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The Beacon

The Student Newspaper of Dallastown Area High School in Dallastown, PA, since 1929.
The Student News Site of Dallastown Area High School

The Beacon

The Student News Site of Dallastown Area High School

The Beacon

Business teacher Mr. Robinson poses in front of his Stock Market Wall of Fame. While Dallastown does not have an official class in stocks, students do learn some about it in several business classes.
Building Financial Literacy
Luis Rodriguez, Reporter • October 3, 2024

At home they are just ordinary kids, but at school they are young investors hoping to increase their fortunes by "buying" stocks. The stock...

Miss Williams helps a student during a cooking lesson in her fourth period FCS class.
From Student to Staff
October 2, 2024
Junior Reuben Hughes drinks a Celsius while working on homework during his study hall.
The Energy Enigma
September 24, 2024
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Seniors Max Scarcelli, Jaleessa Watkins, Kailee Bolen, Khloe Richardson, and Sophie Bradley preforming the small enssemble group in the song "Turn Around" by Tina Turner.
Preparing with Passion
Maggie Polek, Reporter

Friday night football games are a staple in the classic high school experience. But not just the football players who practice daily for these fall Friday nights.  The concept of the marching band has been a part of American...

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After Yondr pouches were made, 76% of public schools in the U.S. started prohibiting cell phone use in 2021.
Cell Phone Trouble
Landon Carl, Reporter

Before school started this year,  a big topic people were talking about was phones. On July 3, 2024, the state of PA passed legislation that...

Members of the high school staff show off their college gear on Why Apply Day on Sept. 20. (Photo submitted)
#WhyApply Day Kicks off the Application Season
Bryce Keller, Co-Editor-In-Chief • September 22, 2024
Student council banner for homecoming
Homecoming Happenings
Natalie Buschman, Reporter • September 20, 2024
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The Younglife under the stars event!
A Day in the Younglife
Austin Miller, Reporter

Out of most organizations that work with the Dallastown Area School District, Younglife is one of the biggest.  Younglife is an organization that has been established...

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