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The General Journal

The General Journal

Homecoming Court: Lorelai Canady

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M. Petteys

Lorelai Canady, Heritage Sophomore is galvanized to be picked as sophomore Homecoming candidate. Lorelai is known for her kindness and has a good reputation with the teachers and students. She described how it felt to be picked as a candidate and the feelings she was feeling as she was picked. Lorelai is a committed and passionate student who likes to do anything that can help others and make them feel appreciated. The excitement and happiness she had being picked can’t be described. The feelings were indescribable. She shared her sincere thanks to the people that voted for her. She has her roots grounded in Heritage, attending middle school and now being in high school. Her past experience, of being a part of the journalism class, proves her desire to seek what is best for the school.

M. Petteys

Her daily routine consists of her as everyone else, waking up going to school, and usually eating breakfast. One activity which has become a staple of her daily routine is going to see her favorite teacher for tutoring, Mrs. Wolfe. As her routine, her activities she pursues inside school and outside the establishment and class vary. She is not only a cheerleader, additionally involves herself in KEY club Partners club and FCA. All these clubs and activities allow her to be able to be the best she can and with this, she is able to show support to other people by lifting them up. Lorelai is extremely excited for homecoming and thanks all the people who voted for her.

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Thomas Scherzer
Thomas Scherzer, Staff Writer
Thomas Scherzer is a sophomore this year at Heritage High School. Thomas Scherzer involves himself in many activities both inside and outside of school. Thomas always tries to make sure he betters himself on whatever he is doing and becomes a better person. Thomas Scherzer enjoys playing soccer and reading, but throughout all of his free time he usually is working out. He really likes going to the gym. Over the summer, Thomas worked as a lifeguard at the local amusement park's water park at Lake Winnie. He likes school--but only when it is in a class he likes. Thomas likes English, Science, and Social Studies, but hates Math. He currently plans on going to college but is unsure of what he wants to pursue. Despite this, the future's still bright to Thomas and his dedication to what he puts his mind to will help. Although he doesn’t know what he wants to do, he is very passionate about anything he wishes to. During his year, he wants to contribute to playing sports. He is very excited for the year in Journalism and to see what will happen.
Maryetta Williams
Maryetta Williams, Staff Writer
Maryetta Williams is a 15-year-old sophomore attending Heritage High School. She tries to be involved a lot in the Heritage community. This is Maryetta’s second semester in Journalism, and she is an all-Honors student. Maryetta plays club volleyball during the fall/winter/spring. She is in HOSA and will soon complete the Health Occupations pathway. She works very hard to have good grades, so she can have a good GPA for college applications. Language is Maryetta’s favorite subject in school. Maryetta hopes to one day work in the medical field. In Maryetta’s free time she likes to swim, hang out with friends, and read books. She lives with her mom, stepfather, brother, and two dogs. Payton and Murphy are Maryetta’s dogs: Payton is a Lab/Boxer mix, and Murphy is a miniature Schnauzer. She loves to listen to music; she finds it to help with anxiety a lot. Some of her favorite artists include Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, Lorde, and Olivia Rodrigo. She also loves to read books: "Red Queen," "The Selection," and "Legend" are some of her favorites. Maryetta is very excited to see where the rest of her high school will take her in the future.