Teacher Of The Year Finalist Busted For Holding Underage Kegger

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A former South Fayette High School teacher who resigned after police broke up an underage drinking party at her home has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Allegheny County prosecutors agreed to drop 11 more serious charges of corruption of minors in exchange for Christina Kosik's plea, adding Wednesday they will press on with charges against her husband, John Kosik.

"Information from witnesses indicates he had the bulk of the responsibility for that night's activities," said Mike Manko, a spokesman for the District Attorney's office. "There was not enough evidence to proceed with the charges against her."

Police were called early Dec. 30 to the raucous party at the Kosik home, after getting reports of loud music and "kids in the front yard puking," said South Fayette police Chief Louis Volle. Christine and John Kosik were home at the time, Volle said.

Police charged the Kosiks with corruption and cited 30 minors -- some South Fayette High School students -- with underage drinking.

Christine Kosik, 56, who taught English and was a semifinalist in the state's teacher of the year competition, resigned about a week later.

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