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The Student News Site of Dallastown Area High School

The Beacon
The Student News Site of Dallastown Area High School

The Beacon
Josh Thaler

Josh Thaler, Senior Editor

Josh is a senior, and this is his third year on The Beacon staff. He plays tournament baseball and is a member of FBLA. His favorite articles to write are sports. His future plans are to attend college and major in law.

All content by Josh Thaler
Senora Garrett is a Spanish teacher and also the head of Dallastown's World Language Department.

[Photo] Before They Were Staff

Katelyn Diehl, Editor-In-Cheif
May 18, 2022
Mr. Rexroth is a CAD, Engineering and Architecture teacher and is the FACS and Tech Ed Department Head

[Photo] Tech Ed & FACS-Jay Rexroth

January 28, 2020
Mr. Ilyes is a Science teacher as well as the head of the Science Department.

[Photo] Science-Mark Ilyes

January 28, 2020
Art Teacher

Mr. Donatelli is a business teacher as well as the head of the Business Department.

[Photo] Business-Robert Donatelli

January 28, 2020
English teacher Mrs. Newcomer is using the classroom tool Classcraft as a way to motivate students.

[Photo] Classroom Game Has Kids Talking

January 11, 2020
Dallastown Area School District honored Dr. Dyer at his last board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12. He finished his 45 years of service to the community at the beginning of the new year.

Dyer Bids Farewell to Dallastown

Josh Thaler, Senior Editor
January 6, 2020
A group of female students are looking at the Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh at the exhibit in the art gallery.

Traveling Art Show

Josh Thaler, Kaila Alessi, and Freddrick Williams
October 21, 2019
Fantasy Football is growing in popularity among Dallastown's students and faculty alike.

The “Fantasy” of Fantasy Football

Josh Thaler, Senior Editor
October 10, 2019
Antonio Brown was recently at the center of league-wide controversy beginning with arguments with Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (right) and ending when New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (left) released him.

A Pedestal Too High

Josh Thaler, Editor
September 24, 2019
The television seen is the "robotic umpire" that uses Doppler Radar technology to communicate balls and strikes to the human umpire below on the field

First Robo Cop Now Robo Ump?!

Josh Thaler, Senior Editor
September 11, 2019
Although randomized drug testing is most often heard about in sports, pictured is Kimberly Heine, Armed Forces Medical Examiner performing the scientific testing in order to make sure that members of the military are also drug free.

Keeping Athletes Drug Free: The Pros vs. High School

Josh Thaler, Junior Editor
March 14, 2019

Drivin’ Round Dallastown: Episode 1

Josh Thaler, Sam Dolinger, and Cruz Mead
January 23, 2019
Ami Frederick (Left) and Laura Regener (Right) are Dallastown High School's two athletic trainers

Prevention. Avoid Injury. Stay Active

Josh Thaler, Junior Editor
January 9, 2019
Regener and Frederick often have to prepare for the after school sports during school hours by setting out the athletic tape and preparing their stations.

These tables are used to treat muscle injuries and rehabilitation.

This machine and boards are used along with the weights for rehabilitation on lower body muscles and bones. The poster is also from the National Athletic Training Month which says "Prevention. Avoid Injury. Stay Active"

A look inside what goes into the packages. Here is a letter from an elementary student along with other snacks.

The boxes filled with snacks, games, letters, and more for the soldiers during the holiday season. This is some of the 114 boxes sent.

Mrs. McKinney revisits Dallastown after her retirement to help the current volunteer club package the boxes

[Photo] History Of Remember The Troops

November 8, 2018
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