Announcements for 2/8

Attention Drama Club: There is a mandatory meeting this Thursday, February 9 th after school
in the auditorium. We will be discussing important news for our upcoming field trips, so
please see Mr. Cossitor in B129 if you cannot attend.

Attention students: February marks the time of the year for Student Council’s annual Cereal
Drive. All boxes are donated to our local Saint Vincent DePaul food pantry. This is an easy way
to help support your local community, so make sure to bring in cereal throughout February
and drop them in the large bins located by the main entrance. Thank you.

The Mountain Echo Newspaper staff will be selling Valentine’s Day candy grams in the
cafeteria Friday, February 10 for the cost of $1. They will be delivered on Tuesday,
February 14 during homeroom.

Attention Seniors: On Friday, February 10 th during 1 st period, Provine will be here to take the
Class of 2023 Senior Group Photo. You will be called down to the Field House. Please check
your email for more information. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, envelopes will be
available in your reporting room or outside of B120.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: Krispy Kreme Fundraiser forms to benefit the Class of 2023
and Class of 2024 are available outside of Mrs. Dumm’s room, B120. Please help support our
prom and other class activities. Order forms and money are due by Monday, February 13 th .

Are you a high school junior who excels academically despite facing financial challenges? If
so, please visit www.QuestBridge.org to learn about their 2023 College Prep Scholars Program
where you can receive special awards and opportunities, including a full scholarship to a
college summer program and up to $1,000 for a new laptop and other educational resources.
Deadline for students to apply is March 22 nd .

Attention Graduating Seniors: First Commonwealth Bank is announcing its Scholarship fund.
To be considered for this $1,000 scholarship, you will need to complete an online application
and essay, 500 words or less, detailing how you have made a difference in our community and
how that involvement impacted our community and life. Deadline is March 1 st .

Attention Scholarship-seeking students: There are two new scholarship opportunities which
are available to you. Go online to the AASD website, look for the “AAHS Link” dropdown and
choose the Scholarship tab to apply for the 2023 Elementary School PTO Scholarship as well as
the AAHS 2023 Scholarship. Don’t delay because the February 13 th deadline is fast
approaching!

Attention Seniors who are going on to post-secondary education to pursue a career in a
business-related field: The PA Association of Educational Office Professionals (PAEOP) is
announcing their Hermine Solt Student Scholarship. Complete details including criteria,
guidelines, and scholarship application can be found at PAEOP’s website, www.paeop.com,
under Awards & Scholarships, or stop by the Guidance Office literature rack. Deadline is
March 1 st .

Anyone with information regarding Mickey Nedimyer’s whereabouts is asked to contact
Detective Wilson at the Altoona Police Department. Mickey has been missing for many weeks
and we are requesting any information that may lead to finding him.