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Gabe Mercer

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor

Gabe Mercer is the A&E editor for The Apple Leaf. She looks forward to adding her own style to the section. Besides being an editor, she is also a primary staff sports photographer.

Outside of the ‘pub’ room, Gabe spends her time playing soccer, practicing her french, or taking pictures. With dreams of one day working as a sports reporter for ESPN, Gabe finds her life revolving around sports, and ironically, reporting. With college applications in her near future, Gabe has already started the process by applying to the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. However, there are many more college applications in her future.

Gabe originally joined staff on a whim, but she now finds it to be her favorite part of her day. She has certainly found her niche and is thankful for all that the staff and Mr. Riggs have taught her.

You can contact Gabe at 509-881-1452 or via email at: [email protected].

All content by Gabe Mercer
Unprotected Sets buff puff team

[Photo] Buff puff teams anticipate the outcome for upcoming tournament

Jessica Wierzbicki, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2014

Spring Sports All-Stars

Marit McQuaig, Ethan Toth, Gabe Mercer, Will DeMarco, Kiana Wilson, Jackson Powell, Breanna Andrew, and Katherine Robinson
June 4, 2014
The 2014 Mr. Panther candidates will take the Wenatchee High School stage on May 15 to compete for the title of Mr. Panther.

Who will be the next Mr. Panther?

Gabe Mercer and Marit McQuaig
May 14, 2014
Softball suffers loss to big competition

Softball suffers loss to big competition

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
May 14, 2014
Senior Aidan Maher poses with his rugby ball wearing his jersey. Maher first joined rugby his freshman year of high school and hasn’t stopped since. Next year he will attend Central Washington University in hopes of joining the best rugby program in the state, according to Maher.

“Rugby is better than girls… rugby is better than life”

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
April 24, 2014

Softball delivers constant progress

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
April 24, 2014
Junior Brady Kuntz celebrates after a successful drive.

[Photo] Boys golf struggles through preseason; girls undefeated

Eduardo Ramos, People Editor
April 24, 2014
Junior Izzy Garcia takes a high pitch April 18 at Rec Park against Davis during a doubleheader. Despite suffering their first loss of the season in the opening game, the Panthers rebounded to take a 6-5 victory in the second game. Garcia was on of the team’s top hitters, batting 2-for-5 for the day.

[Photo] Baseball suffers first loss against Davis

April 24, 2014
A gym class is held in the Eastmont High School gymnasium during The Apple Leafs visit to Eastmont on April 14.

[Photo]

Junior Jace Pauly spent his recent Spring Break in New York, trying out as a dancer for the Broadway Musical, Newsies, based on the Newsboys Strike of 1989 in New York.

[Photo] Jace Pauly goes from beginning ballet to Broadway

Eduardo Ramos, People Editor
April 24, 2014
Junior Olivia Passmore

Talented singer has big plans for the future

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
March 26, 2014
Junior Carley Gangle powers a ball out to left field at the Panther’s first game of the season on March 19. The Panthers won 15-5. Gangle is a catcher for the varsity team.

Softball dominates opening game

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
March 26, 2014
Junior Jacob Prater, second baseman for the team chases his opponent back to first base on an attempted steal on March 23. Prater’s batting record for the game was three for three, however the Panthers lost 3-2 against Sumner.

[Photo] Baseball team suffers in final inning

Tess Fox, Aurora Alexander, and Ethan Toth
March 26, 2014
Sophomore Amber Chandler competes in the high jump on March 22 at the Ray Cockrum Relays at the Wenatchee High School track.

[Photo] Boys track takes top three finish at relay meet

Breanna Andrew, Staff Reporter
March 26, 2014
Ron Duncan is pictured with his Hall of Fame plaque that he was awarded after he was issued his high school diploma 67 years after his class due to being drafted into World War II.

[Photo] The story behind Ron Duncan’s unusual journey to the Hall of Fame

Marit McQuaig, Managing Features Editor
March 26, 2014
Free The Children co-founder Marc Kielburger addresses a packed KeyArena with words of youth empowerment.

[Photo] Students express mixed feelings about We Day

Nikara Morgan, Business Manager
March 26, 2014
At the conclusion of the winter sports season, The Apple Leaf recognizes athletes for outstanding performance, leadership, or overall attitude towards the game. The athletes for each sport have been chosen by their coaches. From left to right, senior Dillon Sugg, senior Kris Garrett, sophomore Austin Boese, senior Alexis DaSilva, sophomore Gavin Long, and senior Katie Kansky.

[Photo] Winter Sports All-Stars

Eduardo Ramos, Evie Hyde, Kiana Wilson, Kori Martin, and Daniel Arndt
March 5, 2014
Freshman Dillon Bair fights back against a Sunnyside wrestler on Jan. 23 to help contribute to a Panther victory.

[Photo] Panthers wrestle through post season

Kiana Wilson, Copy Editor
February 13, 2014
Junior Amira Chandler fights with a Moses Lake player for possession of the ball on Jan. 31 at home. Chandler, lead scorer for the Panthers, averaging 11.5 points per game.

[Photo] Panthers secure third and final victory over rivals

Katherine Robinson, Sports Editor
February 13, 2014
Teammates sophomore Gavin Long and senior Drew Jaeger battle an Eisenhower basketball player for a rebound on Jan. 24. at Eisenhower High School.

[Photo] Boys basketball defeats Wildcat rivals for third meeting this season

Kori Martin, Assistant Business Manager
February 13, 2014

BREAKING: District reinstates basketball coaches; staff, students respond

Bryce Newberry, Will DeMarco, Kiana Wilson, Katherine Robinson, and Gabe Mercer
January 23, 2014
After constantly moving from city to city before coming to Wenatchee High School, freshman Tony Esquivel has finally settled down, playing a huge role in the success of the varsity basketball team playing point guard.

Tony Esquivel

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
January 23, 2014
Junior Ali Sealby fights her Moses Lake opponent for possession of the ball on Dec. 13 at home.

[Photo] Girls basketball struggles early

Kim Elliott, Staff Reporter
December 18, 2013
Junior Chase Resch is blocked by Moses Lake in an all-feet-off-the-ground battle.

[Photo] Girls and boys basketball both lose to Moses Lake in tight games

Bryce Newberry, Online Editor
December 15, 2013
Athletic Director BJ Kuntz behind the scenes of the Wenatchee High School athletic program

[Photo] The star athlete behind a desk

Katherine Robinson, Sports Editor
December 18, 2013
Junior Chase Resch hoops a basket during the boys home game on Friday, Dec. 13 against Moses Lake. Despite the teams efforts, they lost 51-57.

[Photo] Future looks promising for boys basketball

Kori Martin, Assistant Business Manager
December 18, 2013
The Hunger Games Trilogy: Catching Fire

The Hunger Games Trilogy: Catching Fire

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
November 27, 2013
Kris Garrett, 12

WHS senior Kris Garrett chosen as “ambassador” to Town Toyota Center

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
November 25, 2013
Sophomore TJ Harris tackles an Chiawana opponent.

Panthers reach history but lose to Chiawana, ending the season

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
November 24, 2013
Junior Fancy Zaldivar meets junior Jairo Alpire during the Panther United groups ice cream social on Nov. 8.

[Photo] Panthers United: bringing new students together

Kori Martin, Assistant Business Manager
November 27, 2013
Junior Josey Meats, who played Lord Farquaad, ponders his upcoming marriage with Princess Fiona, played by juniors Maddy Atwood and Alex Stroming, during the second act of Shrek: The Musical.

[Photo] Curtain falls on Shrek: The Musical

Kim Elliott and Tess Fox
November 27, 2013
9/18 Wenatchee Wild

Wenatchee Wild adds four to the “Panther Pack”

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
September 20, 2013
Sophomore Kayli Elwyn swims into the wall during the 200 individual medley at Eastmont High School on Sept. 24. At Districts on Nov. 1 and 2, Elwyn placed second in the 200 freestyle and the 500 freestyle, qualifying her for State in both.

[Photo] Swimmers take District title, on to State

Evie Hyde, Staff Reporter
November 6, 2013
Junior Raquel Thody runs at Walla Walla Point Park during the second league meet of the season on Oct. 22. The girls team placed third. Eisenhower took first, followed by Eastmont.

[Photo] Both cross country teams advance to State

Kiana Wilson, Copy Editor
November 6, 2013
Junior Lauren Kaech and senior Kiana Black jump up as they block the ball from their opponents the Moses Lake Chiefs on Oct. 22.

[Photo] Preparing for Districts, volleyball hopes for State berth

Daniel Arndt, Social Media Editor
November 6, 2013
Sam Martin

[Photo] Sam Martin question and answer

Marit McQuaig, Managing Features Editor
November 6, 2013
Senior Isaiah Brandt-Sims attempts to a score a touchdown but comes just short.

Another football win keeps Panthers first in league

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
October 21, 2013

From Here To Now To You: album review 4/5 pumpkins

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
October 9, 2013
Megan Carroll and Adrian Villanueva at a home football game on Oct. 4.

[Photo] Get to know WHS’ 2013 Homecoming king and queen

Evie Hyde and Marit McQuaig
October 9, 2013
Players sophomore Jack Gavin (left) and sophomore Gavin Long (right) and coach Austin Conklin (middle) cheer for their team, Spike “n” Ikes, during Buff Puff on Sept. 30. Their team won first place in the tournament, putting a number of teams in the dust.

[Photo] Homecoming events ignite school spirit

Charles Marshall, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2013
Dancers form a kick line during the senior class dance.

[Photo] Homecoming assembly wraps up school week full of events

Bryce Newberry, Online Editor
October 5, 2013
WHS cheerleaders welcome the Panthers to the field before the Panthers dominated the Moses Lake Chiefs.

Football dominates Chiefs; prepares for Eastmont battle

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
September 26, 2013
Senior Jackie Bollinger defends the goal.

Soccer falls short in non-league against Eastlake

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
September 26, 2013
Volleyball off to a good start; improvement to come

Volleyball off to a good start; improvement to come

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
September 19, 2013
How to ask her to Homecoming

How to ask her to Homecoming

Katherine Robinson and Gabe Mercer
September 19, 2013
Panthers come out ready to win after halftime.

Panthers win blow out against Davis

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
September 16, 2013
Abby McKay, 12, waves spirit flag in the student section.

Girls soccer wins “Battle” against Eastmont

Gabe Mercer, A&E Editor
September 13, 2013
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