Ninth grade social requires preparation
Zakary Hicks, Reporter
May 28, 2019
On May 24, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the annual social for ninth graders took place. Preparation for this dance was done by advisors Stephanie McAleer and Julie Gardner. The ninth grade committee also helped set up for the dance. Students who plan to attend the dance also have to prepare. “The...
Hogan prepares for yearly trout trip
Destiny Montgomery, Reporter
May 23, 2019
Ninth grade life science and biology teacher, Jessica Hogan, will be taking her yearly trout trip to Henrietta, PA on May 24. This will be the tenth year that Hogan has taken her students on this trip. “My dad is a member of the John Kennedy/Blair County Chapter of Trout Unlimited, a local organization...
Mountain Lion Movers moving kids into shape
Connor George, Reporter
May 10, 2019
The newly formed Mountain Lion Movers club is the newest craze today. Every week, Monday through Thursday, the Movers club meets up to walk for a cause. The cause- get into shape and have loads of fun. First off, the Movers club was created by the Let’s Move Blair County Committee, which is ...
Students sing their way to upcoming chorus concert
Destiny Montgomery, Reporter
April 25, 2019
On May 3, eighth and ninth grade varsity chorus members will be performing for their spring concert. Choral director and teacher Jessica Connell has been preparing the students for their concert. Students have a period of c...
CF club teaches students how to code
Avery Reid, Reporter
April 16, 2019
There is a new computer club called CF (Computer First). This club, which is sponsored by Google, is helping students learn how to code. The club is looking for individuals who have a strong interest in computer design and computer engineering. “We are helping influence students to follow the pat...
Eighth grade academics no longer take Algebra Keystone
Destiny Montgomery, Reporter
April 15, 2019
As of the 2018-2019 school year, the Pennsylvania State Department of Education pushed eighth grade academic Algebra I Keystone Testing to the ninth grade year to make it easier for students. In previous years, eighth grade academic and honors students took the Algebra I Keystone test. If they ...
Jason Marshall motivates students, staff
Savannah Blazer, Photographer
April 10, 2019
On Friday, March 28, Jason Marshall, a motivational speaker, came to teach students how to “build resilience and live by the golden rule” as said on his website http://www.jasonstanleymarshall.com/. What Marshall means by “resilience” is not getting upset. When someone calls another perso...
Jason Marshall to speak at assembly
Avery Reid, Reporter
March 25, 2019
On Friday, March 29, Jason Marshall, an inspirational speaker, is showcasing scenarios to help students in conflict situations. “My purpose is to travel the country empowering students to be resilient and turn their enemies into friends,” Marshall said. Marshall teaches two basic principles wh...
Internet disconnects- and so does the school?
Connor George, Reporter
March 25, 2019
Recently, an issue with the internet had arisen. The wifi on AAJHS Chrome disconnected, putting students offline. And the biggest part of this is that students stayed offline- for the most of the day. Teachers and students have been dealing with intermittent internet issues. “These past few days have really opened my...
Diversity Club changes its foundation
Avery Reid, Reporter
March 15, 2019
Diversity club is starting fresh this year by changing meeting dates, having new members and appointing new leaders to guide the students. “We are reorganizing our club this year so it can be more convenient for our club members,” Diversity Club leader Keith McFarland said. Last year, the Diversit...
TSA team competes
Connor George, Reporter
March 4, 2019
On Feb. 2, the school’s STEAM team, or Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics team, went to compete against other schools in this year's TSA competition. Each school that attends competes against others in different academic events. This year, multiple students placed highly in various events. ...
Class of 2020 attends Sweetheart’s Dance
Zakary Hicks, Reporter
February 28, 2019
On Friday, Feb. 22 the ninth grade students joined together at the junior high gym for the Sweetheart's Dance. The ninth grade students finally get this opportunity, and both the students and the organization start planning for it way before the date. Preparation The ninth grade committee, or the set-up committee,...