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Citizenship Challenge essays due Nov. 1

PHILADELPHIA — The Rendell Center, which is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of citizens by building civics knowledge and engagement in students, launched the 11th annual Citizenship Challenge essay contest for students in fourth and fifth grades. The region-wide contest provides students with the opportunity to express themselves regarding a current issue facing democracy. This year the question is: “Should the Constitution be amended to eliminate the Electoral College system for selecting the President and replace it with the national popular vote?” The challenge ...

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South Hills sponsors hacking event South Hills School of Business & Technology Altoona Campus recently sponsored a Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag Hacking event. Students from South Hills, Penn Highlands Community College Blair Center, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center and other local schools participated together at this event. CTFs are online digital scavenger hunts based around solving cybersecurity puzzles and competing to find the most “flags” purposely hidden throughout the internet. Event organizer Guido Santella, lead Information Technology & Software ...

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Courtesy photos Central High School crowned its Homecoming King Nate Fogle and Queen Dessa Boyles.

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Courtesy photo On Friday, Oct. 11, Bishop Guilfoyle Academy crowned Isaac Yeskey as homecoming king and Carolyn Maguda as homecoming queen.

‘Home for Hope’: THON 2025 theme

UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State THON 2025 Executive Committee announced the theme for THON 2025 — “A Home For Hope” — at the annual Homecoming parade on Sept. 27. THON Weekend 2025 will take place the weekend of Feb. 21-23, 2025. “A Home For Hope aims to capture the feeling ...

Graduates

ALTOONA BEAUTY SCHOOL Cosmetology — Samantha Auerbeck, Altoona; Dakota Bonnell, Shirleysburg; Isaiah Morris, Philipsburg; Effieann Potts, Altoona. Esthetics — Victoria Appleman, Altoona. Nail Tech — Melissa Barry, Hollidaysburg; Monica Devett, Lilly; Rylee Harris, West Decatur; Hannah Kessling, Duncansville; Brittany Leamer, Hastings; Paige Reilly, Altoona; Cierra Rhodes, Duncansville; Hanna Riley, Altoona; Jazlynn Shomo, Clearfield; Jared Smorto, Northern Cambria; Sierra Thompson, Huntingdon; Rachael Ward, Claysburg. Teachers — Autumn Emeigh-Bellon, ...