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Ellie Schafer

Ellie Schafer, Co-editor-in-Chief / Entertainment Co-Editor

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Seniors Ace Johnson, Danny Lacunza, Claire Hammond, Nalani Manigault, Sam Foster, Ellie Schafer, Mary Curtis, and Will Yeargin pile into Halle Abbott’s truck. waiting for the senior parade to start.

So Long, Class of 2025!

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor In Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
May 9, 2025
Katie Cockrell talking to her film studies Class about the filming process of one-shot.

“Adolescence”

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
April 23, 2025
Half a batch of disappearing cookies that were shared with the Norse News class.

Sweet Sensations

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
March 24, 2025
The PTO Market flyer lists the vendors and food trucks that will be selling products.

Coming Soon: Viking Vendor Market

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
March 24, 2025
Benjamin Schafer (10) watches the introduction of newest episode of the second season of "Severance."

Mind Games and Memory Loss

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
February 24, 2025
BJ Johnson (10) practices for the Region Strength Meet where he placed second in the Varsity division.

Lifting Spirits and Weights

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
February 24, 2025
As a reminder for students to put away their phones, this graphic is sent out with the announcements every morning and afternoon.

New Year, New Rules

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
January 28, 2025
Spartanburg High School girl's cross country team poses for a photo before their big race.

Going the Distance

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
December 11, 2024
A homemade hand turkey craft is just one of the way to celebrate the turkey holiday.

Turkey Day

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
December 11, 2024
The dark captivating novel by Emma Donoghue that you won't be able to put down.

“Room”

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor-In-Chief/ Entertainment Co-Editor
October 25, 2024
Artistic representation of what synesthesia could look like for a person with the gift.

Synesthesia

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor-In-Chief/ Entertainment Co-Editor
October 25, 2024
Mikela Weir (12) and Jennifer Waddle (12) using school provided ACT and SAT preparation books.

ACT vs. SAT

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
September 20, 2024
Christi Foster, pictured in her office, available for students who want mental heath information.

Mental Health Days

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor in Chief/Entertainment Co-Editor
September 20, 2024
2024's winner of the World's Ugliest Dog title, Wild Thang.

The World’s Most Unconventional Dog Show

Ellie Schafer, Co-Editor-In-Chief / Entertainment Co-Editor
August 27, 2024
"The Hurricane Wars" by Thea Guanzon is a entrancing new book, readers can't wait for the sequel.

“The Hurricane Wars”

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-Editor
May 10, 2024
"Inside Out" is back again to turn emotions into character and start mental health conversations.

Knowing Yourself Inside and Out

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-Editor
May 6, 2024
Commercial's today are becoming wild and fantastical, like a giraffe watching T.V.

Outlandish Commercials

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-Editor
March 8, 2024
"The Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi brings African mythology to fantasy.

“The Children of Blood and Bone”

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-Editor
February 1, 2024
The original "Hunger Games" book in front of the "Hunger Games" movie on the big screen.

Imagine No More, the Movie Has Come

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-Editor
January 30, 2024
Movie ratings have had to change their system because of the increase of violence.

Are movies taking it too far?

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-Editor
December 13, 2023
Heath Ledger posing for a picture as The Joker

The Dark Side of Method Acting

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-Editor
December 6, 2023
International Festival flyer inviting Spartanburg residents to join the fun at Barnet Park.

The International Festival

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-editor
October 16, 2023
To trick-or-treat or to not trick-or-treat - and when - is the question.

Trick or Treat?

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-Editor
October 16, 2023
A map displays various sectors of Maui that were devastated by the recent fires.

Island Ablaze

Ellie Schafer, Entertainment Co-editor
September 8, 2023
Anna Buchert (12), Hannah Keen (12), and Aaron Grieshop (12) are the senior scholars for 2023

Senior Scholars

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
April 20, 2023
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“Daisy Jones and the Six”

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
April 20, 2023
"Graceling," a book that takes readers on a life-changing adventure.

“Graceling”

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
March 20, 2023
An example of the serenity nature brings to one's mentality.

Natural Joy

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
March 20, 2023
Spartanburg High Schools Black History Club members join arms during the Unity Walk.

Honoring Black History

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
February 9, 2023
Brady Johnson and Daniel Lin with their third place plaque awarded to them for their violin duet performance.

The Remarkable Myrtle Beach Experience

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
February 8, 2023
Spartanburg's Christmas tree lighting ceremony in front of the Denny's building which is also lit up for Christmas.

Here Come the Holidays

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
December 1, 2022
Goats have become a common solution to eliminating invasive plant species.

Turning to the Goats

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
November 30, 2022
Going pro as a teen takes a lot of hard work and dedication.

Going Professional as a Teen

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
October 17, 2022
With the passing of the Queen, the entirety of the United Kingdom mourns her loss.

A New Day in England

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
October 14, 2022
Finished photo of the Fretwell on the Mary Black Rail Trail.

Fun at Fretwell

Ellie Schafer, Viking Voices Co-Editor
September 12, 2022
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