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Helping The Community Around Them

Helping The Community Around Them

Shay Fisher, Staff April 24, 2019

  On Thursday April 11, the James Buchanan National Honor Society (NHS took a trip to Cove Valley Christian Camp to help spruce up their camp to get it ready for the upcoming summer.  The work day at...

Eliminating Fear With Steps of Hope

Eliminating Fear With Steps of Hope

Madi Dorsey, Editor February 25, 2019

In a small community, a large number of people are impacted by cancer. Whether it is themselves who are affected or the people around them, many lives are changed by the disease. To support the many people...

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Shay Fisher, Staff February 21, 2019

A Merry Mercersburg Christmas

A Merry Mercersburg Christmas

Madison Dorsey, Editor November 29, 2018

It’s the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year, and the decorations around town show it. Wreaths are hanging off parking meters, the light poles are draped in garland, and local businesses...

The Effect of Social Media Use on Teens

The Effect of Social Media Use on Teens

Abby Carbaugh, Staff November 26, 2018

Social media allows us to share ideas and creations with others, network, and be able to show expressions of our personality. With the current popular platforms teens have been using, they are able to...

The History of the Armistice

The History of the Armistice

Deanna Grove, Staff November 21, 2018

You’ve probably heard someone say, “It’s 11:11, make a wish!” The number 11 is supposed to be lucky. To the soldiers fighting in World War I, it was. World War I began in 1914 following the...

Vendors are set up along the square of Chambersburg for Applefest.

How Do You Like That AppleFest?

Alyssa Blair, Staff October 22, 2018

On October 20, The Downtown Business Council had their annual Chambersburg AppleFest.  AppleFest is a family tradition with lots of entertainment, crafts, and food vendors. The festival lasted from...

Outside the Kalahari Resort and Hotel

Senior Trip to Cedar Point

Hannah Mellott, Staff May 29, 2018

The senior class traveled six hours to Sandusky, Ohio for one last hoorah together May 23 to 25. The Senior Class trip was voted on by the class and Kalahari Resort and Cedar Point Amusement Park was chosen....

Sewing Together the Perfect Night

Sewing Together the Perfect Night

Macey Keefer, Staff May 23, 2018

The weather was a little dreary with the rain but everyone was dressed to the nines in gorgeous gowns and tuxedos. The air was filled with the smell of flowers and all around people were taking perfectly-posed...

Ms. May outside of NBC studios.

New Experiences and Changing Lives

Kirstyn Black, Staff May 23, 2018

She has been an inspiration to a school, a community, a state, and now to a nation.  Her life changing transformation has shown millions that it is possible to change the course of your life.  Ms. Brittany...

An Example of the Relentless Snow in 2018.

April Snow Causes May Flowers to Not Grow

Sydney Jones, Staff April 23, 2018

Typically the beginning of April brings Easter, rain, and warmer weather, followed by flowers blooming in May.   But this year, Mother Nature had different plans. It began the week of February...

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