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Deans’ lists

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS, Adelphi, Md. — Dean’s list, summer term: Megan Dospoy, Hollidaysburg; Nikolaus Kolander, Curwensville; Nicholas Norris, Bedford. PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, Davenport, Iowa — Dean’s list, spring trimester: Main campus: Tristan McDannell, Claysburg; Jake Zazvrskey, Barnesboro. Florida campus: Kira Gongloff, Nanty Glo; Cameron Mauk, Altoona; Hannah Nyanko, Duncansville; Hamid Rodkey, Nanty Glo.

Graduates

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY, Selinsgrove — Lisa Yarnell, Altoona, B.A., history. JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, Va. — M.A., school psychology.

On campus

Bellwood student chosen for Crimson court at IUP INDIANA, Pa. –– A Blair County at Indiana University of Pennsylvania has been selected for the 2025 IUP Homecoming Crimson Court. Members of the Crimson Court took part in all university Homecoming activities, including the annual Homecoming parade on Oct. 4. The Crimson Court consists of students chosen by a university-wide student vote to represent each of the colleges at IUP. To qualify for the court, students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average and be in good judicial standing. Jocelyn McGuire, a ...

Mirror seeks homecoming photographs

Homecoming committees can email photos of homecoming kings and queens to community@altoonamirror.com. Please include their names and school. For more information, contact Brenda Carberry, community news coordinator, at 814-946-7459. Photos will be published as space allows.

Cambria Heights Highlander Walk

Courtesy photo The Cambria Heights Student Council held its second annual Highlander Walk on Friday, Sept. 26. This year’s event raised $2,900 for the Ronald McDonald House of Pittsburgh, bringing together middle and high school students for a day of fun, school spirit and community giving.

4-H members in state shooting sports contests

UNIVERSITY PARK — More than 60 Pennsylvania 4-H members from across the state recently participated in several shooting sports contests held at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days site, at the Scotia Barrens Range and at the Shenecoy Sportsmen Club in Huntingdon County. Part of Penn State ...