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Pose! Eighth grader Hannah Doehrer stands in front of the school drama display. In the background, you can see a display for the most recent show preformed, "Beauty And The Beast Jr." Doehrer played a narrator in this show!

Hannah Doehrer

Alonna Pfahler, Reporter
March 31, 2025
Academic award. Krainer is pictured here holding his award for getting third place overall in his regionals competition for Mathcounts. Oliver has been in Mathcounts for all three years that he has been at the Jr. High. "I've always had an interest in math, and both of my parents work in math," said Krainer.

Oliver Krainer: Math Maniac

Brody Kenawell, Reporter
March 18, 2025
Star Wrestler: Bryson Montgomery

Star Wrestler: Bryson Montgomery

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
March 4, 2025
Smile! Eight grader Kharisma Davis poses for a photo. This is her last year here, and she is a really good basketball player. " I love playing basketball," said Davis.

Kharisma Davis-Basketball career

Katie Beck, Reporter
February 26, 2025
Toss, toss! Eigth Grader Quincy Lanzendorfer struts around school wearing his expensive, Taylor Swift themed clothes.

Quincy Lanzendorfer: Number One Swifty

Gabby Gutshall, Reporter
February 18, 2025
Cool trick! Carson and his friend were riding around the neighborhood. They are having fun doing cool stunts.

Carson Despot- Bike Enthusiast

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter
February 7, 2025
Eighth grader Ethan Shoeman showing off his three guitars.

Ethan Shoeman- Phenomenal Guitarist

Lex Diehl, Reporter
January 16, 2025
Cheese! John King is ready to race! He has been preparing and is all ready to go. "Be prepared to spend a lot of time on the bicycle if you want to get good at it," King said.

John King-Biking and Hiking

Dominic Sparacino, Reporter
December 18, 2024
Party animal! Sixth grader Darren Focht performs as the Mascot Mixer at various parties showing off his DJ skills!

Darren Focht

Hannah Doehrer, Reporter
December 10, 2024
Squeak, squeak! Eighth grader Lila Eamigh smiles big as she wears her Tinman costume after her performance in the drama play "The Wizard Of Oz." The play concluded the weekend before break, and they performed a total of five shows!

Lila Eamigh

Alonna Pfahler, Reporter
December 3, 2024
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