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events that Tim Kelly has participated in

Timothy Kelly’s Transformative Effect on the Classroom and Beyond

Ryan Mikulich, Student Writer December 17, 2024

Not only does Timothy Kelly try to better his students in the classroom, but he also tries to make them a better version of themselves. Kelly shared, “I've always had a deep respect for the impact that...

Jennifer DiVasto holding her violin in the orchestra room.

Keeping Up With Jennifer DiVasto: A Successful School Transition

Yurika Yebbal, Student Writer December 17, 2024

Jennifer DiVasto is currently a teacher at Pennridge High School but serves as much more than an educational teacher. She teaches Chamber Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Rock Band, and Guitar Studio, as...

Student Erica Zysk and Principal Abram Hughes work a Dine and Donate at Owowcow.

A Smile That Sets an Example

Erica Zysk, Student Writer November 26, 2024

As familiar faces stroll through the Owowcow door for the senior class fundraiser, they are greeted by a warm smile and optimism. Abram Hughes banters with students over varying ice cream flavors as he...

Thomas at work

Going Beyond Expectations in the Workforce

Many people show empathy and go out of their job limits to help others in difficult situations.  This is shown in major worldwide events such as 9/11 and even small local situations such as saving up...

Is it your dream job?

Is it your dream job?

Marley Steward, Xavier Peters, Talan Hogan, and Sam Crognale November 15, 2024

What do you want to be when you grow up? That question is asked of many, but most don’t know the answer, even if they think they do know. Fun fact: Most people switch majors by the time they graduate...

Pennridge High School's therapy animal, Merlin

A New Type of Teaching Assistant

Pennridge High School's teachers have started using Merlin the Bunny to help manage their classrooms. Having a sense of belonging plays a crucial role in the development of humans, and for many therapies,...

Cooper, Mason, Emma, and Kyle are playing Unified Bocce at Pennridge High School.

Find Your Uncomfort Zone

Erica Zysk, Hannah Casey, and Delaney Dodge November 15, 2024

As a freshman, making friends and connections is a top priority for most. While Pennridge High School offers a variety of clubs to do just that,  students often feel reserved about joining ones out of...

Meet Pennridge’s Anti-Stress Superheroes, Kebo and Merlin!

Meet Pennridge’s Anti-Stress Superheroes, Kebo and Merlin!

Classes, homework, after-school activities, and other events can make a student often feel overwhelmed, and with Pennridge High School recently adopting block scheduling, many are taking on extra stress....

Pennridge High School therapy dog, Kebo, rests while students pet him.

Therapy Animal Expansion Pack

Imagine walking into school, your eyes drooping with exhaustion and your mind longing for your warm bed, but luckily, a cuddly bunny and a furry dog are waiting for you at the entrance. Therapy animals...

Members of the Pennridge Unified Bocce Team at a match

The Importance of Showing Up

Phoebe Anton, Sara Schmidt, Yurika Yebbal, and Olivia Brady November 15, 2024

The sound of little rubber balls thudding across a gym floor fills the air. One of these balls makes the winning point for a school's Unified Bocce ball team. One team may win, and there is complete silence....

Homemade pasta with extra marinara and extra parmesan cheese

Cooking vs. Baking: Quesadilla vs. Cheesecake

Sydney Sica and Paige Fenley May 28, 2024

The art, science, and craft of using heat to make food more palatable or digestible vs. the process of preparing dough, batter, etc., while preparing it in an oven using dry heat; this describes the process...

Alice in Wonderland is a popular story originally written by Lewis Carrol. Since then, it has been adapted into many different movies and books.

"Alice in Wonderland (Illustrator: Winter, 1924) Mad Tea Party" by Toronto Public Library Special Collections is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

A Look Down the Rabbit Hole of Alice in Wonderland

Ava Dunbar May 28, 2024

Modern adaptations of fairy tales and other fantastical stories have a long history of being altered and reimagined, and the famous world of Wonderland is no exception. Many people know the story from...

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