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Covering the 2026 MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop

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Sarah Ashman prepares to wrap up MIPA

July 28, 2015 by Kristen Hiser 1 Comment

As MIPA reaches the halfway point of the week, Sarah Ashman realizes her job as MIPA's student life director is also winding down. Ashman will continue to aid any students who have a headache, are nauseous, or dehydrated. "In these situations [when students are sick] I have to make a decision if they just need rest, if they need to go to the clinic, if I need to have their … [Read more...] about Sarah Ashman prepares to wrap up MIPA

Hadley Hilner wants to be a photographer or hair stylist

July 28, 2015 by MIPA Instructor Leave a Comment

By Paige Kendra, East Middle School Thirteen-year-old Hadley Hilner is an eigth grade student at Traverse City East Middle School who grew up around sports. Trying to balance supporting her brother and sisters’ sports while still keeping up with her busy practice and game schedule was tough. “It was fun being able to see so many different sports and being in them too,” … [Read more...] about Hadley Hilner wants to be a photographer or hair stylist

Paige Kendra encourages people to be themselves

July 28, 2015 by MIPA Instructor 1 Comment

By Hadley Hilner, East Middle School An outgoing soccer player, Paige Kendra, is going into 8th grade at Traverse City East Middle School. Kendra’s brother. Noah is 15-years-old and they both grew up playing soccer. “I like to play soccer because it takes my mind off of everything else,” Kendra said. “I also really like my team. They are like my second family.” Not … [Read more...] about Paige Kendra encourages people to be themselves

Rayna Adams enjoys life as the oldest of six kids

July 28, 2015 by MIPA Instructor Leave a Comment

By Toria Breadon, East Middle School When sophomore Rayna Adams’ mom went to the hospital to deliver her fifth sibling, something went wrong. That meant that Adams, as the oldest, was in charge of her younger siblings: Ethan, 13, Morgan, 11, J.J., 8 and Jamison, 4. Her mom, dad and Jarrett, now 1, came home a week later, everything was fine, but Adams will never forget … [Read more...] about Rayna Adams enjoys life as the oldest of six kids

Victoria Breadon loves volleyball and meeting new people

July 28, 2015 by MIPA Instructor Leave a Comment

By Rayna Adams, Grand Ledge High School Victoria Breadon, 13, was born in a little suburb outside Detroit. When she was two, Breadon moved to Traverse City with her two household family and has lived there ever since. Breadon is a bright, kind young lady whose hobbies are many different sports such as volleyball, softball, swimming and karate. Breadon has half siblings … [Read more...] about Victoria Breadon loves volleyball and meeting new people

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