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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

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...

Math teacher Miss Sweitzer (center) poses with students Akira Sorrell (left) and Emily Stock (right) at a girls lacrosse game this spring. Sweitzer is finishing up her first year at DHS where she has also gotten involved with Mini-THON and coaching lacrosse. Photo submitted.

A New Face at Dallastown—Kind Of

Sierra Reed and Lily Medich June 2, 2025

Though this is her first year teaching at Dallastown Area High School, math teacher Sara Sweitzer is no stranger to these halls or to the joy of teaching.  “I always knew since 3rd grade that I wanted...

Photos that were taken from my childhood and recent years. One thing I loved especially about being on The Beacon was creating graphics for my stories and social media. (Graphic by Jade Bradenbaugh)

The Outfit Dilemma

Jade Bradenbaugh, Reporter June 2, 2025

The thought of writing this has been haunting me for the past few weeks since it was assigned. The assignment is to reflect on my high school journey. I’d imagine people writing about who and what...

A camera is held as journalists gather outside the Turkish Presidency's Dolmabahce working office, where Russia and Ukraine direct talks might happen, in Istanbul, Turkey, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Picture Perfect

Addysen Craumer, Reporter June 1, 2025

Click, click, click! The sounds of cameras flashing are heard through school halls as upcoming seniors smile big for their portraits.  On May 5, Dallastown’s Class of 2026 attended a school assembly...

Girls lacrosse seniors line up to all start the game on senior night. This season's team is the winningest girls lacrosse class.

Dallastown Girls Lacrosse Claims Back-to-Back Championships in a dominant fashion

Campbell O’Neill, Reporter June 1, 2025

Heading into the 2024-25 season, Dallastown girls lacrosse was expected to become the champions of the YAIAA again. On Tuesday, May 13, those expectations became reality.  Here's how they got here: They...

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