Honor rolls-Bellwood and Portage

November 11, 2023

BELLWOOD-ANTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL FIRST MARKING PERIOD HIGH HONORS FIFTH GRADE — Christopher Bickel, Benjamin Burroughs, Carter Clabaugh, Ryder Dean, Aria DelMastro, McCoy Gates, Amelia George, Norah Gerwert, Addison Harper, Cooper McCahan, Chelsea Mock, Lyla Noonan, Landon Varner, Kora Wilson. SIXTH GRADE — David Alley, Brennan Beaver, Kenneth Behrens, Samantha Fagan, Cali Glasgow, Lilly Gochnour, Maliya Hartman, Dawson Juart, McKenzie Lynn, Finley McClellan, Aiden McMahon, Callie Miller, Ty Rishel, Trevor Rockwell, Maya Soisson, Connor Stere, Sunita Sweet, Bowen Taylor, Max ...

Altoona Area High School class of 2003 marks 20 years

November 4, 2023

The Altoona Area High School Class of 2003 held its 20th anniversary reunion Aug. 4-6. Nearly 100 people from multiple states came together in Altoona for three days of festivities. Friday night featured a casual gathering at Levity Brewing Co. in downtown Altoona. Saturday featured a ...

Honor rolls-Great Commission and Glendale Elementary

November 4, 2023

GREAT COMMISSION SCHOOLS, ALTOONA FIRST MARKING PERIOD HIGH HONORS THIRD GRADE — Colin Hicks. FOURTH GRADE — Luke Bordack, Blair Sandell. FIFTH GRADE — Audrey Bandstra, Kyra Little, Joseph Mauk, Aiden Morder, Nicole Schroeder, Jared Edouard. SIXTH GRADE — Ava Bordack, Josiah Mauk. EIGHTH GRADE — Zachariah Best. NINTH GRADE — Payton Garner, Mercy DiBiase, Lucas Miller, Michaela Edson, Aaron Kurty, Grant Michael. 10TH GRADE — Margaret Bandstra, Samarra Wertz. 11TH GRADE — Jakson Moore, Lily Hildebrand, Madeline Buck, Elijah MichaeL. 12TH GRADE — ...

Reunion

November 4, 2023

The Bishop Guilfoyle Class of 1984 will hold an organizational meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Mike’s Court, 1908 Fifth St., Altoona, in preparation for its 40th anniversary reunion next year. All classmates are welcome to attend the meeting. For more information, call Bob Kasun at 814-935-2031 or Karen (Aiken) Bassler at 814-329-6893.

Graduates

November 4, 2023

ALTOONA BEAUTY SCHOOL Cosmetology program — Angelina Melgar, Altoona. Esthetician program — Samantha Garcia, Osceola Mills; Vinnaye Fernandez, Bedford. Nail technician program — Avery Graeff, Bedford. Electrology program — Caroline Adams, Duncansville.

Glendale foundation prepares for school year

October 28, 2023

FLINTON –– The Glendale Education Foundation board members met for the first meeting of the school year on Sept. 25 at Josie’s Restaurant in Coalport. The members discussed numerous upcoming projects and plans for the year underway. In June, the GSDEF celebrated the annual golf outing fundraiser, netting just over $14,000 in net profit. GSDEF Vice President and Golf Committee Chairwoman, Kelsey McManus, commented on the success of the outing and noted additional enhancements for the coming year’s event. Additional details regarding the event will be discussed at the ...