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Age: 18

Town: Altoona, PA

School/grade: AAHS/12

Family: Andrew and Karly Aiken

Chosen for: Aiden is a great all around student who contributes to the school community in a positive way. Aiden uses his talents and interests in video production to positively impact both the school community and the community at large. Always positive and extremely reliable, Aiden is a model student and an excellent ambassador for AAHS. — Mr. Neely, Principal — AAHS

Accomplishments (Honors/Awards): Received the OTDA PSA Information Video Award, Received the Myron Cope Athletic Communications Award (1st Place 2025 and 2nd Place 2026), Received 1st place recognition form the Keystone Media Awards for “Best News Cast” and “Best Sports Media Coverage.” Aiden is also a member of the AAHS chapter of the National Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society. Aiden is also a member of the Quill and Scroll Society for Student Journalism.

Future goals: Attending Penn State University in the Fall studying Advertising and Public Relations. One day Aiden would like to serve as a Chief Marketing Officer.

Hobbies, community activities and interests: Content Creation (i.e. videography and photography), Tennis

Most influential teacher and why: Mrs. Deidra Dumm (Chemistry Teacher), she has helped Aiden in planning for the future to include college and beyond.

Heroes: Mother and Father because of their lifelong examples of how to be a good role model, leader, and live responsibly.

Favorite quote: “It doesn’t matter where you come from, but it’s what you make of it.”

— Unknown