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Encouraging fellow classmates, Claire Kriner (11) and Timothy Helman (9) get excited for the holiday season.

Cans Donated, Toys Collected

Eva Dempsey, Staff November 29, 2018

The holidays are thought to be a time with big family dinners, buying and receiving gifts, and getting a little extra money added to your paycheck. The streets are filled with string lights and cheer all...

Getting into the Halloween spirit, Jacob Troupe (11), Nick Alfree (11), Patrick Hicks (11), Zach Slodysko (11), Dylan Poffenberger (11), and Mason Younker (11) dress up as the band KISS.

A Spook-tacular Day

Hannah Kimmel, Editor November 2, 2018

October is a season full of carving pumpkins, dressing up, and lots of sweets. Student Council decided to celebrate this season by hosting a pumpkin-decorating contest, costume contest, and senior trick-or-treating. Every...

To add to the peacock on her pumpkin, Trinity Myers (12) adds feathers to emphasize the birds most noticeable trait.

Paint Party: Pumpkin Edition

Madi Dorsey, Editor October 29, 2018

A chilly autumn breeze blows an ombre of orange, red, and yellow leaves across the grass. Anywhere you go, you are bound to smell a mixture of cinnamon and pumpkin. Porches are decorated with scarecrows,...

Are You College-Ready?

Are You College-Ready?

Emma Gipe, Staff October 28, 2018

It’s crunch time for the Class of 2019. Many seniors are in the midst of completing college applications toward their next step in education for the start of 2019-2020 school year. To lend a helping...

She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not

She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not

Deanna Grove, Staff October 15, 2018

For years, the James Buchanan Drama Club has followed the same pattern in terms of what type of show they put on in the spring: musical, play, musical, play, musical, musical. Wait, two musicals in a...

Mr. Rodney Benedick, Acting Superintendent of Tuscarora School District

Where’s He’s Been, Where He Is, and Where He’s Taking Us

The Rocket Flame Staff October 9, 2018

Remember that smiling face that you’d see lending a helping hand around the school: whether assisting the cafeteria ladies at the lunch line, greeting students at the bus ramp, or just stopping by classes...

Behind the Throne

Behind the Throne

Emma Gipe, Staff October 5, 2018

Under the Friday night lights of Rocket Stadium, the 2019 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned. Shupp (12) and Cormac Houpt (12) accepted their crowns after a eventful week of participating in spirit...

All the award winners smile after the eventful ceremony.

Senior Awards Ceremony

Hannah Zomak, Editor June 1, 2018

On May 22, the James Buchanan High School honored the Class of 2018 with the annual Senior Awards Ceremony. Over $230,000 in awards were presented to the senior class with 70 lucky students able to partake...

While getting her hair done by Claire Alfree (12), Kelsi Parson (11) ponders about Sunday’s performance.

Godspeed Totem Pole

Sydney Jones, Staff May 29, 2018

Totem Pole Playhouse Awards were started back in 2014 and closely mimic the Tony Awards for Broadway shows.   “Out of three counties, the schools that want to participate in it can have judges...

In the library lobby of James Buchanan High School, a banner hangs where students and faculty can write advice and inspiring words for seniors that are graduating.

Advice for College Freshmen From Alumnae

Madison Dorsey, Staff May 23, 2018

It is the middle of the summer, and you are roaming through the aisles of stores trying to shop for your dorm. There are so many things in so many colors, and you do not know where to start. You’re asking...

“Houston, We’re Ready For Take Off!”

“Houston, We’re Ready For Take Off!”

Rachel Kimmel, Staff May 23, 2018

Three...two...one...blast off! During the 2018-2019 school year, the Voyager Program will be launched at James Buchanan High School.   The Voyager Program is a self-driven class for students,...

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