maggie also graduated from Conemaugh Township in 2017. They have been married for two years.

During Gabe's high school career, he was very involved in school activities. He was a great athlete who was a part of both the soccer and football teams. He was also a member of the FCA. Slezak’s favorite teacher was Mrs. Stankan. He recounted that “Although she taught English, she would always go out of her way to ensure I was on the right path. She took the time out of her day, every day, to check in and make a difference in students' lives, in the classroom and outside of it. Mrs. Stankan was known for being approachable and always willing to go the extra mile for any student, and for that, I’m grateful,” Gabe stated.

Gabe enjoyed his years while at Conemaugh Township. He is thankful for all of the experiences he was able to have. The impact that coaches and teachers had on him while at Township will always be fondly remembered.

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.