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Eagle Nation News is a student-created publication by students in Mrs. Greenley's Multimedia Journalism class. Our mission is to provide students, staff, and community members with up-to-date coverage of activities during the school year.
Stories and photos are copyrighted by staff members. Please ask for permission before downloading any images from our site and when you do, please remember to give credit to the photographer.
2016-2017 staff includes: Thibaud LeCointe, Aden Triplett, Becka Anderson, Emily Nichols, Laura Mayer, Jessie Anderson, Joseph Chatelain, and Nickolas Edwards
Co-Editor
Emily Nichols Hi, my name is Emily Grace Nichols and I live in Hurdland. I am a Senior this year at Knox County. I am involved in softball, FFA, NHS, A+, Art Club, and Basketball Cheerleading. Most of my life I have been playing softball, I have been playing for traveling teams and my High School team. This summer however I will be helping coach a traveling softball team which will help prepare me in the future when I coach my own team. My favorite place I have played softball would have to be Denver, Colorado, at the Colorado Sparklers Tournament. I have been appointed to Co-Editor. This means that I will review my fellow students stories. After high school, I plan on attending college to become a high school science teacher and also coach a high school softball team. My future plans for softball are to play college ball at William Penn next fall. 
Joseph Chatelain
My name is Joseph Chatelain and I'm currently a junior at Knox County. I have one sibling who is a senior at Knox County. Although I'm not a huge sport fan, I participate in band with my main instrument, the clarinet. I'm currently being taught the snare drum. I really enjoy music so it's always fun to be a part of it. I'm also in the Upward Bound program which has a goal to help students get into college. I joined journalism due to my interest in writing and social interaction with other people. I don't have any previous knowledge in journalism so this is going to be a huge new step for me. Getting an actual view at what being a journalist is like is a super exciting privilege. I've always enjoyed taking photos and videos, even if it wasn't ever on an expensive camera. 
Aden Triplett
My name is Aden Triplett, I am a senior at Knox County High School. My parents are Daryn Triplett and Jennifer Brummit. I am involved in trapshooting, football, FFA, and 4-H. My projects in FFA and 4-H are sheep, trapshooting, wood working, and chickens. I enjoy hunting, hiking, and exploring. I have an American English coonhound pup named Chubbs. My future plans are to go to college to become either an electrical engineer, or an internet technician. I feel I am decent at working with computers and electrics so I feel like I will do well in this field. 
Nickolas Edwards
Hi, my name is Nickolas Joseph Edwards and I go to Knox County High School. I am excited to be a senior this year. I am involved in football, basketball, baseball, National Honor Society, FBLA, Spanish Club, A+, and 4-H. My future plans are to attend college and major in Physical Education. I would like to become a coach but I don't know if I will come back to this area. I am excited to be in this class to keep everyone updated on what's going on in the school. |
Co-Editor
Rebecca Anderson My name is Rebecca Anderson and I am a Junior at Knox County High School. I am 17 years old and involved in FFA, FBLA, basketball, dance team, A+ and now, the newest Opinion/ Editorial Editor for the Knox County Eagle Nation News. My parents are Michael and Roberta Penn. I have two sisters, Jessie, who happens to be my twin and Lillie who just turned 8. I have two dogs, Jazz and Hank. I stay busy all year by raising and selling pigs, as well as babysitting and mowing lawns. After high school I'd like to go into journalism or writing in some way. It has always been a lot of fun and has come pretty easy to me. I'd like to get out and explore my choices and see how far I could go. Being in Multimedia Journalism is really going to help me learn how to become a good writer and how to do it correctly. I'm excited to be part of the class by being an editor by bringing people together and learning how to improve things around the school and community. 
Laura Mayer
Hi, my name is Laura Grace Mayer and I am a senior at Knox County R-1 High School. I am 17 years old and live north of Hurdland. I am the Vice President of our FFA chapter, treasurer of our FBLA chapter, treasurer of Student Council, Vice President of our NHS chapter, and an active member of Spanish Club. My parents are Max and Gena Mayer. I have one sister, Leann, and a brother-in-law, Dillon. I work as a dietary aide at the local nursing home and thoroughly enjoy my job. In my free time I like to spend time with my boyfriend, Jacob, spend time with family, cook, and be outside. After high school I would like to attend college and major in Business Administration. Being a staff member of Eagle Nation News will help me explore career options and expose myself to new ways of communication. I will cover events that are going on within our school and are important to our community. 
Jessica Anderson
Hi, my name is Jessica Dorie Anderson. I am a senior at Knox County R-1 High School. My parents are Michael Penn and my mom is Roberta Penn. My dad works at Sharky transportation where he drives a semi from Quincy, Illinois to Boston, Massachusetts each week. My mom is the Parents As Teachers here at the school. I am involved in basketball, softball, track, FFA, and FBLA. I enjoy running, playing sports, shopping, and hanging out with family and friends. I baby-sit throughout the summer while also lifeguarding at the Baring Lake. My future plans are to attend a four year university on a track scholarship and I hope to get my degree in either the medical field or the criminal justice field. 
Thibaud Lecointe
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