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David Diehl, retired Dallastown orchestra teacher, lost his battle with cancer in November, but alumni and community members continue to honor his memory with tributes.

A Tribute to Mr. Diehl

Lian Peach, Reporter
January 19, 2021
Dallastown High School Nurse Whitney Sams spends much of her day this year at her desk monitoring students and symptoms of COVID-19.

School Nurse Job Description Changes Dramatically in 2020

Charlotte Van Haren, Reporter
January 12, 2021
Dallastown's Faculty Holiday Card for 2020-2021 is a socially distanced, creative alternative to the traditional group photo.

Faculty Holiday Card…..COVID Style

Katelyn Moran-Pearlman, Reporter
December 21, 2020
Gabe Norwood, Riley Thomas, Mason Bowman, Sydney Ohl, Shauna Stotler, and Camryn Eveler are six Dallastown student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent on Dec. 12. These athletes will be attending college in the Fall of 2021 to continue their sports and further their academic studies.

Dallastown’s Fall Athletic Signing Day 2020-2021

Katelyn Moran-Pearlman, Reporter
December 11, 2020
Senior Abi Trembly and Junior Corey Strayer, taken at Salem United Church of Christ in Jacobus

Fall Play Goes Virtual

Riley Sharp, Reporter
November 12, 2020
This week, colleges and universities around the country suspended traditional classes due to the coronavirus. Many required students to move out of dorms and head home for the rest of the semester.

Coronavirus Closes College Campuses

Compiled by Staff, Reporters
March 13, 2020
The Beacon Archives in Ms. Gable's room have issues from almost every year since 1929

A History of the Beacon

Shelby Hallett, Reporter
March 11, 2020
Senior Matteo Conigliaro was crowned Mr. DHS 2020 after all eight contestants competed in three main categories: the group dance, the talent competition, and the fashion and Q & A portion.

Conigliaro takes the Crown

Abigail Way, Reporter
February 26, 2020
Dallastown sophomore Emma Boyd was a Leap Year baby born on Feb. 29, 2004.. She celebrated her second birthday in 2006 on Feb 28 because it was not a leap year.

An Uncommon Birthday

Emily Stoner, Reporter
February 21, 2020
Abbey Alex, Gabe Wunderlich, Abigail Herbert, and Kanann Gemmill are four Dallastown student-athletes who signed National Letters of Intent on Feb. 5. These athletes will be attending college in Fall to continue their sports and further their academic studies.

Dallastown’s Winter Athletic Signing Day

Abigail Way, Reporter
February 18, 2020
The Americanism Essay is a contest hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Pennsylvania. The Essay contest is held annually and deals with topics about America and American soldiers

Americanism Essay Contest

Michaela Hoover, Reporter
February 13, 2020
The Great Escape was released July 4, 1963 and has since become a classic.

Comments on Uncommon Classics: The Great Escape

Shelby Hallett, Reporter
February 13, 2020
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