IHS students are essential amidst worldwide pandemic
By HANNAH STEELE- While the transition from in-person study to online school has proven to be a tough adjustment for some students during this unprecedented pandemic, others have to manage this while being an essential worker. Close to twenty IHS students are using their time to work at Giant Eagle whilst completing the online school […]
IHS students seek education beyond IHS
By JUSTIN REESE – As a result of COVID-19 and school closures, IHS, along with many other educational institutions, has newly-altered educational and academic expectations. For many students it’s simply harder to learn with the limited resources that teachers, students, and parents have. In light of this, some students have taken education into their own […]
Debunking corona myths: Everything you need to know about COVID-19
By HANNAH STEELE- During this unprecedented time, it’s easy to get caught up in the fear-mongering “yellow journalism” scares that seem to be circulating on all platforms. Here are five facts that debunk myths about the current coronavirus pandemic that will help keep you informed. Myth #1: Coronavirus is spread through 5G mobile networks. Fact: […]
Students adjusting to distance learning
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – The rising numbers of COVIDovid-19 across the United States have caused changes in every aspect of life. This can be seen in the closure of schools across the nation, including IHS, which has slowly transitioned into online distance learning. The closure of all Pennsylvania schools has caused the implementation of online […]
Lacrosse season canceled: How it’s affecting the players
By KILEY BRANAN – COVID-19 is affecting everyone in different ways. Teachers and students have moved to online schooling, people have to work from home, some people are not able to work at all. The Indiana Area School District has canceled spring sports, including boys tennis. baseball, softball, rugby, and boys and girls lacrosse. The […]
IHS ATHENA club hosts annual luncheon
By JORIE MEIL – On Friday, February 21, women and girls from all over Indiana County gathered at Rustic Lodge for the annual ATHENA leadership forum luncheon hosted by the IHS ATHENA club. The theme of this year’s event was “A Healthy Woman is a Successful Woman.” This year’s luncheon had 115 guests from all […]
Science Club soars at Junior Academy of Science Fair
COURTESY OF ABBY KILLAM and JENNA CONRAD – On February 22, 2020, the Indiana Area Senior High School Science Club sent forty-four students to Slippery Rock University to compete in the Region Nine Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) fair. These students conducted a science project involving research, experimentation, engineering, statistics, and a wide variety […]
Student teachers bring insight and enthusiasm to the halls of IHS
By ENDYA TYSON-Every year IHS welcomes a handful of wonderful student teachers. These student teachers come into our classrooms for nine weeks and get to interact with students so they can learn and teach. There are a variety of student teachers, learning and teaching various subjects like fine arts, social studies, and foreign language: Miss […]
IHS students attend district music festivals
By JORIE MEIL – The halls are alive with the sound of music! IHS music students have attended the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) district orchestra and chorus festivals this winter. Band students also attended the PMEA district band competition this week. On January 31, a group of orchestra students attended the PMEA District 2, 3, […]
Students organize the first-ever IHS Mini-THON garage sale
By KOREY FERRINGER– Leadership Seminar recently organized a garage sale to promote the upcoming IHS Mini-THON. The garage sale took place in the hall leading to the Upper Commons on February 5. They sold clothing that had been donated by students. All of the clothing was reasonably priced with Fill A Bag only being $7.00. […]