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Jaxon Merrill

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter

Hi! My name is Jaxon Merrill and I enjoy playing hockey and going hunting. I play for the Keystone Wild at Pegula Ice Arena in State College. In school, my favorite subject is math. I hope to pursue news writing through my academic and professional career.

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Fanatic fans! Everyone is excited to watch the Ohio State vs. Notre Dame game. Both teams made an excellent run in the playoffs. "I want Ohio to win," says eighth grader Carson Despot.

News Brief: College Football Playoff National Championship Game

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter
January 15, 2025
Are you ready? Again the regular season has come to an end and the top teams are fighting for a chance at glory. Fans got riled up to see how their team performed in the playoffs. "I'm rooting for the Eagles," said eighth grader Xavier Garman.

The National Football League Playoffs

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter
January 10, 2025
Absolutely stunning. Just east of Punta Cana, there is the Royalton Resort on the beach. The Royalton Resort gives an excellent location for a relaxing vacation. "I had so much fun," said Hailee Merrill.

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter
December 20, 2024
"I do like christmas," said eight-grader Kaelynn Murtif. " I like receiving presents and Christmas music."

[Photo] Do you enjoy the winter season?

January 2, 2025
Absolutely delicious! The dinner aspect of Thanksgiving is a very important part of the holliday.

A Fabulous Feast

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter
December 4, 2024
"My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey," said eighth grader Xavier Garman."I like it because it's meat, and I like meat.

[Photo] What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

November 22, 2024
Stunning sights! The Hollidaysburg Winterfest Parade occurs annually. Parade enthusiasts make floats that are entered into the parade and the Winterfest contest, which will crown the best floats. "The Hollidaysburg Winterfest Parade is the parade that brings Santa to the Borough for the upcoming holiday season," said Winterfest director Melanie Ramsey.

News Brief: Hollidaysburg Winterfest Parade

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter
November 20, 2024
"My favorite Thanksgiving food is turkey," said eighth grader Xavier Garman,"I like it because it's meat and I like meat.

Absolutely stunning! The library is located across from cafeteria A at room D112. The Library offers much more than just exciting books. They have chess, checkers, computers and much more! "My favorite thing to do in the library is connect kids to books and help them enjoy reading," says librarian Justina McCaulley.

The Library

Jaxon Merrill, Reporter
November 4, 2024
"My favorite Halloween movie is either all the 'Friday the 13th' movies or 'Hocus Pocus' for sure," said 8th grade math teacher Jason Hatch. "For the Friday the 13th movies, they're definitely dramatic and horrifying. 'Hocus Pocus,' I like the story line and the characters they develop."

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

October 18, 2024
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