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The Journal Rewired

The student online newsmagazine of SHS

The Journal Rewired

The student online newsmagazine of SHS

The Journal Rewired

Sophie Barker

Sophie Barker, Features Reporter

Hey there! My name is Sophie Barker, and I can’t believe I’m a senior this year! I’m taking a position back in writing this year for the Features section and I’m suuuuuper excited! This is my third year on The Journal staff and my fourth year playing clarinet for the marching band. I love music, mainly Michael Jackson and Prince. I also love cats, coffee and Dr. Pepper. My favorite pastimes include watching my favorite shows, like “Attack On Titan” and “School Spirits,” hanging out with my friends and playing "Restaurant Tycoon 2" on Roblox. I also love musicals, and I’ve recently been obsessed with “The Great Gatsby.” It’s time to lock in; I can’t wait to make this final year the best one!

All content by Sophie Barker
photo by Salem Ortega-Morales

The true story

Sophie Barker, Reporter
September 13, 2024
A new era

A new era

Sophie Barker, Reporter
August 27, 2024
Phonic Problem

Phonic Problem

Sophie Barker, news editor
April 22, 2024
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[Photo] Delayed aid

Alyssa Cook, Reporter
February 9, 2024
State Director of Behavioral Health Crisis Care Kara Biro speaks at the 988 briefing on Sep. 12. She later showed a video that presented the impact that the 988 Lifeline has made on struggling Hoosiers.

[Photo] Calm or crisis?

Sophie Barnes, Reporter
October 6, 2023
Friend or foe?

Friend or foe?

Sophie Barker, News Editor
September 12, 2023
14 Point Grade Scale (1)

[Photo] 14 and under

Alyssa Cook, Reporter
August 28, 2023
Teacher of the Year Cathee Cullison has been working at SHS for 26 years.

Living the dream

Sophie Barker, Reporter
May 22, 2023
Future superintendent Dr. Patrick Spray talks about his plans for his future in Perry Township. Spray met with The Journal to introduce himself.

Q&A with Dr. Spray

Sophie Barker, Reporter
April 17, 2023
A deeper message

A deeper message

Sophie Barker, Reporter
March 17, 2023
Crash site recovery operations in East Palestine, Ohio. The team responded quickly to the event on Feb. 3

Danger derailed

Sophie Barker, Reporter
March 7, 2023
Superintendent Patrick Mapes discusses his time in Perry Township and his plans for the future. Mapes will have been Superintendent for seven years by the time he steps down from office.

Setting up to step down

Sophie Barker, Reporter
February 10, 2023
Juniors Katie Essex and Jurek Bergman test their robot to ensure it works. Each team inspected their robots during practice that day.

Rebuilding Robotics

Sophie Barker, Reporter
December 21, 2022
Welcoming new faces

Welcoming new faces

Sophie Barker, Reporter
December 20, 2022
Spreading the word

Spreading the word

Sophie Barker, Reporter
December 14, 2022
(left) Students stand against the edge of the bleachers at the Varsity Cardinals' senior night on Oct. 7. Fans began to leave the game after halftime, leaving the stands almost empty. photo by Darcy Leber (right) In 1992, fans cheer on the football team at Perry Stadium (now known as The Cardinal Stadium) and show off their sweatshirts and T-shirts with popular phrases on the front. photo contributed by the Anchor

Flying as one?

Sophie Barker, Reporter
November 4, 2022
Assistant Principal Amy Boone sits at her desk while she works on one of the many things that her job demands from her.

‘A really huge honor’

Sophie Barker, Reporter
October 15, 2022
Seniors Kaitlin Osborne and Rachel Borho dance to "Cotton-Eyed Joe" at the homecoming dance on Saturday. The two continued to dance in the crowd for several songs.

Negating the theories

Sophie Barker, Reporter
September 23, 2022
There's a limit

There’s a limit

Sophie Barker, Reporter
September 20, 2022
Juniors Esther Li, Rem Tial and Sophie Wiley in Rachel Brunsell's A.P. Environmental Science class blow bubbles as part of a lab. The class used their bubbles to represent parental care in different populations.

Numbers dwindling

Sophie Barker, News Reporter
September 20, 2022
Children participate in an experiment using toy racecars and momentum.

Making students the teachers

Sophie Barker, News Reporter
September 16, 2022
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