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Student news from State College Area High School

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Jude Rhymer

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer

Jude Rhymer is a senior at State High entering his third year of journalism. He joined journalism to find new ways to write and expand his writing skills. He enjoys being outside, watching sports, and hanging out with friends and family.

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Junior Luke McGraw flushes an iron shot into the seventh green, sending a divot flying through the air.

Boys Golf Edged Out by One in State Championship

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
November 12, 2025
Nurse Aid class picture

Nurse Aid: From School to Scrubs

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
November 4, 2025
Sophomore Connor Kulka warms up before the second half.

Little Lions v. Cougars: Double Overtime Thriller Under the Friday Night Lights

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
September 12, 2025

Lions’ Digest Winter Issue 2025

Grace Levy, Saige Adair, Anna Herickhoff, Ryan Evanego, Noah Radio, Becky Mignot, Ellory Potter, Jude Rhymer, Nate Tranell, and Michael Powell
June 6, 2025

Lions’ Digest Graduation Issue 2025

Grace Levy, Noah Radio, Lacey Sheaffer, Becky Mignot, Anna Herickhoff, Ryan Evanego, Setsen Gunbileg, Renee Buda, Kate Reinhard, Max Radio, Jack Snyder, Jude Rhymer, David Krebs, Ellory Potter, Michael Powell, Ainsley Laws, Anne Yingling, Marek Horgas, Clara Kraft, Hannah Smith, and Saige Adair
June 6, 2025
Photo collage showing the nine teachers and administrators retiring from SCASD in 2025. Photos by Ellory Potter, Michael Powell, and Nabil Mark.

Thank You 2025 Retirees!

Anna Herickhoff, Marek Horgas, Lacey Sheaffer, Clara Kraft, Noah Radio, Ryan Evanego, Hannah Smith, Jude Rhymer, and David Krebs
June 6, 2025
German teacher Richard Polka stands near chairs at State High. Polka is retiring after 19 years with the district.

Richard Polka: Learning Around the Globe

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
June 6, 2025
A boys tennis player plays during a game.

Boys Tennis: A Season to Remember

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
May 30, 2025
Players celebrating after a goal.

Boys Lacrosse Gets Special Opportunity to Play at Penn State’s Panzer Stadium

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
April 24, 2025
Junior Jake Hall taking a swing at a pitch from an Altoona pitcher in home opener. Photo courtesy of Davontae Hardison.

Little Lions Storm Back for Home Opening Win Over Altoona

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
April 1, 2025
New School Resource Officer Matt Hertlein standing in front of State College Area High School.

State High Appoints New School Resource Officer

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
March 5, 2025
Senior Reed Melvin shooting a layup against Cumberland Valley.

Boys Basketball Falls Short to Cumberland Valley

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
January 22, 2025
Theo Oppermann battling for his spot in the Nike Cross Country Nationals race. Photo courtesy of RunnerSpace.com.

Boys Cross Country Competes Across the Country at Nationals

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
January 7, 2025
Eddie Corkery receives a hug from coach after season ending loss

Football Season Ends After Quarterfinal Loss

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Graphic showing the Democratic and Republican candidates for President and the Senate seat in Pennsylvania. Top left is Bob Casey (Dem.), top right is Dave McCormick (Rep.), bottom left is Donald Trump (Rep.), and bottom right is Kamala Harris (Dem.). Images of Casey, Trump, and Harris are official government portraits, and image of McCormick is his campaign headshot that is able to be downloaded via his website. Graphic courtesy of Grace Levy.

A Deep Dive Into the 2024 National Elections

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
November 3, 2024
One of many activities offered at the Out Of The Darkness Walk on Sunday, Oct 13. If you were to spin the wheel, you would win a free prize to take home with you. In the picture, a wheel is shown along with various prizes listed that participants can win.

Out of the Darkness Walk

Jude Rhymer
October 31, 2024
Participants (many of which are wearing blue shirts) walking down a path at Tudek Park during the Out of the Darkness Walk on October 13, 2024, with green trees in the background.

[Photo] Centre County ‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ Raises $22,967 for Suicide Prevention

Ryan Evanego, Features Editor
October 21, 2024
Jelly Roll tipping his hat to the crowd while standing under a burning structure during his performance at the Bryce Jordan Center.

Jelly Roll(s) Into State College at the Bryce Jordan Center

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
Jesse Myers running down the track during a race.

Senior Jesse Myers Competes at the U20 Track Championships

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
October 2, 2024
Sophomore kicker Shane Markowski celebrates a touchdown.

Home Opener Chaos Leads To Shutout

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
Spider-Man 2 cover

Spider-Man 2 Release

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
The people who spoke and helped set up the speaker event.

State High Holds Book Drive and Speaker Event

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
State High football players wear orange shirts during pregame to show support for Max Engle.

State High Football Increases Safety After Local Loss

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Mike Lynch overlook at Mount Nittany

Hiking Mount Nittany for 24 Hours

Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
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