Livewire

The student news site of Altoona Area Junior High School
  • November 22Click here for today's announcements!
  • November 21Breakfast - Friday, Nov. 22- Pancakes with Bacon with a Choice of Fruit and Milk
  • November 21Click here for today's announcements!
  • November 21Lunch- Holiday Meal Roast Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, Roll, Pudding, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Corn & Choice of Fruit Choice & Milk!
  • November 20Lunch- Meatball and cheese bowl with a bread stick, steamed carrots & Caesar salad with a choice of fruit & milk!
  • November 20Click here for today's announcements!
  • November 20Breakfast - Wednesday, Nov. 20 Pancake Wrapped Breakfast on a Stick with a Choice of Fruit and Milk
  • November 19Breakfast - Tuesday. Nov, 19- Pancake Wrapped Breakfast on a Stick with a Choice of Fruit and Milk!
  • November 19Lunch - French toast sticks with sausage, tater tots & a choice of fruit & milk!
  • November 19Click here for today's announcements!
Livewire
Livewire
Categories:

News brief: Veteran’s Day Collection

Fin Reed, Reporter • January 5, 2024
Fin Reed
Veterans donation! Sixth grade attendance clerk Shaun Kuhns, head principal Lori Mangan, eighth grade math teacher Madelyn Ardrey, eighth grade math teacher Jason Hatch, commandant Chrissy Dambeck and resident Robert Fink took a lovely picture with the donation the school was able to give this year. This year the donation was extended due to a short week of school. This year there was about four extra days for the collection according to eighth grade English teacher John Garlick.

 

 

 

Resident Fink shows off his drawing in appreciation of the donation to the Veteran’s Home.Fin Reed

 

The school raised money for the Veteran’s Home for the holidays and allowed them to get what they needed like necessities, clothes and presents!

 

In total, the school raised $2857! That is a lot of money, but worth it to give back to those who have served. The amazing yearly event of the check presentation to the Veterans happened on Thursday, Dec. 8.

 

There are many ways you can give back. It can just be as simple as sending a card to them, or maybe even just visiting and spending time with them. You never know how much a person really needs someone.

 

Kindness always come back to the ones who show it.

1
View Story Comments
Print this Story
More to Discover
More in News brief
Stunning sights! The Hollidaysburg Winterfest Parade occurs annually. Parade enthusiasts make floats that are entered into the parade and the Winterfest contest, which will crown the best floats. "The Hollidaysburg Winterfest Parade is the parade that brings Santa to the Borough for the upcoming holiday season," said Winterfest director Melanie Ramsey.
News Brief: Hollidaysburg Winterfest Parade
Wicked Witch! Drama club performing Wizard of Oz. The show is packed with great scenes and adventures. "My favorite scene is with the flying monkeys because I think it's hilarious and has a bit of an edge to it," drama director Palilla said.
News Brief: Wizard of Oz
The Mini-Thon is being hosted at the school gymnasium with a bunch of fun music and games to play. Eighth grader Addison Mitchel said, "Our goal is to just raise as much money as possible for Diamonds."
News brief: Mini-Thon
Pin to win! Eighth grader Deklan Barr places second overall in his weight and age category. Barr wrestled at 115 pounds in the 14-year-old division.
News Brief: 2024 Keystone State Wrestling Championship
Ecstatic for the eclipse! People should get ready for this by getting the needed glasses or simply just staying inside.
News Brief: Solar Eclipse
Yummy food! We need our schools help to raise money to help feed the community.
News brief: 2024 Money Challenge!
About the Contributor
Fin Reed
Fin Reed, Reporter
Hello! I am Fin Reed, I am 14 years old, a reporter and I am in eighth grade. Some things about me is that I really like cats and dogs. I love cooking and baking; my favorite thing to make are cake pops! I dye my hair very often, and I have 4 siblings. I love listening to music and making lyrics! I make bracelets and sometimes do Henna designs. I originally went to Juniata Elementary School when I was younger! I really like swimming and hiking in my free time!