Hollidaysburg Area School District

Hollidaysburg Area School District

201 Jackson Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
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Tiger Pride 2011
Superintendent: Greetings from the Hollidaysburg Area School District! We are pleased to provide you this edition
Dr. Paul J. Gallagher of Tiger Pride, which showcases many of the accomplishments of our students and teachers. We are
fortunate to have so many hard-working and dedicated individuals, who have brought well-deserved
Assistant Superintendent recognition to themselves, their schools, and to our school district.
Dr. Gary D. Robinson
G. K. Chesterson described education as “the passing of the soul of society from one generation to
another.” From one generation to the next, our citizens have recognized the value of an education for all
Board of Directors: of our children. The public schools in the Hollidaysburg Area have been passing on this wonderful gift
William Padamonsky, President to our children since the early 1800s. We are proud of this tradition of excellence.
Darlee Sill, Vice President
John Beyer Our mission is to empower all students to achieve their best…every day. We believe in a comprehensive
Brady Leahey program where all academic subjects are valued along with the arts and extracurricular activities. You
Eric McCoy will see the many opportunities that exist for students in the pages of Tiger Pride as well as the high level
Joseph McDonald of excellence of our students and staff.
Laurie Smith
Walter Tomassetti On behalf of our administration, Board of Education, teachers, staff, and students, I invite all of you to
Stephanie Wertz become a part of our school community. Come out and enjoy a concert, a school musical, an athletic
event, or become a volunteer. We are the Golden Tigers and we want you to share our Tiger Pride!
Dave Andrews, Esq., Solicitor
Stephanie Myers, Treasurer Sincerely,
Samuel Wilson, Business Manager/ Dr. Paul Gallagher
Board Secretary Superintendent of Schools

Mission Statement
The mission of the Hollidaysburg Area School District is to empower all students to achieve their best.....every day.

Tiger Pride is published annually for the Hollidaysburg Area School District community. Please direct comments or suggestions for this publication to:
Linda Russo, Director of Public Relations, 814 696-0733; e-mail: [email protected].

The Hollidaysburg Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in employment or the provision of programs
and services to students based on race, gender, religion, age, national origin, or handicap

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 HASD Information
Budget
2011-12 Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,580,887
Millage Rate (1 mill generates $198,827) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97.50 Thank you to Dona Kirk, HASD
secretary, for her hard work on this
Funding Sources
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,514,195
publication; to the junior high school
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,104,447
Federal/other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,076,514 journalism students; and to the many
HASD teachers who contributed
HASD Enrollment for 2011-12
Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of Students
information and articles. Also, thank
Allegheny #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Charles W. Longer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 you to Loren Woods for supplying many
Foot of Ten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543
Frankstown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645 of the photos in the publication.
Junior High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 842
Senior High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 853
Total Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,481

School District Personnel Attention HASD Alumni:

Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 If you have information about your class
Administrative Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Faculty Experience
reunion that you would like to have
Five years or less . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12%
Six to ten years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26% posted to the HASD web-site, please
Eleven to nineteen years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35%
Twenty years or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27% email [email protected].
Master’s degree or beyond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57%

A ribbon cutting took place at the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School on Friday, August 26, 2011 to celebrate the completion
of the comprehensive renovation and expansion of the school. The project took about two and a half years to complete. The original
building was constructed in 1970.

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Senior High
Congratulations Tiny Tigers Make a Big Difference
Valedictorian Salutatorian The Hollidaysburg Tiny Tigers March of Dimes team formed by Kathryn
Clever’s child development food prep classes, Sarah Garman’s sociology
and psychology II classes and the Key Club worked all year to reach their
goal of raising $10,000 for the March of Dimes. What they didn’t realize
was that by reaching their goal they would gross more money than any
other Key Club in the nation for March of Dimes for Babies campaign
earning them national recognition for their accomplishment.

Throughout, the year the Tiny Tigers sold candy, soup, t-shirts, held a
holiday bake sale and gift wrap, held a Valentine’s Day carnation sale,
collected recipes and developed and sold a Tiny Tiger Cookbook, held
monthly Chili’s Nights, sponsored two Blue Jeans for Babies Dress
Down Days and collected change. The team ended the year with a
student versus teacher basketball game. By the end of the fundraising
year, Tiny Tigers had raised $10,288 to help March of Dimes continue
Adam Weaver Jeremy Budd their research for healthier babies.

The Key Club was recognized at the International Key Club Convention
in July for their efforts.
Look Up!
Art 3 students collaborated with the Hollidaysburg YMCA to create
a mural on the ceiling in the south wing of the YMCA. Each student
chose and researched a particular activity, sport, or class offered at the
YMCA. After they were given a ceiling tile, the students designed and
silkscreened their individual tile to represent an aspect of the YMCA.
This collaboration was a great partnership that allowed student work to
be displayed and supported by the community.

31 Qualify for State Competition

The Hollidaysburg Area School District Future Business Leaders of
America Chapter won the “Golden Keyboard” award for the Pennsylvania
school having the most students qualify for the State Competition. This
was also a chapter record.

Thirty-one students including Ashley Miller, Cody Beatty, Ethan Brzana,

Haadi Ali, Hayden Warmke, Nathan Detwiler, Maddie Herket, Michele
Three Get Jump Start on College Muir, Allizon Stubbs, Mikayla Dongell, Anisa Khalouf, Taylor Sheetz,
Every year, college-bound students have the opportunity to take courses Kelsey Strong, Julie Carney, Katie Lishinsky, Trey Matthews, Matthew
at a post secondary school while completing their senior year in high Weirich, Nathan Kovach, Kyle Covert, Nichole Crossman, Alyssa Beyer,
school. Students may take these courses at any accredited college, Ashley Beyer, Andreas Natoli, Taylor Viadic, Kevin DeCoskey, Nolan
university, or community college, provided they meet the admissions Robins, Megan Grassidonia, Quincy Gildea, Cody Fishel, Jared Wood,
criteria set forth by the institution. Students must also obtain approval and Brandon Soellner qualified.
from the administration and complete all requirements for graduation
from the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School. Students may attend The students competed in the fields of Business Law, Global Business,
the college on a full- or part-time basis. This is an opportunity to give Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Economics, Virtual
motivated students a head start into the college experience. During Business Challenge, and Health Care Administration.
the 2010-2011 school year, three seniors participated in the program.
Anthony Pinter and Justin Biddle attended classes at Penn State Altoona.
Katrina Swope attended classes at Mount Aloysius College.

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 Senior High
Busy Year for Student Council
Traditionally, student council sponsors numerous events throughout the school
year and this year was no exception. Here are the highlights of the activities:

Homecoming
Members of student council planned a lot of different events during
homecoming. First, they chose themed days for spirit week. Next, a committee
of members organizes the homecoming pep rally as well as the homecoming
parade. They also make all of the arrangements for the annual homecoming skit
show and sponsor the homecoming dance. Each member of the homecoming
court raised money for the Zack Hinish Foundation.

Safe Trick or Treat

Student council supported the Key Club for the First Annual Safe Trick or
Treat night held at the senior high. A small donation was collected at the door. Student Council Pep Rally
All profits raised were given to the Zack Hinish Foundation. Kids of varying
ages were able to come dressed in their costumes and trick-or-treat at different
classrooms. Each classroom was decorated by a different club. Student council
members helped children to make and decorate a lollipop ghost.

Giving Tree
During the Christmas season, student council helped the local Women’s Club
with their Annual Giving Tree project. The Giving Tree project helps families
in need living in the Hollidaysburg Area School District. Each family is asked
for the ages of their children as well as some gift suggestions for each child.
Student council distributes the wish lists to students and faculty at the senior
high who wish to purchase the gifts. After the gifts are purchased, student
council members work as a group to wrap all of the gifts. Student Council Giving Tree

Teens for Jeans

From January 24th through February 7th student council teamed up with
National Honor Society to promote the “Teens for Jeans” program sponsored
by Aeropostale. The program accepts lightly-used jeans and gives them to
homeless teenagers across the United States. The generous individuals who
donated jeans each received a 25% off coupon, which could be used toward the
purchase of a new pair of jeans at Aeropostle. Fifty pair of jeans were collected.

Senior Citizen Night

Student council organized a Senior Citizen Night in April. This year’s event
was a complete success. Twenty-five seniors from three different nursing homes
attended. Entertainment was provided by Fantazia and Tracy Baker who played
the piano and the dulcimer. After the entertainment, each of the seniors enjoyed
an ice cream sundae. The evening ended with several lively games of BINGO Student Council Homecoming Float
where lots of great prizes were awarded.

Students Receive Honors from Pa Math League

Hollidaysburg students participated in the Pennsylvania Math League Contest series. The friendly competition was rather spirited at times, and the intellectual
sport was energetic and fun! Students took a series of six exams. Each exam consisted of six challenging questions. The total of the highest five scores in
each contest was submitted to the Pennsylvania Math League headquarters. Hollidaysburg students captured regional honors once again and received a
Pennsylvania Math League Regional Champions plaque.

Students who had at least one of their scores contribute to the school team effort and participated in all six contests include seniors Casey Burns, Erin Conrad,
and Sarah Kaneshiki, and juniors Julie Brustle, Colin Heininger, and Trey Mathews, who received the most coveted Pennsylvania Math League t-shirt.

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National Latin Exam Award Recipients
More than 149,000 students from all fifty states and thirteen foreign
countries participated in this year’s National Latin Exam, which is
offered under the joint sponsorship of the American Classical League and
the National Junior Classical League. The exam is comprehensive and
includes not only Latin vocabulary and grammar, but also civilization,
English derivatives and Roman mythology. This year, several students at
the junior and senior high level achieved excellent scores and received
awards.

At the senior high level for Latin 2, the outstanding performers were
Alex Smith, Cum Laude; Nur Cardakli, Magna Cum Laude; and for
Latin 4/AP, Daniel Henderson, Cum Laude. At the junior high level for
Latin 1, the outstanding performers were Jenna Delozier and Autumn
Snowberger, Cum Laude.

Rack Art Alex Smith, Nur Cardakli, and Daniel Henderson

Art 4 students worked together to design and create a newspaper rack
for the annual Altoona Mirror newspaper rack contest. Students chose
the theme Alice in Wonderland. The newspaper rack raised funds for the
Zack Hinish playground at Charles W. Longer Elementary.

Jenna Delozier and Autumn Snowberger

Business Students Shine on National Test

Thirteen senior high business students took the National Financial
Capability Challenge exam and scored in the top 20% of all the students
Students Apply Lessons to Real Life in the nation who took the test. One student, Roman Drake, received
Students in Spanish 2 and Spanish 3 classes attended a field trip to a perfect score on this very challenging test. All thirteen received
Montezuma Restaurant in April. They practiced their Spanish speaking certificates from the U.S. Dept of Treasury and the U.S. Department of
skills by ordering food and talking to the waiters. Education.

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Activities Engage Secondary Gifted Students
For the past two years, students enrolled in the gifted program at the secondary level have participated in a series of activities designed to enhance their
talents and intellectual abilities. Jennifer Heinlein, advanced placement and honors history teacher at the senior high, was assigned to the role of gifted
coordinator and has worked with her fellow teachers at the elementary and junior high levels to plan district-wide activity sessions, one of which is held each
marking period. Activities have centered on critical and creative thinking, leadership and teamwork.

Most recently, students participated in an outdoor geocaching adventure, which called upon their mathematics and critical thinking skills. Many high school
students participate in the various sessions in order to step away from the book work entailed in their advanced placement, college in high school, and honors
classes and take on that of a mentor role for the younger students. Relationships and friendships have been forged throughout the past two years for those
who have chosen to participate in the gifted activity sessions.

Moreover, many students have taken their personal interests to new levels this year, working alongside senior high faculty in order to enrich their academic
experiences. Two students at the senior high had a particular interest in the medical field and chose to conduct experiments that not only worked to build
upon knowledge gained inside of the classroom, but each also had a direct link to potential careers. One experiment dealt with the measurement of drops
used by various glaucoma medications. The measurement process was followed by the calculation of the cost per drop and it was then determined which
medication would prove to be the better choice for patients without health insurance. This particular student worked not only with a senior high chemistry
teacher, but also a local ophthalmologist. Another student obtained a bone from a butcher shop in order to conduct an experiment to determine the amount
of calcium in the bone.

Not all students have an interest in science; however, many gifted students participate in the arts or have chosen to seek enrichment in the areas of foreign
language, English, technology and music. Several students presented at a contest held through the Rotary Club, while another made an effort to arrive at
school early two days each week in order to work with a history teacher to learn the Russian language, all in an independent study format. Finally, several
wiki spaces have been created. One wiki in particular, Composers Insight, was created as a theoretical analysis of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

In looking ahead to the upcoming 2011–2012 academic year, student suggestions for incorporating guest speakers into the sessions will be considered, as
many would like to work hands-on with those in fields relating to mathematics, science, technology and the arts. Furthermore, several senior high students
have expressed an interest in attending planning meetings in order to assist with the activity selection and execution of the quarterly district-wide sessions.

National Merit Scholarship Drake Participates in National

Ethan Eldred is the winner of a National Merit Scholarship to Messiah Mathematics Competition
College. To achieve this success, Eldred, along with classmate Daniel Roman Drake, a sophomore, participated in the 29th annual American
Henderson, were named Finalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME). He qualified for the
Program. The nationwide pool of Finalists, which represents less than AIME by scoring in the top 5% on the American Mathematics Contest
one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring 12 (AMC 12, 12th grade and below).
entrants in each state.
This contest was established in 1973 as an intermediate step between the
To become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic high school contests and the USA Mathematical Olympiad. The AIME
record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by the is a 15 question, three-hour examination in which each answer is an
high school principal, and earn SAT scores that confirm the student’s integer number from 0 to 999. The questions on the AIME cover high
earlier performance on the qualifying test. The Semifinalist and a high school mathematics and are much more difficult than those on the AMC
school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, which 10 and AMC 12. Students are very unlikely to obtain the correct answer
includes the student’s essay and information about the Semifinalist’s by guessing. All problems on the AIME can be solved by pre-calculus
participation and leadership in school and community activities. methods and the use of calculators is not permitted.
Approximately 15,000 Semifinalists advance to the Finalist level and it is The AIME provides the students
from this group that all National Merit Scholarship winners are chosen. who are invited to take it with
the opportunity to challenge their
mathematical abilities.

Daniel Henderson and Ethan Eldred

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Scholastic Quiz Team German Lessons at Garvey Manor
The Scholastic Quiz Team completed another very successful year This year, four high school students including seniors Dan Henderson,
winning the Blair/Bedford IU08 League Championship. The team lost Holly Mercer and Timothy Galbraith, and junior, Shelby Rakosky, taught
only one game during the entire league play. The team played Bishop German lessons to residents at Garvey Manor. The group taught two
McCort for the chance to go to the state championship, but lost a hard lessons a month from March to May. They put the lessons together with
fought three round match, 2 – 1. the help of their teacher, Alicia Schmouder.

Quiz game questions range over the entire spectrum of a high school “They are so organized, enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated in
curriculum and include a certain amount of current events, sports, and giving these lessons. There are lots of smiles as the students hand out
popular culture. The matches feature a blend of individual competition reward stickers to the residents and help them pronounce the new words,
and team collaboration, since no individual player is likely to be an expert Schmouder said. The students gained as much from the experience as the
in all subject areas. The quiz games can reinforce classroom lessons and residents of Garvey Manor. It was an excellent way for the younger and
also encourage players to go beyond their assignments to master other older generations to interact with and learn from each other.”
areas as well.
Kathy LaVelle, assistant activity director at Garvey Manor, sat in on each
The members of the competing team are Dan Henderson, captain; Casey lesson and helped the students to understand the special needs of the
Burns, Ernest Rajakone, Michael Appleman, Jacob Pramuk, Anthony residents, many of whom are in their 90’s. She assisted the kids in helping
Pinter, and Joana Li. Other members of the team were Corey Noel, Erich the residents who have special hearing or visual needs.
Barthelmes, Joel Schocker, Matt Mielnik, Sarah Kaneshiki, Roman
Drake, Colin Heininger, David Veronesi, and Gage Walters. The lessons included basic vocabulary, colors, numbers, days of the
week, and names.

The Scholastic Quiz team won the Blair/Bedford League.

Pictured are Michael Appleman, Jacob Pramuk, Casey Burns, Dan Henderson, Timothy Galbraith and Holly Mercer teach a
Dan Henderson, Anthony Pinter, and Ernest Rajakone. lesson to residents at Garvey Manor

Rajakone Winner in Students Ring the Bells for Salvation Army

American Legion Oratorical Contest Senior high students helped the Salvation Army with its annual “Red
Senior Ernest Rajakone received a Certificate of Distinguished Kettle” campaign, ringing bells outside the food court at the mall. Groups
Achievement from the 21st District Oratorical Committee of the signed up for one-hour time slots on a Saturday morning. Participants
American Legion Department of Pennsylvania for being a winner in pictured included Mark Calapietro, Ben Crownover, David Veronesi,
the 21st District, Inter-district, and Western sectional divisions of the Derek Baser, Arianna DeReus, Jacob Pramuk, and David Smilnak.
American Legion Oratorical Contest. Other participants were Casey Burns, Zachary Webster, Megan Bettwy,
Val Shaffer, Ernest Rajakone, Zaccheus Mokua, Scott Foreman and Mike
The contest consists of an eight to ten minute, memorized oration on Appleman.
some phase of the United States Constitution and a three to five minute
extemporary oration on one of the four topics assigned by the National
Headquarters. Contestant cannot use any notes or prompts when giving
their oration.

The Oratorical Contest was developed to instill a better knowledge and

appreciation of the Constitution of the United States in high school
students.

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Food Prep Students Enter National Chemistry Olympiad Top Performers
Hollidaysburg Farm Show Dan Henderson and John Lin were among the top performers in the
This fall, Kathryn Clever’s Food Prep students entered homemade baked regional level of the National Chemistry Olympiad.
goods into the Hollidaysburg Farm Show 2010 Hershey Cocoa Classic
Cookie, Brownie, Cake and Bar Baking Contest. Students researched Ninety-seven students, representing ten high schools, sat for the two-hour
recipes and worked collaboratively in their kitchen groups to make some exam hosted by the State College Area Learning Enrichment program
of the best brownies, cookies, cakes and cookie bars that they have ever and sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American
prepared. Students closely followed the guidelines of the Hershey Baking Chemical Society.
Contest so that each baked product would be eligible for entry into the
Farm Show. The students’ baked goods were judged on flavor, texture, Dan and John each received a cash award from ACS for their
inside characteristics, outside characteristics, creativity and frosting. accomplishments.
To the surprise of the students, six ribbons were won by the Food Prep
Classes.

Third place ribbons were awarded to group one, which included Mea
Stellabotte, Jake Gunther, Caden Terchanik and Mikayla Dongell, and to
group two with Ashley Synder, Heather Gibson, Brian Goss, and Rachel
Miller.

First place ribbons were awarded to group one with Tesia Baker, Allison
Kifer, Lauren Craig and Shyann Hale; group two with Chelsea Smith,
Alyssa Gallagher, Brooke Lindsey, Kelsey Pielmeier, and Megan Shaw,
and group three including Ben Rosser, Michael Brannan, Rachel Canole,
and Mark Colapietro.

Chelsea Smith, Alyssa Gallagher, Brooke Lindsey, Kelsey Pielmeier, and

Megan Shaw won “Best of Show, Junior Baked Goods Ribbons” for their
Raspberry Tuxedo Brownie Bars. Dan Henderson and John Lin

The big winners were Ben Rosser, Michael Brannan, Rachel Canole and
Mark Colapietro who took first place in the entire Hershey Cocoa Classic
Hershey Baking Contest for their delicious peanut butter swirl brownies Smith Attends National
topped with chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings.
Young Leaders Conference
Alex Smith, a junior, took part in the National
Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) in Washington
D.C.

During this six-day program, Smith had the

opportunity to interact with prominent members of the Washington press
corps at the National Press Club, in addition to meeting with senators and
representatives and appointed staff members to discuss important issues
facing the nation.

To complement the schedule of special meetings and briefings, Smith,

along with other outstanding high school students from across the United
States, participated in a number of leadership skill-building activities
and simulations. In one role-play activity titled If I Were President,
the students acted as the president and Cabinet members responding
to an international crisis. The students also participated in Testing the
Constitution, in which they examine actual Supreme Court cases. The
Conference culminated with the Model Congress, in which the scholars
assumed the roles of U.S. Representatives and debated, amended and
Ben Rosser, Rachel Canole, Michael Brannan and voted on proposed mock legislation.
Mark Colapietro
CYLC is a nonpartisan, independent, educational organization. Members
of the U.S. Congress serve on the CYLC Honorary Congressional Board
of Advisors. In addition, more than 50 embassies participate in the
Council’s Honorary Board of Embassies.

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Rajakone Attends Academy Latin Students
Senior Ernest Rajakone attended the University Angela Letizia’s Latin classes had the opportunity to explore the narrative
of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy art of Greek red/black figure attic vase painting. Guest speaker Amanda
(UPHCSA) in July. Formerly the Pennsylvania Iacobelli from Penn State visited the classes and discussed where the
Governor’s School for Health Care, UPHCSA is a vases are excavated, including the site in Greece where she is presently
residential four-week summer academic program working. The students researched several vases, chose one that they liked
for high school students. One hundred students and recreated it after writing a brief essay about its history.
from across Pennsylvania were chosen to attend
the 2010 session.

While at UPHCSA, students are introduced to the world of health

care. The comprehensive curriculum includes reflective learning, team
building, public health, research, personal development and two day-
long “shadowing” experiences. Participants, all of whom plan a career
in health care, discover the variety of professions available in the field.

As a result of this living-learning experience, students are aware of

current issues facing health care professionals today and what course
of action is necessary to accomplish their goals. The knowledge gained
from this rigorous program serves as a foundation as they apply to
college and choose a career.

Friendship Connection
Three students from Germany, Gesa Luedecke, Sarah Klinik, and
Ramona Kraft, attended classes at the senior high. These students worked
with students in German teacher Alicia Schmouder classes by reading
stories, assisting with pronunciation and grammar, and by conversing
with students in German.

They have been staying with seniors Kathyrn Yacobucci, Ashley Miller,
and Chelsea Coley and attending their classes.

In June, Kathryn, Ashley, and Chelsea traveled to Germany to stay with

their families and go to their schools for one month.

Pictured from left are Ramona Kraft, Chelsea Coley,

Gesa Luedecke, Kathryn Yacobucci, Sarah Klinik,
and Ashley Miller.

Ickes Named GACTC Student of the Year

Senior Ryan Ickes was recognized as the Greater Altoona Career and
National Honor Society (NHS) members in conjunction with Technology Center’s (GACTC) “Outstanding Student of the Year”
dosomething.org collected jeans for homeless children. The program is during the 44th Annual GACTC Senior Awards Program in May. He was
run through Aeropostale, who offered reward coupons for each pair of also named outstanding senior of the year in his program of computer
jeans donated. Students collected 55 pairs of jeans. Pictured are NHS programming/Oracle academy. Ickes will be attending St. Francis
members Gretta Ghaner and Casey Burns. University in the fall where he will major in computer science and
mathematics.

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Sherrill Attends Leadership Conference Ritchey Accepted Into
Maude Sherrill, a ninth-grade student Waterville Valley Academy
at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High by Paige Bowers and Alexis Carl-ninth grade
School, participated in the National
Young Leaders State Conference For most of this year, Alyce
(NYLSC) that was held in Harrisburg Ritchey, a ninth-grade student,
in October. Themed Courageous attended the prestigious snow sport
Leadership, NYLSC helps young and academic school of Waterville
scholars take an introspective and Valley Academy, located in the
highly-personalized assessment of White Mountain National Forest in
their leadership skills and abilities. New Hampshire.
Throughout the four-day program, Waterville Valley Academy is a
scholars built a working “toolkit” of five-month snow sport academy for
strategies to help them successfully dream, create and implement plans students in sixth through twelfth
to change how they view their role as leaders in their communities. grades. Alyce was accepted for her
athletic skills, grades, and teacher recommendations. Once accepted
The NYLSC curriculum focused on an introspective and highly- into the academy, she said, “I felt that I was accomplished enough to be
personalized assessment of each student’s leadership skills and abilities. accepted into something bigger than just a team.” Academy teachers stay
Participants were challenged to step forward in a manner that is decisive in regular contact with the teachers of the home school.
and confident, to grasp the concepts of leadership that were taught and
to make a difference in the world while maintaining the courage of their Alyce Ritchey started skiing at only 18 months old, and when she was
convictions. older, she started to race. She loves to ski and race because of “the rush
and the competitiveness of the sport,” she says.
Congressional Youth Leadership Council, a nonpartisan educational
organization that sponsors NYLSC, is committed to fostering and
inspiring young people to achieve their full leadership potential. To date,
members of the U.S. Congress have joined this commitment by serving Student Council- Salvation Army
on the CYLC Honorary Congressional Board of Advisors. In addition, by Olivia Steele, ninth grade
more than 50 embassies participate in the CYLC’s Honorary Board of
Embassies.
On November 23, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High Student Council
members and homeroom representatives went to the Salvation Army in
Altoona to help serve turkey dinners to homeless and hungry people.
Brain Bowl 2011
by Jason Oswalt, ninth grade These students, along with Stephen Kirsch, the junior high student
council advisor, and Kris Laird, junior high band director, did various
jobs such as serving dinners, drinks and dessert; making sure that the
“The Buzzer Doesn’t Work” team won the 2011 Brain Bowl! This event,
people were satisfied; and cleaning the tables after the people were
which was sponsored by the student council, tested the knowledge of
finished with their meals. Junior high band members also played music
seven competing teams – one seventh-grade team and six ninth-grade
for the people while they were eating.
teams.
All in all, the day was very rewarding, and it was a great way to help
During the competition students were asked general trivia questions
people. It also showed the student council members and other volunteers
about topics such as entertainment, sports, math, history, social studies,
that not everyone is as privileged as they are, and they should be thankful
and more.
for the things they have.
The grand prize, which went to the ninth-grade team of Hannah Smith,
Marisa Ewing, Jenna DeLozier, and Aaron Logue, was a catered lunch
from a local restaurant.

Hannah Smith,
Marisa Ewing,
Jenna DeLozier, and
Aaron Logue were
the winners of the
2011 Junior High
Brain Bowl. Student Council members and homeroom representatives,
along with teachers Kris Laird and Stephen Kirsch served
turkey dinners at the Salvation Army.

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A Busy Year for NJHS Reading Competition
by Kiersten Batiste, ninth grade by Alex Augustine, ninth grade
For the 50 members of National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), the 2010- The Junior High Reading Competition Team placed third in the
2011 school year was a busy one! Over the year, this group was able to Interscholastic Reading Competition held at the Altoona Junior High
play a big part in not only helping the school, but the community, too. School in November. Forty-two teams from the surrounding counties
participated in the event. The teams were provided with a list of forty-
The first thing that NJHS took part in was helping the teachers organize two books that they were required to read for the competition. During
their rooms for the new and upcoming school year. The next thing that the competition students were asked detailed questions about the books.
NJHS did as a group was Macy’s Shop for a Cause fundraiser. After
this, they helped with seventh-grade orientation. Some of the members
gave the new students tours around the school, answered their questions,
and gave them advice on how to be successful. The group also helped
out during Meet the Teacher Night by showing parents their child’s
homerooms and helping them locate classrooms.

In September NJHS held a dance, which included music, candy, and

laughter. In October, some members stood out in the cold for hours
during Pumpkinfest. In November, students made shoeboxes with sweet
treats to show appreciation for the teachers’ hard and dedicated work.
NJHS also served the school at parent-teacher conferences.

When the World Language Festival arrived, NJHS helped promote

languages, ethnic foods, and crafts. For the Veteran’s Day program
several members decorated the school until it was red, white, and blue all
over. During the holiday season, they held their annual holiday banquet
and helped with Light up Night. Induction of new NJHS members took
place on Friday, April 29. Junior high reading competition team members were (from
left) Jacob Paisley, Maggie Franco, and Cody Farabaugh;
Activities to finish off the school year included giving the current sixth (second row) Julianne Franco, Makayla Baron, Sarah Everett,
graders tours of the junior high, taking a field trip to Pittsburgh, planting Nicholas Lashinsky, and Andrew Lashinky; and (third row)
a garden by Dave’s Dream, and participating in the Laps for Zack event. Amarisa Miles and Olivia Drake.

MATHCOUNTS
by Caitlyn Edgell, ninth grade

The Hollidaysburg MATHCOUNTS team finished in second place at the Blair regional
competition held at Penn State Altoona in February. Four of the ten top individual
scores from the competition were from Hollidaysburg. Emre Cardakli placed third,
Greg Morgan placed sixth, Taylor Pond placed eighth, and Rommy Obeid placed tenth.

Several other prestigious honors were also given students from Hollidaysburg. Taylor
Pond was awarded the honor of being the highest scoring female in Blair County.
Seventh grader Emre Cardakli made it to the next competition level, States! Only the
top four students in the region get the opportunity to compete at States. On March 18,
Emre went to Harrisburg to compete as an individual at the state level. Emre placed
sixty-fourth out of one hundred and sixty-four students.

MATHCOUNTS is an opportunity for seventh- and eighth-grade students to put their

The MATHCOUNTS team at the regional competition.
critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to the test. The program is a national
Pictured (from left) are Taylor Pond, Joe Fleck, Rommy
competition that incorporates the standards of the National Council of Teachers in
Mathematics. Each competition consists of an individual, team, written, and oral Obeid, and Olivia Drake; (back row) Emre Cardakli,
round. Students in Leigh Ann Craig’s Algebra 1 and 2 classes took an individual test Jacob Miller, Sandra Johnson, and Greg Morgan.
in the school competition in December. The students who scored the highest were
compiled onto a team. Individuals and the team competed at the regional level. The
team consisted of four students, and four other students were selected to compete as
individuals. To prepare for the upcoming competition, the students practiced twice a week after school.

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World Language Festival Visit from a Representative
by Isaac Cooper, ninth grade by Caitlyn Edgell, ninth grade

In November, district students and teachers hosted the first World “Don’t rule anything out in life.” These are just some of the inspirational
Language Festival at the Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School. The words from Representative Jerry Stern when he visited Kellie Hurd’s
festival included mini foreign language lessons, ethnic foods, arts and ninth-grade civics classes in March. Representative Stern has spoken to
crafts, creative display booths, trivia contests, and musical and theatrical the civics classes for the past couple of years, and was more than willing
performances. The activities centered on the four different languages that to help the students understand how the Pennsylvania state government
the school district offers: French, German, Spanish, and Latin. works.

The purpose of the festival was to show the community the importance Representative Stern is currently in his tenth term and nineteenth year as
of learning a world language. It also gave students who are enrolled in a state representative. He chairs the House of Representatives Tourism
a foreign language class an opportunity to show what they are learning. and Recreational Development Committee.

Language teachers who planned the festival were French teachers The ninth-grade students were very receptive to Representative Stern’s
Veronique Stern and Kathleen Shaffer; German teacher Alicia presentation and commented that it was a really great learning experience.
Schmouder; Latin teacher Angela Letizia; and Spanish teachers Erin “He gave us an inside look on how the government works and what he
Isenberg and Stephanie Gutshall. does day to day. He was a great speaker and I truly enjoyed listening and
asking questions,” ninth-grade student Noelle Bradley said.

Leaving the students with one final word of advice, Representative Stern
said: “Every single person is unique, individual, and talented. I want to
encourage people to be the best they can be.”

Teachers Erin Isenburg, Veronique Stern, and Stephanie

Gutshall pose for a photo during the First Annual World
Language Festival.

Representative Stern posed with students from Kellie Hurd’s

third period class. Pictured (from left) are David Hess, Braden
Lashinsky, Erik Stern, Nick Field, Representative Stern, Trent
Sipes, Greg King, Jon Lewis, and Maris Gattuso.

Knowledge Master
by Bob Miller, ninth grade
Knowledge Master, an online trivia competition that measures students’ knowledge in fourteen
curricular areas, was held on April 19. Participating teams earned points by answering multiple-
choice questions quickly and accurately. The questions were on American history, world
history, government, recent events, economics and law, geography, literature, English, math,
physical science, biology, earth science, health and psychology, and useless trivia. Students who
participated in the Knowledge Masters were seventh graders Daniel Duraso and Miranda Jones, Pictured (from left) are Daniel Duraso, Taylor
eighth grader Levi Huff, and ninth grader Taylor Baum. Baum, Levi Huff, and Miranda Jones.

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Beware the Ides of March Veterans Day Breakfast
by Bob Miller, ninth grade by MaKenzie Shaw and Denise Schultz, ninth grade

Angela Letizia’s Latin class celebrated the Ides of March. The Ides (15th) Area veterans attended a breakfast at the junior high school on November
of March is special because it is the day Julius Caesar was assassinated. 9. While the veterans ate, Jennifer Pappal and Kris Laird’s students played
Gaius Julius Caesar along with the senators of Rome, especially Brutus their instruments to entertain the veterans. The band played “Patriotic
and Cicero, were involved. The assassination took place on the steps of Parade Sequence” and “Salute to America’s Finest.” Terri Lingenfelter’s
the Curia, which is the Senate House. Some Romans still celebrate the students and the Tiger TV staff served breakfast.
Ides by putting flowers at the site of his death. It was also a festive day
dedicated to the god Mars. Steve Kmepp, the acting commander of the Hollidaysburg Veterans
Home, gave a speech along with Mrs. Lingenfelter and Superintendent
Mrs. Letizia, who has been teaching for 14 years, celebrates the Ides of Paul Gallagher. Emma Long, Shane Quay, Mikayla Baron and Jenna
March with her Latin classes to celebrate the life of a famous Roman, Delozier were the winners of the drawing contest. After the breakfast,
Julius Caesar. As part of this year’s event, the students dressed in togas the veterans watched a show put together by the Tiger TV staff. In all, this
and other accessories that Romans wore, and made a timeline on Julius Veterans Day breakfast was a good one, and we hope everyone will not
Caesar. forget about those who honored our country.

Celebrating the Ides of March are (from left) teacher

Angela Letizia, Jenna Delozier, Alana Beck, Kiersten Batiste,
Jess Melusky; (second row) Ann Mielnik, Madi Brown,
Alec Menard, Autumn Snowberger, Alex Augustine, Junior high students showed their appreciation to our veterans
and Anna Springer. with breakfast and entertainment in honor of Veterans Day.

Highlights from Team Two

Each year, the seventh-grade students of Team 2 concentrate their efforts in three areas:
academics, character, and service. This year, they focused on activities related to these topics.

Academics: Team 2 participated in lessons that taught them how to work in small groups;
learned how to use flip cameras; completed a Scholastic Team Bowl; and held five fun Team
Days—Cultural Heritage Day, Earth Day, Amazing Race Across the Continents, the Greek
Olympics, and Team Two Travels the World!

Character: The team used group sessions, role-playing, videos, guest speakers, and games
to gain more knowledge about bullying, responsibility, teamwork, and school policies. In
addition, they worked with Ms. Kelly Rhodes, a professor from St. Francis University, on
21st century skills and leadership roles for young women.

Service: Team 2 helped others by having a fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society
and doing service projects for the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and the Hollidaysburg Pictured are a few of the Team 2 girls having
Veterans Home. They created displays for the school library for Library Lovers’ Month. a discussion with Ms. Rhodes from St. Francis
Also, they sold t-shirts to raise money for their earthquake-stricken pen pals in Sendai, University.
Japan.

Team two teachers include Jennifer Barry, Marion Borr, Christina Bracken, Alison Tomkowski, Robert Valeria, and John Yogus.

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Winners Named in Rotary Speech Contest
by Caitlyn Edgell, ninth grade and Kellie Hurd, teacher

The mission of the Rotary Club is to encourage and keep the ideals of service and ethics active in
the community. To ensure the success of this mission, the members developed a four-way test based
on the following questions to guide their actions: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it
build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Through these questions,
the Rotary is able to make important decisions that affect the community. To expand their ideals and
beliefs, the Rotary created their Four-Way Speech Contest, which asks contestants to apply these four
questions to an issue of their choice.

Ninth-grade honors students were given the opportunity to participate in the Four-Way Speech Contest
through their English and civics classes. When given the opportunity, seven students chose to take on
the challenge. The speech had to be between five and seven minutes long, and had to answer all of
the questions of the four-way test. There was a wide variety of topics chosen by the students. Topics
ranged from the importance of the arts in school, bullying, carcinogens in chicken, and providing clean
drinking water for people in Third World nations.

Taylor Baum, Jessica Brumbaugh, Caitlyn Edgell, Allyce Fogle, Divya Gupta, Ginger Glass, and Eli
Wood participated. Because of the great interest with the ninth-grade students, it was necessary for a
preliminary round to be held at the junior high. Laura Frederick and Kellie Hurd judged the school
competition, resulting in four students - Caitlyn Edgell, Allyce Fogle, Ginger Glass and Eli Wood
-moving on to the district-wide contest. According to the teachers, “This was, by far, the most difficult Rotary Club speech contest participants
school-wide competition we have ever had to judge based on the outstanding quality of the speeches.” were Caitlyn Edgell, Allyce Fogle, Ginger
Glass and Eli Wood.
On March 1st, the four students competed against students from the senior high school. After a great
presentation of speeches, the winners, chosen by Rotary members with a specific score card, were announced. Eli Wood received third, Allyce Fogle received
second, and Caitlyn Edgell received first. This was the first time that three ninth graders had ever swept the competition.

As a result of Caitlyn’s strong performance, she advanced to a regional round in Bedford in March. This competition included students from surrounding
school districts. After another great delivery, Caitlyn was awarded second place.

By participating in this competition, the students have greatly improved their public speaking skills, a valuable life experience no matter how you test it.

Quiz Team
by Caitlyn Edgell, ninth grade

The junior high quiz team, known as Nerd Squad, competed at three
competitions at the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 in Altoona. The
Nerd Squad consisted of ninth-grade students Naaila Ali, Taylor
Baum, Colin Burns, Jenna DeLozier, Caitlyn Edgell, Divya Gupta,
Kyler Madara, Mira Patel, Erik Stern, and Randa Zammam. The
coach was teacher Victoria Grosser. Teacher Christina Bracken
served as a reader.

The competitions consisted of a general round of ten questions which

either team could answer. Each team was then given a sixty-second
bonus round to answer six questions. After this, there was a three Quiz team members pictured (from left) are Colin Burns,
minute intermission that allowed for each of the teams to make Jenna DeLozier, Taylor Baum, and Divya Gupta; (second row)
substitutions. Caitlyn Edgell, Erik Stern, Kyler Madara, Randa Zammam,
Mira Patel, and Naaila Ali.
The students were asked questions about history, geography, math,
science, grammar, literature, and more. Other participating schools
were Altoona, Bedford, Bellwood Antis, Bishop Guilfoyle, Chestnut Ridge, Claysburg Kimmel, Everett Area, Northern Bedford, Tussey Mountain, and
Tyrone Area.

“Quiz Team was a lot of fun and it stimulated my brain,” Mira Patel said.

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Let’s Work Together Posing in the t-shirts
they designed for their
Gambarimasho = Let’s work
together! Marion Borr’s Team 2
Japanese pen pals are
English classes worked together to Surya Aswathappa and
design t-shirts and sold them to their Bryce Bossinger;
classmates and friends. Hundreds of (second row) Maisie Supp,
dollars were raised to send to Fergus Shannon Horvath, Alyssa
Byrne, the British teacher of their Haduck, and Kalyn Bilger;
Japanese pen pals at the Sakuragaoka (third row) Samantha
Junior High School in Sendai, Japan, Parnell, Madeline Betar,
an area devastated by an earthquake. Isabella Peroni, Sophi
The t-shirts had the names of both Conn, Katrina Gleason,
schools as well as the Japanese letters and Kishan Patel. Mr. Byrne and members
for Gambarimasho, a sentiment of the Japanese army saluting
suggested by Mr. Byrne. Team 2 with the peace sign.

Mock Election
by Hannah Smith, ninth grade

And the winner is… Spenser Baron! The ninth-grade mock election took place on Wednesday, March 9 in the junior high
auditorium. A clear favorite candidate, Spenser Baron, received a lot of support from the crowd. The other presidential
candidates were Maude Sherrill, Rachel Stoltz, Caitlyn Edgell, Amir Alkhafaji, Naaila Ali, Kevin McConville, Jenna
DeLozier, Lauren Dengler, and Marcello DeFay.

Civics teachers Kellie Hurd, Stephen Kirsch, and Travis Singer, and English teacher, Laura Frederick, organized the mock
election. All ninth-grade students attended. Honors and college bound civics classes presented their campaign projects.
The campaign projects included websites, television advertisements, radio advertisements, posters, brochures, trading
cards, yard signs, and flyers. After the campaign presentations were the speeches. Many candidates were endorsed by
Spenser Baron, the
teachers. Candidate Amir Alkhafaji was endorsed by ninth grade multimedia teacher, Jacqueline McKeehan, and biology/
science teacher Andrew Tinker. The campaign speeches had a lot in common and the popular issues were abortion, illegal winner of this year’s
immigration, and education. mock election.

Overall, the mock election was a successful way for ninth graders to learn the basics of how real elections work.

Holocaust Projects Presented at Diversity Day

by Maude Sherrill, ninth grade

Eleven of Laura Frederick’s ninth-grade honors students were handed a letter saying “You have been chosen!”
The students were chosen to present their outstanding Holocaust unit projects to students attending Celebrate
Diversity Day. The projects included poetry, short stories, musical compositions, dioramas, and various pieces
of art work.

Celebrate Diversity is a program open to all students from Blair, Centre, and Cambria Counties. It provides
them with an opportunity to learn about culture and increase awareness of prejudice. Over 3,000 students have Maude Sherrill and Madalyn
participated in this program since its inception 17 years ago. Celebrate Diversity is a great way for students
Martinsen perform their project
to come together and share thoughts, wisdom, and opinions. The
“Lullaby of the Survivor.”
ultimate goal is to “erase intolerance and raise awareness about
the attitudes of prejudice.”

There are three student days during the year and one field trip in the program. This year’s field trip was to the
Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.

Caitlyn Edgell, Taylor Baum and Eli Wood present their

diorama of the concentration camp Auschwitz.

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Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen
by Maude Sherrill, ninth grade

Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy are opportunities

for students to write essays and voice their opinions about
the two topics that are presented each year. The topics this
year were “Does Patriotism Still Matter?” and “Does My
Generation Have a Role in America’s Future?” This contest
was sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Pictured (from left) with teacher Pictured (from left) with junior
clubs and it gives over 2.5 million dollars in scholarships to
students who place each year. Each essay must be completed Jean Sinal, are Patriot’s Pen high principal, Edward Barton, are
and turned in by November 1st to the local posts. winners Tyler Plunkett, Paul Voice of Democracy winners Noelle
Miller, Jacob Miller, Joseph Bradley, Mace Long, Madalyn
Winners of this year’s Voice of Democracy essays from Fleck, Jonathan Bilek, Cassidy Brown, Rachel Crossman, Jason
Morrison’s Cove Ray-Camp Post 7689, and D. Merl Tipton Saleme, and a representative from Oswalt, and teacher Jean Sinal,
VFW Post 43 were Mace Long and Noelle Bradley, first Morrison’s Cove Ray-Camp Post sponsor.
place; Madalyn Brown, second place and Jason Oswalt and 7689 Roaring Spring.
Rachel Crossman, third place. Voice of Democracy winners
for the Duncansville Post 8724 were Trenton Sipes, Noelle
Bradely and Erik Stern.

There were fifty-two students who participated in the Patriots

Pen essay contest. The students who won from Morrison’s
Cove Ray-Camp Post 7689 first were Tyler Plunkett and Paul
B. Miller; second place, Jacob Miller and Joseph Fleck; and
third, Cassidy Saleme and Jonathan Bilek. The students who
participated in the Patriots Pen essay from D. Merl Tipton
VFW Post 43 were Carrisa Trexler, first place; Tyler Hiott Pictured (from left) with junior
and Haylee Nelson, second place; and Clarice Schultz, third high assistant principal, Maureen
place. Letcher, are Patriot Pen winners Voice of Democracy winners for the
Haylee Heaton, Tyler Hiott, Clarice Duncansville Post 8724 are (from
The winners received prizes ranging from $25 to $100. Schultz, and Jean Sinal, sponsor left) Trenton Sipes, Noelle Bradely
Overall, Hollidaysburg Area Junior High students received (Carissa Trexler is absent and Erik Stern.
$1,100 in prize money and gift certificates. from the photo).

Junior High Apples Foreign Language Winners

by Anessa Saylor, ninth grade

The Appalachian Language Educators Society (APPLES) Foreign Language

Festival was held in March at Saint Francis University. Students taking
French, German, and Spanish competed against other area Pennsylvania
schools. The students competed in academic categories including reading,
writing, listening, and speaking, as well as several non-academic categories
including dance, music, art, and drama.

Award winners for French were Bailey Detwiler- composition; Caitlyn

Edgell- model construction; and Mace Long- musical instrument
competition, first place; Erik Stern- composition, and Stephanie Benton and
Casey Campbell- t-shirt competition, second place; and Erik Stern- model Students participated in the APPLES Foreign Language Festival.
construction and Caitlyn Edgell- listening comprehension, third place.

German language winners were Brian Flynn- listening comprehension, first place; Brian Flynn- composition, and Andrew Shaner- speaking proficiency,
second place; and Andrew Shaner- reading comprehension and listening comprehension, third place.

In Spanish the winners were Divya Gupta- literary reception, first place; Randa Zammam- reading, and Marielle Nackley- musical instrumental, second
place; Kyler Madara- reading, and Naalia Ali- composition and literary recitation, third place.

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Spooktacular
This fall, the senior high music department presented a special musical event
entitled, “Spooktacular.” The concert featured the high school string and full
orchestras led by Stephanie Everett; the jazz band led by Scott Sheehan; and
Fantazia led by Wendy Jo Nagy, in a spooky themed performance. All of the
performers were in costume for the event. Film clips and sound effects added to
the music from the ensembles. Russell Stiles was the emcee.

Fifth and sixth grade students attended the afternoon performance at the high
school. That evening, Key Club sponsored a safe trick or treat night that ended
with a repeat performance of the afternoon concert. All of the proceeds from the
event benefited the Zack Hinish Foundation.

Wendy Jo Nagy, Stephanie Everett, and Scott Sheehan

Senior High Jazz Band has Superior Performance

This spring proved to be very exciting for the senior high jazz band. In April, the band performed at the Penn State University Jazz Festival and received a
top rating of “Superior.” Band members Caleb Gildea and Nathan Zeek received recognition for outstanding musicianship and the trombone section was
presented “top awards” at the event.

The group’s spring concert “Gourmet Swing” was held at the Calvin House. The audience was treated to a wonderful meal and entertainment by the junior
and senior high jazz bands and Fantazia. This new tradition has become a favorite for the band members, their families, and the community!

Junior High Chorus Students

Work with Composer
Students selected from the eighth- and ninth- grade chorus to
participate in Blair County Junior High Chorus had an opportunity
to work with Andy Beck, a composer, arranger, and editor of music
for Alfred Publishing Company. Mr. Beck guest directed the Blair
County Junior High Chorus. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity
for the students to meet and work with someone who writes music
that they study and perform in their school chorus. Participants
included (front row) McKennah Rabel, Emma Long, Blake Walter,
Eli Wood, and Amy Podoletz; (second row) Taylor Baum, Divya
Gupta, Courtney Noal, Sierra Cobler, and Rommy Obeid; (third
row) Wendy Jo Nagy, Clarissa Budd, Josh DeLange, Tori Gleason,
and Sydney Fochler; (fourth row) Jessica Brumbaugh, Caitlyn
Edgell, Alex Douglas, Austin Lowey, and Lyndsey Longstreth;
(fifth row) Wyatt Cree, Ryan Waltz, Jericho Hilling, Kyle Gornick,
Carl Klingbeil. Malino DeFay is missing from the photo.

PMEA District Chorus

Senior high choral students auditioned and participated in the PMEA District Chorus
in January. The festival was held at Berlin Brothersvalley High School. Sixteen students
qualified to go on to PMEA Region III Chorus. Pictured are (first row) Brittney Lowey,
Adam Weaver, Emily Smithmyer, Megan Bettwy, Holly Mercer, and Martha Klingbeil;
(second row) Francis Klisiewicz, Taylor Wantz, Kayla Hilton, Abby Ansley, Caleb Gildea,
and Ethan Eldred; and(third row) Ben Black, Casey Burns, Joe Carper, Jacob Pramuk,
Zach Waltz, and Brady Emeigh.

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The FranksTones and ASO Bandfest
The Frankstown Elementary School select choir, The FranksTones, was Brittany Hockenberry (flute), Micah Clouse (alto saxophone), Abigail
invited to sing with the Altoona Symphony Orchestra (ASO) during their Carper (trombone) and Nicholas Piacentini (percussion) from Frankstown
holiday concert at the Mishler Theatre. The students were directed by Elementary; Valentina Cracciolo (clarinet), Marissa Dubrow (clarinet)
music teacher, Mary Villani, who also plays in the orchestra. Participants and Jake Gibson (alto saxophone) from Foot of Ten Elementary; Morgan
were fifth- and sixth- grade students David Antonowicz, Shannon Barnes, Seiler (alto saxophone) and Jaden Parker (trombone) from C.W. Longer
Alyssa Carnicella, Alexis Despot, Anne Diminick, Kirk Eichenlaub, Elementary; and John McCoy (clarinet) and Noah Foor (trumpet) from
Hannah Elkins, Gracie Everett, Kaitlyn Gaus, Ashley Hayford, Casey Allegheny 1 Elementary represented the Hollidaysburg Area School
Martin, Julia Moyer, Bella Newman, Sammy Obeid, Olivia Ozio, Nick District at the annual District 6 Bandfest. This year’s festival was held
Piacentini, Kristin Singer, Mandy Sky, Morgan Taylor, Isaac Wood, and at Conemaugh Valley High School and included over 150 students from
Zaina Younes. Blair, Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset counties.

Bandfest participants were (first row) Noah Foor, John McCoy,

Micah Clouse, Nick Piacentini, and Jake Gibson; (second row)
Musicians Receive All-State Honors Jaden Parker, Marissa Dubrow, Valentina Cracciolo, Abigail
Eleven senior high music students were selected to perform at the Carper, Morgan Seiler, and Brittany Hockenberry
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Festival held in
Hershey, PA in April. All of the students successfully progressed from
the district and region levels to qualify for the honor of performing in the
All-State Festival. Participating students were Maggie Hoyne and Jenna Songfest
Marquis, concert band; Brandon Harris, wind ensemble; Joana Li, James Angela Collier, John McCoy, Aden Myers and Chelsea Showalter from
Nackley, David Logue, and Alex Drummond, orchestra; and Megan Allegheny 1; Nicole Castellucci, Joshua Lee and Jaden Parker from
Bettwy, Caleb Gildea, Jacob Pramuk, and Adam Weaver, chorus. Senior Charles W. Longer; Jamie Emerick, Shane Gleason, Raegan LeCrone,
musician, Brooke Giblock, had the privilege of attending the All-State Olivia Masood, Casey Ottaway, Mackenzie Reed, Nate Toscano from
Future Music Educators Honors Symposium that is held in conjunction Foot of Ten; Shannon Barnes, Cameron Edgell, Grace Everett, Kaitlyn
with the festivals and the Annual PMEA In-Service Conference. Gaus, Prosper Jean, Julia Moyer, Isabella Newman, Sammy Obeid, Nick
Pancentini, and Matthew Stiffler from Frankstown participated in the
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association elementary choral festival,
Song Fest, at Richland Area High School in May. The students were
accompanied by their directors, Martha Miller, Lori Stephens and Mary
Villani. Approximately 143 fifth graders from Bedford, Blair, Cambria
and Somerset Counties were selected to participate.

Pictured (first row) Megan Bettwy, Adam Weaver, Joana Li,

Brooke Giblock and James Nackley; (back row) Brandon
Harris, Jenna Marquis, Maggie Hoyne, Jacob Pramuk, Caleb
Gildea, Alex Drummond, and David Logue.

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Rockin’ the Strings MENC All-Eastern Honors Chorus
In March, the string orchestra presented “Rockin the Strings” featuring Megan Bettwy, senior, and Caleb Gildea, junior, participated in the
Pittsburgh-based, Cellofury. The junior high guitar ensemble, senior MENC (Music Educators National Conference) All Eastern Division
high cello ensemble and members of the Junior High Keystone Strings Honors Chorus in Baltimore, Maryland. Both were accepted to participate
Festival also participated in the event. Music presented during this in the ensemble because they qualified, after a rigorous audition process,
special performance ranged from classics by the Beatles, Kansas, and for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association All-State Chorus last
Michael Jackson to Coldplay. school year. There were approximately 350 students representing thirteen
states in the All Eastern Honors Chorus. Megan and Caleb were two of
Special guest, Cellofury, worked with students during and after school twenty-three representing the state of Pennsylvania.
and performed with the students at the concert. The event was sponsored
by the Hollidaysburg Area Music Parents Association.

The string orchestra students took this show to all of the elementary
schools in the district. In addition, they performed “Rockin the Strings”
at the Central PA Arts Festival.

Megan Bettwy and

Caleb Gildea

Orchestra Students Attend

Keystone Strings Fest
Sixteen junior high orchestra students represented Hollidaysburg Area
Mandolin Ensemble Junior High School at the Keystone Strings Fest at Bellefonte Area Senior
The senior high mandolin ensemble had a great year of performances in High School. The combined junior high orchestra of students from Blair,
2010-11. The group is led by senior high orchestra director, Stephanie Cambria, Centre, Clinton, and Somerset counties rehearsed all day long
Everett and meets regularly after school on “Mando-Mondays.” The and presented a community concert in the evening. The students were
ensemble is made up of 4 mandolins, a mandola, a mandocello and guitar. directed by Robert Gardner, a bassist, conductor, and composer who is an
The group performed at the winter concert and toured with the symphonic assistant professor of music education at the Penn State School of Music.
wind ensemble for their “holiday tour”. The mandolin ensemble was The students involved in this festival were Jenna DeLozier, Alexandra
also featured at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Festival in October and Douglas, Megan Drummond, Megan Duraso, Sarah Everett, Brian Flynn,
performed at the Baker Mansion during the Holiday Celebration in Jericho Hilling, Korrina Himes, Carl Klingbeil, Colter Long, Madalyn
December. In May, the group performed for the Blair County Festival Martinsen, Marielle Nackley, Jesse Ottaway, Amy Podoletz, Andy
of the Arts. This year’s participants were Martha Klingbeil, Michael Schaner, and Sierra Shoeman.
Klingbeil, Ethan Eldred, Anna Podoletz, Amy Podoletz, and Lindsie
Hammaker.

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Artist-in-Residence Blair County Chorus
Through a grant from the HASD Foundation, Dr. Will Schmid visited Senior high choral students participated in Blair County Chorus
the Hollidaysburg Area School District in April. Dr. Schmid is the in November. The festival was held at Tyrone Area High School
principal author of Hal Leonard Guitar Method, as well as the World under the direction of Dr. Rodney Caldwell from Susquehanna
Music Drumming curriculum, which brings African and Latin drumming University. Attendees included (first row) John Benton, Emmett Eldred,
and singing to schools throughout the United States. He is also a past Francis Klisiewicz, Ryan Stull, Ben Black, and Joe Carper; (second row)
president of The National Association for Music Education. Alex Smith, Justin Skipper, Zach Waltz, Gabe Imler, Justin Swartz, and
Bryant Sell; (third row) Anna Podoletz, Angelina Cantos, Kaity Baird,
As part of his residency, Dr. Schmid visited the elementary schools and Allison Stacey, Kristin Murgo, Alyssa Baker, Lindsay Parnell, Taylor
provided the students and staff with African songs and techniques of Wantz, Melissa Smithmyer, Ellen Wertz, Emily Smithmyer, Brooke
drumming and African instruments. He also spent time with Stephanie Giblock, Brittney Lowey, and Megan Bettwy.
Everett’s junior high guitar students exploring the art of playing the blues.
Music faculty and community members were treated to an evening drum
circle with Dr. Schmid.

PMEA All-State Chorus

Four senior high students (pictured from front to back) Adam Weaver,
Megan Bettwy, Jacob Pramuk and Caleb Gildea qualified for PMEA All-
State Chorus. The festival was held in April in Hershey.
Perfect Record for PMEA District & Region
Band Participants
Nineteen senior high band students qualified to participate in the 2011
PMEA District 6 Band Festival held at Westmont-Hilltop High School.
All nineteen of the students also qualified to advance to the Region III
Festival held at Altoona Area High School. Students participating in the
festivals were Christopher Sommer (tuba), Martha Klingbeil (oboe),
Meghan Love (clarinet), Brooke Giblock (flute), Alexandra Brennecke
(clarinet), David Logue (percussion), Brandon Harris (percussion),
Maggie Hoyne (contra alto clarinet), Taylor Wantz (flute), Brooke
Dively (bassoon), Haley Kline (clarinet), Emma Hammaker, (oboe),
Michael Klingbeil (French Horn), Caleb Gildea (tenor saxophone), Alex
Drummond (string bass), Sarah Kordish (tuba), Jeremy Budd (French
Horn), Jenna Marquis (flute), Nathan Zeek (trombone), and Scott
Sheehan, director.

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Drama
The Diary of Anne Frank Thoroughly Modern Millie
In March, Hollidaysburg Area Repertory Players (HARP) presented the by Maude Sherrill, ninth grade
heart-wrenching, yet hopeful story, The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances
Goodrich and Albert Hackett. The Hollidaysburg Area Junior Theatre presented the roaring twenties
comedy Thoroughly Modern Millie in March. This show featured the
“I don’t think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains.” topsy-turvy roaring twenties, and one girl’s hard work for survival
These words were written by a young girl who was a victim of one of the in the modern world. Becoming a “modern” was harder than Millie
most atrocious events in our remembered history: the Holocaust. In this thought, after enduring crazy Chinese hotel managers, getting a job as
story, Anne Frank (Aubrey Frederick) clutches to a determined hope that a stenographer, and falling in love with the wrong kind of man. Allyce
there is still good in the world as her friends and family spend months Fogle did an amazing job playing Millie, as her voice and her character
in hiding from impending death under the hands of the Nazi regime. shone as bright as her flapper dress! Everyone involved in the show
As recorded in her tiny red diary, the soul of this historically admirable would agree that it was an amazing opportunity and lots of fun.
young lady is revealed.

This rendition was adapted for the stage from the book, The Diary of a
Young Girl, a collection of Anne Frank’s writings.

Seventeen talented senior high students brought this performance to the

stage along with student directors Lindsay Sill, Michelle Stoltz, Bobby
Yohn and Nathan Zeek. The show was directed by Russell Stiles and
produced by Mandi Yeager.

The Cast of Thoroughly Modern Millie

Fiddler on the Roof

In November, Hollidaysburg Area Repertory Players (HARP) presented
the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof.

Set in the little Jewish town of Anatevke, Imperial Russia, a humble

dairyman by the name of Tevye (Jacob Pramuk) and his wife Golde
(Martha Klingbiel) search for suitable husbands for their five daughters
by hiring Yente the matchmaker (Carolyn Silveira). However, tradition
– the thread that keeps order in their culture – is broken when three of
Tevye’s daughters fight to marry for love. In the midst of this, the people
of Anatevka face increasing persecution by anti-semitic Russian forces.
The show followed Tevye through his heart-warming yet wrenching
struggle to hold on to his family and the life he has always known.
H-act Performance a Hit! The director of the show was Russell Stiles, music conductor was
The Hollidaysburg Area Children’s Theatre (H-act) presented the Stephanie Everett, and the producer was Mandi Yeager.
show Beauty and the Beast, Jr. in April at the Hollidaysburg Area
Junior High School Auditorium. Nearly 60 fourth-, fifth- and sixth- A large cast of over 70 talented senior high students and 17 elementary
graders representing all four Hollidaysburg Area Elementary Schools students brought this performance to the stage along with student
performed in this delightful Disney show! The show was produced by directors Lindsay Sill, Michelle Stoltz, Bobby Yohn and Nathan Zeek.
Lisa Surkovich. Student producers were Olivia Burk, Sarah Everett, Sena Kleinbrink,
Emily Kyler, Clare Lewis, Rachel Miller and Shannon Russel.

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Teamwork!
The varsity football team qualified for the
WPIAL football playoffs.

The boys’ varsity soccer team was the PIAA

AAAA District VI Champions and qualified for
the PIAA State Championship playoffs!

The girls’ tennis team won the District VI AAA

Championship and finished their season with a
record of 14-0-0!

The junior high seventh and eighth grade girls’ Varsity Football
basketball team was the Inter County Junior High Champions with a record of 14-1-0!

The junior high seventh-grade football team had an undefeated season at 6-0-0!

The varsity girls’ basketball team was the 2011 PIAA AAA District 6 Champions and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen with a record of 21-5.

The varsity boys’ swim team was the 2011 CWAAC Champions.

Girls’ Tennis Team District VI Swimming Champions

by Courtney Lange, ninth grade Congratulations to Sarah Kaneshiki and Mace Long for their
accomplishments in swimming. Mace was the PIAA District VI
The 2010-2011 girls’ tennis team, coached by Brian Denis had an amazing Champion in the 100 Back and 100 Fly and qualified for states in each
season. Anisa Khalouf won the district singles; Mariah Turiano and event. Sarah was the PIAA District VI Champion in the 500 Free-style
Megan Bettwy won district doubles; Susie Ellis and Marissa Lanzel were and qualified for states, where she placed 15th.
district runner-ups; and the team was the District VI Champion. Coach
Denis said that he was very proud of the team. As the team progressed
through the season they went undefeated with a record of 14-0. The team
had a great season and worked hard for their accomplishments. Great
job girls!

Majorettes
The Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Majorettes took home first place
at the Bedford County Indoor Competition. Pictured are Kayla Irwin,
Shannon Russell, Gretta Ghaner, Erin Hilling, Morgan Miller, and
Danielle Bilger.

Jubeck Named Altoona

Mirror Coach-of-the-Year
Deanna Jubeck, varsity girls’ basketball
coach, was named the Altoona Mirror
Coach-of-the-Year. In her first season
as head coach, Deanna took her team to
the District VI Championship and came
out a winner. Best wishes for continued Deanna Jubeck
success!

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Outstanding Athletes Lauren Pheasant broke the school record in track for the 1600 Meter Dash
with a time of 5:17.7.
Anisa Khalouf was the District VI Singles Tennis Champion.
Alexis Preston tied the school record in track for the 400 Meter Dash with
Megan Bettwy and Mariah Turiano were District VI Doubles Tennis
a time of 60.9.
Champions.
Anthony Pinter was the PIAA District VI High Jump Champion and
Connor Garrity took second-place honors at the District VI Golf
qualified for the state competition, placing ninth.
Championship and qualified for the regional competition.
Luke Rhodes and Sarah Kaneshiki were selected by the school coaches as
Sam Lafferty placed sixth at the District VI Golf Championship and
the MVP Athletes of 2010-2011.
qualified for the regional competition.
CWAAC All-Star Swimmers were Sarah Kaneshiki, 100 Backstroke
Wrestler Damian Lascoli qualified for regionals and states.
and 200 Individual Medley (girls); Mace Long, 100 Backstroke and 100
Butterfly (boys); Sarah Robbins, 100 Butterfly; Megan Keefer, Meghan
Wrestler Damian Huff qualified for regionals.
Grassadonia, Sarah Robbins and Sarah Kaneshiki for the 200 Medley
Relay; Mace Long, Mark Colapietro, Benjamin Crownover and Luke
Jordan Swauger was named the Altoona Mirror 2011 Basketball Player-
Roberts, 200 Medley Relay; Daniel Henderson, Mace Long, Collin Grigg
of-the-Year. Jordan also qualified for the PIAA Basketball AAAA Third-
and Luke Roberts, 200 Freestyle Relay; Mace Long, Ben Crownover,
Team All-State.
Matthew Crum and Luke Roberts, 400 Freestyle Relay.
Sarah Kaneshiki was the 2011 Blair County Hall
of Fame Student-Athlete Scholarship recipient.

Humphrey Grassadonia

Dodson Long

Lafferty Robbins

Varsity Boys Swim Team

Garrity Kaneshiki

Pinter Crownover

Khalouf Grigg

Turiano Roberts

Varsity Boys Soccer

Bettwy Colapietro

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Altoona Mirror All-Stars The following were Altoona Mirror 2nd Team All-Stars: Alex Gildea and
Elle Collins, girls’ basketball; Joel Redfoot, boys’ basketball.
Congratulations to the following Altoona Mirror 1st Team All-Stars:
Connor Garrity and Sam Lafferty, golf; Alyssa Beyer, cross country; Mariah
These athletes were chosen for the Altoona Mirror All-Star game at St.
Turiano, Megan Bettwy and Anisa Khalouf, tennis; Jamie McConnell,
Francis: Elle Collins and Hannah Gildea, girls’ basketball and Luke
Taylor Wolf, Mackenzie Walter, Sarah Cobler and Taylor Vladic, soccer;
Rhodes, T. J. Keefer, Jordan Swauger and Joel Redfoot, boys’ basketball.
Jarrod Wassell, Andreas Natoli and Jordan Franks, soccer; Luke Rhodes,
T.J. Keefer, Nathan Detwiler and Andy Dick, football; Cameron Humphrey
Chad Barton took honors as a Blair County All-Star in football.
and Steven Dodson, tennis; Nathan Pope, baseball; Sarah Robbins (4-time
Mirror All-Star), Sarah Kaneshiki (4-time Mirror All-Star), and Meghan
Grassadonia, swimming; Mace Long, Luke Roberts (2-time Mirror All-
Star) and Matthew Crum, swimming; Mackey Power, Josh Stell and
Sam Lafferty, ice hockey; Damian Lascoli, wrestling; Jordan Swauger,
basketball; and Hannah Gildea, basketball.

Keefer Redfoot

Varsity Girls Basketball

Crum Natoli

Henderson Franks

Power Wassell Rhodes Vladic

Stell Beyer Detwiler McConnell

H. Gildea Pheasant Keefer Cobler

A. Gildea Preston Dick Wolf

Collins Lascoli Barton Walter

Swauger Huff Pope

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Elementary
Walkathon and Wellness Fair Atlatl Darts
On May 2, Allegheny 1 Elementary hosted the 2nd Annual Walkathon Fourth-grade students at Foot of Ten learned first-hand about the
and Wellness Fair. This event raises funds for the PTO and highlights the challenges faced by prehistoric humans living in Pennsylvania. The atlatl
importance of wellness and healthy living. Students obtained sponsors or was a prehistoric hunting tool used to throw spears (called darts) farther
collected donations for the number of laps that they walked around the and more accurately than they could be thrown by hand. Students used
Allegheny 1 walking track. During the week prior to the event, students a modern version of an atlatl to try their hand at this activity. They first
had the opportunity to walk the track during physical education classes threw a dart without the atlatl and record their distance. This distance
as well as recess. Due to inclement weather on the day of the event, the was then compared to the distance thrown using the atlatl. As a result,
Pennsylvania National Guard Readiness Center graciously hosted the students were able to see the advantage this simple invention provide
event that was attended by more than 200 students, parents and family while at the same time learning how difficult it must have been to hunt
members! Local hospitals, physicians, health care providers, and physical an animal.
fitness centers provided information on health and wellness topics and
gave demonstrations. The participants were cheered on by members of
the senior high school cheerleading squad and football players. This
event provided families with the opportunity to exercise together and
learn about ways to stay healthy.

Longer Named Distinguished Title 1 School

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) named Charles W.
Longer Elementary a 2010-2011 Distinguished Title 1 School Award
winner. According to PDE, a Title 1 Distinguished School demonstrates
a commitment to learning by holding students to the highest academic
standards set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. CWL
students and staff exceeded expectations in various categories to earn
this award, which included a $3000 Academic Achievement grant.

Author Visit
David Schwartz, well-known author of How Much is a Million and If You
Made a Million visited the four elementary schools in May. Mr. Schwartz
thinks “wondering is wonderful” and he told the students stories of
how he, as a little boy, would wonder about many different things. He
wondered how many hairs he had on his head, and how many blades
of grass were on the baseball field. Students were amazed when Mr.
Schwartz talked about large numbers and showed them bags of popcorn
containing 1, 10, 100, 1,000 and 10,000 pieces of popcorn!

Foot of Ten Poets

Thirty-five sixth-grade students from Foot of Ten had their poems
published this year with Creative Communications, Inc.

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Reading Competition Bully Busters
A new addition to the Allegheny 1 Elementary School celebration of Dr. Foot of Ten Elementary School kicked off an anti-bullying initiative in
Seuss Week was a “Boys versus Girls” reading competition. To reinforce grand fashion in February with a Bully Buster Assembly. Students learned
the importance of reading, this friendly competition was sponsored by about the four main forms of bullying: social, physical, emotional, and
the Read Across America Committee of the PTO. Students were asked cyber. The SWOOP girls spoke about the dangers of cyber bullying.
to keep track of the amount of time that they spent reading on a daily Jonathan Reed from Hot 100 led the Anti-Bullying Pledge. Students
basis. Teachers connected this with the use of the Accelerated Reader then met the Bully Busters, a group of sixth-grade students who answer
program within his/her classroom. During the competition, the results questions or give advice about bullying problems. The students were also
were announced on a daily basis during the morning messages. The 2011 entertained with a bullying skit based on the book The Brand New Kid by
winners were the “Boys”! A plaque was donated by PTO and will display Katie Couric. The grand finale of the assembly was the world premier of
the winner on an annual basis. the Foot of Ten Bully Buster video, starring Foot of Ten teachers and staff.

Bully boxes are located throughout the school. Students are encouraged
to place bullying concerns in the box. The Bully Busters, including sixth
Brain Bowl Winners graders Dillon Lance, Sophia Dellinger, Kevin Yoder, Katie Jennings,
One hundred thirty-five students and dozens of volunteers participated Dalton Kratzer, and Jonna Kelly then give the students advice, either
in Frankstown Elementary school’s 13th Annual Brain Bowl. This year’s during Friday afternoon announcements or on the Foot of Ten Bully
winning team, The Mind Rollers, included students Joey George, Austin Blog, which is located on the school website.
Morse, and Fischer Samuelson. The Bombin’ Bananas with Rohan
Gupta, Shreeman Pericherla, and David Auerbeck and Pi3 with Isaac The goal of this program is to eliminate bullying at Foot of Ten!
Wood, Cameron Edgell, and Oliver Parris were finalists.

Brain Bowl winners and finalists from left were (first row) Continental Math League
Joey George, Austin Morse, Fischer Samuelson, Isaac Wood, Hollidaysburg area elementary students captured fifteen national,
Cameron Edgell, and Oliver Parris; (second row) Rohan regional and local Continental Math League (CML) awards during the
Gupta, Shreeman Pericherla, and David Auerbeck. 2010-11 competition. Foot of Ten fifth grade student Daria VanAllman
received a national award. Daria also won regional and local first place
award certificates and medals.

Frankstown Elementary students Ian Pangrazio, second grade, and

Alyssa Predergast, third grade, received local first place certificates and
medals. Third graders Colin Smilnak and Walt Wedel, fifth grader Nate
Toscano, and sixth grader Cailin Brashear from Foot of Ten; and second-
grade student Landon Meadows from Charles W. Longer received local
second-place awards.

Honorable mention certificate recipients included fourth grader Madilyn

Fulchiero, fifth graders Jonah Naugle, Casey Ottaway, and Anthouny
Vassalotti; and sixth graders Austin Burket, Jake Gibson, and Kieran
Miles from Foot of Ten; and sixth grader Megan Varney from Frankstown.

The “local” area encompasses Blair, Bedford, Somerset and Cambria

Allegheny 1 students show their school pride during the 2010
counties.
homecoming parade. Their float was sponsored by Ron Eger Masonry.

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Frankstown Tigers Adventures in Reading
The Frankstown Tigers Book Club dove into reading and for the fourth year competed in the Interscholastic Reading Competition. Teams consisted of third,
fourth, fifth, and sixth graders who are members of the club. Both teams earned a second place ribbon at the fall competition at Altoona Area Junior High
School. In the spring competition, hosted at Myersdale Area School District, teams earned a third and a first place ribbon. The students demonstrated a strong
commitment to reading the book selections for the current cycle.

Each week, for 15 weeks, students and coaches gathered in the library after school to discuss selected readings. They shared connections and comprehension
about the various books read from the required 42 books for each competition.

Team coaches were Ann Franco, Danielle Giles, Virginia Rickard, Tiffany Stuckey, and Elizabeth Tully.

The Frankstown Tigers Book Club Team One The Frankstown Tigers Book Club Team Two
members from left (first row) are Noah Blevins, members from left (first row) are Abby Clayton,
Brianna Blevins-Captain, Zoe Matusko, and Maria Murphy, Rohan Gupta, and Morgan Taylor;
Genna Walters; (second row) Xavier Cruz, Eva (second row) Jaclyn Koeck, Kaylee Dunlap -
Chen, Kerrigan Freeman, and Christine Raposas; Captain, and McKayla Kling; and (third row) Kirk
and (third row)) Madison Faith, Michael Burkey, Eichenlaub, Andrew Chen, David Auerbeck, Kristin
Shreeman Pericherla, and Kaitlyn Gaus. Neely, and Abigail Carper.

Frankstown Food Drive Making Her Marks

Frankstown Elementary student council held a week long cereal drive to Kaitlyn Marks, a fifth-grade student at Foot of Ten Elementary School,
benefit St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. Shown with the collections are is pictured with her “Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest Letter of
student council officers Isabella Newman, Shannon Barnes, Sydney Neil Appreciation” from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Her poster
and Zaina Younes. was one of 47, out of a pool of over a thousand, selected for recognition
and display in the State Capitol Rotunda.

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Jared Boxes Science Day
During the month of December, fourth-grade students at Foot of Ten The Charles W. Longer (CWL) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Elementary helped lift the spirits of chronically ill children by participating hosted a Science Day Fair in April. Students in grades four through six
in the Jared Box Project. The boxes symbolize the importance of play and submitted amazing science projects, which were all based on the scientific
are filled with well wishes, hope, and love. process. In addition, an entire day full of science demonstrations by
scientists from the school district and surrounding areas was organized
The Jared Box Project was inspired by Jared, a little boy who battled by PTO mom Jeanette Betar. Saint Francis University, Penn State, Trout
cancer with courage and faith. During his many trips to the hospital, Unlimited, The Master Gardner Program, 4-H, Keller Engineers, Blair
he maintained his sense of humor and the joys of childhood through County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling, Canoe Creek State
small toys that he carried in his backpack. With the generous donations Park, PA Game Commission, Altoona Water Authority, New Pig, Blair
of many, the students were able to organize 112 Jared Boxes! The boxes County Conservation District, and the Carnegie Science Center all gave
were delivered and accepted with much enthusiasm by the staff at Mount of their time and scientific expertise, which led to a wonderful day for
Nittany Medical Center in State College. the students at CWL.

Central PA Science Fair Winner

Aidan Bouchard, a fourth-grade student at Allegheny 1, won first-place in
the fourth- and fifth-grade division of the Central Pennsylvania Science
Expo and Fair. Aidan’s project was entitled “Enhanced Internet Access.”
The Central Pennsylvania Science Expo and Fair is an opportunity for CWL students enjoyed a day of hands-on experiments and
students in grades one through eight from Bedford, Blair, Cambria, learning during the Science Day Fair.
Somerset and surrounding counties to show an investigative project they
have completed. The student projects are grouped in divisions according
to grade levels. All projects are judged and the top four in each division
are awarded prizes. The event is sponsored by Appalachia Intermediate
Poetry Contest
Unit 8. Students from Heather Berish’s language arts class at Frankstown
Elementary School submitted poems to the Creative Communication
Poetic Power contest. Fifteen students were selected to have their poems
published. Pictured from left (first row) are Jordan Parnell, Megan Lauer,
Colton Holzworth, Madison Estep, and Kara Kurty; (second row) Colton
Dinges, Cameron Eberhardt, Jaclyn Koeck, Hailee Houck, Adele Roger,
Matthew Hines; (third row) Meaghan Holsinger, Kate Baker, and Ethan
Fochler. Cory Storm was absent for the photo.

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SAMA Art Awards
Foot of Ten Elementary School students Jonna Kelly, Cailin Brashear,
and Dillon Lance participated in the 2011 Southern Alleghenies Museum
of Art “Artists of the 21st Century” spring exhibit at Saint Francis
University. Their drawings were created using charcoal pencils and light
and dark shading techniques. Each student received an art achievement
certificate from the museum for their excellent artwork.

May was Cowboy and Cowgirl day at Allegheny 1. Each month student
council chooses a theme day for students and staff. The student council
members feel this as a great way to build community and spirit at the
school.
Jonna Kelly, Cailin Brashear, and Dillon Lance

Eggnoggin Competitions
The Foot of Ten “Egg-lantians” competed in two Eggnoggin Competitions
during the 2010-2011 school year. As first place winners in the “Brain Train
Division,” the team became “egg-sperts” on the Pearl Harbor attack and its
connections to WWII. The spring competition “Secretariat, Seabiscuit, Triple
Crown Races” saw the team miss the first place finish by a nose. One point
separated first place and the runner-up. Teams varied slightly each semester
with the following students competing in at least one of the “egg-sams”: Cailin
Brashear, Valentina Cracchiolo, Sophia Dellinger, Marissa Dubrow, Kaitlyn
Edmiston, Lauren Everett, Reghan Fitch, Jake Gibson, Christian Kendziora,
Kierra Miller, Kyle Martellacci, Sierra Ritchey, Emma Sease and Nathan Stull.
Sharon Clewell was the advisor.

Environmental Club Wins Award

The Charles W. Longer (CWL) Environmental Club, otherwise
known as the Green Bean Committee, placed second among all
Blair County Elementary Schools for their video entitled R-E-
C-Y-C-L-E. The award was part of the Blair County Board of
Commissioners 15th Annual Environmental Video Competition.
The Green Beaners were led by parent, Tina Cunningham, and
made up of CWL students ranging from first through sixth
grades. This was just one of many activities that this group of
environmentalists organized throughout the school year.

Pictured from left (first row) Mason Marks,

Nathaniel Hilderhoff, Joshua Lee, Sam Barroner, and
Nora Cunningham; (second row) Linzi Baker, Julia
Riggle, Matthew Vonada and Isaac Sell; (third row)
Kenzi Eaton, Josh Reilly, Dalton Long, Tiffany Dempsie,
Courtney Stewart, and Anthony Albright; (fourth row)
Commissioner Terry Tomassetti, Cameron Houtz,
Justin Detwiler, Tina Cunningham, and
Commissioner Diane Meling.

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Students Make the Holidays Brighter Spelling Bee Buzzing with Excitement!
This year, Alyssa Wilson’s sixth-grade language arts class combined a Frankstown was “a-buzz” with excitement about the 2011 Frankstown
writing assignment with community service. The students each wrote Spelling Bee. Sixth-grade students, along with some select fourth- and
persuasive essays to convince their classmates to vote for the “perfect fifth-grade students had the opportunity to compete in this year’s school
toy” for the class to donate to Toys-for-Tots. The 26 students collected spelling bee. Frankstown Spelling Bee winner, Megan Varney, and top
enough money to purchase seven gifts, as well as send a check to Toys- sixth grade runner-up, Hunter Mallery, had the chance to move on to the
for-Tots. 2011 Saint Francis University Spelling Bee.

Staff Sergeant Timothy G. McCosar graciously visited the classroom to Megan was the second runner-up at the St. Francis Bee and earned a
pick up the toys. During his visit, he expressed his sincere thanks to the chance to participate in the state spelling bee in Pittsburgh.
children for their kindness. He walked them through an explanation of
what goes into providing a happy holiday season for all children. The
students were extremely proud of their efforts.

Megan Varney Hunter Mallery

Wii in the Classroom

Students in Sarah Leahey’s fifth-grade class at Charles W. Longer
Elementary love learning and playing, and thanks to a grant from the
Hollidaysburg Area School District Foundation, they are doing just that.

Endler Day The students are using a Wii game system for educational purposes
and to become more physically fit with such games as Wii Fit Plus, My
Allegheny 1 Student Council held “Mrs. Endler Day” on March 10.
Word Coach, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?, and Just Dance
Twelve lucky students got to enjoy lunch with Principal Endler by
Kids. Students use Wii Fit Plus to improve their balance and posture
winning the “Mrs. Endler Trivia Contest.” Pictured from left are Adam
and My Word Coach to enhance word recognition and vocabulary. This
McCoy, Nathan Ferris, Francine Endler, Emily Baker and Angela Collier.
integration of technology in the classroom is helping to motivate the
students to learn while doing something they love.

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Educators
Music Technology Across the Commonwealth Sheehan Serving as PMEA State President
The Technology Institute for Music Educators held its fifth annual in- Senior high band director and music department chairperson, Scott
service in conjunction with PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educator’s Sheehan, began a two-year term as the president of the Pennsylvania
Conference). TI:ME presented a panel discussion entitled: “Distance Music Educators Association (PMEA). PMEA is a statewide nonprofit
Collaboration - A report on a distance learning collaboration between public organization of over 5,000 members, dedicated to promoting the musical
school music students from HASD and college music methods students development of all Pennsylvanians. The present membership evolved from
from Valley Forge Christian College. Melissa Ott, Pennsylvania’s TI:ME a small group of band directors dating from 1933. Today, the organization
president and member of the national advisory board, led the session. includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool
through college and university, as well as those in the music industry,
Students in Dr. Richmond’s music methods class at Valley Forge merchandising and publishing. The organization promotes and supports
Christian College observed Mrs. Ott’s elementary instrumental quality music education, learning and performance. PMEA is affiliated
band lessons using Skype. Fifth grade flute students from Longer with The National Association for Music Education.
Elementary even performed a duet with one of the college students via
the computer. Dr. Richmond’s students then performed selections from Along with Sheehan’s many duties as senior high band director, he
their upcoming jury pieces for the HASD elementary band students. maintains a busy schedule presenting clinics including topics about
PMEA’s current initiatives, successful music advocacy, leadership,
Mrs. Ott was also in charge of running the electronic playground mentoring, and assessment. He is serving on the MENC Eastern Division
sponsored by TI:ME which provided music teachers the opportunity Board and serves on many committees dedicated to the advancement of
to explore various programs and gain incite from other professionals music and arts education.
in their content area on how technology is being used throughout the
commonwealth.

TI:ME is a non-profit corporation registered in the State of Pennsylvania

whose mission is to assist music educators in applying technology to
improve teaching and learning in music.

Scott Sheehan

Vella Recognized as Outstanding Educator

Diane Vella, a fifth-grade teacher at Foot of Ten Elementary School,
was presented the 2011 Lauretta Woodson Award for Blair County
Melissa Ott
School Educators. Kathleen O’Rourke, President-Elect of the Blair
County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees,
presented the award during a ceremony at Foot of Ten Elementary School.
Benson Receives Award The Lauretta Woodson Award is given annually to an educator from
Shanon Benson, reading specialist at Frankstown Elementary School, a Blair County Public School to recognize unselfish dedication and
was awarded the 2011 Wanda McDaniel Award from the Women’s exemplary service on behalf of students and public education.
Caucus of the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators. This
award is presented annually to a female aspiring to a leadership position
in education. Those who receive this award are recognized for their
work within the field of education,
commitment to students and student
achievement and leadership within
their school community.

Francine Endler,
principal of Allegheny 1,
and Shanon Benson.
Pictured from left are: Kathleen O’Rourke,
Diane Vella, Paul Gallagher, superintendent,
and Robert Gildea, principal.

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Voice of Democracy Teacher-of-the-Year Sommers USMC Educator’s Workshop
by Caryn Trexler, 9th grade The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Educator’s Workshop is a four-
day experience designed to give educators a more accurate picture of
H. Jean Sinal, twenty-year veteran teacher of social studies and science Marine Corps life and what it takes to earn the prestigious title. Megan
at Hollidaysburg Area Junior High, was awarded the Pennsylvania VFW Sommers, a teacher in the Hollidaysburg Area School District, recently
District 22’s prestigious Voice of Democracy (VOD) Teacher-of the-Year attended this workshop along with other educators from the Pittsburgh
Award for the 2010-2011 school-year. area and New Jersey. They spent four days at Parris Island, South
Carolina, where drill instructors led them through the process of turning
For over 12 years, Mrs. Sinal has had her students participate in the a civilian into a Marine.
annual Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy Essay contests sponsored
by the local VFW Posts and their Ladies’ Auxiliary. Last year, one of During the four-day experience the
her students, Adam Weaver, was Pennsylvania’s VOD winner and the group visited squad bays, ate with
national winner of two different scholarships. recruits in the Chow Hall, marched
to cadence, fired M16 A2s, took in a
During the school year she has her students provide placemats and cards USMC history course, toured the air
for the annual Veterans Day Breakfast. In addition, her students are given base, and ended their time in Parris
“citizenship” assignments which give them the opportunity to share Island with posting colors and watching
with veterans throughout the year. She is dedicated to her students and graduation.
the VFW programs, active in her church and civic organizations, and is
in a local Civil War living history group. She is an active merit badge This workshop experience was shared Megan Sommers and
counselor for the Boy Scouts of America Citizenship in Community, with Hollidaysburg Area Senior High Staff Sergeant
Nation, and World merit badge, and an advisor for students working on School students. Kevin Brock
the Veterans Oral History Project with the Library of Congress.

She enhances the educational experience for students by having local Educators-of-the-Year
veterans speak in her classroom. This year, Sergeant Adam Duraso, U.S.
Linda Bufalini, senior high biology teacher, and Phyllis McConnell, art
Army Medical Corp, and a former student at HAJH, came to talk to the
teacher from Frankstown Elementary School, were named the 2010-11
students about the importance of education in his role in the military.
Hollidaysburg Area School District (HASD) Educators-of-the-Year.
In the past, Mrs. Sinal has provided flag education programs for the
classroom and community.
In recognition of their accomplishments, each received $250 from the
HASD Foundation; a watch, compliments of Beerbower Jewelers; and a
Her activities help students explore their roles as citizens of the USA.
crystal apple from Horace Mann Insurance.
Congratulations Mrs. Sinal on being named the Voice of Democracy
Teacher-of-the-Year!
This award was created by the HASD Foundation Board of Directors
to recognize exceptional teachers for their devotion to education and
their inspiration to children. It is presented annually to two outstanding
educators, one at the secondary level and one at the elementary level.

Linda Bufalini

Adam Weaver and H. Jean Sinal Phyllis McConnell

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Foundation Dedicated to
Supporting Educational Programs
The foundation, which is dedicated to supporting the educational mission of the HASD, has provided over $300,000 in grants to teachers for innovative
programs, artists-in-residence, clubs, and educational enrichment activities since its inception. This year alone the foundation awarded 48 grants to teachers
– 20 more than were awarded the previous year. In addition, the foundation purchased folders for all elementary school children and planners for students
in grades four through six.

Additionally, the foundation board of directors has worked with numerous families and businesses to establish scholarship programs that benefit Hollidaysburg
Area Senior High School students. This year, there were 14 different scholarship programs available for seniors through the foundation.

It is through the generosity of local businesses, school district employees, alumni, community members, and other organizations that the HASD Foundation
has been able to provide these resources to enhance the district’s educational programs.

A heartfelt thank you to the following contributors:

PLATINUM ($250 +) James and Peggy Hancuff Don Metzker William and Kathleen Ealy
Janelle Brumbaugh James and Marilyn Hilling Mary Petrak Bruce and Cathy Erb
Patricia Eckley Gene and Linda Horomanski Gary Robinson Jerry and Donita Feathers
Giant Food Stores Dr. and Mrs. Charles Howells Catherine Rodgers First Commonwealth Bank
Hollidaysburg Rotary Fred N. Imler James S. Routch Rebecca Flaugh Myers
HAHS Class of 1960 Troy and Becky Keefer Michael and Shari Routch Patrick J. Ford
Jeffrey and Joyce Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Fred Khalouf Linda Russo Barbara Moore Foster
Kohl’s Steve and Mindy Li Wendy Saltzburg Joseph Gallagher
Lexington One, Inc. Elvin G. Liebegott Mike and Marcia Satryan Tim Gildea
Fred and Nancy Marschak Jack Lear Randy E. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gill
North American Communications Joseph Martinelli Imogene M. Stayer Jim and Dolores Hartman
Sheetz, Inc. Maxwell Transit Systems, Inc. Russell Stiles Angela and David Heim
Harrison C. and Margaret A. Snyder John and Brenda McGregor Dwight Straesser Sue Ann Hess
Charitable Trust James Murphy Barbara Wachter Deb and Fred Hicks
Valley Quarries, Inc. Shirley H. Norman Raymond Wolfe Rebecca and William Hornung
Jamie and Kim Van Buren Tom Over Susanne and Jesse Wright, M.D. Colleen Rooney Hughes
Wal-Mart Foundation Mrs. Fred Pechter Nancy Vonada Joe and Kellie Hurd
Waste Management Todd and Kelly Parnell Kessey J. Kieselhorst,
Your Building Centers Aime K. Roger In Memory of Tom Stayer
BRONZE ($50-$100) Ronna Lasser
Dr. Rajih Alkhafaji Debra Springer
Jeffrey and Virginia Arthur Patty Sheetz Justin Arthur Jim Leamer
Patricia Backus Randall A. and Holly A. Sheetz Linnane Batzel Sam and Jackie Long
Amy Barefoot Robert and Sonya Vonada Jane and John Becker Keith Mainquist
Beerbower Jewelers Stephen and Patti Bickley David Mattern
Blair Mill Outlet Jean A. Brown Judith Gildea McLaughlin
SILVER ($100-$249) Donald E. Brumbaugh, Donna Messner
Burgmeier’s Hauling
Doris A. Criswell In Memory of E. Denise Greg Michelone
Matthew and Beth Delozier
Mark and Jo Delozier (Gonsman) Brumbaugh
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon L. Delozier Robert E. Murphy
Linda Dobbie Stephen Carey
Philip and Lugene Delozier Dean and Judy Rossi,
The Gardner Family Foundation Theresa Cedzo In Memory of
Sam and Linda Dougherty
Robert Gildea Tim and Annette Civils Paul “Scrappy” Weaver
Francine Endler
Donald Imler M. A. Cook Dean and Judy Rossi,
Clemence N. Fogel
Dennis Doll In Memory of
Paul Gallagher Kathy Johnson
Dave and Ellen Dougherty Mary Louise Gildea
Dawn and Michael Garrity Kris Laird
Karen Duffett Pandit Family
Jeanne C. Gildea Angela Letizia
Christopher Rowles

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Karli Sager Burk’s Painting Sheryl Imler Thomas and Carol Rosenberger
Kathy Shaffer Arlene Burket Richard Imler, Jr. Karen Rosensteel
Keith and Evelyn Sidehamer Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Cameron Margaret Jeffreys Marcia Rossman
H. Jean Sinal Wendy Campbell Julie and Jeffrey Kling George H. Seely
Helen C. Smith Mildred and Joe L. Carberry Francis B. Kolbenschlag William E. Shaw
Robin Smith Bernard P. Cassidy Dottie and Charlie Lafferty Scott and Amy Sheehan
Thomas Stetter, Glen A. Clapper Lara Larson Philip Smith
Horace Mann Companies Lillian Clapper Gregory Luciow Lorraine Stephens
Susan J. Taneyhill Charles W. and Joyce L. Clark Kirk Lynn Edna Stitt
Chris Tatar Ruth Conrad Jill Maggiore Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stopp
Deborah Treese Mr. and Mrs. Wayne H. Conrad Dawna Magill Stacy Stuttard
Gregg R. Webster Angela Crawford Beth Albarano Martinson Rue Ann Surma
Brian T. Wilson Darlene Crum Ken and Susie Mielnik Denny and Anita Terchanik
Marion S. Wright Connie Dolinski Sharon Martin Miller Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tomassetti
Martha Yanke Marcia Erickson Cesar Montero Allison Tomkowski
Janet E. Zook Charles Flick James Morris Amy Turiano
Frank Filkosky Wayne L. Moses Kelli Vent
Cora M. Fisher Joe Murgo Pamela Voytish
FRIEND (under $50)
Stephen E. Frank Rita Murphy Ellen Walker
Karli Aiken
Lucy Frazier Larry and Patti Nale Jeffrey Wallace
Paula Albright
Elsie A. Garris Stephen E. Nearhoof Jeffrey and Sharon Lee Ward
Anna Balouris
Ruth Gilmore Sam and Libby Nowell Barb Wertz-Leiden
Jennifer Barry
Alice Goodfellow Davis Lauren Pannebaker John Wessner
Gail Behe
Victoria Grosser Joe Peroni John Yogus
Rachel Crooks Black
Sally Harclerode Carmen Pequignot Debbie Zaffuto
Eric, Karen and Justin Biddle
Andrew Hartle Tim and Amy Pheasant
Marion Borr
Jack and Judy Heslop Tyler and Sarah Piper
Chris and Lenny Brown
Elvin Hoover Guy Ratchford
Karl K. Brustle
Linda Hoover James and Carolyn Reber
Jill E. Bulman

Mission Statement HASD Foundation

The mission of the Hollidaysburg Area School District Foundation is Board of Directors
to put ideas for enhanced education into action by funding innovative Dawn Garrity, President
programs, broadening teaching and learning opportunities, and
encouraging community involvement. Kim Van Buren, Vice President
John Urban, Secretary/Treasurer
John Brown
Cate BurgerLeister
James Campbell, Jr.
Penne Edgell
Peggy Hancuff
Kelly Parnell
Sarah Piper
Michael Routch

Executive Director
Linda Russo

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Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 ALTOONA, PA 16601
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Basketball Team
Raises Money for ACS
All of the junior high girls who
participated in basketball this year had
a fundraiser for breast cancer. They
raised over $800 by selling Hope t-shirts
at the Harvest Festival in downtown
Hollidaysburg and also selling the
t-shirts individually. All the money that
was raised was donated to the American
Cancer Society. The Tigers presented the
money at an after-school ceremony.

Junior high girls’

basketball team in
their Hope t-shirts