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The Student News Site of Dallastown Area High School

The Beacon

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

Sips Cafe. offers a variety of drinks both hot and cold at their Manchester location. (@sipscafes Instagram)
Hidden Havens – Sips Cafe
Larissa Swisher, Senior Coloumnist • October 9, 2025

I have always wished that I had a cozy spot to study like Rory Gilmore in Luke’s Diner or Rachel and Monica in Central Perk.  Well, that...

Field hockey mascot Winnie sits on the bench at a game. She is one of field hockey's biggest traditions. (Katie Drudy)
Winning with Winnie
October 8, 2025
A part-time student at Tech is taking apart an engine, one of many interesting tasks they are given during class. (Taylor Spevak )
York Tech Gets Flexible
October 8, 2025
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Actors of Dallastown Performing Arts Club (DPAC) are rehearsing for the fall play "I Never Saw Another Butterfly." (Casper Bowman)
Breathing Life into Art Through Acting
Zephyr Bruce, Reporter

Dallastown Performing Arts Club (DPAC) will stage an inspirational drama this year for its annual fall play. Based on the poems and artwork of children interned at the Terezin concentration camps during WWII, “I...

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Vinyl murals were displayed in various areas of the school to brighten up the hallways.
New Signs in the Hallway
Jack McMurray and Bodie Bowman

At the beginning of the year, many eyes were caught by some beautiful additions to our school. These murals are a monument to our school’s...

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Dallastown's girls wrestling champions stand together with other district champs after a day of hard work and mental toughness, thanks to their coaches. (@dtowngirlswrestling)
Beyond the Sport
Layla Spera, Reporter

Since a young age I have participated in many different sports. Gymnastics, roller derby, volleyball and wrestling-all providing different experiences which I've continued...

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