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The Patriot

The Student News Site of West Morris Mendham High School

The Patriot

The Student News Site of West Morris Mendham High School

The Patriot

Amelia Payne

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer

Amelia Payne is a staff writer for The Patriot and is in her sophomore year of high school. She enjoys swimming, music, art, and politics. She is interested in writing about global issues, as well as local and state governments. Amelia is participating in journalism because she has always loved to write. She believes her informative style of writing could use some work and thinks journalism will help her get better. Amelia loves all animals and hopes to one day own a pet rat.

All content by Amelia Payne
A photo of Lia Thomas after the prelims of the 500-yard freestyle at the Women’s Ivy League Swimming and Diving Championships at Harvard University as photographed by Paul Rutherford.

Swimming Through the Challenges

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
James and his friends stand for a quick photo in the hotel at the NSLC summer camp.

A Summer with the NSLC

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
While attending camp this summer, Amelia has fun with her friend Calvin, who is also a counselor.

[Photo] Summer Camp at Mendham Boro

Erica Niehoff, Staff Writer
September 23, 2021
Image courtesy of Vouge

Hands off my Hijab

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
April 22, 2021
Image courtesy of Politico.com

Inheriting a Country

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Image courtesy of NPR.org

Motivated by Hate

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
April 7, 2021
Image courtesy of mendhamtownship.org

Mendham Mock Trial

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
March 15, 2021
Amanda Gorman '20, the first Youth Poet Laureate of the United States, is pictured in Harvard Yard at Harvard University. Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff Photographer

The Hill We Climb

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021

Boo! I’ve put a Virus on you

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
December 15, 2020
Image courtesy of OprahMag.com

The Feel Good Season

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
December 7, 2020
Image courtesy of CDC.gov

A Virus on the Rise

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
December 1, 2020
Photo courtesy of Forbes.com

Wearing the Green Ribbon

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020
Image courtesy of the WMMHSmusic.weebly.com

The Mighty Sound of Mendham

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020
Photo courtesy of National Geographic

What’s Your Next Move?

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
Photo courtesy of CNN

Checking the Ballot

Amelia Payne, Staff Writer
October 8, 2020
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