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Ethan Shoeman

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter

Hi, my name is Ethan Shoeman, and I’m a reporter for Livewire. Outside of school, I like to play video games, guitar and walk in the woods. I also like to listen to music and play with my dog! The things you will get from me this year are sports scores, breaking news and silly stories from around our school. :)

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"My parents, what they do is they spread out Easter eggs. I know it's pretty childish, but they spread it out through our yard, and they have some money in there," said eighth grader Dylan Kessling.

[Photo] How do you celebrate the holiday of Easter?

April 24, 2025
Brick by brick. The iconic Raising Canes logo is painted on a fake broken brick wall, adding an urban touch to the interior. The subtle but fierce red exploding through the brick.

Raising Cane’s

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
March 31, 2025
“I would add a Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream bar to the menu,” eighth grader Riley Hatch said.

[Photo] What do you want to see on the lunch menu?

March 24, 2025
Old agenda vs. New hall pass

[Photo] Old Hall Pass vs. New Hall Pass

March 19, 2025
Star Wrestler: Bryson Montgomery

Star Wrestler: Bryson Montgomery

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
March 4, 2025
Pick six! Comeback of the decade!

College Football 25 Review

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
February 26, 2025
“Ken Carson because he makes a lot of songs, and they're really catchy. The lyrics aren't that great, but I like the beats,” said eighth grader Graesynn Hardin.

[Photo] Who is your favorite music artist and why?

February 24, 2025
“My favorite winter activity is building snowmen because I like to do it with my brother to make him happy,” said eighth grader Landon Huss.

[Photo] What is your favorite winter activity?

January 29, 2025
Juan Soto's Free Agency moves

Juan Soto’s Free Agency moves

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
January 16, 2025
Eighth grader Ethan Shoeman showing off his three guitars.

[Photo] Ethan Shoeman- Phenomenal Guitarist

Lex Diehl, Reporter
January 16, 2025
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Kelly Grassmyer

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 13, 2024
Barbara Mackereth

Barbara Mackereth

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 17, 2024
Jerry Koehle

Jerry Koehle

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 17, 2024
Emily Eakins

Emily Eakins

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 17, 2024
Scott Woomer

Scott Woomer

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 17, 2024
Michelle Anderson

Michelle Anderson

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 17, 2024
Lori Branas

Lori Branas

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 17, 2024
Jill Lane

Jill Lane

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 17, 2024
Michele Dugan

Michele Dugan

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 17, 2024
"Yes, I like the winter season because I like to ride my bike in the snow.”

[Photo] Do you enjoy the winter season?

January 2, 2025
And your winner! Colby Jack is the winner! Everyone liked Colby Jack because of it's flavor and texture.

Food Labs – Cheese Taste Test!

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
December 13, 2024
“I like mashed potatoes with gravy because the gravy makes it a lot better than it is,” said eighth grader Vinny Nedimeyer.

[Photo] What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

November 22, 2024
“I like mashed potatoes with gravy because the gravy makes it a lot better than it is.” said eighth grader Vinny Nedimeyer

“I came to Altoona because I had the opportunity to help a lot of students on their educational journeys. I didn't enjoy middle school myself partially because of some of the experience I had, and I wanted to be a positive person in students lives. Also, the opportunities to help outside of the classroom and get involved with athletics and help students develop as people as well as students,” said seventh grade geography teacher Trevor Beck.

Why did you decide to come to the AAJHS?

Ethan Shoeman, Reporter
November 6, 2024
Eighth grader Erik Lynn said, "'The Nightmare Before Christmas' because of the characters."

[Photo] What is your favorite Halloween movie and why?

October 18, 2024
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