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Reunion-Bishop Guilfoyle Class of 1984

The Bishop Guilfoyle High School Class of 1984 will hold its 40th anniversary reunion the weekend of Aug. 9-10, 2024. On Friday, Aug. 9, the class will hold a mixer at Unter Uns (1401 Van Buren Ave, Altoona) from 7 to 11 p.m. On Aug. 10, the class will gather at the Bavarian Aid Society (112 S. 13th St., Altoona), from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be a class photo at 8 p.m. each night. There is no cost for the reunion. If you have questions, contact Bob Kasun at 814-935-2031 or Karen (Aiken) Bassler at 814-329-6893.

Dean’s list (Juniata College)

JUNIATA COLLEGE, HUNTINGDON SPRING SEMESTER Blair County Altoona — Brendan Andrews, Cynthia Baldwin, Ian Bennett, Grace Broadrick, Sarah Castle, Alyssa Clark, Mia Destefano, Annie Ketterman, Luke Rokosky, Sam Saylor, Abi Scheinberg, Daniela Scipioni, Rich Wei, Amber Yasolsky. Duncansville — Isabella Dalansky, Jillian Dalansky, Olivia Day, Sofia Martinek, Landon Meadows, Jacob Roach, Harleigh Thoma. Hollidaysburg — Jaren Dick, Regan Farringer, Holly Guise, Daniel Owen, Rachel Sabatino, and Cheyenna Walter-Hoerath. Martinsburg — Abby Garber, Jenna Mock. Roaring Spring ...

WISE Women, Gority scholarships seek applications

WISE Women of Blair County and the Donna D. Gority scholarship are seeking applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. The deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27. Completed applications must be received by US Postal mail to WISE Women, P. O. Box 134, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or email at 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 pursuing post-secondary ...

Deadline for Tussey Mountain graduate scholarship is July 17

SAXTON –– Saxton Liberty High School Alumni Association is accepting applications for a scholarship for Tussey Mountain High School graduates completing their first year of a four-year college program. Saxton Liberty High School consolidated with Roberts- dale High School in 1961 to form the Tussey Mountain School District. Each year, the Saxton Liberty Alumni Association has selected and presented financial aid to deserving graduates of Tussey Mountain High School. These young people must be enrolled in a four-year program and have reached the end of the first year of that ...

On campus

Scholarship to support students seeking careers in culinary arts JOHNSTOWN –– The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation has introduced a new scholarship opportunity for the community: the Ignite the Fire Culinary Scholarship. This initiative is designed to support students pursuing studies in the college’s Culinary Arts program. This is funded through the support of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Foundation, the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, the 1889 Foundation and other generous community donors. “Current and future Culinary Arts ...

Reunions

n Descendants of John William “Billy” and Kathryn (Wise) Smith will hold a reunion at noon Saturday, July 14, at the Ski Gap Community Center in Claysburg. Those attending should take a covered dish. n The Bellwood-Antis High School Class of 1979 will hold its 45th anniversary reunion on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Marzoni’s in Greenwood. The cost to attend is $25 per person, which includes the mail and non-alcoholic drink. Send payment by Aug. 1 to Jane Schreckengost, 428 E. Third Street Extension, Bellwood, PA 16617. For further updates and questions, visit the page on Facebook: ...