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Madison Aboud

Madison Aboud, Reporter

Hello! I am an eighth grader. Ever since I was young, I have loved to read, and I also have always liked to write. In my free time, I love to sing, read, play flute and have fun with my family. My favorite book is “The Phantom of the Opera” by Gaston Leroux. I want to be a journalist after I graduate college, and I can’t wait to get my start on Livewire! I live by Rory Gilmore’s iconic quote, “I live in two worlds. One is the world of books.” My goal for the Livewire this year is to write about the stories that the student body is passionate about. I can’t wait for another great writing year for Livewire!

All content by Madison Aboud
Hopes and dreams! The historical musical is set during the early 1900s. "Anastasia" is one of my all time favorite musicals and there are many symbols that portray the "aesthetic" side of the show. It was taken off Broadway in 2019, but currently has the touring company traveling through the United States!

Maddie’s Guide to the Great White Way

Madison Aboud, Reporter
June 2, 2022
Let the dream descend! The Majestic Theater in New York is home to the longest running Broadway show of all time, "The Phantom of the Opera." In March of 2022, I was given the chance to see the show on Broadway, and it was a dream come true!

Maddie’s Guide to The Great White Way

Madison Aboud, Reporter
May 27, 2022
Rustic Summer Wedding Welcome Sign Poster

The more the merrier! This shelf displays just a few of my many copies of my all time favorite novel "Jane Eyre." I read the novel a few years ago and have since fallen in love with it in every way.

Jane Eyre Book Review

Madison Aboud, Reporter
May 12, 2022
Sugar, butter, flour! "Waitress" is absolutely stunning to listen to and see! The musical was on Broadway for roughly four years before closing in early 2020. In September of 2021, the show came back to Broadway as part of Broadway's big reopening! "Waitress" was originally at the Brooks Atkinson theater before the shows original closing, and when it reopened, it moved right across the street to the Ethel Barrymore.

Maddie’s Guide to The Great White Way

Madison Aboud, Reporter
May 11, 2022
Bah humbug! "The Afterlife of Holly Chase," by Cynthia Hand follows Holly Chase who is the new ghost of Christmas past. This book is just one of many that I picked up at the sale.

Altoona Public Library Book Sale!

Madison Aboud, Reporter
May 2, 2022
Books on books! The Altoona Area Public Library has their back room full of hundreds of books for their book sale at the end of the month. The back room was full of all sorts of novels from new releases to books dated back to the 1800's. As my favorite quote by Mason Cooley said, "Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are."

News Brief: Altoona Public Library Book Sale

Madison Aboud, Reporter
April 22, 2022
Watch out! Martin steals the show with her amazing moves!

Payton Martin shines light on figure skating

Madison Aboud, Reporter
April 13, 2022
Taylor Glunt, eighth grade. " I don't, no." Glunt Said.

[Photo] Do you watch March Madness? If so, what do you like about watching it?

March 25, 2022
Our school lunch ladies joined the fray today by showing their St. Patty's Day outfits with smiles on their faces!

St. Patrick’s Day

Madison Aboud, Reporter
March 18, 2022
Melissa Krainer works to solve a difficult math problem to prepare for the competition.

News brief: Mathcounts state competition

Madison Aboud, Reporter
March 17, 2022
Sign in sheets lay on the table at the entrance to the Mountain Lion Backpack Program. The program creates and delivers bags of food for elementary school students. 

Mountain Lion Backpack Program

Madison Aboud, Reporter
March 3, 2022
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[Photo] Are you attending the Fire and Ice Dance? What are you looking forward to at the dance?

February 24, 2022
A copy of "The Phantom of the Opera" with a masquerade mask to capture the essence of Phantom.

“The Phantom of the Opera”

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 18, 2022
Wear your Valentine's Day spirit wear and get 2 eBUCKS!!

News Brief: Valentine’s Day Spirit wear!

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 13, 2022
My copy of "The Phantom of the Opera" next to a masquerade mask to capture the plot and essence of Phantom.

Woodwind advisor , Beth Carpenter takes a selfie with six , seventh and eighth grade band!

Band shenanigans!

Madison Aboud, Reporter
February 1, 2022
Teachers help students figure out difficult problems with classwork daily.

Disrespect teachers face

Madison Aboud, Reporter
January 31, 2022

News Brief: Upcoming band concert

Madison Aboud, Reporter
January 25, 2022
Seventh grader Valerie Grimminger and eighth grader Gracelynn Beldin prepare for the concert during eighth period.

The stage is set for dress rehearsal and the concert during seven and eighth period on Monday

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[Photo] How do you feel about the TikTok famous gym teachers?

January 26, 2022
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[Photo] How do you feel about virtual snow days?

December 22, 2021
Eighth graders Caleb Terza, Gracelynn Beldin, Mileena Setzer, Madison Aboud and Chloe Kessling get into uniform and prepare for a football game.

Closing the curtain.

Madison Aboud, Reporter
December 2, 2021
"I'm not a huge fan. Students shouldn't have to go through them every morning just to get an education," said eighth grader Chloe Kessling.

[Photo] What do you think about the daily morning security checks?

November 17, 2021
These photos are a collection from a trip to Shenandoah University in Winchester, V.A. while visiting family.

Shenandoah University, Winchester, Va.

Madison Aboud, Reporter
October 18, 2021
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