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Presidents’ and deans’ lists

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, Manchester, N.H. — President’s list, fall term: Kaitlin Moore, Orbisonia; Maria Mease, Mount Union; Amber Laird, Mount Union; Faith Wisor, Woodland; Makenzie Thompson, Woodland; Elizabeth Sease, Warriors Mark; Ayanna Wheland, Warriors Mark; Carrie Bowes, Philipsburg; Braden Dixon, Philipsburg; Sierra Abrams, Curwensville; Chelsey Witherite, Curwensville; Robert Russell, Curwensville; Mariah Morris, Clearfield; Ethan Michael, Clearfield; Barbara Vice, Clearfield; Taylor Lancaster, Clearfield; Andrea Geer, Clearfield; Cameron Irvin, Tyrone; Wilberto ...

Hollidaysburg honor rolls

HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SECOND MARKING PERIOD 12TH GRADE — Brantly E. Ackinclose, John S. Anderson, Kate E. Ansley, Edwin D. Avila Chavez, Aamir M. Azad, Joshua J. Banks, Kaitlyn D. Barfield, Tyler D. Barner, Caedmon T. Bartholow, Bryant C. Benz, Bryce J. Borowski, Garrett M. Bouchard, Jackson F. Boyles, Cayden A. Brenneman, Ryan M. Breton, Lauryn G. Brick, Teyla A. Brown, Leah G. Bubier, Nolan H. Buffone, Lucy M. Carles, Rylan C. Carney, Hallee C. Chandler, Payton R. Cherry, Andrew J. Chestney, Lily K. Chestney, Cileah R. Conner, Addyson R. Croll, Evan F. Daum, Cole ...

Student of the month: Brock Miko

Age: 17 Town: Portage School/grade: Portage Area Jr.-Sr. High School — Grade 12 Family: Son of John and Christa Miko, sibling of Lucas, Mitchell, Andrew and Calla Chosen for: Brock was chosen as Student of the Month because he exemplifies outstanding leadership as the senior class ...

Honors lists

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY — Dean’s list, fall semester: Korena Behe, Lilly; Benjamin Gervinski, Hollidaysburg; Sydney Gibbons, Cresson; Maggie Laird, Fallentimber; Hallie Lenning, Martinsburg; Markus Polka, Port Matilda; Caleb Tryninewski, Hollidaysburg. UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT — Dean’s list, fall semester: Hannah McClellan, Tyrone. SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY, Winchester, Va. — Presi-dent’s list, fall semester: Madison Cavalet, Lilly. Dean’s list, fall semester: Lukas Black, Martinsburg; Joshua Canavan, Portage; Madison Cavalet, Lilly; Peyton Gaida, Fallentimber; Anna Lovrich, ...

Livestock prodigy shines at Pa. Farm Show

Tyrone Area FFA Chapter member Janice Gilliland, 17, competed at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show with both her Market Lamb and Market Goat. She has raised and developed these animals over several months of intense preparation. The highlight of her participation was being named Grand Champion ...

Third Judicial Court to host essay contest for students

PHILADELPHIA –– The Courts, Community and Rule of Law Committee of the Judicial Council of the Third Circuit is hosting an essay contest for elementary students focused on civics, citizenship and the concept of whether the Constitution addresses grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence. The essay prompt is: “Does the United States Constitution address the grievances in the Declaration of Independence? If so, explain how.” The Third Judicial Circuit is comprised of the U.S. Court of Appeals as well as the Federal District Courts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, ...