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Emmalee Martyak

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter

Hi! I'm eighth grade reporter Emmalee Martyak.  I love reading, drawing, listening to music and watching movies.  I like writing, especially poetry and music, but I also like writing stories.  I love taking pictures in nature, and really just photography in general.  I joined the news staff because I love taking photos, and because I love writing.

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Check it out! "Heartstopper" has been a hit since its release, scoring a rare 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Season two being met with high anticipation of what's to come.

“Heartstopper” on Netflix

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
May 18, 2023
P.E. classes need to have more options! Playing kickball weekly makes our "fun days" way less fun.

We should play less kickball

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
April 28, 2023
"I feel fine," said seventh grader Leah Bolvin. "I mean, I'm excited for summer. But like, at the same time, I kind of just want school to be over already."

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

March 17, 2023
Band bash is an annual concert where students come together to display the growth made from fourth through twelfth grade. Students are preparing with their in-class instruction, as well as dress rehearsals before the concert.

News Brief: Band Bash

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
March 13, 2023
A sweet breakfast treat offered at the Daily Grind is stuffed French toast. Fluffy French toast filled with strawberry or blueberry cream cheese makes for an excellent meal!

The Daily Grind Coffee Co.

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Coffee time! The Daily Grind Coffee Co. is a new restaurant in Altoona. Stop by to enjoy some delicious brunch foods and a variety of coffee and non-coffee drinks.

News Brief: The Daily Grind Coffee Co.

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
February 21, 2023
"I think the should let seventh and eighth grade," said seventh grader Izzie Bejamin. "Other schools have them for seventh and eighth grade, and I feel like we're missing out on most things other kids get to do."

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

February 15, 2023
Music madness! Seventh graders Leah Bolvin, Haleigh Martyak and Ava Miller are just some of the students that wear band shirts frequently. Bands like System of a Down, Nirvana and AC/DC are just some of the bands that many people wear.

People don’t have to know the bands they’re wearing

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
February 7, 2023
"I don't mind," said eighth grader Isabella Caminiti, "I like that I can meet new people."

[Photo] How do you feel about changing classes?

January 24, 2023
Italian express! Students in food for healthy living classes participated in a food truck face-off as their final project! One group cooked lasagna as their dish of choice.

Food Truck Face-Off

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
January 18, 2023
Eight graders taking foods classes are participating in a food truck face-off as their final projects for the semester. Students made their own original ideas for food trucks to showcase the cooking skills they have learned throughout the year.

News Brief: Juart’s Food Truck Face-Off

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
January 10, 2023

Holiday Spirit Week

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
January 5, 2023
Adam Silvera's "They Both Die at the End" is an amazing and tragic story that follows Rufus and Mateo through their end day. "They Both Die at the End" was released in 2017 and is both a New York Times and IndieBound bestseller!

“They Both Die at the End” by Adam Silvera

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
December 21, 2022
Eighth grade student Lindsey Boose said, "probably the Santa Clause movies with Tim Allen where the guy falls off the roof because it's like a classic. I like the Rudolph and the Grinch too; I love classics, classics are always the best."

[Photo] What is your favorite Christmas movie?

December 12, 2022
Books, books, books! Visit the book fair and check out books ranging from $2 to $10 to $25. The library hosts one of the largest Scholastic middle school book fairs.

News brief: Scholastic Book Fair

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
December 7, 2022
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch! Lakemont Park features a Grinch figure as part of their holiday display. Lakemont Park is located on Park Avenue in Altoona.

Holiday Traditions at Lakemont Park

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
December 2, 2022
A check is presented to representatives of the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. A total of $3,179.14 was raised for the veterans home.

News brief: Veterans Day Fundraiser

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
November 29, 2022
Welcome! Skyler Mignogna is a new seventh grade science teacher this year.

Skyler Mignogna

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Say Hello! Sarah Moyer is a new teacher in seventh grade special education.

Sarah Moyer

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Welcome! Sixth grade ELA teacher Katie Moyer starts her first year at the school. Former first grade teacher Katie Moyer moved schools this year to teach sixth grade ELA in our building.

Katie Moyer

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Dyllin Poet said, "I like stuffing because it's filling."

[Photo] What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

November 17, 2022

Fall Foliage Tour

Emmalee Martyak, Reporter
October 26, 2022
Climb through the rocks and hear the leaves crunch under your feet! At Tytoona cave you can take in so much of the beauty fall has to offer!

Visit Keith Athletic field and take in the natural colors. You could see the beautiful view over the field as well as some of the colors throughout Altoona.

Take a walk down the brick path at Gospel Hill and see the amazing color within the park. There's so much seasonal beauty to be seen along with what can be seen year round!

Take a trip to Wopsy lookout and see the beauties of fall! From the lookout, one might see a variety of seasonal colors, from reds, oranges, yellows, greens and more.

An amazing scene at Mount Assisi Gardens! Beautiful fall colors add to the magnificent scene the gardens have to offer.

Take a stop at Baker Mansion and witness some of the sights this season has to offer! Stopping by may even entail a ghost sighting!

Visiting the World Famous Horseshoe Curve in the fall can allow some of the beauty the season has to offer. One sight could even include a train!

Tytoona Cave has an amazing display of fall sights! Fallen leaves, beautifully colored trees and moss coated rock are just some of the sights to be seen.

Looks like fall! Driving down Skyline Drive in Dysary, Pa., you can see the beautiful fall leaves. Skyline Drive can lead you to various places, including Wopsy Lookout.

Gospel Hill offers a variety of captivating sights, including some amazing fall scenes.

Looks like fall! Driving down Skyline Drive in Dysart, Pa. you can see the beautiful fall leaves. Skyline Drive could take you to a variety of places, including Wopsy Lookout.

"I like basketball because it's my favorite sport, I like going to football games because of the band though," said seventh grader Haleigh Martyak

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

October 11, 2022
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