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  • On April 30, there will be a Spring Orchestra Concert in the High School Auditorium from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
  • Senior Prom will be held at Wisehaven Event Center on Saturday, May 7.
  • The Senior Class Party will be held after prom on Saturday, May 7th at the high school.
  • Fashion Club's Spring Clothing drive will be taking place May 2 - May 5.
  • The annual Spring Art Show is scheduled for Friday, May 6 at the High School!
  • Student Council's Movie Night is taking place on Friday, May 13 on the Middle School soccer field.
  • The Spring Shorts Film festival will be held on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m at the High School.
  • Down and Dirty is back and will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Mamma Mia is back, the production will run from Tuesday, July 7 - Friday, July 10!
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March on April 22, 2017 for science literacy, open communication, informed public policy, and stable investment in science and research.
Taking Years Back
Gia Elliot, reporter
Official Cat Packs Program Logo- Featured On Their Website. Cat Packs was introduced as a independent program after COVID struck the District.
Backpack to Cat Pack
Maddie Herrington, Reporter
Flyer for this years Down-and-Dirty can be seen posted all around the high school with the information about the event.
The Return of Down-and-Dirty
Brannigan Stiles, Reporter
Senior, Ben Poff, escorted his grandparents, Cathy and Steve Bortner, around at their fourth Senior Citizen Day.
Senior Citizens Go Back to School
Morgan O'Neill , Reporter
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Here is a great view at Chickies Rock, with the beautiful rocks and water on display. It is just one of many worthwhile places to visit in Lancaster.
5 Summer Spots To Visit in Lancaster County
Sophia Ahrens, Reporter

Looking for fun things to do over the summer but don't know where to go? I recommend taking a day trip and spending some time in Lancaster County. From its small unique businesses in the city, art museums, parks, markets,...

Three Gothic Novels for Summer Reading
Three Gothic Novels for Summer Reading
Anastasia represents an engrossing adventure through chic, and exquisite costuming.
Anastasia’s Foundation of Fashion
A Chilean wall mural of the notorious Femme Fatale, Catwoman. The Femme Fatale is a mischievous woman who uses her seductive nature to get what she wants.
Female Character Tropes Perpetuate Harmful Ideas
First ever Night of Jazz closed the night out performing a combined piece on stage with about 70 students.
The Night of Jazz
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With DAIS being considered a transiiton period between allergy guidance and independence, the cafeteria has two peanut-free tables for students with peanut allergies. This is with the intent to keep everyone safe and increase childrens awareness of food allergies.
Fearful Food Allergies
Ainsley Ellis, Reporter

It’s a Saturday night and you were invited out to dinner with a group of friends that you haven’t seen in a while. A kind gesture, so you willingly accept. You get to the restaurant and are chatting...

Mr. Derrick Croft was always making people laugh in his role as security at DHS. Now, he is doing the same at York Suburban High School.
What Happened to Mr. Croft?
It was reported by the Newark New Jersey Star Ledger that on average, students spend at least $5,000 during their senior year.
Graduating at a Cost
SSA takes their first club picture together for their first Instagram post.
Spotlight on... Student Secular Alliance
Dallastown High School head librarian Mrs. Karen Dressel sits behind the circulation desk ready to help students research or find books they love. Dressel says that is her favorite part of her job.
For the Love of Books
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Excellence in Writing

Audience Engagement

Sports
Alexi Dowell, #22 for Dallastown Softball, giving the team high-fives while playing the field.
Queen of Diamonds
Madelyn Neutzel, Reporter
Many girls from grades 6-11 came out for the Girls Try Wrestling Night on April 27 in the high school wrestling room. Girls wrestling is not currently PIAA sanctioned but that may change soon.
Pioneering an Age Old Sport
Evan Atwood, Reporter
Dallastowns 3rd Ray Geesey Track and Field Medal. The top six in each event received a medal
The Ray Geesey Invitational: A Night in Pictures
Madelyn Neutzel, Reporter
The lives of sports journalists can be very stressful with crazy schedules and deadlines, but according to them, it is all worth it.
Inside The Lives of Sports Journalists
Logan Bupp, Reporter
The Dallastown and Red Lion baseball teams take a picture together before the April 14 game, showing off their Beat Cancer shirts customized for the fundraising event.
Baseball for a Cause
Madelyn Neutzel, Reporter
Steve Navarolli has been a sports journalist for 15 years. Hes had experience with the transition between print journalism and digital media. Here he is explaining to students how he is charge of updating sports scores on the YAIAA website.
"Pursue Your Passion"
Michaela Long , Reporter
The 2022 lockout for Major League Baseball is the second longest in history. It ended after 99 days and Opening Day was held on April 7.
Locked Out MLB
Logan Bupp, Reporter
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Here is a great view at Chickies Rock, with the beautiful rocks and water on display. It is just one of many worthwhile places to visit in Lancaster.
5 Summer Spots To Visit in Lancaster County
Sophia Ahrens, Reporter

Looking for fun things to do over the summer but don't know where to go? I recommend taking a day trip and spending some time in Lancaster County. From its small unique...

The government has always been a front-line subject as well as taboo. So should there be allowed a class that talks and breaks down just that?
Political Policies
Lillie Markle , Reporter
Three Gothic Novels for Summer Reading
Three Gothic Novels for Summer Reading
Charlotte Van Haren, Reporter
After I graduate from high school I will attend Juniata College to continue my academic and athletic career.
College Cash Problem
Ty Mazzarella, Reporter
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Alexi Dowell, #22 for Dallastown Softball, giving the team high-fives while playing the field.

Queen of Diamonds

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Senior Noah Strine pulls 515 pounds in his state record deadlift. On that day, Strine also set a world bench press record for his age.

Strine Shows Strength

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Landon enjoys being apart of the Dallastown Mini-THON family. His favorite part was how many options he had to get involved during the event and how nice everyone was.

Team Landon

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James Webb Space Telescope

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Six Dallastown juniors will participate in the Distinguished Young Women contest for a chance to earn scholarship money. Pictured top row R-L, Natalie Cottrell, Paige Langmead, Ava Markel. Bottom row R-L, Anna Smith, Emma White, Katrina Wolfe

Young and Distinguished

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The 2022 lockout for Major League Baseball is the second longest in history. It ended after 99 days and Opening Day was held on April 7.

Locked Out MLB

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Spring Shorts is a fundraiser for the TV production club at the high school. They use the money to help pay for their annual STN convention where schools from all over the country get together to go to workshops and learn more about film and broadcast journalism.

“Spring Shorts” Celebrates Student Filmmakers

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