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About Us

We are the new student run newspaper

covering homeschooled student interest topics 

in the Upstate area of South Carolina.


The Upstate Homeschool Update is a part of

the Homeschool Community of the Upstate,

a  501c3 non-profit educational organization.

Meet Our Staff
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Editor

CJ

"My name is CJ Barker, and I am 13 years old.  I serve as the newspaper's editor.  My
interests include chess, Minecraft, ping-pong, Trail Life, and solving Rubik's Cubes.  I like to meet new people, as well."

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Video Journalist

Jonah

Jonah is a 14 year old video journalist who is ready to show his generational skills to his new friends. He developed a love for video journalism from pro wrestling commentators. When he's not journaling he also enjoys playing with friends, reading his Bible, and spending time with his family. Jonah has been creating videos for most of his life. He is not camera shy. Whether he's seen on stage, YouTube, or in family videos he loves being a part of the action.

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Junior Photojournalist & Reporter

Jordan K.

Jordan is a 9 year old reporter & photojournalist, who is in 5th grade.  Jordan is obsessed with Minecraft Realms. He loves to take pictures, and he is so grateful for his family, & friends.

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Junior Photojournalist

Jordan L.

"I am 9 years old and I love Lego, being outside, video games, and holidays with my family.  I enjoy taking pictures and videos of the people and the world around me. I have a cat named Muffin, and take a lot of photos and videos of him.  I love learning new things everyday."

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Junior Photojournalist & Reporter

Noel

Noel is a 9 year old photojournalist who is super excited to take photos of the world around her, after all she loves using  her camera! Whenever she’s not capturing moments, Noel can be found playing with toys, having fun with her friends, reading, or daydreaming about cats.

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Junior Photojournalist & Reporter

Sophia

Sophia, 11, is an inspiring entrepreneur. She enjoys gymnastics and reading. Sophia has also been writing, from a very young age, stories and articles! She loves Jesus, her family, and her friends!

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Junior Photojournalist

Summer

Summer, 8, loves to play outside, and enjoys reading up on different actors and films. She also enjoys taking pictures, and keeping them in her own photo album, and she hopes to share lots of yummy local spots to eat at. She loves to spend time with family and friends!

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Junior Photojournalist

TJ

"My name is TJ Barker, and I am 12 years old.  I am a photographer for the newspaper.  In my free time, I enjoy Minecraft, chess, checkers, and virtual reality.  I have a condition called SETD5, which affects only about 1,000 people worldwide.  I also love ice cream."

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Chroma's Corner

Chroma

Chroma the Chameleon is the Homeschool Community of the Upstate's mascot!

He "writes" Chroma's Corner, which spotlights students, & activities, in our community.

Chroma's corner is an editorial, ghost written by various authors.

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Junior Video Journalist & Photojournalist

Adalyne

Bio coming soon.

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Junior Video Journalist

Landon

Bio coming soon.

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Video Journalist

Oliver

Bio coming soon.

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Junior Reporter & Photojournalist

Stephen

Bio coming soon.

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Junior Photojournalist

Willow

Bio coming soon.

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