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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

Students from all over York County shop on the Sept. 7 date of the Mini-THON Dress Sale. Shoppers have the opportunity to try on many dresses of various colors, styles, and sizes. (Riley Danielowski)

Dress for Less

Addysen Craumer, Layla Spera, Julia Gomez, and Hannah Giannone September 11, 2025

High schoolers from all across York County have been gathering at Dallastown High School with hopes of finding their perfect homecoming dress. Students have one day of the year to dress their best, cameras...

Anouncement photo of 2025 homecoming from student council Instagram posted on September 22.

A Waltz in Time

Larissa Swisher, Cailyn Tucker, and Lillian Quidey September 8, 2025

The week that every Dallastown student patiently awaits is approaching: Homecoming.  Student Council has announced the theme for this year’s homecoming dance as A Waltz in Time. The dance will take...

Ms. Olivia Blasone is hard at work, in her position as the new Assistant Athletics and Activities Director.

Beginning of a New Era for Athletics

Scottie Quantz and Kaylee Goeb September 8, 2025

Dallastown welcomed a new Assistant Athletic Director over the summer. Ms. Olivia Blasone brings a deep understanding of athletics, strong organizational skills, and a student-first mindset to the...

Chelsea Cottrell and Andruw Gurrea take the stage as Eurydice and Orpheus in Dallastown's newly introduced fall musical, Hadestown by Anais Mitchell.

Bringing Broadway to the Fall: A New Tradition Opens

Karli Richmond, Kaylee Keen, and Zephyr Bruce September 8, 2025

The auditorium lights dim, the stage comes alive, and for the first time in school history, it’s happening in the fall. Dallastown is breaking tradition with its debut fall musical, on Sept. 25, 27,...

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...

Julie Cioffi hosting this years Annual Spring Shorts festival. The theme of the 2025 festival was “The Era’s of Spring Shorts” in memory of Mr. Klinedinst starting and organizing spring shorts up to this point.

The Abiding Legacy of a Great Teacher

Julianne Cioffi, Reporter June 5, 2025

I’ve had a lot of different titles in my time here at Dallastown. Some of you may know me as your drum major, homecoming queen, or even Cinderella in the musical this year. But above all these amazing...

A student walks a wooded path, symbolizing the uncertain but hopeful journey through high school and beyond.

The Next Right Thing

Lily Medich, Reporter June 5, 2025

For as long as I can remember, my mom has said the same thing whenever life starts to feel too heavy: "Just do the next right thing." It's a simple phrase, but it sticks with me.  When everything...

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...

The Beacon Senior Issue 2025

The Beacon Senior Issue 2025

Congratulations, Dallastown Class of 2025! This Senior Issue was created by senior Beacon editors and members of the Journalism II: Digital Media class. Information and votes were compiled from a survey...

On the top row football commits:
Left to Right: Collin Crowl, Aidyn Garner, Antonio Bordonada, Colby Laughman, Sawyer Lease.
Bottom row are other Dallastown students college commits.

From Friday Night Lights to Saturday Games

Tyrell Etheredge, Reporter June 2, 2025

Dallastown football is coming off a phenomenal 9-2 season. The senior led team has had many players committed to play college football.  Dallastown signing days are held three times over the course...

Seniors, Jacob Horn (left) and Hayden Koons (right) smile as they got first and second place at the YAIAA singles tournament. (Dallastown Athletics)

Top of the Ladder

Ethan Zorbaugh, Reporter June 2, 2025

Dallastown has had impressive sports teams over the years, but a sport that isn't always in the spotlight had another successful season this year.  The Dallastown boys' tennis team has won the YAIAA...

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...

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