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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.

[Photo] Determination, Persistence, and Some Record Breaking

April 18, 2024
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.

[Photo] Determination, Persistence, and Some Record Breaking

Emily Smith, Features Editor
April 18, 2024
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.

[Photo] Dallastown is the Dream Town

March 19, 2024
Members of the South Asian Cultures Club gather during this years Multicultural Night on February 23.

[Photo] Creating the Change They Want to See

February 28, 2024
At club meetings members sample a variety of things including crafts, games, dances, and food representing South Asian culture.

[Photo] Creating the Change They Want to See

Katie Chronister, Freelance Writer
February 28, 2024
Junior Sienna Seufert spends most of her time on sidelines of Dallastown sporting events.

[Photo] Game Time Shots

February 28, 2024
The visit from puppies is always a crowd favorite. Ava Markel spent time in the VIP room with the puppies at the 2023 event.

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A favorite activity at the event is hair cutting. While many girls will donate their hair, some guys, including Seth Stotler (Class of 23) shave their heads to show support.

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Members of the Family Relations committee spend time with local Four Diamonds families throughout the year. At last years event, Ella Poff gives a ride to Shiloh.

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Mini-THON 2023 raised a record breaking total of over $140,000. This year, the 10th anniversary of Dallastown Mini-THON, the students hope to break that total again

[Photo] For The Kids: A Look into 2024’s Mini-THON

February 6, 2024
Taylor Swifts Eras Tour film made its debut in theaters on October 13. The film generated just below $100 million during opening weekend.

[Photo] Eras Tour (Theater Version)

Taylor Hicks, Sports Editor in Chief
November 21, 2023
Mrs. Fishel (on the right) has been a coach for the Envirothon team for a couple of years. She loves to use her knowledge of Biology to inform and help students become more successful in this field.

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Lori Riddles house decorated for halloween, in the picture Riddle is sitting handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.

[Photo] Spooky Season

Olivia Burns, Reporter
November 9, 2023
DHS line dancing club poster encouraging students to attend the meetings. Posted in the main lobby.

[Photo] Dancin’ Across the Country

Olivia Burns, Reporter
November 6, 2023
Dallastown math teacher Mrs. Boyd posing with two of her horses, Big and Mo.

[Photo] From Their Shelters to her Sanctuary

November 1, 2023
Dallastown math teacher Mrs. Boyd posing with two of her horses, Big and Mo.

[Photo] From Their Shelters to her Sanctuary

JD Prelich, Reporter
November 1, 2023
Dallastown students pose for a picture after leaving Homecoming to watch the Taylor Swift: Eras Tour film.

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Zorbaugh on the field during a [home or away] game with [opposing team].

[Photo] Rising Stars

Laura Pottman, Reporter
October 26, 2023
Dirty trash can that Mr. Donatelli cleans. In his business he goes around cleaning out peoples trash cans.

[Photo] Entrepreneurship… On A Whole New Level

Dillon Minck, Reporter
October 3, 2023
Irelend Viscount in her 2017 senior photo.

[Photo] Dallastown On Air

Laura Pottman, Reporter
October 19, 2023
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[Photo] All Rights Reserved

JD Prelich, Reporter
September 25, 2023
Teams from last years Down and Dirty, pose for a picture after completing their relay race.

[Photo] A Muddy Start To The Year

September 18, 2023
The Peppermint Project is accepting donations via Go Fund Me to support their mission of supporting breast cancer patients.

[Photo] The Peppermint Project

September 12, 2023
Sophomore Anika Ray created The Peppermint Project as a way to provide support to those battling breast cancer.

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One of the athletes practices during a Friday night session. The athletes say that their favorite part is spending time with friends.

[Photo] More Than Just a Sport

Kirsten Raab, Freelance Reporter
June 1, 2023
Walter Tilley, an influential Rotary Club member, primarily gives back to his community through the youth exchange committee.

[Photo] A Worldwide Service Organization in our Backyard

Maxwell McCormick, Reporter
June 1, 2023
Kylie Tauzin recently attained her Girl Scout Gold Award, completing her vest of badges.

[Photo] Girl Scout Gets Gold

Lydia Flemmens, Reporter
April 27, 2023
Posing with their Czech flag and Rotary blazer, Senior Max McCormick embraces the first part of their foreign exchange experience as three other DHS seniors, Julien Thiry, Julia Carramolino Benitez, and Maria Miranda Rozada, finish their year abroad here at DHS. McCormick has spent their time preparing to go abroad by learning Czech and becoming an ambassador of-sorts representing the United States while in Czechia.

[Photo] Breaking Borders

Cassidy Gable, Reporter
April 14, 2023
Former Dallastown Kicker Drake Pew Playing soccer at McDaniels.

[Photo] Kickers Keep Kicking

Seth Stotler, Reporter
March 2, 2023
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SMU Defensive Tackle Ricky Cole junior year

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Ben Ward on his 2 year mission trip to Argentina

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SMU defensive tackle Ricky Cole junior year

[Photo] Former Dallastown Wildcats Faceoff in Bowl Game

Seth Stotler, Reporter
January 4, 2023
BYU Center/Guard Ben Ward sophomore year

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Ben Ward on his mission trip

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Ricky Cole

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Ricky Cole and Ben Ward middle school football

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Ben Ward and Ricky cole meeting up after high school

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This is the quote that Stone associates her diabetes with.

[Photo] Natalie’s Type 1 Life

Emily Smith, Reporter
December 19, 2022
The 2022 Dallastown boys and girls wrestling teams come together to work on their skills and techniques for the upcoming season.

[Photo] Girls Wrestling Takes The Mat

December 2, 2022
The Chinese Culture Club uses clever design to incoportate the schools logo with Chinese symbols.

[Photo] Spotlight on… Chinese Culture Club

December 2, 2022
Class graduate of 1986 and now current Dallastown high school teacher, Mr. Ilyes, gives his speech in front of his class on graduation night out in the parking lot due to track renovations.

[Photo] Remembering a Parking Lot Graduation

Olivia Brenneman and Jocelyn Markel
November 18, 2022
Middle school teacher Mrs. Sciortino and her family made memories at the World Series this year.

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Middle school teacher Mrs. Sciortino and her family attended Game 5 of the World Series in Philadelphia. She said it was worth the money and the time to create memories.

[Photo] Philly Phever

Olivia Brenneman, Reporter
November 8, 2022
Dallastowns Golf Team proudly presents their second place state award, after an excellent post season run.

[Photo] Golf Team Sets Record, Achieves Silver in States

November 7, 2022
High school principal Dr. Wilson shared this preview of the drone photo taken of the Class of 2023 on the football field.

[Photo] Snapshots of The Senior Class

October 24, 2022
Colleen Hoovers popularity is displayed at the Target in York by full shelfs of her most popular books. Even though a lot of her fame came through BookTok, people are still interested in purchasing hard copies of her hooking novels.

[Photo] Hooked on Hoover

Jocelyn Markel, Reporter
October 24, 2022
Three years ago, a Wellspan Health career Summit was held at Dallastown. 40 different medical professionals provided details for a realistic day in the hospital. It opened diverse opportunities for students interested in health care. 11 schools attended.

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Three years ago, a Wellspan Health career Summit was held at Dallastown. 40 different medical professionals provided details for a realistic day in the hospital. It opened diverse opportunities for students interested in health care. 11 schools attended.

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Every December the Health STAT Club holds a Card of Hope project, partnering with several other clubs. Senior citizens at Country Meadows are holding homemade cards made by students.

[Photo] Spotlight on…Health STAT Club

Lydia Flemmens, Reporter
October 18, 2022
Anatomy and biology teacher, Mr. Herbert, spent nearly two summers decorating his room with elaborate scientific paintings.

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Three years ago, a Wellspan Health career Summit was held at Dallastown. 40 different medical professionals provided details for a realistic day in the hospital. It opened diverse opportunities for students interested in health care. 11 schools attended.

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Dallastown football alum Jordan Miller used the Homecoming game as an opportunity to propose to cheer alum Brittany Lahr. The two were friends in high school when she cheered for him on the field.

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Dallastown Football celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Homecoming football game. The Wildcats first took the field in the fall of 1947, and alumni came back to commemorate the occasion.

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Moul and Trace Adkins at one of his York Fair concerts.

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A newspaper article clipping featuring Moul and her parents.

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Moul with the band Lonestar in 2004.

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An autographed photo from Carrie Underwood featuring Moul at the bottom.

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Moul and rapper Vanilla Ice at his 2016 York Fair Concert.

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Moul with Randy, a member of the band Alabama.

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Mrs. Bodisch joins the DHS staff after student teaching here last year.

[Photo] New Teachers Say DHS “Feels Like Home”

Helena Trauger, Reporter
October 10, 2022
Mrs. Boyd (left) and Mrs. Huyett (right) worked together for years as Dallastowns Student Council Advisers. When Boyd stepped down last spring, no one could have predicted that her replacement would be Mr. Hostetter, Dean of Students.

[Photo] Student Council Finds Unlikely Adviser

Olivia Brenneman, Reporter
September 22, 2022
Zoe Schneider Hoco Court 2022

[Photo] Zoe Schneider

September 20, 2022
Boys Cross Country 2022

[Photo] Checking in On Fall Sports

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
September 23, 2022
Sheetz Gas Price Surge

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Mr. Luckenbaugh and his family. His wife Katie, his three-year-old son Camden, and his six-month-old son Bryson.

[Photo] As "Luck" Would Have It

September 29, 2022
Mr. Luckenbaugh and his family. His wife Katie, his three-year-old son Camden, and his six-month-old son Bryson.

[Photo] As “Luck” Would Have It

Ainsley Ellis, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 29, 2022
Luckenbaughs son Camden enjoys attending the Dallastown sporting events. Here, he is wearing one of the football coaches headsets.

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Mr. Luckenbaugh and his two sons, Camden, left, and Bryson, right.

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Dallastown Athletic Director Mr. Luckenbaugh enjoying the nice weather and each others company.

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Beth Boyd (Intermediate School, CSN), left, and Whitney Sams (High School, CSN) at Bongiorno Conference Center, Carlisle PA.

[Photo] Super Summer Jobs

September 15, 2022
Beth Boyd (Intermediate School, CSN), left, and Whitney Sams (High School, CSN) at Bongiorno Conference Center, Carlisle PA.

[Photo] Super Summer Jobs

Lydia Flemmens, Reporter
September 15, 2022
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