photo illustration (Patrick Ginder and a Eurasian magpie) By Maddy Cooper As the sun beams on the rippling water, a picturesque sight appears. A large, milky white swan reaches its beak into a pond in the Netherlands. It is surrounded by a crowd of similar looking birds. The swan captivates junior Patrick Ginder for nearly…
By Grey Backus While many of his peers venture out for vacations or sports, sophomore Brody Adams travels to pursue his unusual hobby. “I’ve shown all around Indiana, in the Midwest, I showed in Ohio, I showed in Oklahoma,” Brody said. In middle February Brody was supposed to go to Georgia but could not attend…
By Landon Williams It’s December 25, 2018. Kids are expecting Saint Nick to leave presents for them to open on Christmas Day. But this fourth grader had other plans in mind – he wanted to win. This is what this young racer dreamed of, a big race in front of a big crowd. He was…
By Tyce Dishman According to the American Pet Products Association, 70 percent of American households own a pet, but for some students these animals are more than a pet. Gabby Knight, Kelsey Vest and Emma Miller all share the same interest: helping animals. Knight and Miller both want to be veterinarians, while Vest is unclear…
By Jacob Williams Soon after Thanksgiving, it’s time to set up the Christmas tree. A couple of years ago, Gabby Knight found herself in a nightmare. The Knight family had to go to a different tree farm from where they typically went. “It seemed like a good place and the trees were really good,” said…
By DJ Johnson Students go through the day as everyday people. But some of those people might have difficulties they have to deal with. Like Hailey Davis, a 15-year-old freshman. She is in the special education class because of her speaking ability. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t like all of her peers. She plays…
By Fancy Robbins and Maddox Weddle “Make a difference today for someone fighting for their tomorrow.” -Jim Kelly Jim Kelly is a former National Football League player. He was the Buffalo Bill’s quarterback for 11 seasons, leading them to four consecutive Super Bowls, and eventually was inducted into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame in…
By Cameron Huston-Anderson Winter in Eaton is a time of joy for children. Santa is coming to town with his elves. They stand out in the cold shivering, giving out toys to the kids, just so they can have a better Christmas. Sophomore Ayden Mitchell is a community first guy who puts his time into…
By Tru Swoboda The water bottles are to be filled. The laundry must be washed, dried and hung neatly in the closet by 5:45. The grocery carts crammed with tennis balls are to be wheeled on to the courts before practice, and the basketball courts must be swept spotless. The snacks, drinks, and uniforms should…
By Jackson Teal It’s not often you see students trying to change the world. Especially like this, they’re doing it one YouTube video at a time. The four students who are trying to make an impact on their community are sophomores Grey Backus and Amir Wright as well as seniors Ryder Turner and Chayse Lennis….
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