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Erin Williams

Erin Williams, Photographer

Freshman Erin Williams is a member of the Class of 2026 and serves as a photographer on the Magpie staff. She joined the staff in the 2022-2023 school year. Outside of Magpie, she enjoys exploring new ideas, listening to varied genres of music, and playing chess with friends.

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Tips to Prepare for Finals

Tips to Prepare for Finals

Erin Williams, Photographer
May 18, 2023
The History of LHS

The History of LHS

Erin Williams, Photographer
May 10, 2023
How to Love Yourself

How to Love Yourself

Erin Williams, Photographer
April 21, 2023
Types of Post - Secondary Options

Types of Post – Secondary Options

Erin Williams, Photographer
April 19, 2023
Diversity Among the Disney Princesses

Diversity Among the Disney Princesses

Erin Williams, Photographer
March 24, 2023
Chris Pearcy is the journalism teacher, a 9th grade English teacher, and the Magpie advisor. Because of his passion for journalism, he took over the small journalism program and has helped the Magpie staff make many strides towards their future since accepting the position as advisor in 2021.

Journalistic Adventures with Magpie Advisor, Chris Pearcy

Erin Williams, Photographer
March 13, 2023
Beth Myers is also teacher for Tattler, the school yearbook. She’s responsible for providing photos for the yearbook along with other things like the organization and captioning.

Teaching with a Passion

Maddison Sell, Reporter
March 8, 2023
The world is in the midst of a global “mental health epidemic,” where clinical therapies are lacking in infrastructure, capacity, and funding. A recently developed solution uses the digital technologies that are incorporated into our everyday lives. The solution? Mental health apps.

The Paradox Between Mental Health and Digital Technology

Erin Williams, Photographer
February 28, 2023
The Purdue Chinese Performing Arts Troupe was a special guest at the Lunar New Year celebration. One of their dances, called “Sending You A Rose” portrays the love story of three Uygher girls.

The Year of the Rabbit

Erin Williams, Photographer
February 6, 2023
Jeff Szymanowski, an expert in design and carpentry, has 20 plus years of experience in the field of technical theatre.

Q&A with McHale Technical Designer Jeff Szymanowski

Erin Williams, Photographer
January 11, 2023
A McHale crew member finishes a step to complete the stairs for the musical "Mamma Mia."

McHale Staff Q&A: Behind The Red Curtain

Justin Snay, News Section Editor
January 19, 2023
One of the many acts that will be present at the Lunar New Year celebration is the Dragon Dance. The dance is believed to be a way to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck to people. It is considered lucky if one is touched by the performing dragons.

Preparation for the Upcoming Lunar New Year

Maddison Sell, Reporter
January 17, 2023
Support from the sidelines is important in sports. “Coach Shannon encourages us to support our teammates. They support us so we support them,” sophomore Jerika Razer said.

Kings Swim Past Berries

Erin Williams, Photographer
December 6, 2022
Co-master lighting technician, Justin Snay, is on the paid staff of the McHale technical crew. The requirements to get on the paid crew are strict, as you need to complete at least 100 hours as a volunteer on the tech crew. Within the 100 hours, you need to complete 20 in lighting, 20 in the shop, 20 of your choice, and 40 working for a production.

First-Time Jobs for Students

Maddison Sell, Reporter
December 2, 2022
Recognized as one of the top universities in the United States, Notre Dame is consistently ranked and admired as one of the most beautiful universities around the world. This is mainly due to the renowned Golden Dome, above, the Basilica and its stained glass windows, and Touchdown Jesus, a mural of Jesus visible from Notre Dame’s football stadium.

Indiana Colleges: “Top Five”

Erin Williams, Reporter
November 17, 2022
In Jessica Kranz’s English classroom sits a Speech Team promotional poster. Other Speech Team posters litter the halls in hopes of recruiting more students to join the team each year when the season dawns.

The Start of Speech Season

Erin Williams, Reporter
November 14, 2022
Freshman Golda Kitchell poses with a basketball on the Berry Bowl court.

Q&A with Freshmen Basketball Player Golda Kitchell

Maddison Sell, Reporter
November 7, 2022
This Papier-mâché cat rests in a case on the bridge between the English hallway and the art gallery. The cat has white and mocha-colored fur, along with green eyes. It rests not by itself, but with other similar pieces, including a light brown deer with huge antlers, a white rat with red eyes, and a green flamingo.

Art Around LHS

Erin Williams, Reporter
October 31, 2022
Sophomore Valeria Cortes uses a circular saw to cut a piece of wood to use for the “Mamma Mia!” set.

The Booms and Clanks of Set Design

Justin Snay, News Section Editor
October 11, 2022
Every Friday, the Magpie team uses their class period to enjoy a team-building game. On this particular Friday, tic-tac-toe was played in a creative way by flipping cups onto a makeshift board. In the picture, junior Benjamin Atkinson and sophomore Ared Ruiz celebrate their victory and receive a tasty gift: a Halloween-themed package of Oreos.

The Excitement of Clubs within LHS

Erin Williams, Reporter
October 10, 2022
In the Logansport vs. McCutcheon volleyball match, senior Finley Hettinger serves to ball to the Mavericks.

Volleyball Team Shines on Senior Night Against Winamac

Payton Herr, Opinion/ Sports Section Editor
October 7, 2022
Flipping up the ball, senior Finley Hettinger focuses on hitting the ball to McCutcheon.

Volleyball Senior Night Preview

Jeremiah Miller, Reporter
October 6, 2022
The students of LHS are interested in numerous genres of movies. The films in this article range from lighthearted Disney movies to sentimental war movies.

Snapshot Reviews of Student Favorites

Erin Williams, Reporter
September 26, 2022
As the ball shoots away, the Berries scramble to get it. Boys junior varsity soccer defeated Kokomo 7-1 on Tuesday, September 13 and varsity won 2-1 on a last-minute goal by freshman Clay Turner.

Last Week in Review: Golf and Magpie Get Wins

Jerika Razer, Features Section Editor
September 19, 2022
The volleyball team performs a fun team warm up before their match. The junior varsity team won their match, winning two out of three sets.

Freshmen on Sport Teams: Middle School vs. High School

Erin Williams, Reporter
September 14, 2022
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