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JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, Va. — Grace Sawyer, Huntingdon, bachelor of science degree in media arts and design, summa cum laude; Mary Tietjens, Huntingdon, bachelor of science degree in hospitality management. MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY — Felix Warren, Altoona, master of social work; Kylee Wisor, Altoona, master of social work; Lydia Williams, Altoona, master of education in early childhood education; Abigail Zeek, Hopewell, master of education in assessment, curriculum and teaching, integrative STEM education; Caleb Dickson, Huntingdon, magna cum laude, bachelor of ...

Doctorate-Morgan Kennedy

Morgan Kennedy On June 6, the West Virginia University School of Medicine held its ceremony of Presentation of White Coats and signing of the Professional Oath to students in the doctor of audiology curriculum. Among those receiving the honor was Morgan Kennedy of Williamsburg. Kennedy ...

Women’s club recognizes student artists

This spring, the Women’s Club of Altoona recognized outstanding art students from Altoona Area High and Bishop Guilfoyle Academy. The club has been awarding high school art students for more than 60 years. Club president Barbara Kooman introduced the teachers who, in turn, introduced ...

Association offers scholarship to Tussey Mountain graduate

Deadline to apply is July 17 The Saxton Liberty High School Alumni Association is accepting applications for a scholarship for Tussey Mountain High School graduates completing their first year of a four-year college program. Saxton Liberty High School consolidated with Robertsdale High School in 1961 to form the Tussey Mountain School District. Each year, the Saxton Liberty Alumni Association has selected and presented financial aid to deserving graduates of Tussey Mountain High School. These young people must be enrolled in a four-year program and have reached the end of the ...

Graduates

WILKES UNIVERSITY, Wilkes-Barre — Jordyn Merritts, Altoona, M.S., education; Jacquilyn Bickel, Duncansville, B.A., political science. SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, Savannah, Ga. — Edith Manfred, Hollidaysburg, BFA, photography, summa cum laude. UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON — Jordan N. Wilkinson, Philipsburg, master of accountancy degree in accountancy. SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY, Selinsgrove — Patrick Pollock, Hollidaysburg, B.S., accounting, cum laude. CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY, Cedarville, Ohio — Emily Andrew, Bedford; Joel Craig, Tyrone; Jessica Nolten, Port Matilda; David ...

Hollidaysburg honor rolls

HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOURTH MARKING PERIOD 12TH GRADE — Daytona J. Acker, Brantly E. Ackinclose, Al’lee M. Amick, John S. Anderson, Kate E. Ansley, Aamir M. Azad, Joshua J. Banks, Kaitlyn D. Barfield, Caedmon T. Bartholow, Bryant C. Benz, Ellison R. Bilek, Bryce J. Borowski, Garrett M. Bouchard, Ryan M. Breton, Lauryn G. Brick, Leah G. Bubier, Lucy M. Carles, Rylan C. Carney, Hallee C. Chandler, Anh T. Chau, Andrew J. Chestney, Lily K. Chestney, Addyson R. Croll, Evan F. Daum, Cole M. Delattre, Kayla R. Deshong, Anthony J. Destefano II, Maya B. Deur, Christine L. ...