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Vionna Jackson

Vionna Jackson, Reporter

Hello! My name is Vionna Jackson, and I am an eighth grade reporter. I look forward to working with the news writing staff this year and gaining experience. I enjoy spending time with my friends, and I’m always the group photographer. I believe that documenting every moment is important because eventually pictures will be the only thing left. Softball and basketball are two of my favorite hobbies and with that comes conflict. Having a platform to use my voice and bring attention to a topic is something I have always wanted. Cooking is another passion of mine. I hope to make general Tso's chicken someday considering it’s my favorite food. Hopefully, the next time you hear from me I will have mastered the recipe! 

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Always practicing. Witherspoon doesnt only practice during school practices. He also participates in clinics for basketball and football and is going to Brooklyn for a basketball clinic this year.

[Photo] Multi-Sport Athlete Ezrah Witherspoon

May 24, 2023

Mansion Park

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
May 23, 2023

Photography blog: Top five softball bats of 2023

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
May 18, 2023
Art. Im not artistic at all, said eighth grade science teacher Sam Solomon.

[Photo] What’s one subject you hated as a kid? Why?

May 10, 2023
Game on. Staines is all ears while they line up for face off. This gets him pumped.

Hockey is my home

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
April 28, 2023
Take me out to the ballgame. Loy is working on the softball page. The students have been working hard to make the yearbook good.

[Photo] Behind the scenes of yearbook

April 3, 2023
Eighth grader Rilynne Murray said, “I am excited for summer but scared for the highschool.”

[Photo] How do you feel about having only three months of school left?

March 17, 2023
News brief: Altoona Mt. Lions 4v4 Football Tournament

News brief: Altoona Mt. Lion’s 4v4 Football Tournament

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
March 17, 2023

Softball Open Gym 2/27/22

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Twin flames. Bring your special someone or friends to the dance! Buy your tickets next week.

News brief: Fire and Ice Dance

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
February 16, 2023
Eighth grader Colson Greenleaf said,”Yes, because I feel like you shouldnt have to wait two years just to go to a dance.”

[Photo] Should dances be open to more than eighth grade?

February 15, 2023
On the move. Seventh grade ELA teacher Lindsay Zerbee walks her class to lunch. Zerbee and her students complete this task daily.

Grade changes with lunch procedures

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
February 13, 2023
Eighth grade basketball players Justin Pfeffer, Lucas Gority, Eliott McCloskey, Brody Brazile and Judah Curry stand together.

News brief: Eighth grade boys basketball rival game

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
January 24, 2023
“Not much, because I wasn’t given the opportunity to pick my class,” said eighth grader Dominic Verticelli.

[Photo] How do you feel about changing classes?

January 24, 2023

Eighth Grade Painting Class

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
January 20, 2023
Pinch painting! Eighth grader Jaelynn Barr presents her painting of seventh and eighth grade art teacher Troy Pincherri. Barr later contined to work on it. I think my painting is good because everyone I asked knew who it was, said Barr.

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News brief: Holiday Break

News brief: Holiday Break

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
December 22, 2022
Yum! The Big Mac® at its finest. The burger was displayed on a counter in McDonalds.

McDonald’s Big Mac®

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
December 21, 2022

First Wrestling Match of the Season

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
December 19, 2022
Eighth grade basketball players Ryann Lantzy, Andie Adams, Ajaycia Alexander and Raylin Eyer pose together. The girls will be competing in the game.

News brief: Girls Basketball Ugly Sweater Game

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
December 12, 2022
Seventh grader Deklan Barr said, My favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone because its funny.

[Photo] What is your favorite Christmas movie?

December 12, 2022
Lucky! Eighth grade students Madison Mirabella and Brianna Bougher are big supporters. Mirabella and her partner in crime were two of the first to join the sale, which gave them a great advantage to pick their favorite flavors.

Lollipop Sale for PBIS

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
November 30, 2022
Amazing! As two software engineers explore virtual reality headsets, they also try the control sticks.

The Metaverse Could Change Everything

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
November 22, 2022
Eighth grader Dominic Nardozza said “My favorite Thanksgiving dish is stuffing because it’s good.”

[Photo] What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

November 17, 2022
Touchdown Altoona! Lucas Gority makes it look easy as he sprints past the defense. After leaving Williamsport in the dust, Gority made it to the endzone and scored, which helped lead towards their victory of 21-8.

Eighth Grade Football Win

Vionna Jackson, Reporter
October 19, 2022
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