• Highlander Highlights
         
    PJAS
     

    On Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24, 2018, 47 middle and high school students attended the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Carnegie Science Center. This is the 79th year of the competition. More than 1,000 students from over 21 counties in Pennsylvania competed for $1,000,000 in cash prizes and scholarships at this year’s Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The Covestro Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair is a major program of the Carnegie Science Center’s Chevron Center for STEM Education and Career Development.

    All students who competed are either enrolled in the Independent Research Course at the High School or joined the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science club at the Middle School.  Students were responsible for conducting a science fair project, following the scientific method, and presenting their findings. In total, there were 21 Universities represented and offered approximately 95 full/partial scholarships to the students, which become active upon graduation after high school.  

    The following are awards and scholarships offered to our Cambria Heights Students:

    Name

    University

    Scholarship Award

    Lindsey Drass

    Carlow University

    $5000

    Lindsey Drass

    Clarion

    $4,000-8,000

    Lindsey Drass

    Juniata College

    $10,000

    Lindsey Drass

    Saint Vincent College

    $8,000

    Lindsey Drass

    Slippery Rock University

    $8,000

    Jayme Ertter

    Clarion University

    $4,000-8,000

    Paige McConnell

    Clarion University

    $4,000-8,000

    Paige McConnell

    Juniata College

    $10,000

    Paige McConnell

    Saint Francis University

    $4,000

    Paige McConnell

    Mount Aloysius College

    $10,000

    Nathan Phillips

    Juniata College

    $10,000

    Scott Riner

    Juniata College

    $10,000

    Erin Choby

    Mount Aloysius College

    $10,000

    Samuel Snyder

    Mount Aloysius College

    $10,000

    Brynn Thomas

    Mount Aloysius College

    $10,000

    Matt Illig

    Penn State- Altoona

    $20,000

    Matt Illig

    Point Park University

    $20,000

    Abbey Krug

    Penn State- Altoona

    $20,000

    Karly Maslonik

    Penn State- Altoona

    $20,000

    Paul Kinney

    Saint Francis University

    $4,000

    Patrick Hoover

    Saint Vincent College

    $8,000

     
     

    In addition the following students took category awards:

    4th Place

    Brynn Thomas (out of 44 projects)

    Paul Kinney (out of 58 projects)

    Nicole McCombie (out of 55 projects)

    3rd Place

    Abbey Krug (out of 40 projects)

    2nd Place

    Patrick Hoover (out of 55 projects)

    The following are awards offered to our Cambria Heights Middle School Students:

    4th Place

    Braden Thomas (out of 53 projects)

    1st Place

    Molly Hayes (out of 53 projects)

    Carnegie Science Award

    Molly Hayes - Out of every participant in the intermediate division  (over 400 projects), Molly was invited to present her project at the Carnegie Science Awards ceremony and celebration, which will take place Friday, May 4, 2018 at the historic Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland.  This ceremony recognizes all of the outstanding science-industry accomplishments from our region.

    Intel ISEF & Broadcom MASTERS International Delegate

    Addison Balzano - Internationally, 25 middle school participants from 20 selected countries have been selected to serve as a city delegate for the Broadcom MASTERS International program at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair.  The Broadcom MASTERS International brings together the world's brightest middle school students. Each delegate is chosen for their excellence in science, engineering and leadership. They are rising stars who come together to represent their nations for this international exchange.

     
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    Congratulations to Evan Bobby-#52, Nick Brawley-#6, Brennan Haluska-#28, and Luke Fox-#17 for being selected to the Ken Lantzy Finest 40 Game.
     
    Computer Fair
     
    Cambria Heights Middle School sent four teams to the Regional Computer Fair Competition hosted by the Johnstown Career and Technology Center.  Participants were allowed to choose from six categories to enter a project. Each of the teams placed and are listed below:
     
    Team 1 - Digital Movie - 2nd Place - Zach Mislevy, Colin Sherry, and Ian Hall
     
    Team 2 - Digital Movie - 3rd Place - Max Dillon, Nate Nihart, and Tyler DellaValle
     
    Team 3 - Programming - 1st Place - Cole Weiland and Ethan King
     
    Team 4 - Computer Logo - 1st Place - Ryan Haluska and Tanner Hite
     
    1st place teams will be competing in the State Computer Fair hosted by Dickinson College on May 23.  
     
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    Congratulations to the 46 students who participated in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science on Saturday, March 3, 2018.  
     
    The following students received first place and advanced to the state competition, held at Penn State University.
     

    Middle School

    High School

    Addison Balzano

    Ava Beebe

    Marissa Berzonsky

    Kadence Della Valle

    Haley Drass

    Anastasia Foulks

    Molly Hayes

    Grace Jacobs

    Grace Jasper

    Morgan Link

    Braden Thomas

    Henry Warner

    Adam Carpinello

    Ian Eckenrode

    James Ertter

    Patrick Hoover

    Matthew Illig

    Paul Kinney

    Ayden MIller

    David Pence

    Scott Riner

    Samuel Snyder

    Erin Choby

    Lindsey Drass

    Jayme Ertter

    Emily Hayes

    Olivia Hite

    Alice Hoover

    Kylee Marra

    Karly Maslonik

    Nicole McCombie

    Paige McConnell

    Kaitlyn Sherwood

    Elizabeth Sopata

    Brynn Thomas

     

     
     
    Weight Lifting
     
    Congratulations to the Cambria Heights Powerlifting Team on their 1st place finish at the Portage Powerlifting Meet.  Cody Stockley, Logan Witt, Jacob Jolly, Riley Sclesky, and Zack Weakland finished third in their weight class.  Noah Donahue, Jordan Wood, and Ayden Miller all finished second.  Lance Stevens and Christian Spaid finished 1st in their weight class.  Lance Stevens was also named Most Outstanding Lifter. 
     
    Leadership
     

    Cambria Heights School District attends SuperConference 24

     

    The Cambria County Secondary Principals’ Association has endorsed the continuation of the annual conference for student leaders, known as “SuperConference,” again this year.  Mount Aloysius College in Cresson was the host for SuperConference 24 on Thursday, May 4, 2017.

    The seminar provided student leaders from the middle school and high school an opportunity to enhance leadership traits, develop leadership skills, and foster pride and spirit in their school.  The students were engaged in a series of workshops from predominant figures in the community.  

    The following students were chosen to attend the workshop, by their teachers, from the Cambria Heights School District.   They all demonstrate a desire for personal improvement and growth as well as demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities.

    Nicholas Brawley, Gian Pagano, Andrew Christoff, Henry Warner, Liam Wholaver

    Morgan Link, Morgan Schreyer, Hanna Kirsch, Haylee Henry, Abbey Kinney

     Mr. David Caldwell, Principal

    Cambria Heights Middle School

    Ms. Melissa Kinney, Student Government Advisor

    Cambria Heights Middle School

     
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    On Saturday, March 4, 2017, 42 students from Cambria Heights High School and Middle School competed in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science.  The following students received a first place award and advance to state competition at Penn State University. 
    1st Place- Stephen Dalby, Ian Eckenrode, Lakin Forst, Dakota Newlin, Adam Carpinello, Emily Hayes, Olivia Hite, Alice Hoover, Elizabeth Ivory, Kylee Marra, Karly Maslonik, Paige McMullen, Elizabeth Sopata, Brynn Thomas, Lindsey Drass, Jayme Ertter, Matthew Illig, Natalie Kopera Kelsey Krug, Paige McConnell, Nathan Phillips, Scott Riner, Alan Venesky, Erin Choby, Patrick Hoover, Paul Kinney.  

     
     
     
     
    Congratulations to Justin Snedden-#55 and James Baum-#14 for being selected to the Ken Lantzy Finest 40 Game.
     
     
    #55 Justin Snedden  #14 James Baum
     
     

    Congratulations to Matt Weimert and Adam Bobak for being named First Team Altoona Mirror All-Stars because of their success and achievements during the 2016 boys’ soccer season. Adam Bobak’s stats include 8 goals from scoring a perfect 8-8 on penalty kicks and 3 assists.  He helped the Height’s defense hold teams to an average of 1.5 goals per game in the final 16 games.  Matt Weimert led the team in scoring with 23 total goals and he also had 4 assist.

    Another congratulations goes to Tyler Scott for being named Second Team Altoona Mirror All-Stars because of his performance during the 2016 boys’ soccer seasonTyler had a total of 10 goals and 3 assist during the season.

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    Evan Bobby and James Baum were selected for the 2nd Team All State from the PA Football News.  Evan was selected for Offensive Guard and James for Punter.
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    Signing Day at CHHS
     
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     Alex Albright - Washington and Jefferson College - Majoring in Biochemistry in the Pre-Med program - Playing football for the Presidents.
     
    Taylor Forsythe  
     Taylor Forsythe - Washington and Jefferson College - Majoring in Pre-Law: Criminology - Running Track for the Presidents
     
    Issac Lewis  
     Issac Lewis - Saint Vincent College - Majoring in Mechanical Engineering - Playing football for the Bearcats
     
     
    First Place
     
    Students at the Cambria Heights Middle School participated in the Respective Solutions Groups' after school program's writing contest which encompasses eight different sites.
     
    Sonya Craver, an 8th grade student at Cambria Heights Middle School received first place honors with her essay entitled, "What I will be like in twenty years."
     
    All the winners will be featured in the end of the year Respective Solutions Groups' newsletter.  Sonya will receive a copy of the newsletter containing her published story. 
     
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    On Friday, March 11, 2016, the Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 held a Regional Computer Fair at Penn State Altoona Campus.  This was a competition for local school districts to compete in categories for Animation, Computer Fair Logo, Digital Movie, Graphic Design, Programming, and Web Design.  
    Cambria Heights Senior Evan Kinney showed his talents by placing first in Computer Fair Logo, second in Graphic Design, and Web Page Design, and third in Digital Movie.  Evan’s Computer Fair Logo will now go onto the State Competition to be held at Dickinson College on May 24, 2016.  

     
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    Cambria Heights Elementary Wins "Art in Hockey" Contest
    The Art of Hockey exhibition of original student-created, hockey themed artwork was held March 11, 2016 in coordination with the Johnstown Tomahawk's hockey game.  All fans in attendance had the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece. Cambria Heights Elementary's artwork was selected as the fans’ favorite and won a SAMA Arts-in-Education program for their school. 
     

     
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    Cambria Heights Elementary Sweeps Grades 4-5 Stem Awards 
    On March 17, the Appalachia IU8 hosted a STEM Design Challenge featuring K'nex.  The challenge was to design a building that was at least one meter tall and could support weight.  Also, the building had to prove to be environmentally friendly.  Cambria Heights entered a 4th grade team and a 5th grade team into the grades 4-5 division.  Mr. Justin Myers and the 5th grade team including Cole Weiland, Cameron Farabaugh, Bradley Green, and Ethan King were the 1st Place finishers and qualify to move on to the state competition.  Mr. Jordan Fees and the 4th grade team including Parker Farabaugh, Austin Bender, Owen Bork, and Shane Maul finished in 2nd Place.  The two Cambria Heights teams were at the top of a 26 team field. 
     

     
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     Our sixth grade students recently competed in a 3D printing competition hosted by the University of Pittsburgh.  These following students are left to right in the above picture: Ashton Clark, Henry Warner,  Braden Thomas, and Maximus Dillon.  These students advanced through the competition and won first prize.  For their accomplishment, each student will receive a “Littlebits” electronic building kit and be published in the upcoming issue of FACETS, a University production through the School of Health and Rehabilitation Services.
     

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    The eighth grade Gifted and Enriched students at the Cambria Heights Middle School organize an annual Veterans Day Program in Mrs. Sowers’ English Enrichment Class to heighten student awareness about the importance of Veterans Day and to show thanks to our local veterans.

     Prior to the program, all middle school students write thank you letters, poems, or write essays in their English classes. Some of these essays are then entered in the “Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest,” sponsored by the VFW. Students from each grade level are then selected by the English teachers to present their writing at the program. Copies of the best writings are also developed into booklets as a gift for the veterans. English teachers also collect donations for disabled veterans and distribute buddy poppies to the students and staff. Veterans are invited for a Spaghetti Luncheon followed by the student assembly. We  have had 50-75 veterans attend over the last several years. Mr. Sabol, Mrs. Cavallo, and The Yellow Ribbon Club assist students as they make decorations for the entry, hallway tables, and stage. Mr. Sabol also monitors and guides students as they set-up for the program.

     During the presentations, the middle school band and Vocal Extension students play and sing patriotic selections. Several students from each grade present their writings. A check is presented to the Hastings VFW for the money raised to donate to disabled veterans. The program is ended with a special video presentation created by Taylor Clark, Choe Weakland and Taylor Nemec. 

     
     
     
     
     
    Congratulations to the CHMS reading competition team for their 1st place showing on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the fall reading competition that was held at Bellwood Antis High School.

    The team made history by winning the trophy for the first time ever!  The members of the team, which was named Highlander Heat, placed 1st with a score of 66 points,

     Congratulations!  We are very proud of all of you!!!

     

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    Cambria Heights Elementary School raised $2,300 for  the  America's VetDogs's Service Dog program.
    The school held a program they named "Pennies for Puppies" that involved collecting donated change in
    each homeroom from Oct 5, to October 23, 2015. 

     
     
     
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    Michael Dautlick was recognized on May 21, 2015 at a luncheon by the Northern Cambria Rotary Club and received a $1000 scholarship 
     
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    ROW TWO    Scott Riner     Matthew Behe     Edgar Link     James Baum     Samuel Warner       
    ROW ONE    Taylor Lansberry     Ashley Koegler     Jayme Ertter     Chloe Weakland     Erin Choby    
     
     
    Cambria Heights School District attended SuperConference 22, on May 6, 2015 at Mount Aloysius College.

    The seminar  provided student leaders from the middle school and high school an opportunity to enhance leadership traits, develop leadership skills, and foster pride and spirit in their school.  The students were engaged in a series of workshops from predominant figures in the community.  

    The Keynote Speaker this year was Cambria Heights alumni, Mr. Thomas Chernisky, Cambria County Commissioner.  The students were inspired by his motivational message.

    The following students were chosen to attend the workshop from the Cambria Heights School District.   They all demonstrate a desire for personal improvement and growth as well as demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities.


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     Elementary Students participated in the Great American Cleanup at the Carrolltown American Legion Park on May 7, 2015.

      
     Band Fest
     
     
     6th grade students from Cambria Heights Middle School participated in the 2015 PMEA District 6 Band Festival on April 17th at Northern Cambria Middle School.  Pictured from left to right are:  Arianna Westrick, Ian Eckenrode, Amber Farabaugh, Emma Stockley, Sloan Adams, Alyssa Sowers, and Lydia Sherry.  Congratulations on your accomplishment!
     

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    Students from Cambria Heights High School and Middle School competed at the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Heinz Field on March 27-28th!  This competition draws approximately 120 school districts with 1100 students in attendance! 

    Middle School Students received the following awards:

    Kara Kensinger's project, "The Power of Music" took 4th place in her division, Behavioral Sciences out of 84 projects. 

    Scott Riner was awarded an Affiliate Sponsor recognition for his project, "Testing for Bias in a Photo Lineup" by the United States Air Force.

    Matthew Illig was awarded a Sponsorship award of $50.00 recognition for his project, "Which Colors Affect Solar Panels?" from Chevron. 


    High School Students received the following awards/scholarships:

    Bridget Kranz’s Project, “Are Fingerprints and Toe Prints Hereditary in Multi-Generational Families”, with 1st overall in Biology Division out of 78 projects.

    Michael McConnell was awarded a Sponsorship Award for his project, “Water Turbines” by Penn State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.

    Also, six out of the sixteen high school students who competed were offered scholarships towards their college tuition! 

    The following schools offered scholarships to our students:

    ·         Clarion University - Michael McConnell and Bridget Kranz

    ·         Indiana University of Pennsylvania – Courtney Berish

    ·         Juniata College- Calem Illig

    ·         Mount Aloysius- Bridget Kranz, Michael McConnell, and Calem Illig

    ·         Penn State Altoona- Patrick Hoover and Stephen Fisanick

    ·         Seton Hill University- Calem Illig

     In total, our students received approximately $120,000 in scholarship offers!  

     
    Schools To Watch Redesignation
     
    STW Award  
     
    Cambria Heights Middle School has earned high marks from a national education reform group.  It's the second time the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform and state-level partner Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education has named the Patton middle school a "school to watch."  This time Cambria Heights was credited for a high quality middle school education and commitment to continuously improve. 
     
     
    A World United FCCLA State Leadership Conference 
     
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    The Pennsylvania Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held its Annual State Leadership Conference on March 18-20, 2015 at the Split Rock Resort and Conference Center.  The theme of the conference was “A World United.”

    Eleven students from the Cambria Heights Middle School FCCLA Chapter along with Mrs. Knupp, adviser, and Mrs. Nancy Price, parent chaperone attended the conference. The students learned leadership skills, project ideas, and participated in state competition. Students had the opportunity to attend a keynote address and workshops by Patrick T. Grady.  This presentation used comedy to reinforce points relevant to successful leaders.   Other workshops included information on successful job interviewing and social media.

    Eight students competed in Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events at the Leadership ConferenceKaitlyn Dranchak and McKenzie Pearce won gold medals in the Focus on Children competition for their project that taught about germs and hand washing to first grade students. Amanda Price received a gold medal for her project in the Life Event Planning competition.  Aubrey Thiec and Taylor Winslow won silver medals for their project entitled “The Best Gift of All” in the Chapter Service Project Display competition. Abbie Kehn, Sydney McAndrews, and Lauryn McCullough won silver medals in the National Programs in Action Event for focusing on the national program Student Body and teaching MyPlate concepts to their peers.  Taylor Yannitelli, Erin Eckenrode, and Trinity Boland won the middle level poster contest with the theme “A World United through FCCLA.”  Erin Eckenrode represented our chapter as CHMS Chapter voting delegate. Mrs. Knupp, Mrs. Price, Erin Eckenrode, Taylor Yannitelli and Trinity Boland also participated in various positions to help manage STAR Event competitions.

    A special congratulation goes to Kaitlyn Dranchak, McKenzie Pearce, Amanda Price, Abbie Kehn, Sydney McAndrews, and Lauryn McCullough as members of the Pennsylvania National STAR Events Team.  These students are eligible to compete at the National FCCLA Conference in Washington DC, in July. 

    Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and addresses important personal, family, work and societal issues through family consumer sciences education. The organization has involved over ten million youth since its founding in 1945.  FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members and is the only in-school student organization with family as its central focus.  

     
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    Students from Cambria Heights Middle and High School competed in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science at Penn State Altoona on March 7th.  Cambria Heights advanced twenty three students to the state competition, which will be held at Penn State University. 

    The following students received first place and are advancing to the state competition: Hannah Smithmyer, Lauren Illig, Zachary Stoltz, Kyle Huber, Calem Illig, Courtney Sherry, Michaela Schreyer, Erin Choby, Courtney Berish, Mike McConnell, Brad O’Hara, Paul Kinney, Patrick Hoover, Lindsey Drass, Austin Miller, Natalie Kopera, Scott Riner, Tyler Huber, Josie Bassett, Alan Venesky, Matthew Illig, David Pence, and Morgan Schreyer.  

    The following students received additional recognition for excellence within the competition: 
    Hannah Smithmyer- Perfect Score, Judges Award for Excellence, and President’s Award 
    Kyle Huber- Perfect Score and Judges Award for Excellence 
    Courtney Sherry- Perfect Score and Judges Award for Excellence 
    Lindsey Drass- Perfect Score and Judges Award for Excellence 
    David Pence- Perfect Score and Judges Award for Excellence
    Michael McConnell- Judges Award for Excellence 

     
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    Cambria Heights High School students participated in the 2015 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 6 Choir Festival held on January 23, 2015 at the Windber Area High School.
     
    Back Row::  Jonathan Kirk, Kyle Huber, Mr. Michael Kokus, Evan Kinney, Calem Illig
    Front Row:   Brittany Mogollon, Sarah Patrick, Anna Grace Elias, Allison Lidwell, Michaela Schreyer, Lauren Illig
     

     
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    Pictured here are student volunteers and sponsors who participated in the kick-off assembly: Kyle Huber, Lizzy Shaffer, Hannah Burns, Michaela Schreyer, Dylan Adams, and Bill Weber with sponsor C-B-W Schools Federal Credit Union
     
    Students at Cambria Heights High School were recently introduced to The Challenge Program, Inc. during a kick-off assembly at their school. During the assembly, student volunteers participated in a mock interview challenge to demonstrate how developing the right work habits and behaviors will set them apart from other jobseekers. Each interview question was linked with one of The Challenge Program, Inc.’s five award categories—Attendance, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Community Service, Academic Improvement, and Academic Excellence. Students will be eligible to compete for financial incentives in these categories throughout the school year. C-B-W Schools Federal Credit Union and Highmark are the sponsors of the program at the school.  
     
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    Isaac Sclesky was named Defensive Most Valuable Player for Team North at the Ken Lantzy Finest Forty All-Star Game.  Isaac received a $500.00 scholarship because of this accomplishment.
     
     
     
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    Students from the Cambria Heights Middle and High School attended  SuperConference 21 held at Mount Aloysius College on May 7, 2014.  

    The following students were chosen because of their leadership qualities they demonstrate throughout the school year, a desire for personal improvement and growth, and the positive impact they have on other students.  

    ROW 4   Adam Bobak         Cody Stockley  
    ROW 3   Evan Kinney          Jonathan Galinis        Jonathan Kirk
    ROW 2   Paige McConnell   Victoria Boland
    ROW 1   Alyssa Martyak       Alison Anna              Alivia Coposky
     
    The SuperConference is a program that was developed by the Cambria County Secondary School Principals' Association.  The goal is to provide student leaders from the middle schools and high schools an opportunity to enhance leadership traits, develop leadership skills, and to foster pride and spirit in their respective schools.  
     

     
    Hoops For Hearts  
     Cambria Heights Middle School joined millions of others to make a difference by raising life saving donations to help kids and adults with heart disease.  On April 17th the students and faculty participated in a "Hoops For Heart" assembly, organized by Mrs. Conklin and Mr. Kline.  Students had fun competing against homerooms within their grade and managed to collect $3,513 for the American Heart Association.
     

     
    A.J. Huber and Zach Strasser, Cambria Heights seniors, were selected to play in SportsPower International All Star Game on Friday, April 4th, 2014 at the Cambria County War Memorial.  The boys played against former NBA player such as:

    Mike James           Chicago Bulls      6’5

    Alton Lister            Boston Celtics     7’0

    Reed Rawlings        Phoenix Suns     6’6

     David Woods          Chicago Bulls      6’9  

    Not many of us can say we have played against players with the talent that this group of NBA players have. In addition, Zach won the three point shootout by making 10 of 15 three pointers.  
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     Isaac Sclesky was recognized by the National Football Foundation on March 23, 2014.  This banquet recognizes excellence in athletics and academics.  Isaac was awarded a $1,000 dollar scholarship from the Tussy Mountain Scholarship Foundation.  Isaac is the first player from Cambria Heights to receive a scholarship from the foundation.  
     
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    Discover Your Voice through FCCLA Leadership

    The Pennsylvania Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) held its Annual State Leadership Conference on March 19-21, 2014 at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center.  The theme of the conference was “Discover Your Voice.”

    Seven students from the Cambria Heights Middle School FCCLA Chapter along with Mrs. Knupp, adviser, attended the conference.  Five Students competed in Student Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events at the Leadership ConferenceKatelyn Rayba and Brayden Marra won gold medals in the Food Innovations competition for their development of “Strawberry Sorbet,” a no sugar, frozen, food suitable for young children.  Malina Tomiczek and Amanda Venesky won gold medals for their project titled “Joys for the Children” in the Chapter Service Project Display competition.

    Katey Nagle won a silver medal for her project titled “Review Dental Hygiene” in the Focus on Children event.  Kaitlyn Dranchak won the middle level poster contest with the theme “FCCLA Shak’n the Foundation through Leadership Service,” and Abbie Kehn attended the conference as the CHMS Chapter voting delegate.

    A special congratulation goes to Katelyn Rayba, Brayden Marra, and Katey Nagle as members of the Pennsylvania National STAR Events Team.  These students are eligible to compete at the National FCCLA Conference in San Antonio, Texas in July. 

    FCCLA Award Winners  
     

     
    Congratulations to the PJAS/Research Class who competed in the Intel Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh on March 29, 2014. Cambria Heights was one of the 123 school districts with at total of 1,100 students represented, who competed for approximately 1 million in scholarship money. Our Cambria Heights students excelled in the competition and brought home over a quarter of a million dollars ($274,000) of the approximate one million dollar in offers.  In addition, further recognition was given to Morgan Scott for winning 1st overall in  Behavioral Sciences, Lauren Illig received a sponsorship from the United States Navy, and Brad O'Hara received sponsorship from the American Meteorological Society.  
    Congratulations to these students for all their hard work and representing our school district so well!
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    Three Cambria Heights Wrestlers recognized as 2014 Altoona Mirror All Stars.
     
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    Levi Neibauer District Champ, 6th in the state
    Joe Davis State Qualifier
    Aaron Gill District 6 Champ, 4th in the state 
     
     

    Being that we have had such a dreadful  winter, our fifth graders wrote persuasive letters to Mother Nature to convince her to send spring.  The winners
    are hanging up outside the first floor computer lab.  Please take a moment to read them if you are in the building.  It was a very tough competition and I am so very proud of how far they have come as writers.
     
    1st place - Devin Wagner 
    2nd place - Trinity Boland
    3rd place - Alex Russo

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    Two students from Cambria Heights Elementary School are winners of the 10th Annual Edgar Snyder and Associates "My Holiday Wish" Coloring Contest. Trey Trybus, age 6, and Grace Jasper, age 9, each won a $100 gift card and for their artistic submissions chosen from more than 800 entries from across Western Pennsylvania.

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    Nathan Patrick and Zach Strasser, Cambria Heights seniors, were selected to play in the annual Santa Fund Soccer Classic All-Star game at Greater Johnstown High School's Trojan Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2013.  The boys represented the North All-Stars in the Classic.  The second half of the game was played in a virtual blizzard.  The weather was quite fitting for the Christmas theme!  All proceeds from the contest were donated to the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat, Needy Youth Program!   
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    Ten students were chosen to attend the Arrow Leadership Quest Conference on Sunday, November 10-Wednesday, November 13, 2013.  The conference was held at the Ramada Inn Conference Center in State College.  The students listened to Keynote speakers, completed team building activities, worked in large groups as well as small groups to overcome obstacles and challenges in order to build their leadership abilities.  The students were challenged to work together, as a team, to come up with a project to bring back to their school/community in order to make it a better place.  The students are very excited to begin working on their projects!
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    Front Row: Emily Miller, Michaela Schreyer, Ashley Morchesky, Agnes Hoover, Brad O'Hara
    Back Row: Mrs. Schirf, Kyle Huber, Taylor Whited, Hannah Smithmyer, Brad Snyder, Isaac Bender, Mrs. Hite
     

    This summer, Emily Miller (10th grade) entered Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett’s "Lucky Dog Art Contest" which aimed to illustrate why dogs are "man's best friend." The winning artwork was displayed at the Governor's Residence on Sunday, Sept. 8 and will be featured on the First Lady's website.
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     The contest was open to Pennsylvanians 18 years of age and under (Emily’s age group was 14-18).  A panel of five judges composed of leaders in the arts community and canine-related organizations selected the winning artwork for each age group.  Emily received first place for her drawing.   


     Congratulations to the Middle School and High School students who competed at the National FCCLA competition in Nashville, TN.   All students received gold medals.  
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    left to right....Heather Dietrick, Amber Koegler, Marki Schaefer, Shaina Sclesky, Libby Schweiger, Brayden Marra, Katy Nagle

     
     
    On Sunday June 9th, some of the members of the Cambria Heights cross country team along with their coaches and families participated in the Color Me Rad 5k Run in Pittsburgh Pa.  The race had over 12,000 runners with the proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House.  
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    Front :  Steven Dalby, Vicki Patrick, Kathy Kuskoski, Makyla Sopata, Shannon Link Row 2:  Debbie Link, Sedona O’Hara, Michael Dautlick, Aimee Dalby, Lindsey Link, Cori James, William Hoover, Agnes Hoover, Jeanette Price, Emily Sopata, Taylor O’Hara, Brad O’Hara Row 3: David O’Hara, Thad Dalby, John Kuskoski, Alex Vesey, Jed Price, Mark Harris

    Absent from Photo Sabrina Loughran

     

    Shawn Lacue  

    Shawn Lacue, a junior, placed 4th at the PIAA State Track and Field Championship this past weekend.  Shawn placed with a jump of 6 feet 6 inches. Shawn's 4th place finish was highest of any District 6 athlete at the PIAA state meet held at Shippensburg University.


     
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    Adam McLucas, a senior at Cambria Heights recently presented his Caterpillar heavy equipment models to both the Cambria Heights and Admiral Peary School Boards.  His designs will be presented to Cleveland Brothers Inc. the maker of the Caterpillar equipment products

     
    Kinney  
     Evan Kinney, a ninth grade student at Cambria Heights won the Communicating Science Award at Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh for his I5 Digital Video Competition project entitled, “Wind Farms in Western PA.”  His video was shown in the Carnegie OMNIMAX Theater!  He was awarded a first place trophy and $150!

     


     
     Heidi   The Altoona Mirror created the "20 Under 20: Future Leaders of Central Pennsylvania" program, now in its second year, to recognize high school students from across its coverage area for outstanding achievements in academics, the arts and community service.  Heidi Krantz, a senior, from Cambria Heights High School was selected to receive this prestigious honor.

     
     
    Super conf  
    ROW THREE     David Sponsky  Brittany McLucas  Paul Kinney
    ROW TWO        Michael Dautlick  Courtney Loughran  Ronnie Verdavoir
    ROW ONE        Sarah Patrick     Brad O'Hara   Catherine Cox
     
    The Cambria County Secondary Principals’ Association has endorsed the continuation of the annual conference for student leaders, known as “SuperConference,” again this year.  Mount Aloysius College in Cresson was the host for SuperConference 20 on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

     The seminar  provided student leaders from the middle school and high school an opportunity to enhance leadership traits, develop leadership skills, and foster pride and spirit in their school.  The students were engaged in a series of workshops from predominant figures in the community.  

     These students were chosen to attend the workshop from the Cambria Heights School District.   They all demonstrate a desire for personal improvement and growth as well as demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities.


    jump rope
    Cambria Heights Elementary School raised over $3800 in the 2012-13 Jump Rope for Heart program. Schools are a critical link in providing the foundation for physical activity and cardiovascular wellness.  Ms. Wharton, physical education teacher, organized this event at the elementary school to reinforce the important lifelong habits of eating right, exercising, and staying tobacco free.

     
     
     

     

    Keep PA Beautiful

     

     

     

    Keep PA Beautiful is awarding Cambria Heights Elementary School $250 for our involvement in the Litter Free School Zone Program! For more information, please visit: http://www.keeppabeautiful.org/


     
     Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of our Senior High musical for their performance on the Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center stage on May 18, 2013 during the Showcase of the Stars event.

    Cambria Heights Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter attended the annual FCCLA State Leadership Conference March 13 – 15 at the Seven Springs Resort.  Fourteen members from Cambria Heights Senior High attended the conference with thirteen members competing in the STAR events (Students Taking Action with Recognition). 

    Libby Schweiger and Shaina Sclesky won gold medals and first place in the state in the Chapter Showcase project, senior category in which they presented the chapter’s yearly program of work.

    Marki Schaefer and Amber Koegler won gold medals and first place in the state in the Life Event Planning project, senior category.  Their project involved creating a financial plan for a Walkathon on Cancer Awareness.

    Sierra Crowell and Tristin Irwin won gold medals and first place in the state in the National Programs in Action project, senior category.  Their project involved traffic safety activities with different age groups. 

    Brittany Shaner and Chelsea Sunseri won gold medals and first place in the state in the Life Event Planning project, junior category.  Their project involved creating a financial plan for a family event.

    Harley Nelen won a silver medal and first place in the state in the Illustrated Talk project, junior category.  Harley’s project involved teaching all the seventh graders about Nutrition.

    Nicole Kline, Kalie Hoover and Brianna Fox won a silver medal in the Illustrated Talk project, senior category.  Their project involved activities for teens on distracted driving.

    Devany Baker won a bronze medal in the National Programs in Action project, junior category.  Her project involved many activities exploring a teaching career and teaching the sixth grade about the dangers of drugs.

    Melissa Price also attended the conference and served as the chapter’s voting delegate during business meetings. 

    Special congratulations go to Nicole Kline for being named Chapter Member of the Year and to the chapter’s adviser, Mrs. Debra Yablinsky, who was named the Adviser of the Year. 

    FCCLA is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and addresses important, personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family & Consumer Sciences education.  The organization has involved over ten million youth since its founding in 1945.  Cambria Heights has sponsored a chapter since 1980.  FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members.  It is the only in-school organization with family as its central focus.


    During the third grade field trip to the Altoona Curve Game, Bryce Burkey was chosen as honorary captain.  She presented the lineup card at the start of the game and  got to meet the players and get their autographs.   

     
    Emmi Fisher and Patrick Illig successfully auditioned for and went to the "Pennsylvania Music Educators All State Conference". The last time a student from CH made it to this level of competition was 9 years ago! Quite the accomplishment for our school! 
     

     


    Cambria Heights Teacher Recognized as Conversation Educator of the Year

    Mr. Nathaniel Wharton, a sixth grade science teacher at Cambria Heights Middle School, received the “Conservation Educator of the Year” award from the Cambria County Conservation District.  Mr. Wharton was recognized for his conservation efforts at an awards banquet on May 15, 2013.  Throughout the school year, Mr. Wharton transforms his classroom into a “living laboratory” in order for students to construct relationships between human actions and its impact on the environment.