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Andie Kephart

Andie Kephart, Reporter

Hey! My name is Andie Kephart, and I'm an eighth grader and reporter for Livewire. I really enjoy writing, reporting and photography. I'm very excited to be a part of the Livewire staff. Outside of school, I enjoy doing competitive weightlifting, painting and spending time with my friends. I have been lifting for 3 years now and have competed in many national competitions  all across  the U.S. 

My favorite quote that I hear coaches and teachers say is, “Give 110% in all that you do.”

I try to apply this to my life in the things that I do. My future plans are to go to Penn State University and become a physical therapist.

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Seventh grade math teacher Christie Klausman said, I would like to go back to Hawaii. I was there once and went to Oahu. I want to go scuba diving!

[Photo] What is your dream vacation and why?

May 22, 2024
Fan favorite! Even though Taylor Swift has 10 other albums, The Tortured Poets Department has quickly become a favorite of fans. Swifties all over the world had already deemed TTPD to be Swifts best album. Emma Morgan said, TTPD has to be my favorite album by far. I love all of Taylors music but especially these songs.

[Photo] “The Tortured Poets Department”- Taylor Swifts New Masterpiece

Emma Hovan, Reporter
May 17, 2024
A Better Cut! Located at 913 Logan Blvd., Altoona Pa. At this salon, they preform haircuts, hair coloring, manicures, pedicures and false lashes. The hairstylists are very nice and every time I go, I get the best results. Whatever I ask for they can do, client Alyssa Kephart said.

A Better Cut Hair Salon

Andie Kephart, Reporter
May 13, 2024
Sad smiles. Main principal Lori Mangan will no longer be located in the main office as of 2024. She has decided to retire after her long, hard-working time here.

[Photo] Lori Mangan

Ella Heverly, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Eighth grader Abby Fisher said, At home because I dont like all the loud noises at the stadium.

[Photo] Do you prefer watching sports in an arena or at home? Why?

May 7, 2024
Media madness! Nowadays, kids are on social media just as much as adults. Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok were the main apps that tweens chose to engage in.

[Photo] Editorial: Social Media- A Dangerous Place For Kids And Tweens

Editorial Board
May 1, 2024
Beautiful boutiques. Located on 1548 E Pleasant Valley Blvd. Altoona, Pa. is the 31:25 Boutique. Also, located in the same building is Caribbean Sun Tan & Spa. The workers there are so kind and the clothes they sell are very cute and trendy, eighth grader Livi Adams said.

The 31:25 Boutique

Andie Kephart, Reporter
April 30, 2024
Strike! A new bowling club has been presented to our school, and students are encouraged to join! The director and math teacher, Christopher Strawmier is excited to teach kids how to excel in bowling. Strawmier said, “I love the sport of bowling and have done it for 50 years. Since I am a teacher and have a ton of bowling experience, I thought, Why not start a Bowling Club?”

[Photo] Bowling Club!

Ella Heverly, Reporter
April 29, 2024
Eighth grader Noah Clifford said, I think science will be easiest because know a lot of sciencey facts.

[Photo] What part of the PSSA are you the most confident about and why?

April 22, 2024
Crazy for crepes! Located in Hollidaysburg is Allegheny Creamery & Crepes. The address is 505 Allegheny St, Hollidaysburg, Pa. I love this restaurant. It is one of my favorites. The service is quick and friendly, and the food is delicious, Charlie Kephart said.

Allegheny Creamery & Crepes

Andie Kephart, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Pin to win! Eighth grader Deklan Barr places second overall in his weight and age category. Barr wrestled at 115 pounds in the 14-year-old division.

News Brief: 2024 Keystone State Wrestling Championship

Andie Kephart, Reporter
March 27, 2024
Seventh grade ELA teacher Randi Hovan said, Moana because it puts me in a summery and beachy mood.

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Delicious cookies! The smores and Oreo cookies are only $3 and enough for two people. They have different cookies each day.

The Dirty Soda Shack

Andie Kephart, Reporter
March 1, 2024
Loving connection. Healthy relationships show positive connections. In a healthy relationship, you need to talk openly, trust each other and offer support. All of those things work together as a whole, so people can have non-toxic relationships.

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

Andie Kephart, Reporter
February 29, 2024
2024 Yearbook! This years yearbook theme is BeReal. The staff is keeping up with what is trendy today. It is important to have a theme because it makes the yearbook unique and different from other yearbooks around the world, eighth grader Bella Foor said.

News Brief: 2024 Jr. High Yearbook

Andie Kephart, Reporter
February 27, 2024
Eighth grader Cameron Edevane said, If I could create a Valentines Day tradition it would be to give everyone a piece of chocolate because chocolate is amazing.

[Photo] If you could create your own unique tradition for Valentine’s Day, what would it be?

February 20, 2024
Employees take customers by number and help pick out your baked goods. They usually have no down time due to how busy and popular the bakery is.

Oakmont Bakery

Andie Kephart, Reporter
February 2, 2024

The Dirty Soda Shack

Andie Kephart, Reporter
January 30, 2024
Wrestling! The Altoona wrestling team went to Connellsville for a tournament against five other teams. They won four out of the five matches they wrestled that day, taking home the first place trophy.

News Brief: Wrestling Tournament at Connellsville

Andie Kephart, Reporter
January 23, 2024
Eighth grader Gavyn Weamer said, Get a better work ethic in school.

[Photo] What’s your New Year Resolution?

January 18, 2024
Haulmans Therapy. Zach Haulman is helping Ayla Hieman with her injury from basketball. Haulman selects the best exercises and treatments to help everyone with their own individual injuries. “I especially like working with athletes because of their motivation to get better and back on the field,” Haulman said.

Altoona Fitness Center: Fantastic for Student Athletes!

Andie Kephart, Reporter
December 21, 2023
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