http://www.tribune-democrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:44:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_263143851.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_263143851.html Every Sunday, Scholastic Showcase will highlight the schoolwork and activites by students. Teachers are invited to send photographs and articles by students to Renee Carthew, Features Editor, The Tribune-Democrat, 425 Locust St., P.O. box 340, Johnstown, PA. 15907, or e-mail: rcarthew@tribdem.com.Submissions will appear online and in print when space permits. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:23:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319102425.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319102425.html On Oct. 21, members of Greater Johnstown High School Key Club and the Johnstown Middle School Builders Club combined their efforts to beautify the park near the Route 56 Bypass exit. The Kiwanis Club of Johnstown sponsors this ongoing event. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319102129.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319102129.html Every year in mid-spring, schools administer the PSSA, or Pennsylvania State System of Assessments. These tests measure a student’s ability in the areas of mathematics and English. There also are tests available in writing (typically administered in February) and general science education. Every public school district must give this test. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:17:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319101841.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319101841.html The only fire that fans will find on the ice rink at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena this year will be in the hearts of the Greater Johnstown High School Trojan Hockey Team. Coming off a disappointing 6-9-4 2007 season, the icemen have their sights set on the Open Division Championship. They are piloted by a very determined and talented senior class. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319101433.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319101433.html Amongst coughs and stuffy noses, the 2007 Scholastic Quiz season came to an abrupt end. After beating the fourth-seeded Richland Rams, our third-seeded Trojans had to face off against Penn Cambria, the regular season champions. It was a tough match where the team was one question away from pulling ahead half way through the second half. Less than a week later, team advisers, Brian Allison and Wanda Keller, were listing names for the 2008 team. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319100251.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_319100251.html On Oct. 16, a group of Greater Johnstown High School athletes was invited to East Side Elementary School to participate in the 10th annual “Lights On” program during the children’s lunchtime for grades preschool through five. “Lights On” is a celebration that commemorates the success of After School Live and the Trojan Learning Center programs that were initiated to promote programming that gives children a safe place to go after school to do their homework, thereby keeping them off the streets and away from drugs. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:07:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312151920.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312151920.html Many high school students across the country have been jumping into the world created by author Stephenie Meyer in the “Twilight” series. There are four books in this series, all telling the story of Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. A feature film is scheduled to premiere Nov. 21 all across the United States based on the first novel. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:13:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_313001345.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_313001345.html A strong start and an even better finish carried North Star into the semifinals at the PIAA Class A Volleyball Championships on Friday.The Cougars went 2-1 on the day, beating District 6 champion Northern Cambria in the opening match in Pool A and sweeping Maplewood in the final round. In between, the District 5 champion dropped a 2-1 match to top-ranked Reading Holy Name, but the two other victories were enough for a spot in this morning’s semifinal round. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:09:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312151235.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312151235.html On a cold, chilly night in October, a special kind of light shines on the Shade School District. The community and the student body act as one, cheering on the football team and displaying the blue and gold pride. This night is known as homecoming. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:04:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312150449.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312150449.html Imagine for a moment settling into a minimum-wage, 40-hour-a-week job just one year after high school – while the memories and dreams still thrive inside you. Whether it’s regretting lost chances or questioning fading ambitions, a sense of restlessness sets in. However, as disappointment and guilt linger, contentment takes over and says maybe it just wasn’t meant to be, maybe I wasn’t cut out for that job. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312150050.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312150050.html After 36 years, Cindy Eisler, a 1972 graduate of Shade High School, thought she would never see her class ring again. But that’s not where the story begins. Eisler received her class ring to celebrate her senior year of high school at Shade. But sometime later, she lost her cherished ring. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312145737.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312145737.html It has been my experience that many parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and generally any authority figure one could imagine frown deeply when it comes to the subject of video games. Though these games have been around for decades, many view them as pathways to laziness, antisocialism and a myriad of other unacceptable behavior. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:54:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312145529.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312145529.html There is a certain time during the school year when the atmosphere at Shade changes. It goes from grim and mildly depressing to hopeful and exciting. As the snow begins to fall and the cheering starts to permeate through the hallways of Shade High School, one thing is certain: Basketball season is here. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:51:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312145144.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_312145144.html High school students face a lot of troubles and stress each day, juggling schoolwork, sports, clubs and jobs. We have a lot on our plates, and it can get a bit chaotic. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_290155736.html http://www.tribune-democrat.com/scholasticshowcase/local_story_290155736.html A huge pre-calculus test is scheduled for the next period, and the entire class starts to show its nerves. Students may bite their nails, some may drum their fingers on the desk and others may crack their knuckles. Knuckle cracking, the irritating noise that drives older generations crazy, proves common among the younger generation.