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Conner Ryan

Conner Ryan, Reporter

Hello! My name is Conner Ryan. I am in eighth grade, and it is my first year in news writing. I play baseball and just enjoy being outside in general. During the summer, I play any sport that I can find people to play with and during the winter I try to go places inside with my friends or family. Whatever I do, I just like to do it with other people. I enjoy news writing because I like the photography aspect of it. I also think it’s fun to write about things I attended. I think news writing will be a very enjoyable class since I will get to meet and learn about new people. 

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Always practicing. Witherspoon doesn't only practice during school practices. He also participates in clinics for basketball and football and is going to Brooklyn for a basketball clinic this year.

Multi-Sport Athlete Ezrah Witherspoon

Conner Ryan, Reporter
May 24, 2023
Thoughtful and caring. These are some of the words that describe Hampton. She always cared about the students themselves and helped them learn.

Valerie Hampton

Conner Ryan, Reporter
May 24, 2023
Always entertaining. Solomon always adds interesting stories or examples to help teach lessons. This was one of the many ways he interacted with his students.

Sam Solomon

Conner Ryan, Reporter
May 24, 2023
Second to none. Jayce has the top performances in triple jump, long jump, high jump and javelin. He worked hard to achieve all of these scores by going to practice and perfecting his form.

Multi-Sport Athlete Jayce Johnston

Conner Ryan, Reporter
May 1, 2023
Getting better every day. The White team had a very successful season last year. They hoped to build off the skills that they already had. "We were practicing the small skills that we had last year," said Aiden Cooney.

News Brief- First White Baseball game against Portage

Conner Ryan, Reporter
March 22, 2023
Delicious. Mansion Donuts is a new local donut and coffee shop. They made special cake donuts, which made them much different than a regular donut shop.

Mansion Donuts

Conner Ryan, Reporter
March 20, 2023
Eighth grader Julian Trimmer said, "I'm pretty excited because it's almost over but I'm also kind of sad because I won't get to see my friends until next school year."

[Photo] How do you feel about having only three months of school left?

March 17, 2023
Everything you need. From Feb. 24-Feb. 26, the Jaffa held an outdoor and recreation show. Things from honey to knives were sold.

Jaffa Outdoor Show

Conner Ryan, Reporter
February 28, 2023
Eighth grader Ezrah Witherspoon said, "I feel like they aren't mature enough, and they would mess around."

[Photo] Should dances be open to more than eighth grade?

February 15, 2023
Amazing return! A key player Jayce Johnston suffered an ankle injury at the beginning of the season. However, the injury did not stop him, and he has been playing consistently.

News brief: Away Hollidaysburg basketball game

Conner Ryan, Reporter
February 8, 2023
Be careful. Wearing an Apple Watch has the same punishments as phones or earbuds. If caught using one, it could be confiscated and come with a punishment just like other devices.

Apple Watches should be allowed

Conner Ryan, Reporter
February 7, 2023
Not so easy. Student teaching provides new challenges you don't learn about. The real world experience helps prepare the students for real teaching. Student teacher Taylor Goldman said, "There are challenges and things that you can't anticipate before."

News Brief: Student Teachers Return

Conner Ryan, Reporter
January 31, 2023
Brand new! This is Black Stone Pizza; a recently opened local restaurant. They had a soft opening between Dec. 17-Dec. 27.

Black Stone Pizza

Conner Ryan, Reporter
January 31, 2023
Eighth grader Ashlyn Noce said, “I feel pretty good about them. It's nice to have new people in my classes.”

[Photo] How do you feel about changing classes?

January 24, 2023
Perfect steak. This steak is only $19.99, which is less than most restaurants. It was juicy, tender and well worth the price.

Texas Roadhouse

Conner Ryan, Reporter
December 21, 2022
Merry Christmas! Santa was at breakfast, and you were able to visit him. After you visited him, you would get a small gift as well.

Breakfast with Santa

Conner Ryan, Reporter
December 15, 2022
Merry Christmas! When kids visited Santa, they got a treat bag, a book and a small gift. They also could have received a picture with Santa at that time.

News brief: Breakfast with Santa

Conner Ryan, Reporter
December 13, 2022
Eighth grader Adam Strohman said, “Maybe Home Alone 2, where he’s in New York. I just like what he does in the apartment, and how he makes these jokes. And how his parents left him home alone again.”

[Photo] What is your favorite Christmas movie?

December 12, 2022
Brand new. It is Madeyln Ardrey's first year teaching, as well as her first job. Her teachers growing up had inspired her to pursue teaching as a career. "This is my first year in my own classroom!" said Ardrey.

Madelyn Ardrey

Conner Ryan, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Lots of changes. Clapper lives in Blair County, but she has grown up in New Orleans, Louisiana. The changed leaves and cold weather were very new to her when she moved. "It's different, but I think it's pretty. I have a great view from my window as well!" said Clapper.

Jen Clapper

Conner Ryan, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Monster! This is an example of a pinch pot that is painted with acrylic paint. It was only fired once then painted, unlike glazed pieces.

Pottery monsters and stages!

Conner Ryan, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Eighth grader Jayce Johnston said, “My favorite Thanksgiving food is corn and mashed potatoes.”

[Photo] What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

November 17, 2022
Boo! A Halloween event will be taking place at the St. John Evangelist Church parking lot. Past participants always have fun and enjoyed the relaxing events.

News brief: Trunk or Treat!

Conner Ryan, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Perfect view. Chimney Rocks is a beautiful park with stunning views and trails. It was bought by the Borough of Hollidaysburg and many activities such as concerts took place at it.

Chimney Rocks

Conner Ryan, Reporter
October 19, 2022
Eighth grader Seth Lieb said, “I like to go to football games and hang out with my friends.”

[Photo] What is the best school sporting event to watch?

October 11, 2022
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