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  • April 16Breakfast for April 17- Breakfast flatbread sandwich with a choice of fruit & milk
  • April 15Breakfast for April 16- Breakfast wrap with a choice of fruit & milk
  • April 15Lunch - Wild Walking Taco, Baked Beans and a Choice of Fruit and Milk
  • April 15Breakfast for April 15- Bacon, egg and cheese croissant sandwich with a choice of fruit & milk
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  • April 14Lunch- Crispy Rodeo Chicken Sandwich with French Fries, Steamed Carrots, Choice of Fruit and Milk
  • April 14Breakfast- Monday, April 14 - Cinnamon Roll, Choice of Fruit/Milk

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Cassidy Klock

Cassidy Klock, Reporter

Hello! I’m Cassidy, a writer for the Altoona Area Junior High school newspaper! I am a ninth grade and academic student. Ever since I was young, I’ve enjoyed writing. Whether I was writing a fairy tale or an essay, I’ve loved to create a story . I play for the AAJHS basketball team and outside of school I’m a very artistic person. You can always find me drawing, painting or sculpting. I am also a part of the AAJHS choir! I am overjoyed about having the opportunity to be able to write for our school paper, not only because of how fun and exciting the class is, but also because I can expand my writing abilities to a more professional level.

All content by Cassidy Klock
On Friday May 22, ninth graders Kristina Lepore, Peyton Daniel, Kadence Zerbey and Connor Lindsey celebrate going into the yellow phase by having a fire. This was the first time they have hung out since the lockdown was put in place.

What parents need to understand about summer 2020

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
May 26, 2020
Ways to stay connected with friends during quarantine

Ways to stay connected with friends during quarantine

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
May 11, 2020
On April 27, I ate an English muffin, scrambled eggs with cheese and bacon slices for breakfast. This is a common breakfast I eat during my recovery journey.

Eating disorders: Livewire reporter shares personal journey

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
April 22, 2020
First line of defense According to the American Red Cross website, washing hands plays a part in keeping safe from Covid-19. American Red Cross suggests washing hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.

Coronavirus: tips to stay safe during the global pandemic

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
April 3, 2020
On Sept. 5, the drama club gathered for an after school meeting. The students partaking in drama club are practicing for the fall play. School activities often make it difficult to find time for a job.

Kids do not want to work anymore

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
March 30, 2020
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[Photo] Ninth grade Sweethearts Dance photo gallery

Myah Lear, Reporter
March 2, 2020
At the end of the third quarter, Coach Doug Pfeffer talks to his team about game plays. The team prepared for the final quarter in their final game against Bishop Guilfoyle.

Ninth grade boys’ basketball team wins final game against Bishop Guilfoyle

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
February 27, 2020
On Aug. 31 the football team prepared for their first game against Hollidaysburg. The boys won their game 14-0.

Tri-athletes work sports into life

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
February 7, 2020
News Brief: Buy candy grams in main lobby

News Brief: Buy candy grams in main lobby

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
February 5, 2020
"No they don't because it gives students more opportunities to learn and explore different things they can't see in real life," ninth grader Alex Yost said

Do you feel some teachers/students rely on technology too much and why?

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
January 28, 2020
Shoot it! The ninth grade girls' varsity basketball team warms up for their game against Cumberland Valley. The girls worked together the whole game but were defeated.

Not an average student athlete

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
January 23, 2020
Ugly Christmas sweater day

Ugly Christmas sweater day

Cassidy Klock and Danielle Bardelang
December 20, 2019
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Shoot it! Eighth grader Kaylee Harpster plays offense in her basketball game on Dec. 16. The teams works together to beat their opponents.

Winter sports season kicks in

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
December 18, 2019
Autumn Barry-Kyle's students read their reading workshop books. The students picked their own books based on their own interests.

Readers workshop expands across junior high English department

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
December 6, 2019
Students listen to Marissa Hewitt as she informs them about teen usage of drugs and alcohol. Hewitt talked about the dangers and what could happen if teens start to use illegal substances.

Marissa Hewitt informs students about ATOD

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
November 18, 2019
Green Bean Coffee offers delicious drinks, sweets

Green Bean Coffee offers delicious drinks, sweets

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
November 1, 2019
Seventh Grade ELA Classroom Seventh grade students read during their fourth period ELA class. The students worked together to complete an assignment during the 90 minute period.

Seventh graders change to block schedule

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
October 23, 2019

How do you feel about the change coming next year that will transform the high school to a 9-12 grade school much like many other high schools across the country?

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
October 4, 2019
'This new change is going to bring many new big changes to our school for everyone including the teachers. I don't think it is going to bring as much good as our school board thinks it is going too. I think it is just going to bring much more stress to the current high school students to run around multiple buildings a day. I also feel it is going to be even worse for kids in sixth grade moving into a new bigger building based on some kids maturity levels,” ninth grader Maura Kiser said.

“I feel that most kids it will be great for. Some kids in lower grades are already mature and responsible enough to deal with all the more schoolwork and social interaction you get in junior high school. On the other hand, some kids need to build up much more maturity before they get to a bigger school with stricter rules and harder class subjects. Over all I don't understand why they would change a system that was already working just the way it was,” eighth grader Kevin Hann said.

“I think this change will affect all of the student body positively. This change will teach kids to grow up at a younger age and start getting them on the right track for life sooner. I think it is going to make kids take on more responsibility and make our school run a lot smoother as soon as everyone gets adjusted to the change,” ninth grader Aiden Evearhart said.

“As an athlete, I feel that it would positively affect my fellow freshman athletes because many of us play in a varsity sport already. In my opinion, it would be much easier to leave for the away games if you’re in the same building as the rest of your teammates,” ninth grader Taylor Lane said.

“I don't think it is a very good idea. Our school works perfectly the way that we have been doing it for years. It is just too expensive and makes no sense to build a whole new school and use the money we could be using for activities for our students and to buy new educational websites,” ninth grader Taylor Weston said.

Students first two weeks of school

Cassidy Klock, Reporter
September 20, 2019
Music To My Ears! On Sept. 4th, Mason Walk and Tristin Socie listen intently to their teacher, Mr Kent Martin, as he teaches his students the proper way to tone a guitar in music class. The boys have been taking this class for only two weeks, and they were very excited to hear they were going to be playing the guitar in his class.

Art Class On Sept. 5th, Kelly Terrebonne and Zoey Dunkle are painting their assignments on tints and shades in Mr. John King's art classroom.

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