Ellory Potter is a senior at State High and a third year journalism student. He is continuing his position of Photo Editor for all publications. Ellory loves the community created by journalism and keeps coming back because of the opportunities to bring coverage to the greater SCASD community, especially through his medium of photography. He also is a co-leader of the SCAHS media team and helps with The Pride, the school’s spirit group.
![The State College Boys Basketball team makes its way through the parade. While some teams create new floats each year, boys basketball opts to keep their plan the same. The team puts a basketball hoop in the back of a truck, encouraging parade-goers to shoot hoops from the curb. "I love every time someone makes a shot. Everyone [on the team] would hype them up. It created a really fun atmosphere," sophomore Chase Rhodes said on the tradition.](https://lionsdigest1.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EFP_5641-1200x798.jpg)
![Seniors Camryn MacNeely, Ella Doby, Miley McLaughlin and Paige Adams dance upon the Girls Volleyball Team's 'Barbie' float. The team won first place in the annual float competition, bringing them to their fourth title in a row. The win did not come without effort, though: "We worked super hard with all of the planning and locked in on the little details around the float to make it perfect. Hearing our team called made me super excited; I'm proud to have won all four years [of my highschool career]" Doby said.](https://lionsdigest1.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DSC00131-1200x800.jpg)
