In the park . . .
The band from the pre-event reception (above) leads VIP donors and supporters (below) to the Thunderbolt for an honorary “first ride.” That’s Gregg Behr, executive director of The Grable Foundation – one of the Consortium’s longterm supporters – behind Dr. Croushore.

These Caper attendees are intent on playing Top Glo.

Grooving to Dueling Pianos from Sing Sing at the Waterfront.

They survived the Phantom’s Revenge!

Consortium Executive Director Linda L. Croushore took a break with some of her family members and friends. Left to right are her son-in-law, Stuart Salsbury; friends Elaine and Chuck Lawrence; and daughter Kristy Salsbury.

State Rep. Marc Gergely, right, with Bud Geissler Sr., center, and Robert Luketic, retired McKeesport Area School District administrator.

Cheryl Kubitz of Sky Bank, left, a member of the Consortium’s Board of Directors, with friends.

Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers were the featured entertainment.

A caricaturist at work.

McKeesport Area Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Shirley Golofski, came to the Caper with her husband Jerry, center. She paused to talk with Richard Navaroli, a longtime district employee.

Kenny Kangaroo was a popular photo partner.

Rolling out on the Jack Rabbit.

Dom Sgattoni, left, and his sister Lucia Sgattoni Orluk, right, with McKeesport Area teacher Kathy Bartilson (second from left) and Carol Rugg. That’s Lucia’s husband Roy Orluk at rear.

Yough School District Superintendent Larry Nemec talks with one of  his volunteers while customers concentrate on hitting the floating targets at the Pong Pool game. More than 200 volunteers helped make sure the Caper ran smoothly.