The following received awards during the annual President’s Awards Convocation at St. Francis University, Loretto:
Joseph Astleford, Johnstown: Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, presented to the senior management major with the highest cumulative quality-point average; Students in Free Enterprise Leadership Award, presented to an organization member who demonstrates outstanding leadership to the team and the university’s business administration department; and Armond A. Manfredi Award in business management, presented to a senior with a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities and outstanding leadership.
Caitlin Basile and Heather Harteis, both of Johnstown: Father Albert Driesch/Avian Technologies Award for Excellence in Organic Chemistry, presented to chemistry majors who have completed organic chemistry I and II and performed excellently in those classes.
Jason Burkett, Mineral Point: 2008 Student Activities Organization Outstanding Service Award, presented to a senior whose involvement has helped to improve the organization, which is responsible for student entertainment.
Stephanie Dostal, Johnstown: 2008 Social Work Departmental Award, given to a senior social work major who exhibits outstanding scholarship and service to the community.
David Effinger, Cresson: 2008 Orientation Outstanding Service Award, given to a senior whose involvement has helped to improve the orientation process throughout the campus.
Tim Gaborek, Mineral Point: James W. and Helen Marie Lieb Award, presented to an individual based on scholarship, campus service, need and attitude toward mathematics and community.
Amber Haupt, Johnstown: John Orichosky Award, given to a physician assistant student who demonstrates strong humanitarian qualities, is involved in the university’s Student Physician Assistant Society and has maintained a minimum QPA of 3.0.
Brandon King, Johnstown: Music Departmental Award, presented to a senior music major who demonstrates creative growth, service to others and involvement in music.
Carly Scarton, Portage: 2008 Sociology Departmental Award, given to the senior sociology major who graduates with the highest QPA and participates in extracurricular activities.
Ashley Wingard, Sidman: Nursing Departmental Award, presented to a senior nursing major who demonstrates outstanding academic performance, highest clinical achievement and overall highest QPA.
Rebecca Wojtaszek, Hollsopple: 2008 Band Outstanding Service Award, presented to a senior who has participated in the university band and whose involvement has contributed to the organization.
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Events | Arts fitness
“Music and Art for Heart and Soul” will be held from 6 to 10 tonight at Art Works in Johnstown! 413 Third Ave. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
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'New York City Subway Idol' | Soul, rhythm and blues singer in concert Feb. 18 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center
Alice Tan Ridley is just as popular above ground as below it. The singer, known as “The New York City Subway Idol,” will perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center on the Pitt-Johnstown campus in Richland Township.
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All things afield at annual sportsmen's show
Folks who crave the great outdoors will have the chance to get a jump on their adventures by attending the 27th annual Allegheny Sport, Travel and Outdoor Show at the Monroeville Convention Center. The show, which runs from Feb. 15-19, is the only western Pennsylvania show dedicated to hunting, fishing and camping. It offers hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of live demonstrations and many seminars presented by experts in their fields of interest.
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Venue of Merging Arts to host Slovak Mardi Gras
Slovak heritage will be the center of attention at an upcoming party. A Slovak Mardi Gras, or Fasiangy, will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 at Venue of Merging Arts, 305 Chestnut St. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
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Go jump in a lake | Laurel Highlands Polar Plunge at Que to raise funds for Special Olympics
It takes a hearty soul to jump into a freezing Pennsylvania lake in February and pay money to do it. But that’s what organizers of the first official Laurel Highlands Polar Plunge are counting on. On Saturday, if people donate to Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, they can go jump in a lake.
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Westmont Hilltop High School has reached theatrical milestone
“The Pirates of Penzance” will mark Westmont Hilltop High School’s 50th year of presenting musical theater.
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Curtains rising | Students acting out roles in spring productions
A variety of performances that promise to be entertaining are scheduled for area high school stages.
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Tribute band to play best of Pink Floyd at War Memorial
This arena show will bring the lights and sounds of Pink Floyd. Brit Floyd, billed as the world’s greatest Pink Floyd show, will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena, 326 Napoleon St., Johnstown.
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