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Portage honor rolls

PORTAGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL HIGH HONOR ROLL 12TH GRADE — Nickolas Baker, Isaac Geer, Owen Gouse, Ethan Hodge, Zachary Hodge, Jonah Irvin, Haylee Johnson, Trae Kargo, Kelsey Kunko, Kendra Kunko, Jacob McCoy, Melody Shi, Kaiden Zock, Jacob Zunich. 11TH GRADE — Cassidy Burkett, Colton Farren, Teegan Farren, Helaina Graessle, Joshua Harshberger, McKenna Hutzell, Xavier Meyers, Brock Miko, Calla Miko, Britton Myher, Loralei Pisarski, Nicholas Pisarski, Ana Selapack, Easton Slanoc, Adasyn Trusik, Konner Zock. 10TH GRADE — Vanessa Barnyak, Kendall Bednarski, Brynn Burkett, Lily ...

Girls invited to join Scouts

Girls entering kindergarten through 12th grade in the fall are invited to join Girl Scouts by participating in an early-registration program with Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania. Take advantage of this limited-time promotion for new members and get up to 18 months of membership starting immediately, through Sept. 30, 2026. That’s 18 months of membership for $63. These members can join existing troops or start a new troop. Girl Scout membership includes access to exclusive events, camps and programming, leadership opportunities and lifelong friendships. Join in free sign-up ...

Omissions–Hollidaysburg honor rolls

The following students were omitted from the previous honor roll listings. HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL FIRST MARKING PERIOD EIGHTH GRADE –– Brynn A. Botteicher, Parker J. Bryan, Killian S. Hendricks, Harlow J. Rodriquez, Isabella M. Wilt. SEVENTH GRADE –– Tyler G. Davis, Alannah M. Frye. SECOND MARKING PERIOD EIGHTH GRADE –– Kolton J. Durbin. SEVENTH GRADE –– Grayson A. Carney, Emma G. Metzgar, Callan M. Mills.

AAHS Class of 1975 reunion

The Altoona Area High School Class of 1975 has announced plans for its 50th anniversary reunion. The Golden Reunion is scheduled for a weekend of activities on Aug. 22, 23 and 24. Classmates are invited to register for any or all of these days on the Class of 1975 website, www.altoonaarea1975.com or emailing rocco070157@gmail.com. Complete details can be viewed on the website or Facebook page, Altoona Area High School Class of 1975. The weekend outline includes: 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 — Class barbecue under the pavilions at Lakemont Park. 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 — “Main ...

Bishop Carroll junior earns $996 Lehman Scholarship

HOLLIDAYSBURG — P. Joseph Lehman Inc., Consulting Engineers announced that Kylee Newfield has received the third annual award from the P. Joseph Lehman Sr., Memorial Scholarship in Engineering for Women Endowment from the Independent Catholic Foundation. A junior at Bishop Carroll ...

Dean’s list

GROVE CITY COLLEGE — Dean’s list, fall semester: Alex Fix, Altoona, with high distinction; Liam Gibbons, Altoona; Nick Petucci, Altoona, with high distinction; Jessy Frank, DuBois, with high distinction; Eli Ehresman, Huntingdon, with distinction; Kathryna Hoyman, Manns Choice; Lucia Isenberg, Tyrone.