State contest runs from April 2-4 Thirty-three students from the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center medaled in the recent SkillsUSA District Competition, which was held at the Blair County Convention Center, Stuckey’s Automotive, Carpenter’s Union, GACTC, Allegheny Trucking and ...
The Altoona High School Class of 1957 will celebrate its 68th anniversary reunion on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Marzoni’s Restaurant, 164 Patchway Drive, Duncansville. The luncheon along with socializing time will be in a private room beginning at 1 p.m. Guests will order from the menu and pay individually. Alcoholic beverages will be available. Dress code is casual and no RSVP is needed. The Reunion Committee has scheduled this gathering as a follow-up to last year’s three-day reunion. The Committee has also scheduled a 69th luncheon reunion for Aug. 22, 2026, and plans a final ...
WISE Women of Blair County and the Donna D. Gority scholarship have extended the deadline for applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Friday, April 18. The completed applications must be received by U.S. postal mail to WISE Women, P.O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or emailed to info@wisewomenofblaircounty.org. Scholarships will be available to Blair County resident females 21 years of age or older who have overcome adversity or discrimination in their lives and who are ...
The 14th class of Sheetz Fellows was inducted during a formal ceremony on Saturday, March 1. A competitive academic program, the Sheetz Fellows offers unique opportunities that ignite and inspire the entrepreneurial mindset of students at Penn State Altoona by fostering critical thinking, ...
PACE UNIVERSITY, DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, New York City — Dean’s list, fall semester: Makayla Murphy, Altoona, first honors. GENEVA COLLEGE, Beaver Falls — Dean’s list, fall semester: Chelsea Radaker, Clearfield; Alec Srock, DuBois; Evan Shale, Duncansville; Rebekah Dick, Hollidaysburg; Emma Gorczyca, Martinsburg; Collin Yeatts, Martinsburg; Makenna Redfern, Portage.
Juniata opens camp registration HUNTINGDON –– Juniata College announced that registration is now open for its summer camps, offering students of all ages the chance to explore new interests, develop skills and experience hands-on learning. n Juniata’s Connections Camp is a weeklong day camp experience for youth in grades six through 12. From July 14 to 18, participants will explore computer science, art, environmental engineering, geology, environmental science and culinary arts. Half-day sessions are available for portions of the camp. n Athletes in elementary, middle, ...
