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Updated: June 17, 2025 @ 1:35 am
Peyton Ward (right) receives the Career/Technology award from Mike Amsler
Peyton Ward (right) receives the Career/Technology award from Mike Amsler
FRILLS CORNERS Now in its seventh year of awarding scholarships, the North Clarion Alumni Association with the support of the North Clarion Foundation and the Class of 1975 presented three $1,000 Scholarship awards to North Clarion seniors at the awards day in May.
These awards are for the top academic student or Valedictorian and the top student in the technical trade program. This year there were two Valedictorians, Allison Ochs, and Tytus Troup. Normally this $1,000 award would be split between the winners, however, two alumni from the class of 1968 and 1971 stepped up and matched the amount with a special Valedictorian award. Both Valedictorians received $1,000. The $1,000 top/career technical student award went to Peyton Ward. As has been the tradition for the past seven years, two members of the class graduating 50 years ago presented the awards. This year Kim Pfaff and Mike Amsler from the Class of 1975 were given that honor. To be eligible for the award the winners must attend a college, university, technical or trade school in the summer or fall this year. Allison Ochs plans to attend Duquesne University in the fall pursuing a Doctorate in Pharmacy Tytus Troup will attend Penn State University and will major in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science. Peyton Ward will enroll at Geneva College majoring in Biomedical Science.
Scholarship background
The scholarship idea was initiated in 2018 by North Clarion Class of 1971 graduate, Dan Gordon, who had a desire to provide a scholarship for the Valedictorian of the Class of 2021. With suggestions from many community members, his initial idea grew into two awards, one for the Valedictorian and a second for the top student attending a technical trade or community college. The North Clarion Foundation was engaged to receive donations and manage the distribution of award funds.
Since 2019, the alumni classes reaching their 50-year anniversary of graduation were challenged to raise funds to support one or two awards for the next year’s graduating class. Representatives from that class also presented the awards. Any additional funds these classes raised were applied to the general North Clarion Alumni scholarship fund for future awards. The classes from 1969 through 1974 enthusiastically responded raising over $20,000. Fifteen $1,000 awards have now been presented. This year’s Class of 1975 raised an additional $1,800 toward the awards. The North Clarion Foundation Alumni Scholarship fund has now grown to over $25,000 and will continue to provide at least two scholarships to qualifying members of each graduating class for several years to come. Offering scholarships to both the Valedictorian(s) and top career technical student is a unique proposition in the county and the state. No other high school alumni group sponsors these awards. The North Clarion alumni are proud of their efforts and the ability to award these scholarships again.
Efforts going forward
Fund raising for the scholarship continues throughout the year. The primary method for fund raising has been to send out donation letters to alumni. Each year donation letters are sent to alumni from two classes and the class reaching their 50-year anniversary. Next year will be the Class of 1976 will be challenged to continue this tradition. Funding is open to any individual or business and is not limited to North Clarion alumni. Donations can be mailed to North Clarion Foundation Alumni Scholarship at 10439 Route 36, Tionesta, PA 16353.
If you would like to find out more about the scholarship and how to donate, information can be found, on the home page of the North Clarion High School web site www.northclarion.org at the North Clarion Alumni Facebook site or by contacting northclarionscholarship@gmail.com.
FOXBURG—The students from Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School were recognized by the staff for the fourth segment of the 2024-25 year:
FOXBURG—These students from Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District are recognized by the staff for the fourth segment of the 2024-25 year:
FRILLS CORNERS Now in its seventh year of awarding scholarships, the North Clarion Alumni Association with the support of the North Clarion Foundation and the Class of 1975 presented three $1,000 Scholarship awards to North Clarion seniors at the awards day in May.
RIMERSBURG — What follows is a list of Union High School students who are being recognized for the Principal’s List or honor roll in the final segment of the 2024-25 academic year:
North Clarion High School held its annual high school awards the day before the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year. Below are the winners of this year’s awards.
PARKER–Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) is proud to announce its Good Neighbor Scholarship winners. Selection was based on each candidate’s merit for non-paid service to the community and school. Ten students of cooperative members will each receive a $3,000 scholarship to further their e…
CLARION — Pennsylvania Western University has received $999,931 through the Shapiro Administration’s Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program to expand dual enrollment opportunities for high school students in Pennsylvania.
High honor roll
KNOX — The following list of students earned above-average grades and were named to the honor roll and the Principal’s List for the fourth quarter of the 2024-25 academic year:
KNOX — Keystone High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
CLARION — Clarion Area has announced Dr. Justin Arner as the keynote speaker for its 136th commencement ceremony being held tonight (May 29) at 7 p.m..
CLARION TWP. – Clarion-Limestone High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that $2 million is available to enable Pennsylvania residents to take a high school equivalency exam free of charge when they test at non-restricted public testing sites or take the exam via online proctoring. The funding …
KITTANNING — The Armstrong County Community Foundation awards scholarships to eligible high school and college students based on criteria created by the scholarship donors. This year, the Foundation is awarding $198,230 in scholarships! Over the past 24 years, the Foundation has awarded ove…
CLARION — Hannah Swartfager is the winner of the 2024-25 $1,000 Hannah Fox Scholarship awarded by The Garden Club of Clarion County.
Caleb Hansford named to Commonwealth University’s fall dean’s list
CLARION – Clarion Area High School has announced the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
RIMERSBURG – Union High School in Rimersburg has announced its Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2025.
CLARION — Clarion Area schools’ menus announced for breakfast and lunch. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
CLARION — Clarion Area schools’ menus announced for breakfast and lunch. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
HARRISBURG– Delivering on Governor Josh Shapiro’s commitment to respect and invest in all paths to success and empower Pennsylvanians to chart their own course, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced $10.35 million in PAsmart Advancing Grants for Career and Technical Educat…
TIONESTA–West Forest School staff recognized these students for their “seventh-inning stretch” efforts during the third nine-weeks of the 2024-25 year:
RIMERSBURG.—The following students were recognized at Union High School for being named to the Principal’s List or Honor Roll during the third segment of the 2024-25 academic year.
KNOX — Keystone High School has announced Angela Brown as its 2025 commencement speaker.
CLARION TWP. — Clarion-Limestone High School has listed its high honor and honor roll for the third nine weeks of the 2021-22 school year.
FRILLS CORNERS — North Clarion High School has announced its principal’s list and honor roll for the third nine-week grading period for the 2024-25 academic year.
CLARION COUNTY–Clarion Area schools’ menus announced for breakfast and lunch. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
FOXBURG — Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District has announced its principal’s list and honor roll for the third quarter of the 2024-25 academic year.
CLARION TWP. –Clarion-Limestone Elementary School has announced its principal’s list and honor roll for the third grading period of the 2024-25 school year.
CLARION COUNTY — Clarion Area schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
KNOX—The principal and staff of Keystone School District applaud students’ efforts for the third segment of the 2024-25 academic year.
CLARION–Following is the principal’s list and honor roll for the third nine weeks at Clarion Area High School for 2024-2025:
CLARION COUNTY–Clarion Area schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
CLARION COUNTY–Clarion Area schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
FOXBURG — We are currently developing plans for the registration of children who will be entering Allegheny-Clarion Valley in August 2025.
Nominations being accepted for first awards this spring
CLARION—The Garden Clubs Federation of Pennsylvania District VIII is accepting applications for the $1,000 Helen Roberge Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
CLARION COUNTY–Clarion Area schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
CLARION — The Clarion Chapter of Rotary International will be accepting applications for $6,000 worth of scholarships through March 31, 2025.
New report shows increase in newly certified teachers as Shapiro Administration cuts processing times for teacher certifications and makes historic investments in teacher workforce and public education
FOXBURG — The A-C Valley Junior-Senior High School “Students of the Month” program provides teachers and staff opportunities to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic accomplishments, extraordinary effort or achievement in extracurricular activities, exemplary attitud…
CLARION—The Garden Clubs Federation of Pennsylvania District VIII is accepting applications for the $1,000 Helen Roberge Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
CLARION — Clarion County schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
CLARION—The Garden Clubs Federation of Pennsylvania District VIII is accepting applications for the $1,000 Helen Roberge Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
CLARION — The Clarion Chapter of Rotary International will be accepting applications for $6,000 worth of scholarships through March 31, 2025.
CLARION—The Garden Clubs Federation of Pennsylvania District VIII is accepting applications for the $1,000 Helen Roberge Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
CLARION — The Clarion Chapter of Rotary International will be accepting applications for $6,000 worth of scholarships through March 31, 2025.
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) announced that it will embark on a statewide stakeholder engagement tour to gather input on the creation of a new strategic plan for higher education in Pennsylvania. Established under the Public School Code after Governor …
CLARION — Clarion County schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts
FRILLS CORNERS — Following is the principal’s list and honor roll for the second grading period at North Clarion Junior Senior High School:
Online public charter school offers a comprehensive curriculum and career readiness program for K-12 students across Pennsylvania
CLARION — The Clarion Chapter of Rotary International will be accepting applications for $6,000 worth of scholarships through March 31, 2025.
CLARION — The Clarion Chapter of Rotary International will be accepting applications for $6,000 worth of scholarships through March 31, 2025.
CLARION — Clarion Area schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
CLARION — PennWest College of Health Sciences and Human Services and the Crime Victim Center – Erie County are co-sponsoring a conference, “Sexual Assault Response: Creating Hope and Healing Through Equitable and Inclusive Practice,” April 9 and 10 at PennWest Edinboro.
HARRISBURG – The Shapiro Administration is encouraging organizations across the Commonwealth to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Summer Food Service Program. New sponsors must apply…
CLARION — In the past few years, Timothy John has finished high school, immigrated to the United States with his family, enrolled as a biology/pre-med major at PennWest Clarion, joined the Navy Reserve, and has become an American citizen.
FRILLS CORNERS–North Clarion High School announces honor roll and principal’s list for the second segment of the 2024-25 academic year.
FOXBURG—The principal and staff at Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary School congratulate the intermediate students for their success in the second segment of the 2024-25 school year.
NEW YORK, N.Y.–Cypress Creek Renewables (Cypress Creek) is pleased to announce the continuation of its Energizing Tomorrow’s Leaders scholarship program. After awarding $81,000 in scholarships across 21 counties in 2024, the program is being offered to high school seniors in 26 counties this…
TIONESTA—The principal and staff of West Forest High School recognize the following students for the second nine weeks of the 2024-25 academic year:
TIONESTA—The principal and staff of West Forest Elementary School recognize the following students for the second nine weeks of the 2024-25 academic year:
CLARION — Independence Health System’s Clarion Hospital Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships support local high school graduates and future graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in pursuing healthcar…
CLARION — Pennsylvania Western University is maintaining strong momentum as spring 2025 enrollment data highlight growth in graduate and dual enrollment programs.
CLARION — Independence Health System’s Clarion Hospital Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships support local high school graduates and future graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in pursuing healthcar…
CLARION — The Clarion Chapter of Rotary International will be accepting applications for $6,000 worth of scholarships through March 31, 2025.
CLARION — Clarion County schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
CLARION—School staff members applaud students who excelled with academic goals for the second segment of the 2024-25 year:
Panelists to discuss public land access, civic engagement and social media
CLARION — The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission is pleased to announce the request for application for the 2025 Bernie Smith Memorial Scholarship. The honorees shall be chosen from the 2025 graduating class of the high schools located in Armstrong, Clarion, and Indiana…
CLARION TOWNSHIP–The principal and faculty recognize elementary students of Clarion-Limestone during the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year:
CLARION — Clarion County schools announce the following breakfast and lunch menus. Unless otherwise indicated, all breakfasts include fruit and/or juice and milk, and all lunches include milk.
FOXBURG–What follows is a list of honor roll students
CLARION — Independence Health System’s Clarion Hospital Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships support local high school graduates and future graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in pursuing healthcar…
PARKER — Central
CLARION–The Garden Club of Clarion County is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student graduating from a Clarion County public, private, or home school program who is an entering freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in a college or university for the current academic year.
KNOX—The principal and staff of Keystone Elementary School recognize the following students for their recent accomplishments:
CLARION — Seneca Rocks Audubon has announced a new deadline for applying for one scholarship for the weeklong nature program, “Sharing Nature: An Educator’s Week,” August 10-15 at Hog Island, Bremen, Maine.
KNOX—The Knox Lions Club recognized Kaya Cosper as Student of the Month. Cosper is enrolled at Keystone High School and Clarion County Career Center (CCCC).
CLARION – The Immaculate Conception Parish School celebrated Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 26 through Jan. 31 by having a number of activities for the students to participate in. PennWest-Clarion Education major students along with their professors hosted an obstacle course on the final da…
CLARION TWP. — Lion Manufacturing, a student-run manufacturing enterprise based out of Clarion-Limestone High School, is thrilled and deeply honored to announce that we have been invited to Washington D.C. for the Capitol Hill Manufacturing Day.
KNOX—The principal and staff of Keystone High School congratulate the following students for their academic achievements with being named to the Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the second quarter:
CLARION — The Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission is pleased to announce the request for application for the 2025 Bernie Smith Memorial Scholarship. The honorees shall be chosen from the 2025 graduating class of the high schools located in Armstrong, Clarion, and Indiana…
Grant from McElhattan Foundation will help to address workforce needs in Clarion, Venango counties
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