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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

Matt Zimmerman, Pamela Hains and Joe Klindinst (Left to Right) were beloved teachers who left their mark on Dallastown. Their impact on both students and staff will be cherished and their legacies will live on forever.

Their Impact Lives On

Chesley Ellis, Reporter May 22, 2025

A teacher's impact lives in ways that often extend far beyond the classroom. As the 2024-25 school year comes to a close, we remember three wonderful teachers who we lost too soon. Joseph Klinedinst, Pamela...

Mr Hare is seen jumping in front of the Eiffel tower in Paris with his colleagues. This trip was a part of the French trip with the school.  Photo submitted by Mrs Pomeraning

Bonne Chance Et Au Revoir Mr Hare!

Jane Shearer, Reporter May 21, 2025

Eyes beginning to water, Mr. Aaron Hare, A french teacher at Dallastown Area High school tells his students that he will be saying goodbye to them on April 17. Hare is making his way to Yorktown, Virginia....

Dallastown Area High School hosted its annual spring Art Show on May 9, 2025, in the high school lobby from 5-7. Various types of works were displayed, such as Ceramics (as depicted in the image), Graphic Design, Painting I and II, Drawing I and II, Creating with Fibers, Art Fundamentals, Sculpture, and many more.

Annual Art Adventure

Hailey Lau, Reporter May 21, 2025

A brush of color, yarn woven for display. A stroke of charcoal, a bit of clay. Add a touch of time, an easel for emotion, and a stroke of the soul. Art aids easing the mental toll. Whether looking or making,...

After winning the District 3 Finals for the first time in Dallastown history, Jay Rexroth presents his players with the gold metals in the Hershey Giant's Center. They later went on to win the first round of states, then played the second round and lost.

Leaving His Legacy Behind

Hailey Lau, Reporter May 16, 2025

As the buzzer rang to signal the end of the second round in the state tournament, the players had no idea this would be their last game with Coach Rexroth.  The Lady Wildcats basketball team’s head...

This flyer for the program was advertised to the Dallastown community to showcase Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provided by Honors Accounting II.
Photo by Dallastown Business Department.

Honors Accounting II Gives Back Through Tax Assistance Program

Tyrell Etheredge, Reporter May 14, 2025

Mr. Robinson’s Honors Accounting II class isn’t one of those high school courses that puts students to sleep. In fact, it’s waking up the Dallastown community. For the past two years, students...

Zoe Roland begins her wind up for the strike-out pitch.

Balancing Act

Maggie Polek, Reporter May 9, 2025

Student-athletes work hard and strive for success not only on the field but also in the classroom. Dallastown sophomore Zoe Roland is no exception. As a freshman, Roland was a starter on the varsity...

Jalen Cook competes in the high jump event at a dual meet against Spring Grove on April 23, 2025 at Dallastown Area High School

Jumping To New Heights

Warren Kabamba, Reporter May 8, 2025

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s Jalen Cook! He was scoring touchdowns in the fall, jumping above the rim in the winter, now he’s breaking records in the spring, and it’s his first...

Sophomore Jane Shearer and Red Lion student Landon Knepp having fun in the Target parking lot. Knepp pushes Shearer around in the cart on their weekend adventure.

Socializing and Shopping

Emma Kuhn, Reporter May 6, 2025

It’s a Friday night, and sophomore Jane Shearer and her friends are searching for something to do. Go spend some money, maybe get a drink, or go for a drive. But where should they go first?  A certain...

The Class of 2024 watching the sun set on their last moments of high school.

Golden Hour, Grad Style

Campbell O’Neill, Reporter May 5, 2025

In 2023, the Dallastown senior class officers, Paige Langmead, Ethan Wang, Kayla Sebation and Kylie Sciuto came up with the idea of a Senior Sunrise at the beginning of senior year and a Senior Sunset...

Students intensify their focus as AP test season approaches, taking time out of their busy schedules to balance preparation and relaxation.

Stress Less About AP Exams

Abbey Reid, Reporter May 5, 2025

As the school year draws to a close, students face a multitude of challenges, from final exams and extracurricular commitments to the intense pressure of Advanced Placement exams. While not applicable...

Full chess board set up to start the game with each player starting with 16 pieces.

Beyond the Board

Aiden Karlie, Freelance Writer May 5, 2025

Many Dallastown students look forward to the end of the day because they finally have some alone time to sit around and scroll on their phones. However, for many students, wildcat period isn’t just...

Dallastown students enjoy caffeinated drinks everyday and use it either to wake up or improve their focus.

The Caffeine Craze

Carly Pope, Reporter May 5, 2025

Late nights dedicated to homework blend into early mornings and the struggle to wake up. How do students chase away that fog of exhaustion? Caffeine.  "Caffeine personally boosts my mood and makes...

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