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Eighth grade students went to the library to do a project about what was in Lincoln's Pockets. They got the photos you see in this gallery  and had to guess what they thought the items were.

Lincoln’s Pockets!

Alonna Pfahler, Reporter February 3, 2025

Skillfully helpful. Shown here is the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center. This school lets kids in high school come over for half a day to learn skills that can let them come out of school and join the work force, or continue on to post-secondary school. baking and pastry arts instructor, Chef Pamela Kenawell, said, "CTCs are beneficial to students because it gives them hands-on learning and a step ahead for their futures in the trades."

GACTC High School Programs

Brody Kenawell, Reporter January 31, 2025

Silly elf! Dave the elf get's stuck in a cup. Fingers crossed that he can get out.

DIfferent Christmas Decorations

Brody Keener, Reporter January 7, 2025

Ding, dong! The Cathedral towers over Altoona. The sight is even more scenic in the snow. College freshman Mira Sparacino said, "I like how the dome is always prominent no matter what angle you look at it from."

Altoona in the snow

Dominic Sparacino, Reporter December 20, 2024

Absolutely stunning. Just east of Punta Cana, there is the Royalton Resort on the beach. The Royalton Resort gives an excellent location for a relaxing vacation. "I had so much fun," said Hailee Merrill.

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter December 20, 2024

Ha ha! Eighth grader Abigail Chverchko makes a funny face while ice skating. Chverchko loves to go ice skating. Chverchko says, "It's fun, and you can talk to your friends while skating."

Ice Skating Sessions At Galactic Ice

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter December 19, 2024

 

And your winner! Colby Jack is the winner! Everyone liked Colby Jack because of it's flavor and texture.

Food Labs – Cheese Taste Test!

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter December 13, 2024

All black. Seventh grade teachers Maggie Lewis and Julie Behe dress in all black for the first day of the dress down week. Lewis and Behe went all out. "Mrs. Lewis is the best. I am so glad I'm getting my picture with her!" Behe said.

Teacher Dress Down Week

Linzi Nusom, Reporter December 11, 2024

 Speedy service!  Estep takes the pretzel out of the warmer. He  prepared to go deliver it.  "I enjoy cooking in general, but I enjoy making sure the orders are corrected and then delivering them to the teachers and principals," said Estep.

Lunch Bunch

Katie Beck, Reporter December 4, 2024

Seeing red! Eighth grade English teacher Aaron Broman participates in the first day of Homelessness Awareness Week by wearing red to show awareness for the millions of homeless people in not only the United States but worldwide.

Homelessness Awareness Week!

Alonna Pfahler, Reporter November 19, 2024

Say cheese! Eighth graders Hailey Hamilton and Charolette White dress up in their Halloween costumes at school. Hamilton decorates her face in beautiful deer makeup with White staying true to her name and dressing in an all white angel costume.

Red Ribbon Week!

Hannah Doehrer, Reporter November 15, 2024

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