Aaron Coyle Award

Attentions Seniors:

The Aaron Coyle Award is presented each year to a member of the greater Johnstown High School graduating class in honor and remembrance of Aaron Coyle. 

Aaron Coyle was a member of the graduating class of 2001 who was murdered one evening in Moxham before he could graduate. 

The Moxham Ministerium presents the award to a graduating senior who is continuing on to some form of post-high school education. 

The award is given to a graduate whose life exemplifies the noblest of human values: faith, hope, love and friendship, and in recognition of his or her willingness to give of his or her time, energy, and talents to affirm the goodness of life. 

This is not an academic award. The award’s cash value is sent to the recipient’s school of higher education where he or she will attend in the upcoming academic year.

Please see your guidance counselor for an application.

Your application must be given to your guidance counselor by May 10^th, 2012.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College- Campus Visit

There will be a campus visit to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College on April 25th. Any 10th, 11th or 12th grade student interested in attending should see Mrs. Simms in the Guidance Office for a permission slip.

1st Summit Bank Scholarship

Attention students:


1st Summit Bank is offering a $2500.00 GH Miller Scholarship.

Students must be registered as a full-time college student for the 2012 fall term at a Pennsylvania based institution, to be eligible for the scholarship.

The scholarship is to be used for tuition purposes only.

The winner will be determined by a random drawing held on July 2nd, 2012 from all applications submitted.

See your guidance counselor for an application.

PSSA Graduation Requirement

Attention Senior students who have not met the PSSA graduation requirements:


An approved alternative assessment will be administered on Wednesday the 25th of April at 7:50 in the cafeteria.

A tutoring session specifically designed for the test will given through After School Live for Reading and Math.

The dates for Math are April 19th and 23rd. The dates for Reading are April 20th and 24th. Please contact Cyndi Ahlborn in room A228.

Graduation is approaching very quickly. As a reminder, scoring proficient on the PSSA in Reading and Math or an approved alternative assessment is a school board policy.

It is highly recommended that you attend the tutoring sessions.

If you have any questions contact Mr. Mulvehill in the guidance office.

NAACP Scholarship

The Johnstown Branch of the NAACP is offering (2) $500 Scholarships to students actively involved in the community. If you are taking the initiative to make your community a better place, submit an essay telling your story. The essay must be 500 words, and you must include your name, address, phone number, email and grade. Completed essays should be submitted via mail to Johnstown Unit NAACP #2266 P.O. Box 1064 Johnstown, PA 15907 or email at naacpjohnstown@gmail.com

The deadline is April 15th!

Big J Scholarship

Any student that would like to apply for the Big J Scholarship that meets the criteria listed below should see Mr. Deater for an application. The application deadline is April 10th.

1. Student is a senior graduating in the year the award is given
2. Student participated in one or more Big J organizations
3. Student must have a 2.0 or better GPA
4. The Student plans to attend post-secondary education. This could
include any post secondary school: college, Trade School, Vo-Tech, etc.
5. The scholarship is payable only to the school, bookstore, or other
resource site necessary for the student’s education.

Cambria County Job Fair

The Cambria County Job Fair will take place on May 1, 2012 from 2:00-6:00pm at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Downtown Johnstown. For a listing of Employers, log on to http://www.jari.com/ and go to the Calendar of Events.

Need some help before meeting with employers?
Check out CareerLink's free workshops. Please call (814)533-2493 to register for workshops.
Job Application Tips- April 24th (1:00-2:00pm)
Resumes and Cover Letters- April 25th (1:00-3:00pm)
Interview Skills- April 26th (1:00-3:00pm)