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Londyn Runk

Londyn Runk, Reporter

Hello! My name is Londyn, and I’m an eighth grade reporter. Since I was little, I have always enjoyed writing, so I’m super excited to write for Livewire this year! I love makeup/skincare, photography, going to the gym and travelling. My favorite place to travel to is New York City. When I’m older, I want to go to NYU and become an author. I have an English bulldog, a sheepadoodle, a baby turtle and two cats.

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Phil has been teaching at the school for 23 years and Josie has been for 22.

Josie and Phil Peterman

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 21, 2024

Teacher Couples

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Jason's been working at the school for 17 years, Stephanie has been for 11.

Stephanie and Jason Lloyd

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Chris Tromm has been working here for 15 years, and TommiAnn for 12.

TommiAnn and Chris Tromm

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Julie has been teaching for 22 years while Tim's been teaching for 21.

Julie and Tim Behe

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Andy has been teaching for 28 years, Cindy 29.

Cindy and Andy Danish

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Jessica has been working here for 25 years, Jamie 16!

Jessica and Jamie Connell

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Juliana Lapek and Kyle McCabe have been teaching at the school together for seven years.

Juliana Lapek and Kyle McCabe

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
John has been teaching for 15 years, and Amanda has been teaching for one.

Amanda and John Garlick

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024

Ways to Claw Clip

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 2, 2024
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Keeping Up with the Lions

[Photo] Keeping Up with the Lions

April 16, 2024
Vibrant vintage! Owner Ashlie McMullin has been selling retro items since 2013. McMullin said, "I really just try to sell items that I truly love and gravitate towards, which could be a t-shirt from the '90s, a '70s black light poster or '80s patches!"

Moonstruck Vintage Finds

Londyn Runk, Reporter
April 2, 2024
Ecstatic for the eclipse! People should get ready for this by getting the needed glasses or simply just staying inside.

News Brief: Solar Eclipse

Londyn Runk, Reporter
March 27, 2024
Eighth grader Gracie McConnell said, “ 'K-12'! It’s made by my favorite singer Melanie Martinez.”

Wrestling wonder! Eighth grader Sarah Glenny makes not only AAJHS history, but Altoona history with her wrestling skills!

News brief: Wrestling History Made!

Londyn Runk, Reporter
March 7, 2024
Sixth grader Wyatt Nolan-Pruyn said, "Baking Valentine's Day themed cookies."

[Photo] If you could create your own unique tradition for Valentine’s Day, what would it be?

February 20, 2024

Food at Texas Roadhouse

Londyn Runk, Reporter
February 2, 2024
Kindness for days! Many students and teachers are participating in this dress down week. Koehle said, "We try to be the leaders of kindness and promote a welcoming environment by doing things like our kindness week and small positive notes on lockers."

News Brief: Kindness Week

Londyn Runk, Reporter
January 31, 2024
Fries from Sheetz, Wendy's and McDonald's!

[Photo] Fast Food Fries

January 30, 2024
Eighth grade science teacher Ashley Astle said, “To prioritize my mental health. I will read for 10 minutes everyday, go outside, and spend time with friends.”

[Photo] What’s your New Year Resolution?

January 18, 2024
Go team! Our cheer leading squad puts lots of hard work into their sport. Yet, majority of the girls on the team feel that their work isn't appreciated enough

More Recognition Towards the Cheer Team

Londyn Runk, Reporter
January 5, 2024

Holiday Theme Week!

Londyn Runk, Reporter
January 5, 2024
Eighth grader Evan Getty said, "A new trumpet."

[Photo] What is on the Top of Your Wish List?

December 11, 2023
The outside of SK8-1-4 is relatively big, and it also has a big parking lot.

Central PA’s Most Popular Indoor Skatepark Enters Eight Years of Business

Londyn Runk, Reporter
December 5, 2023
Order up! Pacifico Bakery sells many types of bread. Some items include Flat Steaks rolls and Bread Crumbs.

News Brief: Pacifico Bakery Food Delivery Through Special Education Classroom

Londyn Runk, Reporter
December 1, 2023
Eighth grader Nayzia Midder said, “I think it starts November 1st because it usually snows on November 1st, and that’s when Christmas starts.

[Photo] Does Christmas start Nov. 1 or after Thanksgiving?

November 22, 2023
Eighth grader McKenna Koeck wears her Hawaiian outfit to lei off drugs! She was so proud to be drug free!

Eighth graders Jayla Bronson and Leah Rinehart pose in Hawaiian outfits.

Bring out the markers! Eighth grader Ella Heverly sketches her design on her pumpkin. Heverly used smart thinking and pulled out an Expo marker so she would know where to carve. "It was fun to take a break from news writing and get into the Halloween spirit," said Heverly.

Reporters Carving Pumpkins

Londyn Runk, Reporter
November 1, 2023
7th grader Jaxon Eberhart said, "'505' by the Arctic Monkeys because it's really good!"

[Photo] What is your favorite fall song?

October 12, 2023
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