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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

ESL Teacher Jennifer Black continues to make lasting impacts on her students by treating them with compassion and respect.
Mrs. Jennifer Black
Daila Mejia, Freelance Writer • November 10, 2025

English as a Second Language Teacher Jennifer Black has been working at Dallastown High School since the 2019 school year. She believes the...

Zane Ruth (bottom far right) stands alongside the 2024-25 Dallastown Indoor Drumline after their third consecutive first-place win of the season during a competition at North Hagerstown High School. Photo Submitted.
Back To The Old Drum
November 10, 2025
Phillip Nolt, one of Dallastown's robotics and woods teachers, has been educating students for over 13 years. Nolt is pictured here in his classroom, where he works to engage the class with hands-on activities.
Mr. Phillip Nolt
November 6, 2025
Lily Steelman stands proud in front of the Eiffel Tower, located in Paris, France, embracing the world around her by traveling.
Lily Steelman
November 5, 2025
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Actors of Dallastown Performing Arts Club (DPAC) are rehearsing for the fall play "I Never Saw Another Butterfly." (Casper Bowman)
Breathing Life into Art Through Acting
Zephyr Bruce, Reporter

Dallastown Performing Arts Club (DPAC) will stage an inspirational drama this year for its annual fall play. Based on the poems and artwork of children interned at the Terezin concentration camps during WWII, “I...

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Vinyl murals were displayed in various areas of the school to brighten up the hallways.
New Signs in the Hallway
Jack McMurray and Bodie Bowman

At the beginning of the year, many eyes were caught by some beautiful additions to our school. These murals are a monument to our school’s...

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Dave's Hot Chicken building.
Chicken That Will Blow Your Mind
Lillian Quidey, Reporter

Dave’s Hot Chicken. Even saying the name makes my mouth water.  The name is exactly what it is. The restaurant has a Hollywood look on the inside and out. Graffiti...

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