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Academic Success - How do I get there?

Academic Success – How do I get there?

James Clary, 7th Grade Writer April 15, 2024

Let’s be honest, I know for a fact that you’ve procrastinated once before. Whether it be on the weekend, deciding to hang out with your friends, or whenever you get home from school and push your homework...

Kindness is a Virtue

Kindness is a Virtue

Natalia Mumme, 7th Grade Writer April 15, 2024

How do you feel when someone helps you pick up your stuff that you dropped all over the floor, or when someone compliments your outfit, or even when someone just simply smiles at you as you walk by –...

Key tips for a positive life at McC

Key tips for a positive life at McC

Elaine Horton, 7th Grade Writer March 8, 2024

Do you find yourself struggling to keep a positive mindset? Well, Sophia Bassett has some tips for you. “In a negative atmosphere I always like to think on the bright side, because there always is one." Sophia...

Zero to Hero

Zero to Hero

Blair Tabor, 8th Grade Writer March 8, 2024

Alejandro Lares, 8th grade McCullough student makes a master comeback this 2024 basketball season. He once wasn't on the team and now goes zero to hero making winning shots. This is all done by the...

The Rewards of Hard Work: How to Achieve Your Dream

The Rewards of Hard Work: How to Achieve Your Dream

Melody Gallivan, 7th Grade Writer December 12, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it takes to achieve good grades? Do you hesitate to join honor classes because you think they are too hard? Are you struggling to maintain consistent effort and keep up with...

Super Star Zoe

Super Star Zoe

Chloe Cabrera, 7th Grade Writer December 12, 2023

I interviewed Zoe Purkiss, a girl in seventh grade from McCullough Jr. High. I asked Zoe about her cross-country journey and when she started to love this sport. She also told me about the different races...

Student Athlete

Student Athlete

Even Moss, 8th Grade Writer November 29, 2023

Many Students try very hard to manage sports and school properly and effectively. For some people they sacrifice one or the other to do what they want. But one of the Students at McC has found a way to...

The Importance of Not Quitting

The Importance of Not Quitting

Andrew Ulrich, 7th Grade Writer November 29, 2023

Many people sign up for something, because they want to experience or try something new, and they think “Ah, this is boring,” and they just quit. These people are making a big mistake. Most people...

Dont give up on something right away

Don’t give up on something right away

Jenna Abdulrahman, 8th Grade Writer October 11, 2023

8th grader Vida Mitchel is a super-athlete who enjoys new experiences and who doesn't give up on something she doesn't like right away. Vida was a dancer for 7 years until she got bored of it, so then...

The Sound of Motivation

The Sound of Motivation

Yuki Hayashi, 8th Grade Writer October 11, 2023

Eric Cao is an 8th grader here at McCullough who is in Chamber Orchestra, the best orchestra, playing the violin. He was in Concert Orchestra, the 2nd best orchestra, last year, but he successfully auditioned...

Bouncing Back From Doubt

Bouncing Back From Doubt

Lauren Johnston, 8th Grade Writer October 11, 2023

 Recovery takes time, but you can always bounce back. Hailey Knightstep is in the 7th grade, at McCullough. She's been tumbling for eight years, and in this past year, she has had many physical as...

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