ACADEMY TO BE RENAMED

Ridgeview Academy Charter School in Latrobe has been renamed the Dr. Robert Ketterer Charter School in memory of its former Director of Education and charter school founder who passed away last year. The name change became official on July 1, 2007.

Dr. Robert Ketterer began his career at Adelphoi USA in 1992 after serving the public school sector for 40 years. He was the driving force behind the growth of Adelphoi USA’s education system, leading the charge to provide quality education to youth who were experiencing behavioral and academic difficulties. He also guided Ridgeview Academy, which is a part of the Adelphoi USA system, from a private school to Westmoreland County’s first charter school.

Currently, the school has over 200 students in grades K through 12.

A formal dedication ceremony at the school is scheduled for July 19 with the Ketterer family in attendance.