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Palfey also organizes field trips for the gym classes. He plans on continuing to run Sophmore Executive club for years to come.

Sophomore/Freshman Executive Committees plan for Cedar Point field trip

Allison Little, Reporter
May 19, 2023
Kickin' It, Sophmore Mia Curfman kicks her leg in the air. This was a part of the Lioneer routine labelled as "Maroon."

Lioneers practice routines

Lillian Roberts and Allison Little
May 12, 2023
Freshman Savanah Coho preforms the routine along with her teammates. Lioneer's have a dress code for each practice.

Junior Allison Kifer preforms the routine. Kifer often helps play the music for her fellow lioneers.

Sophmore Mia Kerfan dances to the music. (add more)

Happy hops, Junior Jaynie Estlow moves around jokingly after landing her handstand. Estlow has been on the team for four years.

Hold It, Junior Jaynie Estlow does a hand stand in between routines. Her teammates cheered her on afterwards, resulting in a group of giggles.

Intent, Coach Julie Schmoke looks down at her phone while playing the music. Schmoke will be retiring this year, but staying as the Lioneer coach.

Strong and Sharp, Eighth grader, Georgia Zlupko, joined the Lioneer team this year. Zlupko will move up into ninth grade and become a "little." Littles are paired with an upperclassmen to help teach throughout the year and act like a big sister.

Junior Mykynzee Milchak kicks her leg up as part of the dance. A kick line has been a staple in some of their routines.

Teammates dance in between routines.

Teaching techniques, Juniors Lillian Roberts and Mia Noel stand together teaching. Glancing over their shoulder, they watch intently at the freshmen.

Explaining, Juniors Allison Kifer and Mia Noel teach the new upcoming Lioneers the "Hey Song." Kifer and Noel have both bee on the team for four years.

Keeping it together, Juniors Lillian Roberts and Mia Noel keep their timing together while dancing. The two have danced together on the team for three years.

Tough moves, Sophomore Izzie Johnson learns the dance from older member, Mykynzee Milchak. Milchak and Johnson dace together at the same studio, Altona Dance Theater.

Junior Leiya Resig watches as her teammate explains the dance. The dances they practiced are in preparation for next year.

Hey, there's a smile! Freshman Cevin Dively smiles brightly while dancing. Dively performs the "Hey Song" while joking with friends.

Stern Stance, Coach Julie Schmoke corrects a dancer after performing the "Hey Song." The dance is performed at every football game and is tradition for the Lioneers.

Lined up Lioneers, The upcoming seniors of the tam stand in a line together performing "Hey Baby," Each dancer dances at heir own studio respectively, but has fun on the Lioneer team together as well.

Yelling Hey! Junior Lillian Roberts says the lyrics for the "Hey Song." Roberts has been on the tam for three years.

Prepping, Freshman Savannah Coho kicks after a prep in the "Hey Baby" dance. Hey Baby is a fan favorite during football season, for the infamous kick-line.

Marasco takes over after Spayd's retirement. Smith covers for Marasco's previous classes.

Marasco takes over honors geometry and AP statistics classes

Allison Little, Reporter
May 3, 2023
PFEW application forms are open. Sophmores and Juniors are open to apply.

Business summer camp offers career exploration opportunities

Allison Little, Reporter
April 21, 2023
Falger wins March Madness. She beat out Kelly Sipes to win.

Falger wins March Madness

Allison Little, Reporter
March 28, 2023
Paper or computer? AP tests will move online for five classes. The tests will be monitored to ensure no cheating.

AP tests move online

Allison Little, Reporter
March 27, 2023
The four chair members are holding the gavel. They were given the gavel because they were running the conference.

Student council convention to be held in Altoona

Allison Little, Reporter
March 7, 2023
The boy's tennis season schedule has been announced. The district six championships will be held on May eight and May 10.

Boys’ tennis schedule announced

Allison Little, Reporter
March 6, 2023

[Video] Hockenos and Smearman are stylish couple

Allison Little, Reporter
March 2, 2023
Freshman Zaeling Nguyen-Moore jumps to win the ball. She won it off of a rebound after a foul shot.

Girl’s basketball District six championship

Allison Little, Reporter
February 28, 2023
Sipes works on edits to play on the morning announcements for the third marking period. The broadcasting class must complete 7 seven edits a marking period.

Sipes teaches broadcasting

Allison Little, Reporter
February 6, 2023
Leone helps sophomore Kallen Plunket with his essay. The websites will be done Friday Feb. 3.

Knowledge as self-empowerment

Allison Little, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Sophomore Samantha Hopkins works hard in her Broadcasting class. She was finishing an edit that the whole school got to see.

Students need to be more thankful for education

Allison Little, Associate Editor
January 13, 2023
Hailey Kravetz runs the football down the sideline. Her team won the game.

Hot Hens win Turkey Bowl

Allison Little, Reporter
November 23, 2022
“Muder Mystery” stars Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston. The movie was released in 2019.

“Murder Mystery” tells intriguing story

Allison Little, Associate Editor
November 18, 2022
Sophomore Alannah Irwin plays women's soccer and track. Her future athletic aspirations could possibly be interrupted by sexism in sports.

Women’s sports deserve more recognition

Allison Little, Associate Editor
November 1, 2022
Overdone. Jenny Han writes "The Summer I turned Pretty." I believe this story is overly common and overdone.

Jenny Han tells life of teenage girl in “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

Allison Little, Associate Editor
October 21, 2022
The girls' volleyball team made it to the District playoffs. They will play State College.

Girls’ volleyball to play in district playoffs

Allison Little, Associate Editor
October 21, 2022
Brian Knott throws the ball in. The ball traveled very far forward for Altoona.

Boys’ soccer vs Huntingdon

Allison Little, Associate Editor
October 21, 2022
Movie night. Netflix is a streaming service used by many people throughout the globe. Netflix has raised its prices tremendously.

Netflix needs to stop raising prices

Allison Little, Reporter
October 18, 2022
Notification, social media has a negative impact on society and long-lasting effects on individuals. Digital media has caused many cases of anxiety and depression.

#Delete social media

Allison Little, Associate Editor
October 3, 2022
Standardized tests are unfair to students. There are many other options that can be used to accurately test student knowledge.

Standardized testing unfairly judges students

Allison Little, Associate Editor
September 20, 2022
Fall sports are officially in season. Teams have chosen who will be the team’s representing captains.

Fall sports choose captains

Allison Little, Associate Editor
September 7, 2022
The mugs are in all different colors. They can still be purchased in room 229.

Hoover sells mugs for National Art Honor Society

Allison Little, Reporter
May 20, 2022
Junior Evan Alwine throws a pitch. Opposing team players on bases prepared to run.

Baseball game May 5, 2022

Allison Little, Reporter
May 10, 2022
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