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Fin Reed

Fin Reed, Reporter

Hello! I am Fin Reed, I am 14 years old, a reporter and I am in eighth grade. Some things about me is that I really like cats and dogs. I love cooking and baking; my favorite thing to make are cake pops! I dye my hair very often, and I have 4 siblings. I love listening to music and making lyrics! I make bracelets and sometimes do Henna designs. I originally went to Juniata Elementary School when I was younger! I really like swimming and hiking in my free time!

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Eight grader Zayvia Kamara said, "Puerto Rico because it's pretty cool."

[Photo] What is your dream vacation and why?

May 22, 2024
Chris Tromm has been working here for 15 years, and TommiAnn for 12.

[Photo] TommiAnn and Chris Tromm

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Juliana Lapek and Kyle McCabe have been teaching at the school together for seven years.

[Photo] Juliana Lapek and Kyle McCabe

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Andy has been teaching for 28 years, Cindy 29.

[Photo] Cindy and Andy Danish

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Last days. Christine Knott-Hallinan plans to retire at the end of this year bringing sadness to students and teachers. She loved to meet sweet and interesting kids.

[Photo] Christine Knott-Hallinan

Ella Heverly, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Teaching concludes. Tom Saylor smiles as he thinks of all the fun he has had teaching eighth graders. He will exit the junior high on May 30, 2024.

[Photo] Tom Saylor

Ella Heverly, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Goodbye! Donna Kling leaves many inspired students and smiles at how well she has done with her career. She taught so many students she can't even count!

[Photo] Donna Kling

Ella Heverly, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Farewell! Jim O'Donnell poses for the last at his desk he won't be sitting at next year. He loved to teach students from his advanced perspective of an elder.

[Photo] Jim O’Donnell

Ella Heverly, Reporter
May 15, 2024
Jessica has been working here for 25 years, Jamie 16!

[Photo] Jessica and Jamie Connell

Londyn Runk, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Eighth grader Alexander Hainsey said, "ELA because I'm a studious young man with lots of English, TDA and writing skills."

[Photo] What part of the PSSA are you the most confident about and why?

April 22, 2024
A surprise assembly was shown at the school. Little did the students know, it was a whole performance. Eight grader Mackenzie Dickson said, "I didn't expect that at all, but it was really fun."

Being Yourself is the Best Style

Fin Reed, Reporter
April 16, 2024
The Mini-Thon is being hosted at the school gymnasium with a bunch of fun music and games to play. Eighth grader Addison Mitchel said, "Our goal is to just raise as much money as possible for Diamonds."

News brief: Mini-Thon

Fin Reed, Reporter
April 5, 2024
Lyn Lapid is an artist who appeared in 2020. She uses mixed genres of traditional Filipino and modern pop.

New Artists Popping Up Everywhere!

Fin Reed, Reporter
March 22, 2024
Eighth grader Mackenzie Dickson said, "My favorite movie is 'Old School' because there was an old man in the wrestling area and he fell into a pool."

Eighth grader Alex Kimball said, "I would want everyone to have a gift because Valentine's Day isn't just about love, it's about people you care about."

[Photo] If you could create your own unique tradition for Valentine’s Day, what would it be?

February 20, 2024
Eight grader Jaden Touchton said, "My new year's resolution is to get back into horn. I am going to try to maintain my goal as much as I can since in jazz band I have to change to alto-sax."

[Photo] What’s your New Year Resolution?

January 18, 2024
Veterans donation! Sixth grade attendance clerk Shaun Kuhns, head principal Lori Mangan, eighth grade math teacher Madelyn Ardrey, eighth grade math teacher Jason Hatch, commandant Chrissy Dambeck and resident Robert Fink took a lovely picture with the donation the school was able to give this year. This year the donation was extended due to a short week of school. This year there was about four extra days for the collection according to eighth grade English teacher John Garlick.

News brief: Veteran’s Day Collection

Fin Reed, Reporter
January 5, 2024
Eight grader Jonah McClellan said, "I want an Xbox series X."

[Photo] What is on the Top of Your Wish List?

December 11, 2023
Eigth grader Lucas Fleck said, "After Thankgiving because the cold weather makes it feel more like Christmas."

[Photo] Does Christmas start Nov. 1 or after Thanksgiving?

November 22, 2023
Honor and respect! The Veteran's Day collection is extended due to the short week of school. Each person that has participated is greatly appreciated.

[Photo] News Brief: Veteran’s Day collection!

November 15, 2023
Super cooking fun! In October a food lab was held. Family consumer science teacher Kristina Rose, family consumer science teacher Mary Edmiston, special education teacher Sarah Horton, special education teacher Justin Genovese and English language arts teacher Katie Moyer worked behind the scenes to make this happen. Edmiston said, "Students are more likely to try something that they were a part of making."

[Photo] Food lab fun!

November 9, 2023
Delaney Ruddek- The Record Player Song by Daisy The Great "It's popular on tiktok but i found it on spotify, it makes me feel good like when you get to wear sweaters in the fall."

[Photo] What is your favorite fall song?

October 12, 2023
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