The most prominent question that I’ve gotten in my life has been “Wait, you’re not from Dallastown?” Their wide eyed gaze stares back at me with their mouth agape; they would only get more...

I’ve had a lot of different titles in my time here at Dallastown. Some of you may know me as your drum major, homecoming queen, or even Cinderella in the musical this year. But above all these amazing...

For as long as I can remember, my mom has said the same thing whenever life starts to feel too heavy: "Just do the next right thing." It's a simple phrase, but it sticks with me.  When everything...

Imagine packing your whole life into a suitcase, flying thousands of miles from home, and stepping into a high school where you know no one. That's exactly what three exchange students did this year...

Congratulations, Dallastown Class of 2025! This Senior Issue was created by senior Beacon editors and members of the Journalism II: Digital Media class. Information and votes were compiled from a survey...

Dallastown football is coming off a phenomenal 9-2 season. The senior led team has had many players committed to play college football.  Dallastown signing days are held three times over the course...

Dallastown has had impressive sports teams over the years, but a sport that isn't always in the spotlight had another successful season this year.  The Dallastown boys' tennis team has won the YAIAA...

As artificial intelligence (AI) rises in popularity, the debate on when and where it is appropriate to use grows. The big question is: Should AI be used in schools? Currently, the answer to this...

Though this is her first year teaching at Dallastown Area High School, math teacher Sara Sweitzer is no stranger to these halls or to the joy of teaching.  “I always knew since 3rd grade that I wanted...

The thought of writing this has been haunting me for the past few weeks since it was assigned. The assignment is to reflect on my high school journey. I’d imagine people writing about who and what...