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Summer STEM coming to Hollidaysburg

Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School the week of July 14-17. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in kindergarten through sixth grade to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, Camp Invention promotes STEM learning; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance and resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship — all ...

Young Entrepreneurs Academy to recognize Class of ’25 graduates

Twenty local students representing nineteen self-made businesses are set to graduate from the Blair County Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!). Throughout the 25-week program students received the necessary tools to launch their very own IRS-registered business. Sessions included mentoring from industry experts, field trips and an investor panel event in which students pitched their business plans to local investors for financial backing. The graduation ceremony will be held April 22 at noon at U.S. Hotel Liberty Hall in Hollidaysburg. Members of the 2025 Class are: ...

Graduates

ALTOONA BEAUTY SCHOOL Cosmetology — Ava Cramer, Huntingdon; Cecilia Fetter, Bedford; Adreonna McConnell, Altoona; Alaina Roddenberry, Altoona; Teresa Van Norman, Altoona; Jonnell Welsh, Mount Union; Erika Wilkie, Duncansville. Esthetics — Marlee Baum, Altoona; Kaylea Bloom, Clearfield; Maddison Bressler, Curwensville; Lilliana Coppeta, Altoona; Isabella Davis, Altoona; Gabriella Hoffman-Emory, Tyrone; Jordyn Kauffman, McVeytown; Katie Jo Mitchell, McVeytown; Natalie Morgan, Petersburg. Nails — Emma Eppihimer, Hollidaysburg; Nichole Horvath, Northern Cambria; Taylor Hudson, ...

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.