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FASFA Completion Night set for Feb. 10 in Everett

EVERETT–– The Bedford County Technical Center, 195 PennKnoll Road, will have a FAFSA Completion Night from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in the BCTC’s computer lab. No appointment is necessary, and there is no fee for the help. An agent from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be on hand to help parents and students to complete the FAFSA that night (if possible). Students and parents will need to have their StudentAid.gov account (formerly FSA ID) completed at least three days prior to that date to complete the FAFSA. If you have any questions ...

BG celebrates AP Capstone Diploma recipient success

At Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, five students have earned the AP Capstone Diploma. The program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration and presentation skills that are essential to academic success. Those students (now alumni of BG) who earned the AP Capstone Diploma include: Samantha Brandt (AP Capstone project: Catholic Kids); Melayna Steward (AP Capstone project: Virtual Reality Implementation into Patient Care); Nathaniel Sutton (AP Capstone project: Effects of Different Types of Simple Open-Label Placebos on Athletic Performance); Sarah Geishauser (AP ...

Honor rolls – Portage High, Williamsburg High, St. Benedict, Bedford County Technical Center

PORTAGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL FIRST MARKING PERIOD HIGH HONORS 12TH GRADE — Nicholas Baker, Aaron Gabel, Isaac Geer, Ethan Hodge, Zachary Hodge, Jonah Irvin, Trae Kargo, Kelsey Kunko, Melody Shi, Bailey Smay, Jacob Zunich. 11TH GRADE — Cassidy Burkett, Colton Farren, Teegan Farren, Helaina Graessle, Joshua Harshberger, Xavier Meyers, Brock Miko, Calla Miko, Loralei Pisarski, Nicholas Pisarski, Ana Selapack, Easton Slanoc. 10TH GRADE — Vanessa Barnyak, Kendall Bednarski, Brynn Burkett, Lily Haney, Jada Irvin, Kennedy Myers, Nathan Phillips, Mya Selapck, Fiona Shi, Kendall ...

SFU blanket collection comforts many in need

More than 250 to be distributed in Cambria, Blair and Somerset counties LORETTO –– The Saint Francis University Community Blanketeers collected 264 quilted, crocheted, knitted and tied blankets that will be distributed to sick and needy children in Cambria, Blair and Somerset ...

Juniata Elementary to perform ‘Broadway Blockbusters’

Students to present Webber tribute “Broadway Blockbusters: A Tribute to Andrew Lloyd Webber” will be performed by the Juniata Elementary Drama Club at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Juniata Elementary School. The show will feature a musical journey highlighting three of the ...

HARP to stage ‘Les Miserables’ Nov. 21-23

HOLLIDAYSBURG –– Hollidaysburg Area Repertory Players will present “Les Miserables: School Edition” at 7 p.m. Nov. 21-23 in the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School auditorium. The musical is under the direction of Stephanie Everett and Holly Mercer. Geoff McKain is the music director, and Scott Sheehan is the pit orchestra conductor. The choreographer is Melissa Baser, the costumer is Terri Benton-Monahan and sets were built by Joe Krupka. Tickets can be purchased at the door, by emailing harp@hasdtigers.com or by calling 814-695-4416, ext. 7525.