Fulbright Scholars bring a unique perspective to high school students
By EMMA NORMAN – Each year, IHS and the Indiana community welcomes teachers from all over the world to immerse themselves in an American high school learning environment. For the fifth year in a row, Indiana High School welcomes the Fulbright scholars, a group of teachers and administrators from all around the world. Hosting these […]
IHS raises awareness for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – February marks the beginning of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. At IHS, the Alice Paul House plans various activities throughout the month to spread prevention tactics for toxic relationships. One in three teenagers struggles with unhealthy and abusive relationships. Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, or TDVAM, is a national effort to […]
Poetry Out Loud inspires students to use their voice
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – At the annual Poetry Out Loud school wide competition, three IHS students had the opportunity to engage their love of poetry through recitation. Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition that is organized and funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. The district competition […]
IHS students participate in charity dance show
“We use the soles of our feet to dance and our hearts to give others a chance.” The annual Dancers with Heart and Sole charity show took place on Saturday, January 25 in the IHS auditorium. Dancers with Heart and Sole or “DWHAS” is a dance/variety show put on by Sue Hewitt Dance Studio. “I’m […]
IHS MATH TEAM ADDING UP TO A SUCCESSFUL SEASON
By JUSTIN REESE – Under the direction of Dr. Scott Layden, the IHS Math Team is adding up wins. The Mathletes struck success in math-madness competitions, The American Math Contest, and the trips to various competitions. This November, students traveled to Clarion to participate in the annual Clarion University Mathematics Competition. At Clarion, Senior Oliver Xing […]
IHS TO PERFORM WINTER PLAY THIS WEEKEND!
By JORIE MEIL – The verdict is in! It’s time to go see the IHS winter play! The Indiana Area Senior High will present 12 Incompetent Jurors this weekend, January 10 and 11. The shows begin at 7:30, the house opens at 7:00, and tickets will be $6 at the door. It will be performed in ¾ […]
TEDDY BEAR FUND DRIVE: ORGANIZED AND EMPOWERED BY STUDENTS
By INDIA KRUG – The IHS Student Government Association has had another triumphant year fundraising for the Teddy Bear Fund Drive, which benefits the Pediatrics Unit at Indiana Regional Medical Center and the Free Care Fund at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The committee was chaired by seniors Hanna Contrucci, Sarah Denver, and Harley Kessler and has […]
Love Basket fundraiser helps Indiana families enjoy the holidays
By HANNAH STEELE- The USDA reported in 2017 that 12.3% of American households are food insecure, which means that 1 in 8 families have struggled in providing food for their family members at some point in the year. Because of this, the holiday season can prove difficult for some families to enjoy. In an effort […]
Don’t stop IHS now: Lip-dub 2019 is a rousing success
By MEGHAN RUMMEL- Five years ago, a video was recorded of IHS students lip-syncing to “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift as they went around and showed different organizations in the high school, all of which showcased everyone’s best school spirit. In the end all of the students met in the gym to really show […]
Art class takes an inspiring trip to IUP
By SYLVIA GALENO – Students at IHS involved in the art classes took a trip to IUP to be inspired, get an understanding of the world of artists, and the set up of a show. Art teacher Mrs. Miller organized the trip to the University Museum, First Floor Sutton Hall. The exhibit of work at […]