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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

Business teacher Mr. Robinson poses in front of his Stock Market Wall of Fame. While Dallastown does not have an official class in stocks, students do learn some about it in several business classes.

Building Financial Literacy

Luis Rodriguez, Reporter October 3, 2024

At home they are just ordinary kids, but at school they are young investors hoping to increase their fortunes by "buying" stocks. The stock market has been around since 1611 and has been making an increase...

Miss Williams helps a student during a cooking lesson in her fourth period FCS class.

From Student to Staff

Paige Hayek, Reporter October 2, 2024

 Did you know that there is a new teacher at Dallastown that used to be a student here? Miss Lydia Williams returned to DHS this fall to be the new FCS (Family and Consumer Science) teacher. “My...

1986 homecoming dance in Dallastown High school's cafeteria

Leader Looks Back: A Timeless Celebration

Amber Leader, Reporter September 25, 2024

Homecoming, a beloved event that has been going on at Dallastown High School since its debut in October of 1959, has gone through a plethora of changes throughout the years.  Many students in 2024 ...

Junior Reuben Hughes drinks a Celsius while working on homework during his study hall.

The Energy Enigma

Nate Mathison, Reporter September 24, 2024

Energy drinks are a doctor's nightmare. They’ll give a person a blood clot after a week, and if they don’t have one, it means they’ll have a heart attack before they graduate college.  Right? You’ve...

GySgt. Porter standing in front of the MCJROTC flag and the American flag in his and Maj. White's classroom.

Service Never Stops

Kaylee Keen, Reporter September 23, 2024

When the school year started, there were many new faces at DHS, one of them being in the MCJROTC (Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Course) room.  Gary Porter, mostly known as GySgt. Porter,...

Lexie Harbert greeting Ainara Serrano Fraile with a sign at the airport.

Embracing Change

Ella Zorbaugh, Reporter September 23, 2024

Could you ever imagine moving to another country for a whole year by yourself? So many challenges to face, yet, tons of new experiences. Ainara Serrano Fraile came all the way from Murcia in the southeastern...

Seniors Max Scarcelli, Jaleessa Watkins, Kailee Bolen, Khloe Richardson, and Sophie Bradley preforming the small enssemble group in the song "Turn Around" by Tina Turner.

Preparing with Passion

Maggie Polek, Reporter September 20, 2024

Friday night football games are a staple in the classic high school experience. But not just the football players who practice daily for these fall Friday nights.  The concept of the marching band...

Coach Morgan White talks to the varsity team at half time of the Dallastown vs. Red Lion game.

New Soccer Coach Isn’t New to D-Town

Morgan Good, Reporter September 19, 2024

Dallastown girls soccer team is suited up and ready for the season, but this is a unique year. Not only are the freshmen new, but the head coach is as well. Morgan White, a 2007 Dallastown graduate,...

Budney running under her teammates sticks as her name is called before the game against Lampeter-Strasburg.

Freshman On The Field

Audrey Frey and Kiele Wright, Freelance Writer June 3, 2024

From picking up her first stick in kindergarten, to making the varsity team, freshman Julie Budney has always had a strong passion for lacrosse, but did not know it would take her this far. Since second...

Behind the Music

Erin Wagman, Freelance Writer June 3, 2024

You may know her from seeing her in the halls, perhaps the school performances, or even saw her face displayed in the front lobby.  There's a chance you got to see her in the spotlight. Heard, her...

Club members represent Unified in the annual Dallastown Halloween Parade. (dtownunified Instagram)

Spreading Meaningful Inclusion

Weslyn Harvey, Freelance Writer June 3, 2024

Unified Club, on its surface, is exactly what it sounds like - an extracurricular activity that brings people together. But at its core, Unified is so much more than just a club. Every Thursday afternoon...

Kennedy Messinger poses for a photo after a bake sale with the money she raised. With this money, Messinger bought Christmas presents for 5 local teenagers.

Life is What You Bake it

Lea Linga, Freelance Writer June 2, 2024

When it comes to Junior Kennedy Messinger, she has always loved baking. However, she takes it above and beyond when she makes a difference in the lives of many with a single cake. Since 2019, Messinger...

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