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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

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...

Aynar Scharnow of Hamburg, Germany, snaps a group selfie during a late night stop a Sheetz, a true taste of small town American teenage life. Midnight snacks, parking lot hangs, and neon lights added up to an unforgettable exchange year experience.  Photo taken by Aynar Scharnow

A World Away From Home

Lily Medich, Reporter June 5, 2025

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...

Artificial Intelligence is written on a computer screen with robot arms reaching towards it.

The Role of AI in Modern Classrooms

Lexa Stiles, Reporter June 2, 2025

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...

Math teacher Miss Sweitzer (center) poses with students Akira Sorrell (left) and Emily Stock (right) at a girls lacrosse game this spring. Sweitzer is finishing up her first year at DHS where she has also gotten involved with Mini-THON and coaching lacrosse. Photo submitted.

A New Face at Dallastown—Kind Of

Sierra Reed and Lily Medich June 2, 2025

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 Hoodie That Took Over Hallways

The Hoodie That Took Over Hallways

Warren Kabamba, Reporter June 1, 2025

Fashion in school is always changing, it’s all for the most part one big cycle. What students wear currently will be completely different 5 years from now. Lately, today's fashion in school caters...

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...

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