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Middle School Music Teacher, Miss Trauger, is posing with some of her choir students after a performance. Trauger has recently won the Outstanding Young Music Educator Award from the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. - Submitted By Trauger

Trauger Named Outstanding Young Music Educator

Lily Medich, Reporter March 19, 2024

Middle School Music Teacher, Miss Trauger, is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Young Music Educator Award given by the Pennsylvania Music Educators' Association. Secretly nominated by a fellow...

Avery Baldwin, Kenna Hoffman, Shelly Gipson-McDonald, and Tessa Henise (left to right) posing with their medals after representing Dallastown at sectionals. Baldwin and Hoffman went on to qualify for the PIAA tournament.  Photo via Dallastown Girls Wrestling Instagram.

Baldwin and Hoffman Compete at States

Evan Atwood, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2024

In the first ever PIAA State Girls Wrestling Championships from March 7- 9, Dallastown was represented by two athletes, Avery Baldwin (155 lb.) and McKenna Hoffman (130 lb.). The two traveled to the...

The cheer team celebrating around their 5th place UCA Nationals trophy at The Field House. Friends and family gather around to congratulate their hard work.

Dallastown is the Dream Town

Olivia Brenneman March 19, 2024

Dallastown Cheerleaders returned from Nationals, making it to finals for the first time, and placing 5th in the nation in the Medium D1 Varsity Game Day Division. From Feb. 9-11, they competed in the...

Members of the Mini-THON committees showing the final total during closing ceremony. Students finally sat down after 12 hours of standing.

Dancing (202)4 a Cure

Emily Smith, Features Editor March 18, 2024

It’s been a decade since the first ever Mini-THON, and with a record number of over 500  participants this year, the event continues to grow.  Dallastown students stood and danced for 12 hours overnight...

The cast of The Lightning Thief laugh backstage during a rehearsal for the show. The show opens April 4.

“The Lightning Thief” Tickets on Sale

Kirsten Raab, Reporter March 18, 2024

“The Lightning Thief” is coming to Dallastown’s stage on April 4-7. It will take place in the school auditorium and tickets can be purchased by clicking on this link. There are five different show...

Havice Dives into History

Kendyl McPherson, Reporter March 18, 2024

On March 2, 2024, Julia Havice competed in the PIAA District III Girls swim meet. Her resilient endeavor qualified her for states.  Havice won several medals, including a gold in the 100 Free....

Billy Joel stepped away from songwriting in 1993 with Famous Last Words being his swan song. However, The Entertainer felt it was time to turn the lights back on and return to songwriting. Photo from Slgkgc via Wikimedia Commons.

The Piano Man’s Triumphant Return to Music

Bryce Keller, Reporter March 15, 2024

A performer laid his magical hands on the keys of his piano, as the magnetic uproar of the crowd began singing along to his songs. Until one day in 1993. The performer is none other than Billy “The...

Coach Jay Rexroth has a long and storied history with Dallastown basketball. After being a student athlete for the Wildcats, he returned to find success as the head coach of the boys team and now the head coach of the girls team. Here, he speaks to players Praise Matthews and Alonna Dowell before the start of the second half of the game vs. Central Bucks East.

Long Lasting Legacy

Hailey Lau, Freelance Writer March 11, 2024

The sound of the ball bouncing on the court echoes as the players from both teams wait for the foul shot to go up. It is released from the girl’s hand and falls just short, bouncing back from the rim.  The...

Dribbling down the court, junior Alonna Dowell takes command of the basketball. It has been a long journey for her to return after tearing her ACL.

From Setbacks to Success

Cole Terry, Freelance Writer February 29, 2024

In the dimly lit gymnasium, the sound of squeaking sneakers and the rhythmic bounce of a basketball filled the air. Among the players on the court, one stood out for her skill, resilience, and determination...

Members of the South Asian Cultures Club gather during this years Multicultural Night on February 23.

Creating the Change They Want to See

Katie Chronister, Freelance Writer February 28, 2024

What was once halfway around the world, is now within feet here at DHS. Juniors Amishi Singla and Suresh Venkataraman came together to create the South Asian Cultures Club.  Last summer Venkataraman...

Junior Sienna Seufert spends most of her time on sidelines of Dallastown sporting events.

Game Time Shots

Bella Hershey, Freelance Writer February 28, 2024

Sienna Seufert has always had a passion for taking pictures. From the age of 12 she began her journey in photography taking photos at her brothers soccer games. “I would go to my brother’s...

Klingenmaier proudly stands in front of a fire engine and presents his firefighting helmet. This has been a lifelong dream which has become reality for Klingenmaier.

A Future in Fire Rescue

Colin Brown, Freelance Writer February 28, 2024

Raindrops hit the shattered glass of the flipped sedan, oil leaks out and blankets the ground, and the smoke from the engines of the collided vehicles blooms up towards the gloomy night sky. The bright...

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