Indiana Area Senior High School

College Board plans to administer AP tests like normal

By KAYLEE BECKER-GEORGE – AP students have spent most the year wondering exactly what their exams were going to be like, and the College Board has answered their questions.  As the end of the year approaches and testing season is upon the school, AP students find themselves making the usual $95-per-test payments to take the […]

IHS Science Club sees great success at competitions

By CALEIGH CESSNA – Despite the virtual formats, the Indiana High School Science Club has seen 31 first place Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) awards and over $165,000 in scholarship awards through the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF) this year. On top of this, numerous students have prestigious sponsor prizes from companies […]

The pandemic adjustments: Which grade had it the worst?

By CALEIGH CESSNA – It’s no secret that the overarching environment of this school year has been focused on the pandemic.  Students have missed out on important moments that many look forward to such as Homecoming, Prom, football and hockey games, and the Teddy Bear Fund Drive talent show. Of course, each grade has endured […]

Boys’ tennis team volleys its way into a new season

By SHAGUFTA HAQUE – Coached by Mr. Phil Palko and Mr. Nick Buckshaw, the boys’ tennis team has been engaging in regular practices to prepare for upcoming matches. March 8 marked the beginning of all the spring sports seasons, including boys’ tennis. The seniors on the team are Ethan Black, Tim Hauge, Josh Lindsay, Ethan […]

Spring into summer with the best books of the season

By TEAGAN MERRIMAN – With the end of the school year approaching rather quickly, students may find themselves juggling the extra time brought forth by summer break.   As a student who has always had a love and passion for reading, I know that those like myself are always on the prowl for a new book […]

Kyle Thome: Indiana’s greatest swimmer?

By ETHAN BLACK – On March 19, 2021, the IHS Swimming team traveled to Cumberland Valley High School for the PIAA state championships. Senior Kyle Thome stole the show at states, winning both the 200-yard freestyle and 500 freestyle. Thome is now the first student in Indiana history to take home two state championships at […]