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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

Sips Cafe. offers a variety of drinks both hot and cold at their Manchester location. (@sipscafes Instagram)

Hidden Havens – Sips Cafe

Larissa Swisher, Senior Coloumnist October 9, 2025

I have always wished that I had a cozy spot to study like Rory Gilmore in Luke’s Diner or Rachel and Monica in Central Perk.  Well, that dream has come true, because I found one in Downtown York,...

Field hockey mascot Winnie sits on the bench at a game. She is one of field hockey's biggest traditions. (Katie Drudy)

Winning with Winnie

Cailyn Tucker, Reporter October 8, 2025

The Field hockey team has many different traditions that they continue every year. One of the first traditions that the team has is “Big and Little Sister”, the seniors pick a freshman and juniors...

Students are photographed wearing clothing of the grunge era in the 1995 edition of Dallastown's yearbook "The Spectator."

Ripped Jeans and Angsty teens

Jack McMurray, Reporter October 8, 2025

Back in the 90s, America was dominated by sweaty, angsty teens who loved mosh pits, flannel t-shirts, ripped jeans, and most importantly, grunge music.  Now, in 2025, the angst, music, fashion, and attitude...

A part-time student at Tech is taking apart an engine, one of many interesting tasks they are given during class. (Taylor Spevak )

York Tech Gets Flexible

Kaylee Keen, Reporter October 8, 2025

Students are taught from a young age that preparing for their future career is the most important step to success. While schools do teach basic subjects and prepare students for college, what about...

The Class of 2026 celebrated senior sunrise on Aug. 29 at the American Legion Field at Wildcat Stadium. Seniors ate donuts and talked with friends while watching the sun rise; signaling the beginning of their senior year. (Tysiar Bordonada)

What’s Trending in Senior Traditions?

Addysen Craumer, Editor-In-Chief October 8, 2025

The early morning sun shines down on newly named seniors as they sit on campus, chatting with their friends about the upcoming year. Snacks are passed around, and cameras snap shots of students enjoying...

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 October 6, 2025

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...

The Dallastown front ensemble and battery performs "Danger Zone" during the percussion feature at halftime against Manheim Central. (Charles Scott)

Flight Crew, Prepare for Takeoff

Scottie Quantz, Reporter October 6, 2025

The Dallastown Marching Band consists of 124 members, including brass, winds, battery, front ensemble, color guard and majorettes, all under the student direction of drum majors Cohen Camalier and Addi...

Attending the Wildcat White-Out football game, Sophia Long (far right) poses with friends. Between juggling a busy schedule and the pressure of senior year, Long still prioritizes her passion for connecting to the student body as well as her role as Student Representative on the Dallastown School Board.

The Voice of Students

Karli Richmond, Reporter October 6, 2025

Most students at Dallastown may not realize it, but one of their peers has a direct seat at the table where district-wide decisions are made. As Student Council President, senior Sophia Long also serves...

Senior Maggie Polek performs with precision and energy during the first football game of the season.

Spinning Into the Spotlight

Kaylee Goeb, Reporter September 30, 2025

On the field of Dallastown Area High School, Maggie Polek runs around with colorful flags in hand, enjoying her senior year on the color guard team.  Polek brings lots of joy and smiles to the field...

Students from all over York County shop on the Sept. 7 date of the Mini-THON Dress Sale. Shoppers have the opportunity to try on many dresses of various colors, styles, and sizes. (Riley Danielowski)

Dress for Less

Addysen Craumer, Layla Spera, Julia Gomez, and Hannah Giannone September 11, 2025

High schoolers from all across York County have been gathering at Dallastown High School with hopes of finding their perfect homecoming dress. Students have one day of the year to dress their best, cameras...

Anouncement photo of 2025 homecoming from student council Instagram posted on September 22.

A Waltz in Time

Larissa Swisher, Cailyn Tucker, and Lillian Quidey September 8, 2025

The week that every Dallastown student patiently awaits is approaching: Homecoming.  Student Council has announced the theme for this year’s homecoming dance as A Waltz in Time. The dance will take...

On June 4, 2025, seniors Bryce Keller, Landon Carl and Avory Williams graduated DAHS. Following the ceremony, the trio got pictures with their fellow DHH team, who returned to see them graduate. (photo submitted)

“Signing” Off With Memories

Bryce Keller, Co-Editor-In-Chief June 5, 2025

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...

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