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Writing club needed

Writing club needed

Sufana Hamid, Reporter December 20, 2019

Writing is a pure art form that expresses feelings of others. It depends on the flow of latent thoughts and words. A few written words have the power of changing the history of the world. An author is...

Once upon a time! They place the books so the kids kids can have a good choice of what book to read. Students got the chance of choosing a book during the book fair.

Students should take time to preview books during book fair

Myah Lear, Reporter December 16, 2019

During the first two weeks of December, a Scholastic book fair took place during school. The students went down during English class. During this time, many students neglected the time they had to look...

Students could do better during class, assemblies

Students could do better during class, assemblies

Myah Lear, Reporter December 6, 2019

Many students in this school do not know how to properly behave during class or other school activities. Students talk during class and assemblies when teachers and presenters are there for the students...

Pep Talk!!
Coach Damon Luciano has a conversation with the team right after the game. The team meets at the “A” to talk with the coaches after every game.

Moving ninth grade to high school will enhance education

Editorial Board November 19, 2019

Moving ninth grade to high school is an efficient action the school board has taken. Students will understand how their GPA works and how it affects their college applications. Additionally there will...

Sport, clubs, activities need more support from students, teachers

Sport, clubs, activities need more support from students, teachers

Editorial Board November 12, 2019

There are over thirty different and diverse clubs, sports and music programs here. It can be quite difficult to have support from the student and staff bodies for everything.  Even though it may be...

Performing at their last official football game, the band cheers on both of the elementary teams at the annual AFL Championship. Both teams played the game well with the support of the band.

Is it a sport? The marching band debate

Mykenzi Doran, Reporter November 5, 2019

In marching bands across the world members must do many things at one time, so it's best if they have amazing multitasking skills. The hardest part is playing some kind of woodwind, brass or percussion...

Three fantasy books worth reading soon

Three fantasy books worth reading soon

Paris Lawson, Reporter November 1, 2019

Almost everyone’s views are different when it comes to reading, and sometimes it can be hard to find a person with the same interest for books. But when it all comes down to it, it doesn’t really matter...

Green Bean Coffee offers delicious drinks, sweets

Green Bean Coffee offers delicious drinks, sweets

Cassidy Klock, Reporter November 1, 2019

Having a place to grab a hot cup of coffee and a fantastic sweet treat to eat while you study for a test or chat with a friend, is a great addition to any town. But you might be asking yourself, which...

Marching along! On Oct. 24, Danielle Bardelang marches down the field in her feature costume. Danielle is the majorette captain and had the opportunity to be a soloist at her last game.

Life of a twirler: Finding your passion

Danielle Bardelang, Reporter November 1, 2019

The battle of finding a hobby wasn’t the easiest for me. I went from ice skating to gymnastics, to baton twirling in just two short years. When I finally settled with the sport of baton twirling in 2014,...

Reading changes everything

Reading changes everything

Sufana Hamid, Reporter November 1, 2019

Books, the magical world of creative thinking, change many humans’ minds by using perennial lessons. Words have changed many societies and generations. Our teenagers are in need of books and their auspicious...

Altoona should switch to virtual snow days

Altoona should switch to virtual snow days

Maddie Cowfer, Reporter November 1, 2019

When the weather effects going to school, it’s cancelled and students are forced to make up the day later in the year. The state of Pennsylvania recently approved virtual snow days allowing for alternatives...

Happy Halloween! Lindsay Zerbees class poses for a picture of everyone in their Halloween costumes. The class took a break to get a picture for the newspaper for the Livewire Halloween gallery.

Top 5 movies to watch during Halloween

Myah Lear, Reporter October 31, 2019

There are many different movies that air or have aired during October. Many include scary movies or fun cartoon movies. Some of the top Halloween movies range in both scary and cartoon sections. IT IT...

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