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September 25, 2024
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About the Contributors
Maddie Black, Contributor
Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Maddie Black lives with her mom, dad, and brother. She attends Hempfield Area Senior High School as a junior. She enjoys running and is a part of the indoor and outdoor track team. Along with sports, Maddie is a member of United Spartans and Spanish Club, allowing her to connect with her community and meet new people as much as she can. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and taking any chance she gets to do something new and fun. Most summers, she and her family go to Ocean Isle Beach as a family tradition. Although it is selective, Maddie dreams of going to Bucknell University to pursue sports medicine where she will focus solely on her education.
Amara Bittner, Feature Editor
Born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Amara Bittner is a senior attending Hempfield Area Senior High School. She has been a part of the district her whole life and embraces her Spartan Pride by writing for The Royal and being active in Spanish National Honor Society. Amara works part-time as a hostess at Olives & Peppers and has been working there for the last two years. She has also been a member of Susan Yadamec Dance Co. since she was two years old and takes classes in jazz, hip-hop, stretch, and contemporary. When Amara is not at work or in the dance studio, she is spending time with her friends, volunteering at the local food bank, and traveling to many beaches and tropical countries. One of her favorite pastimes is listening to music and audio books. Amara also enjoys quality time with her two younger brothers, and her cat, Munch. In her future, she hopes to attend college, major in psychology, and settle down in a big city near the beach.