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Payton Mucker

Payton Mucker, Business Manager

Payton Mucker is a senior at LHS heading into the third year of his time shared with Magpie. He currently serves as the Business Manager but has previously had roles such as Podcast or Social Media manager. Payton will be attending Ball State University in the fall of 2024 to study journalism. While not busy on staff, you can find Payton performing on the stage or spending time with the people he loves most. He can’t wait to see what this year holds and is ready to wrap up his time and proudly be an LHS alumnus.

All content by Payton Mucker

The Felix Frame: Episode 10

Elijah Bault, Carissa Dawson, and Payton Mucker
April 12, 2024

Berry Broadcast PSA: The Solar Eclipse

Finley Gay and Payton Mucker
April 8, 2024

The Felix Frame: Episode 8

Elijah Bault, Carissa Dawson, and Payton Mucker
March 24, 2024

The Felix Frame: Episode 6

Elijah Bault, Carissa Dawson, and Payton Mucker
March 8, 2024

Video: Thomas Wins Butler University Vocal Competition

Payton Mucker, Content Creator
February 23, 2024

The Felix Frame: Episode 4

Elijah Bault, Carissa Dawson, and Payton Mucker
February 23, 2024

The Felix Frame: Episode 2

Elijah Bault, Carissa Dawson, and Payton Mucker
February 11, 2024
Identify the risks in vaping and how it can change your life. Several high schools, such as LHS, have been hit hard with the aftermath of vaping.

Infographic: Vaping Risks to Consider

Payton Mucker, Business Manager
December 22, 2023
Students begin to add the final touches to their projects in Dave Packards Intro to Radio and TV class. Packard has seen waves of generations enter through his classroom, and sees what each year brings to offer.

On Air From Logansport High School

Payton Mucker, Business Manager
December 5, 2023
Every four years, in November, people vote for their choice in municipal elections. In Logansport, the date falls in 2023. The following election years will be 2027, 2031, 2035, and so on.

The 2023 Logansport Municipal Election Approaches

Payton Mucker, Business Manager
November 6, 2023
Students map out a plan while pitching to Steinberger Construction. Presentations are a common occurrence within the classroom for PTECH.

New Opportunities for a New Generation of Students

Payton Mucker, Business Manager
October 10, 2023
The Fall Choral Preview had a diverse mix of music in the hour. From singing exclusively with ba or singing about their love to sing, the concert showed what to expect for the rest of the year.

Q&A: Students Reflect on the First Concert of the Year

Payton Mucker, Business Manager
October 9, 2023
Running down the stairs, sophomore Reyna Hernandez rushes to get to her next class. If a student is ever late for a class, he or she needs to go get a pass from the deans office in D133.

Attending Classes Is Now More Important Than Ever

Payton Mucker, Business Manager
September 8, 2023
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

Lily Newell, Photographer
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
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

Miaya Smith, Reporter
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

Ared Ruiz, Reporter
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

Jennifer Anaya-Serrano and Payton Mucker
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

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
April 13, 2022

Berry Interviews S2E3 with Shane Lefaure and Andrés Valencia

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
November 10, 2022
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Photos: Recreating Childhood Memories

Payton Mucker, Social Media Editor
March 16, 2022
In the Magpie room, the center of the room is where all the editors sit and work on their articles and photographs. Along with the editors, advisor Chris Pearcy would sit in the middle to supervise the articles.

What Goes Into Magpie

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
March 2, 2022
The outside of Black Dog Coffee and Legacy Outfitters. Customers can purchase locally made crafts, furniture, art, and other times at Legacy Outfitters.

Photos: Local Logansport Businesses

Payton Mucker, Podcast Editor
February 16, 2022
All varsity cheerleaders cheer on the Berries as they play against Richmond.

Basketball Games From a Cheerleader’s Point of View

Emily Sanchez, Managing Editor
February 16, 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: Weather is Making it Extremely Difficult for Sports

Jerika Razer and Carissa Dawson
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

Rosalinda Marcos and Jerika Razer
May 11, 2022
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Creeps Podcast S1E2

Jakson Combs and Lauren Saldivar
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

Leah Alder, Managing Editor
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

Vasan Nomany, Captions Editor
October 20, 2022
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Berry Debates S1E1

Leah Alder and Justin Snay
October 10, 2022
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A Week in the Life S1E2

Atticus Picardo, Photographer
October 11, 2022
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Student Articles S1E2

Carissa Dawson, Assistant Podcast Editor
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

Carissa Dawson, Rosalinda Marcos, Jasmine Zimmerman, Emily Sanchez, and Katelyn Salazar
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

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

Selective Socials

Chandler Achey, Sports Section Editor
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

Carissa Dawson, Emily Sanchez, Jerika Razer, Jasmine Zimmerman, and Rosalinda Marcos
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

Jasmine Zimmerman, Emily Sanchez, and Carissa Dawson
May 11, 2022
Flowers are displayed on mirror by Diversity Club.

Recognizing Hispanic Heritage

Chelsee Osburn, Reporter
October 3, 2022
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