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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

Lily Hengst is seen showing her passion for theatre by playing the role of The Mad Hatter in Dallastown Performing Arts Club 2024 Fall Play, Alice In Wonderland.

Lily Hengst

Christina Cassell-Jackson, Freelance Writer October 28, 2025

Senior Lily Hengst has been in DPAC (Dallastown Performing Arts Club) for three years. “I find love in theater through not only the people I work with, but the details that go into making a show,"...

 The organization decorates jeeps beforehand for their car show at the event, being able to promote the organization and spread awareness.

A Bridge to Hope

Hannah Giannone, Reporter October 22, 2025

In early Dec. 2020, when Brianna Dorgan passed away, her father, Matt Dorgan, struggled with finding a purpose in life.  That is where Building Bridges for Brianna was born.   “She was an extremely...

All four of the Prelich quads, JD, Gavin, Cody, and Logan pose with their parents while celebrating Gavin and Cody's senior night with the band at the Dallastown Area High School track. Photo Submitted.

Seconds Apart But Always Together

Julia Gomez, Reporter October 21, 2025

Dallastown Area High School is a fairly big school. Many students, aesthetics, siblings, cousins and even twin students. Identical and fraternal, boy and girl, and Same gender. We’ve even had triplets...

Mrs. Guttridge and her friends pose for a photo in the early 2000s. Fashion of that time period is making a comeback. (Guttridge)

Flashback Fashion

Lillian Quidey, Reporter October 13, 2025

Low-rise jeans, henley tops, baby tees. These were all clothing trends in the 2000s that are now coming back in style. Mostly it's Gen Z that is bringing it back so it's like they're following their...

Dallastown's girls wrestling champions stand together with other district champs after a day of hard work and mental toughness, thanks to their coaches. (@dtowngirlswrestling)

Beyond the Sport

Layla Spera, Reporter October 10, 2025

Since a young age I have participated in many different sports. Gymnastics, roller derby, volleyball and wrestling-all providing different experiences which I've continued to carry with me though I’ve...

Sips Cafe. offers a variety of drinks both hot and cold at their Manchester location. (@sipscafes Instagram)

Hidden Havens – Sips Cafe

Larissa Swisher, Senior Coloumnist October 9, 2025

I have always wished that I had a cozy spot to study like Rory Gilmore in Luke’s Diner or Rachel and Monica in Central Perk.  Well, that dream has come true, because I found one in Downtown York,...

Field hockey mascot Winnie sits on the bench at a game. She is one of field hockey's biggest traditions. (Katie Drudy)

Winning with Winnie

Cailyn Tucker, Reporter October 8, 2025

The Field hockey team has many different traditions that they continue every year. One of the first traditions that the team has is “Big and Little Sister”, the seniors pick a freshman and juniors...

Students are photographed wearing clothing of the grunge era in the 1995 edition of Dallastown's yearbook "The Spectator."

Ripped Jeans and Angsty teens

Jack McMurray, Reporter October 8, 2025

Back in the 90s, America was dominated by sweaty, angsty teens who loved mosh pits, flannel t-shirts, ripped jeans, and most importantly, grunge music.  Now, in 2025, the angst, music, fashion, and attitude...

A part-time student at Tech is taking apart an engine, one of many interesting tasks they are given during class. (Taylor Spevak )

York Tech Gets Flexible

Kaylee Keen, Reporter October 8, 2025

Students are taught from a young age that preparing for their future career is the most important step to success. While schools do teach basic subjects and prepare students for college, what about...

The Class of 2026 celebrated senior sunrise on Aug. 29 at the American Legion Field at Wildcat Stadium. Seniors ate donuts and talked with friends while watching the sun rise; signaling the beginning of their senior year. (Tysiar Bordonada)

What’s Trending in Senior Traditions?

Addysen Craumer, Editor-In-Chief October 8, 2025

The early morning sun shines down on newly named seniors as they sit on campus, chatting with their friends about the upcoming year. Snacks are passed around, and cameras snap shots of students enjoying...

Actors of Dallastown Performing Arts Club (DPAC) are rehearsing for the fall play "I Never Saw Another Butterfly." (Casper Bowman)

Breathing Life into Art Through Acting

Zephyr Bruce, Reporter October 6, 2025

Dallastown Performing Arts Club (DPAC) will stage an inspirational drama this year for its annual fall play. Based on the poems and artwork of children interned at the Terezin concentration camps...

The Dallastown front ensemble and battery performs "Danger Zone" during the percussion feature at halftime against Manheim Central. (Charles Scott)

Flight Crew, Prepare for Takeoff

Scottie Quantz, Reporter October 6, 2025

The Dallastown Marching Band consists of 124 members, including brass, winds, battery, front ensemble, color guard and majorettes, all under the student direction of drum majors Cohen Camalier and Addi...

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