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School Notes

Deadline extended for scholarship applications

WISE Women of Blair County and the Donna D. Gority scholarship have extended the deadline for applications for scholarship assistance. One or more scholarships will be awarded up to a total of $10,000. Deadline for applications is 4 p.m. Friday, April 18. The completed applications must ...

Dean’s list

GROVE CITY COLLEGE — Dean’s list, fall semester: Alex Fix, Altoona, with high distinction; Liam Gibbons, Altoona; Nick Petucci, Altoona, with high distinction; Jessy Frank, DuBois, with high distinction; Eli Ehresman, Huntingdon, with distinction; Kathryna Hoyman, Manns Choice; Lucia ...

GACTC students excel in District SkillsUSA competition

State contest runs from April 2-4 Thirty-three students from the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center medaled in the recent SkillsUSA District Competition, which was held at the Blair County Convention Center, Stuckey’s Automotive, Carpenter’s Union, GACTC, Allegheny Trucking ...

Altoona high school Class of 1957 reunion

The Altoona High School Class of 1957 will celebrate its 68th anniversary reunion on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Marzoni’s Restaurant, 164 Patchway Drive, Duncansville. The luncheon along with socializing time will be in a private room beginning at 1 p.m. Guests will order from the menu and pay ...

Penn State Altoona honors Sheetz Fellows

The 14th class of Sheetz Fellows was inducted during a formal ceremony on Saturday, March 1. A competitive academic program, the Sheetz Fellows offers unique opportunities that ignite and inspire the entrepreneurial mindset of students at Penn State Altoona by fostering critical thinking, ...

Deans’ lists

PACE UNIVERSITY, DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES, New York City — Dean’s list, fall semester: Makayla Murphy, Altoona, first honors. GENEVA COLLEGE, Beaver Falls — Dean’s list, fall semester: Chelsea Radaker, Clearfield; Alec Srock, DuBois; Evan Shale, Duncansville; Rebekah ...