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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
Taylor Hicks

Taylor Hicks, Sports Editor

Taylor Hicks is a senior and this is her second year on The Beacon staff. She has also taken on the role of Sports Editor this year. Along with The Beacon, she enjoys playing golf and softball for the school team. After high school, she plans on attending a four-year college to major in sports media. Starting this year, she is excited to start a podcast and continue writing feature and news stories.

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The Beacon Senior Issue 2024

The Beacon Senior Issue 2024

Olivia Brenneman, Taylor Hicks, Emily Smith, Evan Atwood, and Maddie Herrington
May 30, 2024
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film made its debut in theaters on October 13. The film generated just below $100 million during opening weekend.

Eras Tour (Theater Version)

Taylor Hicks, Sports Editor in Chief
November 21, 2023
Can you guess the Dallastown teacher?

Can you guess the Dallastown teacher?

Taylor Hicks, Sports Editor in Chief
November 6, 2023
Student Council decorated the hallways with vines and twinkle lights to accommodate the theme: Echanted Forest.

An Enchanted Week

Isabella Wilkinson and Taylor Hicks
November 6, 2023
Rebecca Wisocky walks the picket line in solidarity as the SAG-AFTRA strike continues.

SAG-AFTRA Strike Hits Close To Home

Taylor Hicks, Sports Editor in Chief
October 23, 2023
Teams from last year's Down and Dirty, pose for a picture after completing their relay race.

A Muddy Start To The Year

Isabella Wilkinson and Taylor Hicks
September 18, 2023
The 2022 Dallastown boys and girls wrestling teams come together to work on their skills and techniques for the upcoming season.

Girls Wrestling Takes The Mat

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
December 2, 2022
All the schools were lined up right before competing in a cone flip relay for the start of the 2022 Battle of the Buildings.

Battle of the Buildings: 2022

Isabella Wilkinson and Taylor Hicks
November 21, 2022
The high school teachers take on the juniors/freshman for the second round of tug of war.

Ms. Reynolds, representing the middle school teachers, flips the cone to get her team the first win in the second round of the Battle of the Buildings.

The Dallastown High School drumline brought their musical talents by performing at the 2022 Battle of the Buildings.

The Elementary and DAIS students brought their energy and school spirit to the 2022 Battle of the Buildings.

The DAIS and Leader Heights/Loganville face off together playing tug of war for the last activity for the Battle of the Buildings.

Teams Ketchup and Thunderstruck faced off playing dodgeball for the Battle of the Buildings.

Mrs. Zinn representing the DAIS team was flipping the cone to try to get her team to advance.

Dallastown Elementary and York Township also known for their team name the Submarines, win the 2022 Battle of the Buildings.

Seniors, Hannah Atkinson, Haley Jamison, Chandler Powell, and Connor Barto, as well as Sophomore Carter Lewis play dodgeball in the Battle of the Buildings.

Senior, Connor Barto, makes the game winning shot to give the seniors/sophomores the win.

The 2022, round 2 Battle of the Buildings winner was the seniors/sophomores - team Itis.

Sophomore volleyball player, Kira Lynch, was selected as our Sports Spotlight Athlete. Lynch was voted by her peers for her ongoing, excellent performances on the court in recent weeks.

Kira Lynch – Volleyball

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Senior football player, Michael Scott, was selected as our Sports Spotlight Athlete. Scott was voted by his peers for his stand-out performances on the field in the recent weeks.

Michael Scott – Football

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Sports Spotlight

Sports Spotlight

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Sports Spotlight

Sports Spotlight

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
October 21, 2022
Senior football player, Drayden Lloyd, was selected as our Sports Spotlight Athlete. Lloyd was chosen by his peers for his stand-out performances in recent weeks.

Drayden Lloyd – Football

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
October 21, 2022
Senior field hockey player, Sarah Beck, was selected as our Sports Spotlight Athlete. Beck was chosen by her peers for outstanding performance on the field.

Sarah Beck – Field Hockey

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
October 19, 2022
The Beacon is recognizing two of our fall sports athletes, who were chosen for their accomplishments on and off the field.

The Beacon is recognizing two of our fall sports athletes, who were chosen for their accomplishments on and off the field.

Checking in On Fall Sports

Taylor Hicks, Reporter
September 23, 2022
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