Announcements for 2/9

Attention Drama Club: There is a mandatory meeting today, 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 through Friday, February 10 for the cost of $1. They will be delivered on Tuesday,
February 14 during homeroom.

Attention Seniors: Tomorrow (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 .

Attention Seniors: The Altoona Rotary Cub is offering a $1,500 Scholarship for graduating
seniors. Stop by the literature rack outside the guidance office to pick up an application.
Deadline to enter is March 20 th . Winners will be announced in mid-April and checks will be
awarded at a luncheon in May.

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 Seniors who will be attending Juniata College: If you have an interest in
instrumental music, then be sure to stop by the guidance office and pick up information on
how to apply for one of the many scholarships they are offering.

Attention Seniors interested in agriculture, botany, forestry, floral design, and the like, stop
by the guidance office literature rack to pick up information about scholarships being
offered by the Blair Garden Club. Deadline is April 5 th .