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April 24Lunch - Hot Ham & Cheese Pretzel Sandwich, Baked Beans, Sweet Potato Fries and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
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April 19Lunch - Pacifico Specialty Pizza, Sweet Potato Fries, Romaine Salad and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
April 18Tater Tot Casserole w/Roll, Steamed Broccoli and Choice of Fruit and Milk!
April 18Mini-Thon! Eighth grade tickets will be sold Thursday, April 18 during sixth period and Friday, April 19 during fourth period.
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April 17Lunch- Turkey, Bacon, Swiss croissant sandwich with french fries and a choice of fruit and milk!

Passing Time During Coronavirus Pandemic

Dominic Danastasio, Photographer|December 15, 2020

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“In the Mood,” part of “The Bb Real Book”, is one of many songs that provided relaxation during the pandemic.

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Hello! My name is Dominic Danastasio, and I am an eighth grader at AAJHS. I enjoy photography and writing a lot, so being able to write for Livewire is...

COVID creations

Piekarnia Bakery, located in Newry, PA, specializes in Polish treats.

Piekarnia Bakery

Desiree Kearney prepares her iced teas for her trip to the grocery store.

Grocery Shopping Adventures

After running around trying to find supplies while Nichole Shearer was at the store, the kids finally set up.

Homemade Birthday Gifts

Camden Bush slept well last night, which mentally prepared him for the day filled with virtual classes.

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Purchase any wrapping paper of choice; I selected double sided wrapping paper.

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Photo Galleries

A surprise assembly was shown at the school. Little did the students know, it was a whole performance. Eight grader Mackenzie Dickson said, I didnt expect that at all, but it was really fun.

Being Yourself is the Best Style

Coffee! Coffee On 3rd in Duncansville is a cute, small business coffee shop. Coffee on 3rd is owned by a small family that lives here in Altoona and is open about their faith and sharing smiles through coffee! The founder and owner of Ashlyn Dugan said, We share faith, so I think the biggest accomplishment is one having good coffee and just being a good ground for the community!

Coffee on 3rd

Pretty Poppy! This is Poppy the Dachshund. She was two-years-old, and enjoyed naps, playing with toys and eating bell peppers. According to her owner Lydia Schimansky, I love Poppy so much, I couldnt have asked for a better dog!

Dogs On Walks

Crazy for crepes! Located in Hollidaysburg is Allegheny Creamery & Crepes. The address is 505 Allegheny St, Hollidaysburg, Pa. I love this restaurant. It is one of my favorites. The service is quick and friendly, and the food is delicious, Charlie Kephart said.

Allegheny Creamery & Crepes

Licari Boutique up and running! Licari is located in the Walmart Plaza and is just beginning to get its feet off of the ground. They are planning to put a sign up outside and have the public know just where to get the best aesthetic shirts, dresses and much more accessories!

Licari Boutique ready to be seen!

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