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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.

GACTC students excel in District SkillsUSA competition

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 ...

Altoona high school Class of 1957 reunion

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 ...

Deadline extended for scholarship applications

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 ...