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Penn Cambria graduate receives Bozella Scholarship

The Denis T. Bozella Memorial Scholarship was awarded to a Penn Cambria High School graduate during the Gallitzin Alumni Association dinner on Sunday, Aug. 31. The recipient was Loren Stipanovich of Cresson. Loren will continue her learning career at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, pursuing a major in the field of biology. Loren will also participate on the Mount’s volleyball team. She is the daughter of Michael and Christa Stipanovich. Because of the financial support that friends and relatives have provided over the years, the memorial fund in the memory of Denis T. Bozella ...

PA students to share $250,000 in scholarships

In commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary and to honor Pennsylvania’s long tradition of educational leadership, America250PA recently announced the launch of the Semiquincentennial Scholarship Program, awarding $250,000 in scholarships to deserving Pennsylvania high school seniors entering in-state colleges and universities for the 2026-27 academic year The program will provide twenty-five $10,000 scholarships, distributed across America250PA’s six designated regions. Up to 12 scholarships will be awarded to Pennsylvania community colleges, and up to 13 scholarships will ...

Students experience agriculture at fair

Cambria Heights sixth graders learn about 4-H On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Cambria Heights sixth grade class attended the American Legion County Fair for a hands-on educational field trip focused on agriculture and 4-H. The trip was made possible through the generosity and support of several ...

Class gatherings/reunions

AAHS Class of ’95 reunion is Sept. 20 The Altoona Area High School Class Of 1995 will hold a 30th year reunion from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Zach’s Sports and Spirits, Altoona. It is a casual patio party, and donations of $5 to $10 will be accepted at the door. If interested, there will also be a tour of the new high school earlier in the day. For more information, call or text Kelly 814-934-0486. Hollidaysburg Class of ’73 to meet The Hollidaysburg High School Class of 1973 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at Jethro’s. Any and all ...

Committees can submit photographs from homecoming

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 receives grant to visit Gettysburg

PATTON — Cambria Heights High School teacher Michele Schirf and her high school students will soon head to Gettysburg, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning opportunity. Grants are awarded based on a competitive national application process, demonstrating Schirf’s commitment to excellence in the classroom. “I received this grant two years ago and the students had the most amazing experience. I am looking forward to going back again with a whole new ...