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Brandon R. Lyle

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter

Hi, I'm Brandon, and I'm an eighth grade student at the junior high school and this is my first year writing for Livewire. I participate in cross country, tennis, and track and field. I always like to be doing something as opposed to just sitting around. I love watching movies like The Breakfast Club, Scarface and many many more. I enjoy riding my bike especially with my friends. Also, I really like walking my dog with my family; basically I just love the outdoors, and I can never get enough of it! My friends and family describe me as caring, funny and optimistic. I am always able to cheer someone up no matter how big of a slump they're in. I think that standing up for what you think is right is commendable, and I don't think people should tell you what to think or believe is right. I always thought that the quote by Babe Ruth, "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game," was a good way to live life by. It reminds me that even though you might be scared to do something, I should do it anyway because I may really surprise myself.

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Runners, ready, go! Cross country runners start to kickoff their season by beginning scheduled practices at Logan Elementary. This picture offers a somewhat glimpse into what the courses look like for this sport.

Cross Country: A sport with no off-season

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
June 2, 2021
Chefs, set, cook!! Eighth graders start to set up for the annual food truck challenge. This challenge was held in Brandy Juarts classroom and provided a great end to the school year for students.

Food Truck Challenge

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
May 25, 2021
Ding! Ding! Social media has turned the world into a place where people cannot even feel safe in their own skin.

Social Media: A dangerous space

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
May 11, 2021
Ding! Ding! Social media has turned the world into a place where people cannot even feel safe in their own skin.

Social Media: A dangerous space

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
May 11, 2021
Chefs, set, cook! These items exhibit an example from a past Hawaiian theme food truck. Each class period has one group that will be winners.

News Brief: Food Truck Challenge

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
April 26, 2021
Zoom! Dean Sunderland, track and field athlete, races around the Hollidaysburg course for his mile race. Sunderland participated in cross country and plans on running the 800 along with the mile for his track events. Sunderland says, “I am really looking forward to what the upcoming track season will be like.”

[Photo] News Brief: Runners, Ready, Go!

March 21, 2021
Zoom! Dean Sunderland, track and field athlete, races around the mansion course for his daily warm up. Sunderland participated in cross country and plans on running the 800 and the mile for his track events. Sunderland says, I am really looking forward to what the upcoming track season will be like.

News Brief: Runners, Ready, Go!

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
March 21, 2021
Without a doubt, most people have heard about Forrest Gump. This movie was and is still incredibly popular among movie goers.

The must see movie of the 90’s

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
March 4, 2021
Without a doubt, individuals will hear the bells ringing upon entering local stores this holiday season. The Salvation Army has and will continue to have volunteers showing up in masses for this wonderful charity.

News brief: It’s time to volunteer

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
December 23, 2020
I remembered my mom was driving me home from my birthday dinner when she said, Look to the right.

Summertime Sunsets

Brandon R. Lyle, Reporter
December 14, 2020
SHUTTING DOWN! Kaylee Swain, an 8th grade student, explained how she has been dealing with virtual learning. In a turn of unexpected events, the Coronavirus forces schools, businesses, and many more areas to shut down. Kaylee Swain remarked, Its been okay; Ive been stressing here and there, but otherwise its okay.

[Photo] Corona virus forces schools to shut down until further notice.

December 8, 2020
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