Brittney Corson, daughter of Pastor Ken Jr. and Karen Corson of Salix, has been inducted into Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
She is majoring in liberal arts/general studies.
6 named graduates of IUP’s culinary arts
Six residents have been named graduates of Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts:
Kristie Breyer, daughter of Davis and Sandra Breyer of Summerhill, is a 2007 graduate of Forest Hills High School. She will complete the baking and pastry arts program in the fall.
David M. Commons, son of David and Julie Commons of Hastings, is a 2007 graduate of Cambria Heights High School, Patton. He will complete his final externship at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Sheena Endress, daughter of Susan Cooper and Jim Endress Jr. of Windber, is a 2007 graduate of Windber Area High School. She will complete her final externship at the Broadmoor.
Shawn McGough, son of Ray Toney and Betty McGough of Mineral Point, is a 2007 graduate of Conemaugh Valley High School. He will complete his final externship at the Broadmoor.
Heather Mondi, daughter of Michael and Joyce Mondi of Carrolltown, is a 2007 graduate of Bishop Carroll High School. She will complete her final externship at the Broadmoor.
Megan Tataliba, daughter of John and Cathy Tataliba of Stoystown, is a 2006 graduate of North Star High School, Boswell. She will complete her final externship at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Fla.
Sixth-grader is listed in Who’s Who Registry
Sarah Hess, a sixth-grader at Greater Johnstown Middle School, has been honored by Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence for outstanding academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Her name will appear in the edition of Who’s Who Among Registry of Academic Excellence.
Dickinson student studies abroad
Stacie Marie Smeal, daughter of Dr. William Smeal and Kathleen Steffish of Windber, has participated in Dickinson College’s study abroad program in Málaga, Spain.
She is a senior international business and management major at Dickinson.
Fire police association installs new officers
The Somerset Cambria County Fire Police Association has installed its new officers for 2009:
David L. Thomas of Oakland Volunteer Fire Department will serve as president and Ronald L. Gindlesperger Sr. of Conemaugh Township, vice president.
Leach Insurance Agency presented the annual Fire Police of the Year Award to Terry D. Phillips of Scalp Level Volunteer Fire Department.
Features
SUCCESS STORIES | Beta Epsilon Omega inducts student
- Features
-
-
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.
-
'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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
- Area high schools have scheduled spring shows
- Tom Lavis | Coming unglued when trying to peel wallpaper
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
- More Features Headlines
-
Denver's Largest-Ever Drug Bust Nets Dozens
Marines: No Punishment for Nazi-like Flag
Vets Look to Translate Military Skills Into Jobs
Expert: Removing LA School's Staff 'Appropriate'
Raw Video: School Bus Burst Into Flames
LA School Reopens Amid Sex Abuse Scandal
$25B Settlement Reached Over Foreclosure Abuses
Pentagon: Allow Women Closer to Front Lines
Obama Gives Education Waivers to 10 States
Giffords Aide to Run for Her Seat
LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens
Winter Slamming North Asia, Parts of Europe
Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment of Homs
States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-abuse Settlement
Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life
Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal
Raw Video: U.S. Pullout Celebration
Raw Video: Annual Empire State Building Run-Up
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
