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The combined choirs sing the final song of the year at the Spring Pops concert.
State High Choirs Honor Seniors at Spring Pops Concert
Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor • May 30, 2025

On May 21, the State High Choirs took the stage for the final time of the year for the Spring Pops Concert. Led by Director Erik Clayton, various...

Air traffic control collage created by Kate Reinhard.
Buckle Your Seatbelt: Turbulent Air Travel Ahead
Kate Reinhard, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

A nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers is stressing the U.S. aviation network. Newark Liberty International Airport, a major East Coast...

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The Process of Electing a Pope: Current Situations Surrounding the Catholic Community
Setsen Gunbileg, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

On May 8, Catholic leaders from around the world gathered in Vatican City and chose the new pope, Pope Leo XIV.  The choice was made following...

State High TSA State Qualifiers Gather Together at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Courtesy of Chip Crawford.
State High TSA Takes the Lead at States
Kaylee Johnson, Staff Writer • May 11, 2025

On April 23rd, the State High TSA Chapter (Technology Student Association) competed at the 47th annual state conference at Seven Springs Mountain...

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Junior Devon Jackson competes at the Igloo Invitational.
Track Athletes Reflect on the Regular Season’s End
Eric Liu, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025

There is the popular saying that all things must come to an end at some point. This has happened as the track and field regular season came to...

A boys tennis player plays during a game.
Boys Tennis: A Season to Remember
Jude Rhymer, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025

On March 10, the State High Boys Tennis team took the court for the first time this season, and it had a lot to carry on its shoulders. “Going...

Freshman Brielle Freeman defending the goal, junior Kenna Whitehurst going up for the steal. Photo courtesy of Becky Freeman.
Big Stage, Big Win: Girls Lacrosse Triumphs at Panzer Stadium
Ceanna Irmak, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

On May 13, at Penn State Lacrosse’s Panzer Stadium, State High Girls Lacrosse overtook Central Dauphin in a hard-earned 11-7 win. After...

Clear skies and a bright sun from day two of the two day meet.
State High Track and Field Districts
Anya Kalupson, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

On May 14 and 15, the State High Track and Field Team broke personal, school, meet and facility records at the District VI Championships. The...

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Culinary Arts Director Zach Lorber assists students during his class. Photo courtesy of Nabil Mark.
Culinary Arts Program Excelling with Chef Zach Lorber
Ryan Evanego, Features Editor • May 30, 2025

The Culinary Arts Program at State High is one of the more unique and rewarding classes students can take. Much of the success of the program...

Josie Younkin at the Annual Altoona Area Igloo Invitational on the 5’6” high jump. Photo courtesy of Joe Lipski.
Junior Josie Younkin Ties the School High Jump Record
Jackson Welsh, Staff Writer • May 24, 2025

High school athlete Josie Younkin made history in her junior year when she tied the school high jump record of five feet and six inches, which...

Mrs. Inhoof with a student in the Greenroom. Photo courtesy of Nabil Mark.
Agriculture Teacher Morgan Inhoof Wins Outstanding Agriculture Educator Award
Lily Malloy, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025

On March 31, CTC agriculture teacher Morgan Inhoof received the Northern Region Outstanding Agriculture Educator award from PAAE.  PAAE is...

Purple Project poster with purple handprints in the hub.
Purple Project Partners With Centre Safe for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sarah Kann, Staff Writer • April 15, 2025

For Sexual Assault Awareness month in April, State High’s Purple Project is hosting a fundraiser in collaboration with Centre Safe, a nonprofit...

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