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Seniors spend the afternoon riding the bus to different schools during their grad walk.
Seniors Reflect During Their Grad Walk
Saying Bye to Class of 2023
Saying Bye to Class of 2023
Info You Should Just Know
Info You Should Just Know
The swing choir performs Another Day of Sun under the direction of Tim and Susan Cahalan.
New Choir Directors Continue a Legacy
The 2023 Tony Awards Presents...
The 2023 Tony Awards Presents…
Matt Gaumer, Jeremiah Miller, and Julie Gaumer pose for a photo at Millers Ivy Tech graduation. Miller received both an Academic Honors Diploma from Logansport High School and Associates Degree in General Studies from Ivy Tech.
Q&A With English Teacher Julie Gaumer About Her Son Jeremiah Miller’s Graduation
What Are Some Tips for Incoming Freshmen?
What Are Some Tips for Incoming Freshmen?
Posters and pictures of artists Taylor Ross enjoys cover her bedroom wall.
Taylor’s Room: Taylor’s Version
This cat, Cheddar, is one of the many cats at the Humane Society that is looking for a forever home.
Terry Tries to Find Feline Friends a Home
Junior Charles Zimmerman’s car sitting on the road with the “ECTO 1” Ghostbusters license plate visible.
Hidden Stories in a Student’s Car
Freshman Jordin Cunningham hangs up the Slam Donors. The Slam Donors get put up in a different area then the other sponsor balls because the Slam Donors donated a bigger amount.
Behind the Scenes of Softball Management
Best Track Runners Infographic
Best Track Runners Infographic
Matt Jones as the bat boy for the 1979 Berries Baseball team.
Q&A With Principal Matt Jones About His Baseball Career
At the 2023 Cass County Meet, Randy Kuhn was recognized for 46 years of dedication towards student athletics.
A Promise Made, A Promise Kept
Running the fourth leg of the race senior Payton Herr receives the baton from a fellow runner.
Running to the Finish Line
A G-Wing wall features artwork that represents different pieces of literature.
Art Is Everywhere
Inspired by seeing their friend lounge about, the creators of La Mamacita decided to pose her laying down. The 3D sculpture class used plastic, old fabric, and bottle caps in order to make these sculptures.
Newest Occupants of the Berry Patch
Snapchat is a social media platform that features the ability to chat with friends or an AI.
The Concerns About the Snapchat AI
Tony Awards performers finish their opening number and introduce Drama Club director Tony Kinney.
Students Reflect on the 2023 LHS Tony Awards
Taylor Swifts Boyfriends Through The Eras
Taylor Swift’s Boyfriends Through The Eras
Communication is a big role in most peoples lives it tends to keep confusion and less accidents to occur.
Importance of Communication Skills
Destruction
Destruction
Technology is an ever evolving thing thats not going away. Unfortunatly, with todays technological advances, technology has made its way into the classroom and taken over the way we learn.
Teaching with Technology
Pop-its are popular forms of fidget toys. They might seem childish but they can also distract you from problems.
Taking Care of Yourself During Testing Month 
Songs such as All Of The Girls You Loved Before, Come Inside Of My Heart, and Lost are some of the many songs featured on the top 10 list.
Why My Top 10 Songs Are Superior: Updated
Artist Discography Breakdown S1E1
Artist Discography Breakdown S1E1
Reacting to Music
Reacting to Music
Reddit Discussions S1E4
Reddit Discussions S1E4
Once Upon a Berry: The Teachings of Yikester
Once Upon a Berry: The Teachings of Yikester
Olivia Rodrigo: Review and Whats New?
Olivia Rodrigo: Review and What’s New?
Season 15 Finale: The Senior Episode
Season 15 Finale: The Senior Episode
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part IV (5/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part IV (5/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part III (4/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part III (4/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part II (3/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part II (3/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part I (2/5)
Berry Broadcast Presents: Teacher Appreciation Week Music Quiz! Part I (2/5)

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Payton Mucker

Payton Mucker, Social Media Editor

Junior Payton Mucker is in his second year of Magpie and is the Podcast Editor as well as a photographer within the staff. Previously, he was the Social Media Editor on staff, while maintaining a photographer position. Payton enjoys the journalistic side of life and loves to see all Magpie does within the community. He enjoys taking pictures of school events and recording podcasts for all to hear. While not in Magpie, Payton stays involved with activities such as Drama Club, the McHale tech crew, Student Council, swing choir, and more.

All content by Payton Mucker
Debate is common here at Logansport High School over the history of our mascot and our name. One common thought is, “Why is the mascot a cat and we’re not the Logansport Wildcats?” Unfortunately, the name is also shrouded in mystery and several theories still surround this idea.

A Principal’s Take on the Felix the Cat Story

Payton Mucker, Social Media Editor
May 18, 2023

The Class of 2023 Leaves Their Mark

Gretchen Prifogle and Payton Mucker
May 17, 2023
The elected top five pose for a photo after being elected.

Q&A With the 2023 Prom King and Queen

Payton Mucker, Social Media Editor
May 2, 2023
For many years, there has been a theme of voices being silenced. Especially those who identify as transgender or through their sexuality. These voices are now trying to be heard.

HB 1608: Student and Staff Concerns

Payton Mucker, Social Media Editor
April 5, 2023
Releasing just over a year ago, Everything Everywhere All At Once quickly took many by storm. The film quickly went up in the box office and many considered this movie Oscar worthy. This year proved them right.

And the Winner Is…

Payton Mucker, Social Media Editor
March 17, 2023
At Dykeman Park Golf Course senior Brady Bair looks vigilantly into the distance to see where his golf ball landed. The boys golf team contains only a handful of students. One of Bair’s goals for the team is to go to regionals. Even though there are not many students involved with golf, Bair is willing to put in as much effort as needed to advance the team to their next goal. “Golf has taught me a lot over these past three years, but two things I can take away from golfing in high school are to be patient and disciplined,” Bair said.

Q&A With Spring Sport Athletes

March 20, 2023
The cast of SNL had a full group of 21 LHS students. Each member of the cast worked to write scripts, film, edit, and perform.

Live From Logansport, It’s Saturday Night

Payton Mucker, Social Media Editor
March 6, 2023
The three Cahalan alums pose in the Purdue Varsity Glee Club: Zach Shoensiegel, Liam Gay, and Mason Hinkle. All were in Logansport Childrens Choir. Gay and Shoensiegel were in the LHS Swing Choir.

Purdue Varsity Glee Club and the Purduettes Hit McHale

Payton Mucker, Social Media Editor
February 14, 2023
Quickly racking over seven million views, is the now TikTok famous child is called Topher. Originating from the TikTok account allycat.03, its now hard to not see his recognizable face when scrolling through the app.

'My Name is Topher' Spreads All Over TikTok

February 9, 2023
Several videos of Topher became famous due to the funny nature of the child and his huge reactions.

‘My Name is Topher’ Spreads All Over TikTok

February 9, 2023
For many families, Disney films brought them a chance for all to get together as a family and enjoy each other. Some collected films on DVDs to have the film to watch at home. Now with services such as Disney+, many just watch digitally.

The Cause of the Decline in Disney Animated Films

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
February 8, 2023

Berry Interviews S2E5 with Junior Ivy Padilla

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
January 20, 2023

Berry Interviews Christmas Special

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
December 19, 2022
Holding a soccer ball in swing choir, sophomore Lewis Garcia is one of the many students who have enjoyed the World Cup the last few weeks. Students have been watching games on their phones in class and while walking around the hallways.

Qatar Welcomes the World Cup

December 16, 2022

Berry Interviews S2E4 with Junior Finley Gay

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
December 11, 2022
Felix displays the cartoon character Felix, who first appeared in 1958, in his very own show and is also known as the LHS mascot.

New Art by an Old Student

February 1, 2022
Logansport radio personality Mathew Paul is surrounded by his equipment while recording. Junior Payton Mucker was able to get behind the scenes for the recording of a broadcast. It gives you a different side of journalism, Mucker said. I think its pretty cool to see how a local host does it.

Your Favorite Music, Right From Your Town

April 13, 2022

Berry Interviews S2E3 with Shane Lefaure and Andrés Valencia

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
November 10, 2022
Now, Jasmine Zimmerman is a sophomore in high school, still rocking the sunglasses and poses. Not much has changed about me still. Im still striving to be that swaggy every day, Zimmerman said. She says she still poses like this for pictures and tries to be like her childhood self.

Photos: Recreating Childhood Memories

March 16, 2022
Before Magpie ever publishes, there is always a meeting with the members to decide what stories they would like to publish. In the photo, we can see the story ideas for March 2 as well as March 9.

What Goes Into Magpie

March 2, 2022
Some of the workers creating town favorite coffees at Black Dog.

Photos: Local Logansport Businesses

February 16, 2022
Freshmen Isabella Lucero, Madyson Camp, and Sophia Kay cheer on the team during a 60 second time out.

Basketball Games From a Cheerleader’s Point of View

February 16, 2022
Sophomore Seth Garretson getting ready to hit the ball.

Sports Briefs: Weather is Making it Extremely Difficult for Sports

April 13, 2022
Pete Lundy instructs Caleb Crook on golf stroke mechanics. Golf stroke mechanics is the correct way to swing and hit the ball.

Sports Briefs: How Graduating Students Will Affect Boys Golf

May 11, 2022
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Creeps Podcast S1E2

October 18, 2022
Felix artwork, like this one in E-wing, are all over the school. This particular Felix was drawn by artist Don Oriolo.

The “Righty-O!” Experience of Being Felix

October 21, 2022
Even though it may be old, the Muckermobile has served junior Payton Mucker well. The Muckermobile is a 1997 Buick LeSabre Limited, and according to Mucker, it drives very smoothly.

Current Drives and Dream Rides

October 20, 2022
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Berry Debates S1E1

October 10, 2022
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A Week in the Life S1E2

October 11, 2022
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Student Articles S1E2

November 30, 2022
Sophomore servers Payton Mucker and Finley Gay went onto the stage with friends to try and get the crowd excited at prom.

News Briefs: Good Government Day

April 27, 2022

Berry Interviews S2E2 (with Elijah Joshua Allen Bault & Kelsey Thomas)

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
October 1, 2022
Junior Gracie Kitchell and sophomore Finley Gay sharing a drink together.

There’s More Positives Than Negatives to Valentine’s Day

February 16, 2022
Sophomore Colby Anderson uses his Instagram account to see what friends are doing during a passing period.

Selective Socials

November 9, 2021
Senior Evan Gay faced opposition from community members when he expressed his reasoning for keeping masks in schools.

News Briefs: Senior Gets Interrupted at School Board Meeting

March 2, 2022
The dance team prepares for recital. The team recently added new members after auditions.

News Briefs: The Foreign Language Department Ends the Year

May 11, 2022
Flowers are displayed on mirror by Diversity Club.

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage

October 3, 2022
Freshmen work in English teacher Julien Gaumers class. Gaumer teaches English 9 and English 9 Honors.

Freshman Expectations Versus Experiences

September 23, 2022
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Student Articles S1E1

September 22, 2022
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A Week in the Life S1E1 (with Ivy Padilla)

September 21, 2022
Richard Strohl teaches Melissa Dennys class how to change a tire.

Century Career Center Importance

December 14, 2021

Berry Interviews S2E1 (with Berry Principal Mr. Jones)

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
September 12, 2022
Mr.Kinney listens to student suggestions. Some included a haunted house or a haunted walk in the Berry Patch.

“Mamma Mia!” Drama Club Brings a Variety of Talent

September 7, 2022
Even though students have the option not to wear a mask, many have chosen to still wear them.

Mask Requirements Come to a Close

March 2, 2022
In a more advanced classroom, math teacher Michael Grenard teaches some more advanced problems on his Clevertouch board.

The Impact of the Clevertouch Boards

August 31, 2022
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