MeredithBritson On March 17, tens of thousands of fans crowded into the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and eagerly awaited their favorite singer to take the stage. Among these 70,000 fans was Spanish teacher Amanda Pritchard with her in-laws. All of them excitedly waited for Taylor Swift to perform the first concert of her… Read More Swiftie in Room 316 shares her lifelong love
By J1 Reporter Ella Plank From crying kids to the daily cup of coffee, Señora Amanda Pritchard is always tackling one of her daily tasks on her personal to-do list. Waking up bright and early at 5:30, she does every girl’s dream facial routine which consists of washing her face, putting on her vitamin c… Read More Day in the Life of Pritchard: The Organizing Queen
By J1 Reporter Nina McMullen Seniors take four years to truly understand the nuances of Marian’s Walk-A-Thon (WAT), yet teachers are expected to get the hang of things in one. Do teachers new to Marian thoroughly understand the intricacies of WAT? Mr. John Paul Franco, a Spanish teacher in his first year at Marian, is… Read More New Teachers Dive Head-First into Walk-A-Thon
By J1 Reporter Ally Ravnsborg For Marian students, the end of summer and the beginning of fall aren’t just the start of a new school year. It is also the spark of one of the biggest competitions between classes at Marian: Walk-A-Thon(WAT). WAT is the only student-led fundraiser that also inspires a competitive spirit in… Read More Homeroom teachers use unique ways to motivate students during Walk-A-Thon
By J1 Reporter Molly Smith On Aug. 20, beloved Spanish teacher Mrs. Amanda Pritchard and her husband Jack brought their first child into the world, James William Pritchard, at 11:35 p.m. “My favorite thing about James is his facial expressions and little sounds,” Pritchard said. “He’s my little buddy.” For now, Pritchard is soaking in… Read More First baby brings joy into Spanish teacher’s life
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