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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

Eager to be reunited with old elementary school pals, graduates reminisce on old memories with the people who started it all. Here, the Dallastown Class of 2024 visits Ore Valley Elementary. (Photo submitted by Beverly Queenan)

A Walk Back in Time

Amber Leader, Historian May 20, 2026

"Pomp and Circumstance" is blasting through speakers; little faces cheer in admiration as peculiarly large giants march down the hallways of their school. Just who are these people and what on earth...

While seniors are enjoying the annual tradition of Senior Assassin, the schools administration doesn't harbor the same amount of enthusiasm about the elimination based game. (Graphic by Maggie Polek)

Splashing Into Controversy

Maggie Polek, Social Media Editor May 13, 2026

Seniors have always taken on traditions to end their high-school career with a bang. From senior pranks to senior skip days, traditions give eager students a fun way to finish the year.  However, some...

DAHS art teacher, Mr. Myers, sits at his desk, smiling in his last few weeks before retirement.

The End of an Era

Sophie Cotto, Reporter May 13, 2026

The Dallastown art department is going to look a little different next year. In a rare but not so strange occurrence, three art teachers across the district are retiring.  Mr. Tom Myers (high school),...

Dallastown's Science Fair Winners highlighted by Sanjay Satheesh and Steven Coulson on the left. Photo taken by Dallastown Area High School

Science Fair Showcases Dallastown Students

AJ Romyn, Reporter May 13, 2026

The 66th Annual DAHS Science and Engineering Fair, held Jan. 31- Feb. 1, showcased months of student research and experimentation. With projects ranging from environmental studies to advanced materials,...

Multiple District qualifiers from the girls and boys Dallastown Teams take a picture together. Photo taken by Coach Gina McHenry.

Dallastown Ends Season with a Splash

AJ Romyn, Reporter May 13, 2026

The District III swim meet wrapped up the season for the Dallastown boys swim team, falling short of their goals. Despite as strong showing in the league where the Wildcats ended 5-1, their finish...

Dallastown's Competition Cheerleading team posing for a team photo at UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida. Photo from the Dallastown Cheerleading Instagram (dt_cheerleading).

From Dallastown To Disney

Abbey Reid, Social Media Editor April 14, 2026

Dallastown Cheerleaders returned from UCA Nationals with a National Championship in a brand new division, D1 Small JV Intermediate Traditional, and a 7th place finish in D1 Medium Varsity Gameday. From...

Students involved in Footloose perform for FOX43.

Dallastown Cuts Loose

Andilyn Giraud, Reporter April 14, 2026

Footloose, this year's spring musical, is based on a film from 1984, following Ren McCormack, a rebellious teenager who moves from Chicago to the small town of Bomont, and his journey of healing - particularly...

Palin Kehr (Left) and Riley Fletcher (Right) posing with their winning pieces from the YCASE competition.

Conquering Creativity

Maggie Polek, Social Media Editor April 10, 2026

YCASE is an annual art competition for York County students held by York College. Every year, a multitude of young artists submit their favorite pieces for a chance at being admitted as a finalist, and...

Students reveal the total amount fundraised for Mini-THON at the end of the event.

A Record Breaking Year

Neila Granger, Reporter April 10, 2026

On Friday, March 6, approximately 530 Dallastown  students arrived through the doors of the high school at 7 p.m., preparing to stand for 12 hours united in the purpose of supporting kids battling cancer. As...

Dallastown students riding a bike while competing in the slow bike race.

Taking on the Laws of Physics

Amber Leader, Historian April 10, 2026

From Feb. 18-19, students rode bicycles up and down the halls of Dallastown to earn some points. Why were they performing this peculiar act? Dallastown recently hosted its 33rd annual Physics Olympics. The...

Members of Dallastown VPC on Day 3 of STN convention in Florida. (Wildcat.TV Instagram)

Deep Focus on STN 2026 Results

Christina Cassell-Jackson, Reporter April 10, 2026

Students from the VPC club and the Wildcat TV network traveled to the annual Student Television Network (STN) convention held in Tampa Bay, Florida, from Feb. 27 -March 3. They competed in different...

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