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Mychenze Alberts

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter

Mychenze Alberts is a very talented writer and loves to write short stories and articles on serious topics in today's world. Mychenze has gotten one article published in the Altoona Mirror and is in the process of writing another. She loves sneakers and has about nine pairs. Her favorite subjects are English and social studies. Her favorite sports are football and basketball. Her favorite NFL team is the Patriots and for college, she likes the Buckeyes. Mychenze loves watching Criminal Minds and Pretty Little Liars.

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School year ends with recess days from May 24-31

School year ends with recess days from May 24-31

Mychenze Alberts , Reporter
May 25, 2018
Julia Lane’s artistic work got chosen as the winner. The school also raised five hundred dollars. In the photo; Kristina Rose, FCS teacher; Shannon Warburton, American Cancer Society Senior Community Development Manager and Julia Lane, ninth grade student.

Keeping up with lions

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
May 24, 2018
Altoona hosts social media awareness seminar for parents May 31

Altoona hosts social media awareness seminar for parents May 31

Mychenze Alberts , Reporter
May 22, 2018

Keeping up with the Lions

Ashley Steinbugl, Reporter
May 3, 2018

Add Midnight Sun to summer movie list

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
May 3, 2018
Isabella Frank, Alaina Koehle, Mya Crownover, and Eve Hogan are all showing their spirit by wearing maroon and white.

Students show their spirit

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
May 1, 2018
Connor Chywski, a new addition to the staff for the 2017-2018 school year, teaching two of his ninth grade English students, Eryka Moss and Nick Santone.

Eleven teachers join staff

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter
April 24, 2018
Three sevntth grade STEAM TEAM students who participated in the 2018 IU08 STEM Challenge. From left to right, the students names are Landen Fisher, Amelia Schultz and Alyssa Clark.

Keeping up with lions

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
April 20, 2018
Jump! Mackenzie Kelley jumps for pole vault at track practice on March 17. Kelley jumped then got back in line with the other vaulters.

Students participate in spring track

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
April 6, 2018
Students joined together as a unit and walkout to make a protest to gun violence and commemorate lives lost in Parkland.

National walkout replaced with video alternative

Mychenze Alberts and
March 23, 2018
This was last years pizza party for the students who were involved in Flight Academy.

“Flight Academy” visits planetarium

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
March 23, 2018
Keeping up with the lions

Keeping up with the lions

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter
March 23, 2018
Base officials recommend active-duty service members, civil servants, contractors, families, retirees and veterans keep vigilant to help ensure their safety and the safety of those around them.

Students attend active shooter assemblies

Ashley Steinbugl , Reporter
February 28, 2018
A check is being given to Rik and his sheriff Ott. Rik is a little distracted and wouldnt look at the camera.

Hat day helps fundraise money for K-9 unit

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
February 28, 2018
Actors and actresses took time off from their day jobs to hold the school production

Ninth grade English classes rewarded with field trip to Mishler

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter
February 27, 2018
During a PBS assembly, eighth grade teacher Jessica Gouse balances Oreos as part of the games.

PBS committee seeks to overhaul program

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter
January 18, 2018
Students use a scan tron to record their answers.

Students prepare for Keystone retakes

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
January 18, 2018
Wow! Reporter Lily Miller tries pottery for the first time by watching Jessica Helsel make a bowl. The look on her face pretty much shows how some students feel when facing the wheel for the first time.

Keeping up with the lions

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
January 11, 2018
The ninth grade committee gathers together to hold up the check of $646.60.

Students raise money for veterans

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
December 20, 2017
Give It! Ninth grade basketball player, Kyle Pheasant tries to steal the ball from his Holidaysburg opponent. Pheasant was successful and was able to pass the ball to another AAJHS player.

Basketball teams begin season

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter
December 20, 2017
The Book fair is an annual event for the Altoona Area Jr. High

Library hosts scholastic book fair

Ashley Steinbugl , Reporter
December 20, 2017
Ninth grader, Peyton Shaffer pick pockets ninth grader, Eryka Moss, representing millennials of this age.

What’s on my mind

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter
November 17, 2017
The movie Holes is a very good movie to watch with family or friends. It is a good movie to sit back and just relax.

Movie of the week

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
November 17, 2017
Spaghetti is a family favorite meal that is good any day of the week!

Saucing it up with Ashley

Ashley Steinbugl , Reporter
November 17, 2017
Women do not appreciate cat calls

Women do not appreciate cat calls

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter
November 15, 2017
Each eighth and ninth grader got a Chromebook to use during school and out of school. There used for homework, in class work, or any type of assignment needed done.

[Photo] Editorial: Chromebooks improving students education

November 15, 2017
Laney Degennaro, ninth grader, shows her spirit during the pink out on thursday. The pink out helped raise awareness for breast cancer.

Spirit week inspires twins

Mychenze Alberts, Reporter
October 26, 2017
During the 2017-2018 year, the school district gave each eighth and ninth grader a Chromebook. They each included a charger, case, and tag.

Chromebooks distributed to eighth, ninth grade students

Maddy Pincin, Reporter
October 26, 2017
The team gets ready to take on Holidaysburg at one of their home games.

Volleyball goes up against Northern Cambria in last game

Ashley Steinbugl , Reporter
October 26, 2017
Jr. Lady Spikers first volleyball game

Jr. Lady Spikers first volleyball game

Maddy Pincin
October 2, 2017
Adam Zerbee runs in for a 63 yard touchdown, avoiding all of the opposing defenders. Adam scored 2 touchdowns that game.

[Photo] September Altoona sports

September 29, 2017
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