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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

Isabella Wilkinson, commits to swimming at the University of Maine for the next four years. She will be joining the team in the fall of 2025.

Chasing the D1 Dream

Lauren Hazlett, Freelance Writer November 14, 2024

The water beats off her skin as she races through the cold water.  Long 30-hour school weeks, clubs, and activities.  Isabella Wilkinson always seemed to find herself in the pool.  “I always...

Wunderlich is now on the sidelines helping the Wildcats boys soccer team as he begins his coaching career.

From Pitch to Pedagogy

Owen Shultz and Austin Keja November 14, 2024

Once he walked the halls of Dallastown and was a soccer star on the field.  He’s back now as a teacher and a coach. 22-year-old Gabe Wunderlich, who graduated from the halls of Dallastown, returned...

Many people find benefits at the gym other than just gaining muscle. One popular local gym is PA Fitness, pictured here.

Strong Connections

Luis Rodriguez, Reporter November 6, 2024

When people think of a gym the image that comes to mind is usually one of weights clanging, people running on treadmills, and sweat dripping from intense workout sessions.  While gyms are indeed great...

Dallastown Intermediate School was the first to have an area dedicated to esports. Almost 100 students are currently involved in the program. Photo submitted.

Game Changers

Natalie Buschman, Reporter November 6, 2024

Crowds cheer and fans go wild, but they're not in a stadium. These competitors are in a room with computers going against other gamers. Esports is gaining popularity. According to the Michigan...

The clocks in Dallastown all sit above the door, a frequent place of darting eyes.

The Schedule Struggle

Nate Mathison November 4, 2024

Dallastown Wildcats have a lot to do on their plate, but if they have one more thing to take up their time, they’ll vomit it back up. And they're already overworked if they do a sport and have a job.  Sleep...

Co-ed sports such as swimming and track offer a level of competition where girls and boys compete separately, but also as one team.

Co-ed Teams Triumph Together

Isabella Wilkinson, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 22, 2024

As someone who has participated in co-ed swimming for most of my athletic career, I have always loved how female and male athletes are brought together to make one team and how high the energy gets at...

Coach Morgan White talks to the varsity team at half time of the Dallastown vs. Red Lion game.

New Soccer Coach Isn’t New to D-Town

Morgan Good, Reporter September 19, 2024

Dallastown girls soccer team is suited up and ready for the season, but this is a unique year. Not only are the freshmen new, but the head coach is as well. Morgan White, a 2007 Dallastown graduate,...

Junior Natalie Good breaks the school record for the 800m with a time of 2:18.00 at the Henderson Invitational. She also holds the school record with the 4X800 relay.

Sunshine and Fast Times

Morgan Good, Freelance Writer June 10, 2024

Thoughts fill her mind of possible success and the fear of failure. As the start time approaches, the nerves set in. “On your mark, set.” Boom! The starting gun blows, girls lunge forward, and the...

Budney running under her teammates sticks as her name is called before the game against Lampeter-Strasburg.

Freshman On The Field

Audrey Frey and Kiele Wright, Freelance Writer June 3, 2024

From picking up her first stick in kindergarten, to making the varsity team, freshman Julie Budney has always had a strong passion for lacrosse, but did not know it would take her this far. Since second...

The Beacon Senior Issue 2024

The Beacon Senior Issue 2024

Congratulations, Dallastown Class of 2024! 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...

The Dallastown cheerleaders at the 2023 PIAA State Championship competition. After hitting the routine, we let out our last breath to celebrate.

Cheerleading- More Than Just an Activity

Emily Smith, Features Editor May 29, 2024

Growing up my childhood consisted of one thing and one thing only- cheerleading. The past 13 years of my life I’ve spent numerous hours in practice, at games, and endured long competition days.  Those...

Cottrell, sporting her York College t-shirt, after placing 7th in the district for the 200m. This was her first and last districts during her senior year at Dallastown in 2023.

Determination, Persistence, and Some Record Breaking

Emily Smith, Features Editor April 18, 2024

One might fear the fire that is life’s challenges, and some modestly prevail to bring out their inner fire. For Dallastown graduate Natalie Cottrell, her inner fire forced her to prove herself right...

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