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Altoona Area Junior High School presents awards

Altoona Area Junior High School has announced its award winners for the 2024-25 school year. Eighth grade OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS –– Elliana Andrews, Layla Clapper, Leah Connolly, Davion Deahl, Richard Estabrook, Donato Fanelli, Savannah Ferguson, Cooper Greenleaf, Addison Harding, Gianna Hollabaugh, Kara Ickes, Sarah Irwin, Evie Irwin, Brody Kenawell, Thomas Kessinger, Oliver Krainer, Erik Lynn, Michael Nardozza, Adelyn Nelson, Lincoln Nice, Zahyr O’Neil, Ahmed Osman, Addison Parson, Dominic Picciotti, Mayla Pope, Rowyn Resig, Sean Santiago, Kannan Shields, ...

BGHS Class of 1980 plans 45th reunion

The Bishop Guilfoyle High School Class of 1980 is organizing its 45th anniverary reunion. Events are scheduled for Aug. 7 to 10, 2025. Four nights of fun are planned. If you are in touch with any fellow classmates, please pass along this information. Additionally, any updates or questions can be directed to Karen Kelly at 814-934-6221.

Doctorate-Kelsey Donoughe

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Kelsey Donoughe graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine with a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree on May 2, 2025. While at WVSOM, Donoughe was treasurer of the Wilderness Medicine Club. She was a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, the ...

On campus

Students donate to Mom’s House JOHNSTOWN –– Members of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College’s Supporting Scholars recently completed their second Spring Service Project by collecting and giving donations to Mom’s House, Inc. of Johnstown. During April, the group collected donations from churches, friends, families and their communities, as well as hosting a bake sale that raised more than $360 to purchase additional items for the organization. In total, the Scholars donated more than 200 items, including diaper wipes, juice boxes and more. Mom’s House Inc. ...

Honors lists

BOB JONES UNIVERSITY, Greenville, S.C. — President’s list, spring term: Bethany Brooks, Warriors Mark. COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, Lock Haven — Dean’s list, fall semester: Kaitlyn McGonigal, Clearfield. CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE, Enola — Dean’s list, winter term: Brandee Raffensberger, Mount Union. BELMONT UNIVERSITY, Nashville, Tenn. — Dean’s list, spring term: Holden Cessna, Clearville; Alex Snyder, Martinsburg. JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, Jacksonville, Ala. — President’s list, spring term: Melia Mitskavich, DuBois. GENEVA COLLEGE, Beaver Falls — Dean’s ...

Doctorate-Rommy Obeid

LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Rommy Obeid graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine with a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree on May 2, 2025. While at WVSOM, Obeid was vice president of the Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Club and a member of the student chapter of the ...