Indiana Area Senior High School

IHS rules are causing an uproar

By MEGHAN RUMMEL–  The “drink it or dump it” policy, the no headphones rule, and the no hats rule are all causing a commotion for many in our school. The headphones rule is in place because if students have their headphones in when they’re walking in the halls, they could miss an important announcement because […]

Commons Cafe is brewing briskly again this year

By KOREY FERRINGER- Every year the Commons Cafe opens for students to buy coffee, hot chocolate, and tea. The Cafe opens at 8:10 and closes at 9:55 so its open for four periods in the morning, and then re-opens from 12:20 to 2:00 pm in the afternoon. This way students can get coffee during their […]

Soccer Team kicks off another good season

By KOREY FERRINGER – The IHS boy’s soccer team is starting off the year with a bang. With playoffs on the horizon, the soccer team has no time to waste. The team is currently 7 -3 which puts them third in the league. With this great start, the soccer team has a very high chance […]

Senior year kicks off with a picnic and kickball tournament

By INDIA KRUG – Senior season has officially started for the Class of 2020 with the annual Senior Class Picnic.  Organized by a committee of Class Representatives and overseen by Mrs. Sexton, it was a night for the books.  Teachers donated their time to be referees, and to cook and serve food. The event included […]

Annual pep assembly excites students for Homecoming

By HANNAH STEELE-  On October 10, IHS students were invited to the annual Homecoming pep assembly hosted by Student Government Association, where games were played, fall sports were recognized, and the king was crowned. As the students entered the New Gym and awaited the official start of the assembly, the cheerleaders performed various chants and […]

Girls Soccer to have a goal-oriented year

By JUSTIN REESE – With the help of new coach Micheal McKealvy, IHS girls varsity soccer has kicked off the 2019 season on the right foot. The girls started the season with a 5-1 win against Apollo-Ridge on August 30. Following their first game, the girls lost against Burrell on August 31, 3-0. Rebounding from […]

Indiana vegetarian restaurants are tofu-rific

By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – As a new vegetarian, it can be difficult to eat out. However, on my vegetarian journey, I have discovered the best restaurants in Indiana to dine as a non-meat eater.  When it comes to sit-down restaurants, there are a few that stick out. My personal favorite is Thai food. In Indiana, […]

Cheerleaders get the crowd loud and proud

By KILEY BRANAN – Getting the crowd pumped for football games, having lots of team spirit, and doing flips is what the IHS cheer team is all about.  “Being on the cheer team is like having a second family,” senior Jordyn Truman says. “When you first walk into cheer tryouts you see strangers, and then […]

Teen Royalty: IHS announces 2019 Homecoming Court

By JORIE MEIL-It’s October in small town America which means it’s time for the crowning of Homecoming King and Queen.  As per usual, the 2019 Homecoming court is comprised of ten of IHS’s most well rounded and beloved seniors.  Every year five lovely ladies are picked by their classmates to be on the queen’s court. […]

New assistant principal offers a unique perspective to IHS

By HANNAH STEELE-  On August 22, IHS welcomed new assistant principal Mr. Douglas Johnson, replacing former Assistant Principal Mrs. Erin Eisenman, who has moved on to become principal at Eisenhower Elementary School.  Johnson comes to IHS via Richland High School in Johnstown where he taught geometry for seven years. Johnson served in the Army as […]