The generosity of AAHS students was on full display yesterday, as they not
only gave blood, but also donated a record $271.00 to the Altoona Food Bank
during yesterday’s Elite Eight action. That brings our Tournament total to
nearly $500.00 to help those in need, and also teaches students real world
skillz that money does sway elections. So which teacher won due to the
financial backing of their students? Let’s find out!
Nearly 1,200 students voted in the Elite Eight. With a record 759 votes,
Mrs. Ying’s popularity continues to peak, as she eliminated top dawg
Mr. McKinney to win the El Dorado Region. She will face Fifth Ward Champ
and fellow 2-seed Mr. Saboe and McKinley the dog, an undefeated tag team if
there ever was one.
The Dutch Hill result shocked the student body. Top seed Mrs. McAleer clung
to a 37-vote lead against 6-seed Mr. Bennett, but Bennett’s backers donated
$61.00 to will the beloved Tech Ed teacher into the Final Four.
6-seed Mr. Harber was the choice of the people after two weeks of amazing
promos, videos, flyers, and Captain America cameos. But despite a record
$65.00 donated by his students, 5-seed Mr. D’Angelo held on to win the
Juniata Region. Experts wonder what D’Angelo’s has promised to his
students if he wins it all.
Checking the Bracket Challenge scoreboard, Senior Alana Guerin’s 1-point
lead is tenuous, and she’s lost her champion. Freshman Peyton Espigh is only
1 point behind, and still has D’Angelo picked to win it all. Tied down in 10th
place, both sophomore Emmalee Martyak and senior Gavin Conahye are
counting on a late surge to 1st with a Mr. Saboe championship.
Reminder: Due to the generosity of Mr. Neely, all classes of the March
Madness Teacher Champion will receive special donut breakfasts in the
morning, or pizza lunches in the afternoon. Don’t let your favorite teacher
lose out this close to the finish line. Vote early today, and often at lunch.

Attention Scholarship seekers: If you are going to college to major in education,
you will want to stop by the guidance office to pick up a scholarship application from
the Blair County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Original
application needs to be mailed and must be received by April 30 th . Also new to the
scholarship rack is the Robert L. Lebendig Scholarship offered to any Blair County senior
furthering their education after high school in any field. Applications must be mailed
and need to reach the Scholarship Committee by May 15 th .

Mrs. Kelly's and Mrs. Stephens' homerooms are collecting items for Rachel's
Closet and items for the Mountain Lion Backpack Program from Monday,
April 14th through Friday, April 25th. The items the organizations are most in need
of are shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, Pop
Tarts, canned pasta, oatmeal packets, cracker packs, canned soup, pudding cups, fruit
cups, cereal cups, rice packets, raisins, juice boxes, canned tuna or chicken,
granola bars, mac and cheese, Ramen noodles, and applesauce cups or pouches.
Please drop off donations to A228, A229, B204, or you can drop off items to the library
or counseling office.  There is a box at each location.  Thanks for your support!