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Honor roll-St. Benedict

ST. BENEDICT SCHOOL, CARROLLTOWN FIRST MARKING PERIOD HONOR ROLL EIGHTH GRADE — Caitlyn Bishop, Gavin Farabaugh, Kennedy Greene, Madison Rezk. SEVENTH GRADE — Taylor Marsh. SIXTH GRADE — Madeline Farabaugh, Callie Greene, Alexis Rezk, Madeline Smith. FIFTH GRADE — Kylee Taylor. FOURTH GRADE — Owen Farabaugh, Maverick Greene, Colt Kammerer, Beau Smithmyer. THIRD GRADE — Anthony Angelo, Piper Cornelius, Zack Mattice, Allison Miller, Cameron Nagle, Stephen Rezk, Maddox Rosmus, Daisy Warner.

Hollidaysburg cheerleaders earn All American Award

Invited to march in Thanksgiving parade in Philadelphia The Hollidaysburg Senior and Junior High Cheerleaders recognized 16 of its cheerleaders who earned the All American Award at the Universal Cheer Association Summer Camp they attended in June. While attending the two-day camp, the ...

On campus

SFU freshman receives Willits scholarship Gavin Ross, a graduate of Hollidaysburg Area High School, was awarded the 2023 Dr. Billie Willits Memorial Scholarship from the Skills Foundation. Now a freshman at Saint Francis University, Loretto, Ross received $3,000 toward his education from a scholarship fund to benefit the children of employees of Skills of Central Pa. The annual presentation honors the memory of long time Skills Board Member Dr. Billie Willits. Ross maintained a 4.0 grade point average as a Hollidaysburg student and was an active volunteer in the community. He is a ...

Accounting Career Day

Courtesy photo Six members of Central High School Business Club, advised by Kassi Leidy, attended Accounting Career Day at Penn State University Park on Oct. 17 sponsored by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The goal of the day was to introduce students to all the ...

‘Voices of Altoona’ concert Nov. 16

More than 100 vocalists will perform in the “Voices of Altoona” Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Altoona Area High School auditorium. The high school and junior high school will be represented by the Altoona Area High School Vocal Ensemble and the Altoona Area Junior High ...

AAJHS Drama Club to present ‘Emporer’

The Altoona Area Junior High School Drama Club will present “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Public performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, with a matinee show at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. All performances will take place in the Altoona Area Junior High School ...