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Hollidaysburg Area High School
Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School is the midsized, suburban public high school for the Hollidaysburg Area School District. The Senior High School is located at 1510 North Montgomery Street in Hollidaysburg, Blair County. The high school serves the populations living in Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, Newry, and a small portion of Altoona (Eldorado). According to the National Center for Education Statistics, this high school reported an enrollment of eight hundred and forty pupils in grades ten through twelve during the 2018-2019 academic year. History The original Senior High was located on the second floor of a business building at 308 Allegheny Street before eventually moving to 1000 Hewitt Street, where the current junior high is today. Prior to 1956, elementary schools in the district included seventh and eighth grades. Overcrowding in Frankstown and Duncansville led to a joint decision by the school board and the department of Public Instruction to approve an addition t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Hollidaysburg is a borough in and the county seat of Blair County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Juniata River, south of Altoona and is part of the Altoona, Pennsylvania, metropolitan statistical area. In 1900, 2,998 people lived in the borough, in 1910, 3,734 lived there, and in 1940, 5,910 residents were counted. The population was 5,641 at the 2020 census. Coal, iron ore, ganister, and limestone are found in the vicinity. In the past, the borough had foundries and machine shops, a silk mill, car works and classification yards. From 1834 to 1854, the borough was an important port on Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, where the Juniata Division Canal connected to the Allegheny Portage Railroad. The center of Hollidaysburg is frequently referred to as "The Diamond," where the buildings and parking spaces form a diamond. This area serves as the hub for parades, festivals and other town celebrations. History Hollidaysburg was first laid out in 1796 and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geo-thermal Heating
A ground source heat pump (also geothermal heat pump) is a heating/cooling system for buildings that uses a type of heat pump to transfer heat to or from the ground, taking advantage of the relative constancy of temperatures of the earth through the seasons. Ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) – or geothermal heat pumps (GHP) as they are commonly termed in North America – are among the most energy-efficient technologies for providing HVAC and water heating, using far less energy than can be achieved by burning a fuel in a boiler/furnace or by use of resistive electric heaters. Efficiency is given as a coefficient of performance (CoP) which is typically in the range 3 – 6, meaning that the devices provide 3 – 6 units of heat for each unit of electricity used. Setup costs are higher than for other heating systems due to the requirement to install ground loops over large areas or drill bore holes, and for this reason air source heat pumps are often used instead. Thermal proper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Rhodes
Luke Rhodes (born December 2, 1992) is an American football long snapper for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at William & Mary. Professional career Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rhodes signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016. He was released on September 3, 2016 as part of final roster cuts. Indianapolis Colts On October 5, 2016, Rhodes was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 7, 2016. On August 28, 2017, Rhodes was named the Colts' full-time long snapper after making the conversion during training camp. He was competing against rookie Thomas Hennessy Thomas Hennessy was an Irish Cumann na nGaedheal politician and medical practitioner. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann at a by-election on 11 March 1925 for the Dublin South constituency, after the resignation of the Cumann na nGaedhe ... for the starting spot wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judy Ward
Judith "Judy" Ward is a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 30th Senatorial district in Blair County, Pennsylvania. She is registered as Republican. Education and career Ward graduated from Hollidaysburg High School and acquired a nursing degree from Altoona Hospital School of Nursing. She held a job as a registered nurse for 22 years, then for Allegheny Lutheran Social Services, for Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School, and as medical, health and wellness coordinator at Ward Transport and Logistics. She founded All About Towne, a relocation assistance company. Ward is also a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University's Rural and Urban Leadership (RULE) Program. Political career In 2014 Ward was elected to represent the 80th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the first woman elected from the district. In July 2018 she won the Republican Party nomination for the election to succeed John Eichelberger representing the 30th District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Wrestling Hall Of Fame And Museum
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum and hall of fame for amateur wrestling, headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 2010, it began operating the Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, Iowa. History The museum was awarded to Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1972 by a decision of the United States Wrestling Federation, which chose Stillwater over a competing bid from Waterloo, Iowa. The museum opened on September 11, 1976. In 2010, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame absorbed the Dan Gable Museum in Waterloo, previously operated by the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum. The Dan Gable Museum had opened in 1998 in Newton, Iowa, and moved to Waterloo in 2006. In May 2016, the NWHOF voted to revoke all honors given to Dennis Hastert after his conviction, the first time the Hall of Fame has ever punished a now-former inductee. The museum operates by private donations and state funding. Six people from Oklahoma formed the Hall of Fame corporation: Myron Rod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wade Schalles
Wade Schalles (born September 10, 1951) is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler. In college, he represented Clarion University of Pennsylvania. He is also an accomplished black belt judoka and samboist, winning national championships in both disciplines. He created several unique wrestling techniques, including the Spladle, Lazy Man Cradle, and the Clemson Roll. In 1991, Schalles was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member. Education Schalles graduated from Hollidaysburg High School in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania in 1969, and then went on to graduate from Clarion University of Pennsylvvania with a secondary education degree in 1974. College wrestling Schalles wrestled at Clarion from 1970–1974. He was an NCAA Division I champion and NCAA Division II champion in 1972 and 1973, winning the outstanding wrestler award in both divisions in 1972. Coaching career He served as an assistant coach at Arizona State (1976), assistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Davis (activist)
Karen Davis (born February 4, 1944) is an American animal rights advocate, and president of United Poultry Concerns, a non-profit organization founded in 1990 to address the treatment of domestic fowl – including chickens, turkeys, and ducks – in factory farming. Davis also maintains a sanctuary. She is the author of several books on veganism and animal rights, including ''Prisoned Chickens, Poisoned Eggs: An Inside Look at the Modern Poultry Industry'' (1997) and ''The Holocaust and the Henmaid's Tale: A Case for Comparing Atrocities'' (2005). Karen Davis also has written the foreword to Michael Lanfield's book, ''The Interconnectedness of Life'', which was released December 6, 2014. Background Davis was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania; her parents were Amos and Mary Elizabeth Davis. Amos was the Blair County District attorney from 1966 to 1975. Davis graduated from Hollidaysburg Area High School in 1962. She studied for her undergraduate degree at Westminster College i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and have played their home games at PPG Paints Arena, originally known as Consol Energy Center, since 2010. The team previously played at the Civic Arena, also known as "the Igloo". The Penguins are currently affiliated with two minor league teams – the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. Founded during the 1967 expansion, the Penguins have qualified for six Stanley Cup Finals, winning the Stanley Cup five times—in 1991, 1992, 2009, 2016, and 2017. Along with the Edmonton Oilers, the Penguins are tied for the most Stanley Cup championships among the non-Original Six teams and sixth overall. With their Stanley Cup wins in 2016 and 2017, the Penguins became the first back-to- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Lafferty
Sam Lafferty (born March 6, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL). Born and raised in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Lafferty attended Hollidaysburg Area High School before a spot opened at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts. During his time at Deerfield, Lafferty tallied 38 goals and 57 assists for a total of 95 points in 74 games. Following his graduation in 2014, Lafferty was drafted by the Penguins in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and began his collegiate hockey career with the Brown Bears men's ice hockey team. Throughout his four seasons at Brown, Lafferty was selected for the All-ECAC Third Team and named to the Second and Third Team All-Ivy League. Lafferty concluded his collegiate career on March 7, 2018, and joined the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Early life Lafferty was born on March 6, 1995, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania to parents Jill and Andy. His parents later divorced and his mother re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Clapper
Billy Clapper (born December 25, 1982 in Altoona, Pennsylvania) is an American basketball coach and he was the head men's basketball coach at Penn State Altoona from 2009–2015. He is currently a basketball coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He is a basketball camp clinician and skills instructor; having worked with numerous NBA players and overseas professional players. Coaching career After 10 seasons coaching at the college level, Clapper joined the basketball coaching staff at IMG Academy in 2015. This position has included being a coach for the post-graduate and varsity teams, delivering basketball camps, and offering skills instruction to players of all ages. A number of his players have been chosen in the NBA draft. He was hired as the head coach of the Penn State Altoona Lions on September 16, 2009. Clapper was relieved of his position on March 26, 2015 after six seasons as the head coach of the Lions, a member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned and operated by Zuffa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings. It is the largest MMA promotion company in the world as of 2011. It produces events worldwide that showcase 12 weight divisions (eight men's and four women's) and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. , it had held over 600 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001. Under White's stewardship, it has grown into a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise. The UFC was founded by businessman Art Davie and Brazilian martial artist Rorion Gracie, and the first event was held in 1993 at the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver, Colorado. The purpose of the early Ultimate Fighting Championship competitions was to identify the most effective martial art in a contest with minimal rules and no weight classes between competitors of different fighting d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mixed Martial Arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. The first documented use of the term ''mixed martial arts'' was in a review of UFC 1 by television critic Howard Rosenberg in 1993. The question of who actually coined the term is subject to debate. During the early 20th century, various interstylistic contests took place throughout Japan and in the countries of the Four Asian Tigers. In Brazil, there was the sport of Vale Tudo, in which The Gracie family was known to promote Vale Tudo matches as a way to promote their own Brazilian jiu-jitsu style. A precursor to modern MMA was the 1976 Ali vs. Inoki exhibition bout (which ended in a draw after 15 rounds), fought between boxer Muhammad Ali and wrestler Antonio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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