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The Student News Site of Altoona Area High School

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Announcements for 11/13/2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Attention Friends of Rachel:  The next meeting will be held this Thursday during period 3 in the open cafeteria.  Stop in the library to pick up your pass before Thursday.  No passes will be given on Thursday.  You need to get permission from your teacher prior to the day of the meeting.
Attention Mock Trial Students:  The case release has been delayed again!  Due to the delay, our next practice will be on Wednesday, November 15th from 3-5 PM in
Mrs. Negri’s room.  Please check the PA Mock Trial site today at noon for the official release.  If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Negri or Mr. Wilt.
Attention Teachers and Students:  The 2023 Post High School Opportunity Fair will be held today, November 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and tomorrow, November 15th from 9:00 AM until 12:18 PM in the AAHS Field House.  Currently there are over 50 institutions which have signed up to attend.  These include colleges and universities, trade technical and career schools, nursing schools, business schools, junior and community colleges.
All junior and senior students will attend the Fair Wednesday with their teachers during fifth period.  The Career and Technology Center students will also be attending from the CTC.  Students and parents are urged to attend the Opportunity Fair this evening from 5-7 PM.  We hope you will take advantage of this excellent opportunity to learn more about the wide range of career options open to you.
Attention students:  Have you ever watched the show Whose Line Is It Anyway?  and wished you could see a hilarious show like that live?  Well your wish is granted!  Come laugh along with the thespians in our drama club as they play improv games and make up everything on the spot based on your suggestions!  Our first annual Improv Night is tomorrow, November 14th at 7PM in the Blackbox Commons.  Tickets are only $5 and will be sold at the door!  We hope to see you there!
Attention FLC members:  The holidays are upon us, and students “me gusta” this time of year!  Join us on Thursday, November 16th in a special venue – the Planetarium – from 2:55-3:30 PM to discuss our upcoming events.
Attention students:  The American Legion is announcing both its 2024 Essay Contest, “Why is the 1st Amendment Important in America?” and its High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – both of which are open to students in 9th through 12th grade.  Winners can receive awards ranging from $2,500 to $7,500.  Please stop by the Literature Rack outside of the Guidance Office to pick up information for both of these programs.  Deadline to submit your application for the Oratorical Scholarship Program is December 3rd and the deadline for the essay contest is January 9th.
Attention JUNIORS:  Are you planning on attending college or a trade school after your senior year?  If so, there is a scholarship opportunity for you NOW!  Please stop by the Guidance office Literature rack to pick up a Preliminary Scholarship Application for the Bud Lutty Scholarship Competition and send it in before December 31st of this year.
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