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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

Title Page of Tri One Trends.

Tri One Trends

Clara Anile, Reporter November 15, 2024

Isabella Wilkinson, commits to swimming at the University of Maine for the next four years. She will be joining the team in the fall of 2025.

Chasing the D1 Dream

Lauren Hazlett, Freelance Writer November 14, 2024

The water beats off her skin as she races through the cold water.  Long 30-hour school weeks, clubs, and activities.  Isabella Wilkinson always seemed to find herself in the pool.  “I always...

Girls volleyball teammates captured smiling together.

Setter Setback

Mikaylah Ferrell and Carmen Moctezuma November 14, 2024

During a seemingly routine practice, Annabell Criswell, Dallastown Girls Volleyball setter, suffered an injury that sidelined her for the rest of the season.  This sudden event has changed the course...

The Chic Secondhand Boutique on S. Queen St. is one of many thrift shops visited by Dallastown shoppers. (Willow Stout)

The Thrift Shift

Nate Mathison November 14, 2024

Not too long ago, thrifting was looked down upon, and even being sighted in a thrift shop was terrifying. Now, it’s the ideal shopping place for most of Dallastown. How did this shift happen, and...

Wunderlich is now on the sidelines helping the Wildcats boys soccer team as he begins his coaching career.

From Pitch to Pedagogy

Owen Shultz and Austin Keja November 14, 2024

Once he walked the halls of Dallastown and was a soccer star on the field.  He’s back now as a teacher and a coach. 22-year-old Gabe Wunderlich, who graduated from the halls of Dallastown, returned...

Elizabeth Tony holding her third place medal from counties. (Dallastown girls tennis)

Serving up Success

Jessica Norton November 13, 2024

Winning is something everybody loves. “The most rewarding part is probably the feeling of pride after you play really well whether you win or lose,” one Dallastown tennis player stated.  While...

Working together as a group, these freshmen are running different lab tests. They then simulated the spread of disease.

Innovating Education

Ella Zorbaugh November 13, 2024

Freshmen wake up and go to school with the same routine every day. But this day was a little different. Oct. 24-25, Dallastown High School introduced a new STEM Summit to the students in 9th grade in...

2024 Big Buddy Fall Fest Little and Big buddies completing some fun games and activities!  (Photo submitted)

Beneficial Big Buddy

Andilyn Giraud, Reporter November 13, 2024

30 years old might not sound old, but what about for a club? Dallastown’s Big Buddy club has been around for 34 years and is still going strong.  Laura Dixon, current DHS counselor and Big Buddy...

The Trick or Dog Treats which were sold for $2 each were a success, and the dogs loved them too. (Photo Submitted by Toni Kline)

Fall Fundraising

Morgan Good, Reporter November 12, 2024

Fall not only brings colorful leaves and cooler weather, but this year, it also helped bring in the money for clubs and organizations at Dallastown. Whether it was Boo-Grams, bake sales, or Trick or...

Dallastown 'The Spectator' yearbook covers from the 1940's- 2010's.

“The Best Book at Dallastown!”

Amber Leader, Reporter November 12, 2024

Each year, memories and cherished moments are all encapsulated into a single book that addresses all aspects of the year and their highlights, this is known as the yearbook. Dallastown’s publications...

Photo of the Christmas selection at Dollar General in November.

The Great Christmas Dilemma

Larissa Swisher, Reporter November 12, 2024

During the Halloween season, I found myself swiping on Instagram stories, and I saw an ad for American Eagle and Arie. Not just any ad--a Christmas clothing ad. Personally, I don’t truly start thinking...

2enior5 Moment

Isabella Wilkinson, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Dallastown seniors filed into the stands of Wildcat Stadium to capture their class photo. I've covered this annual photo for the last three years, but this time, it was my turn...

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