Mrs. Bytner joins IHS as the new speech-language therapist
By SYDNEY BRICE – Mrs. Kristin Bytner is a new speech language therapist for the Indiana Area School District. Bytner began working with students at Indiana in November. She began her time teaching at three different buildings: Horace Mann, the Junior High, and the Senior High. Her time was short at each building which made […]
Senior Lucas Connell spearheads the AP Capstone Program
By ETHAN BLACK – At one of IASD’s most recent school board meetings, Senior Lucas Connell pushed board members for the installment of the AP Capstone Program, a 2-year program where students take an AP Seminar and then AP Research (students can take Seminar without taking Research, but not the other way around). In a […]
Students weigh in on the hybrid learning model halfway through the year
By KAYLEE BECKER-GEORGE – As IHS transitioned into the second semester, students were reminded that they are halfway through this chaotic school year. Ever since COVID-19 hit the United States one year ago, schooling has not been the same. When the hybrid learning model was implemented, many people thought that it would only be for […]
Six IHS students advance to PEMA regional band
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – Six IHS students are advancing to the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) regional band. Seniors Silas Schiera and Alexis Single, juniors Maura Knepper and Logan Rode, and sophomores Olivia Seo and Emma Grim were selected to the regional band and are able to audition for the state level band. This year, […]
IHS math team faces a shift in its competitions
By SHAGUFTA HAQUE – The high school Math Team has started to face challenges like never before due to the physical competitions changing to virtual events. Getting involved in the IHS Math Team has always been an efficient way to channel the mathematical aptitude of interested students. It is arranged and instructed by Dr. Scott […]
States or no states? An update on FBLA
By ETHAN BLACK – Known for their success in recent years, Future Business Leaders of America, better known as FBLA, hasn’t shown many signs of struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic. We caught up with some members of the club to see how the club has been handling its procedures and to share any news of […]
IHS Drama Department set to perform their second virtual play
By JUSTIN REESE – All aboard! It’s time to get your tickets to see the IHS winter play. The Indiana Senior High will be streaming their winter play, Emotional Baggage on March 5 and 6 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $7.50 for a single virtual pass. Each pass works on one device only. “If you […]
IHS Leadership seniors begin raising money for Mini-THON
By TEAGAN MERRIMAN – Towards the end of every school year, the IHS community comes together to raise money for Mini-THON, an event that raises money for children battling pediatric cancer. This year, despite the amount of uncertainty surrounding THON, members of the Senior Leadership Seminar are working tirelessly to collect money to donate to […]
IHS seniors prepare for graduation
By TEAGAN MERRIMAN – This past month, seniors at IHS met to discuss plans for graduation at the conclusion of this incredibly strange school year. Thanks to Mrs. Sexton, seniors received vital information about purchasing a cap, gown, and tassel, as well as information regarding the senior class trip, baccalaureate, and the actual graduation ceremony. […]
Bertig’s beings: An update for SGA, Quiz Bowl, and Homecoming
By ETHAN BLACK – Many school events here at IHS have one thing in common, and that is an association to Mr. Bertig. Many school events rely on announcements and planning done by Bertig, and when those things do not happen, as is the case currently due to covid, it becomes difficult to figure out […]