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Silly elf! Dave the elf get's stuck in a cup. Fingers crossed that he can get out.

DIfferent Christmas Decorations

Brody Keener, Reporter • January 7, 2025

Baseball! Lots of people like baseball to watch, take notes and just generally kill time. This is the Prospect Park Baseball Field.

From the Field to the Fans: Prospect Park Baseball in Action

Lex Diehl, Reporter • January 2, 2025

Ding, dong! The Cathedral towers over Altoona. The sight is even more scenic in the snow. College freshman Mira Sparacino said, "I like how the dome is always prominent no matter what angle you look at it from."

Altoona in the snow

Dominic Sparacino, Reporter • December 20, 2024

Absolutely stunning. Just east of Punta Cana, there is the Royalton Resort on the beach. The Royalton Resort gives an excellent location for a relaxing vacation. "I had so much fun," said Hailee Merrill.

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter • December 20, 2024

Ha ha! Eighth grader Abigail Chverchko makes a funny face while ice skating. Chverchko loves to go ice skating. Chverchko says, "It's fun, and you can talk to your friends while skating."

Ice Skating Sessions At Galactic Ice

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter • December 19, 2024

 

And your winner! Colby Jack is the winner! Everyone liked Colby Jack because of it's flavor and texture.

Food Labs – Cheese Taste Test!

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter • December 13, 2024

All black. Seventh grade teachers Maggie Lewis and Julie Behe dress in all black for the first day of the dress down week. Lewis and Behe went all out. "Mrs. Lewis is the best. I am so glad I'm getting my picture with her!" Behe said.

Teacher Dress Down Week

Linzi Nusom, Reporter • December 11, 2024

Speedy service! Estep takes the pretzel out of the warmer. He prepared to go deliver it. "I enjoy cooking in general, but I enjoy making sure the orders are corrected and then delivering them to the teachers and principals," said Estep.

Lunch Bunch

Katie Beck, Reporter • December 4, 2024

Seeing red! Eighth grade English teacher Aaron Broman participates in the first day of Homelessness Awareness Week by wearing red to show awareness for the millions of homeless people in not only the United States but worldwide.

Homelessness Awareness Week!

Alonna Pfahler, Reporter • November 19, 2024

Say cheese! Eighth graders Hailey Hamilton and Charolette White dress up in their Halloween costumes at school. Hamilton decorates her face in beautiful deer makeup with White staying true to her name and dressing in an all white angel costume.

Red Ribbon Week!

Hannah Doehrer, Reporter • November 15, 2024

Pink out! Eighth grade cheerleaders Nina Dunio and Kendyl Carney are ready for the football game wearing their pink bows and T-Shirts. Other cheerleaders showed their spirit by also wearing their bows and T-shirts to school.

Pink in October

Aralynn Welker, Reporter • November 13, 2024

     

Boo! This book is the perfect representation of Halloween. From carving pumpkins, to decorating your homes and even dressing up and getting candy! Eighth grader, Henrik Hosgood said," This book really hits all of the things to do every Halloween."

Halloween Books

Brody Keener, Reporter • November 13, 2024

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