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Juniors Coy Busick and Taylor Patton cheer on the sidelines during the basketball season with the rest of the squad.

Stunting Duo Plan for Senior Season

Brian Fullington, Writer May 21, 2024

A toss-to-hand is a co-ed cheerleading stunt in which a cheerlifter throws a cheerleader from the floor to their hands, creating a platform above their head for the flier to stand on. Members of the Paoli...

A view of the Cheery Street house, soon to be the home of the Phillips family.

House Becomes a Home

Abby Tapp, Staff Writer May 14, 2024

As the construction of the Orange County Habitat for Humanity house comes to an end, senior Harleigh Poe, sophomore Abby Poe, their younger sisters Lynlie and Maggie Phillips, and their mom Elizabeth Phillips, eagerly...

Camley Whitfield serves the ball over the net.

Young Player Takes the Court

Lillie Johnson, Junior High Staff May 14, 2024

While most kids were playing with toys, sixth grader Camley Whitfield played with a tennis racket. Ever since she could walk, Camley has known how to swing a racket.  Nine years after picking up one...

Junior Fletcher Cole and his basketball team pose for a picture.

Cole Play’s for a New Team

Willson Windhorst, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

This year, ERA Sports, a sports photography group for the Southern Indiana area, hosted the first-ever All-Star night in Scottsburg, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 1. The night started with a dunk contest,...

Senior Madison Warren hits the ball over the net.

Captain of The Court

Tyler Hannon, Staff Writer May 9, 2024

Senior tennis player Maddi Warren started playing the sport she loves in third grade. Whether watching her older sister Alyssa play tennis or playing herself, these past ten years of her life have been...

All About MORP

All About MORP

Shyleigh Jones, Staff May 6, 2024

Senior Harleigh Poe helps a Throop student with their work.

Three Seniors Plan Classroom Careers

Jesslyn Brown, Staff Writer April 10, 2024

Many high schools in Indiana offer graduation pathways to their students. These pathways allow students to explore their interests and decide on a career path for their futures. Some pathways offer dual...

Kyann Stephens shows her pig in 4-H.

Stephen Shines in the Arena

Sofia Smith, Paolite Staff Writer March 12, 2024

Eighth grader Kyann Stephens is a fan of all things country, so much so that one of her biggest hobbies takes her to the farm.  Stephens is an active member of 4H and competes in numerous contests,...

Senior Andrew Kumpf and his dad. Tyler Kumpf, taking a picture together.

On The Court

Tyler Hannon, Sports Staff March 12, 2024

Senior Andrew Kumpf has grown up around refereeing. Whether on the court as a basketball player or when he was younger as a football player, Kumpf is no stranger to the men and women who wear black and...

Freshman Wylee Ruckman works the sound and lights in the booth.

Ruckman Lights The Way

Avalynn Slaten, Staff Writer March 6, 2024

When the lights go up for the Drama Club’s spring production of Cinderella, one freshman will be behind the scenes, lighting the way. Freshman Wylee Ruckman has been part of drama working behind the...

Hudelson posing for a picture with her Womens League Volleyball Team members.

Hudelson’s Hobby

Cheyenne Hopper, Staff Writer March 5, 2024

Health and Physical Educational Teacher Summer Hudelson spends most of her time teaching students about positive ways to keep your body and mind healthy. Hudelson also applies these same aspects to her...

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