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Hannah Doehrer

Hannah Doehrer, Reporter

My name is Hannah Doehrer. I’m in eighth grade, and I just started getting into news writing this year. I always loved creative writing and thought writing for news would be fun, so this is great. My hobbies usually include singing, reading, playing volleyball and drawing. I’m a part of the chorus and drama club here at the school and have been since I came to this school in sixth grade.

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Uh oh! A student stumbles throughout the hallways, lunging around a mountain of books and papers, while bombarded by clocks going off. This is an exaggeration of what an average day can be like for eighth grade students, but isn't far from the truth of how it actually is without a study hall.

[Photo] Editorial: Eighth graders need a study hall

Editorial Board, Reporter
May 5, 2025
Eighth grader Josalyn Taddy said, ”With my family and then we eat dinner together.”

[Photo] How do you celebrate the holiday of Easter?

April 24, 2025
Sixth grader Delilah Laich said, “I don’t eat the school lunch much, but I would add waffles because they’re really good, and you can put a lot of things on them.”

[Photo] What do you want to see on the lunch menu?

March 24, 2025
Focus! Eighth grader Alonna Pfahler looks at her script tracking the show and checking for no missed cues. Pfahler is the stage manager for the show, so it all goes orderly. "I'm so glad to have this opportunity. There can be struggles sometimes, so you just have to make sure to be extra tough," Pfahler said.

Beauty and the Beast- BTS

Hannah Doehrer, Reporter
March 3, 2025
“My favorite is Megan Trainer,” said eighth grader Lila Eamigh. “I’ve been a Mega-thon since I was four-years-old, and her songs have a special place in my heart!”

[Photo] Who is your favorite music artist and why?

February 24, 2025
"My favorite is sled riding because it's fun," said eighth grader Ruby Zlupko.

[Photo] What is your favorite winter activity?

January 29, 2025
Block by block! Eighth grader Alonna Pfahler places blocks together while playing Block Blast on her phone! "I love playing the game whenever I can," said Pfahler.

Blocks On Screen Stealing Attention

Hannah Doehrer, Reporter
December 12, 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
Sixth grader Hannah Pierannunzio said, ”I would say mash potatoes because they’re good.”

[Photo] What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

November 22, 2024
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Wicked Witch! Drama club performing Wizard of Oz. The show is packed with great scenes and adventures. "My favorite scene is with the flying monkeys because I think it's hilarious and has a bit of an edge to it," drama director Palilla said.

News Brief: Wizard of Oz

Hannah Doehrer, Reporter
November 19, 2024
Say cheese! Eighth graders Hailey Hamilton and Charolette White dress up in their Halloween costumes at school. Hamilton decorates her face in beautiful deer makeup with White staying true to her name and dressing in an all white angel costume.

Red Ribbon Week!

Hannah Doehrer, Reporter
November 15, 2024
Eighth grader Carmela Lattieri said, “My favorite Halloween movie is 'Hocus Pocus' because I love it and the witches are cool.”

[Photo] What is your favorite Halloween movie and why?

October 18, 2024
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