IHS Drama to present a series of plays concerning social media use in high schools
By HANNAH STEELE- On April 26 and 27, IHS drama will present This Is Your Brain on Social Media and The Internet is Distract-Oh Look a Kitten! as this year’s spring play. The shows, a series of comedic one-act performances, features an entirely ensemble cast. “I expect that the kids will have a lot of […]
IHS students enjoy a taste of Spain
By MADDIE CRIBBS – Throughout March 21-30th, eight students from the Indiana Senior High School travelled with their coordinator, Mr.Brian Henninger, for a ten day trip in Spain. This year’s group consisted of, Amy Arotin, Kira Cunningham, Lily Carone, Alexis Single, Will Ferguson, Ben Brown, Maddux Fisanich, and Jason Zheng. When they arrived the group […]
Singing down the East Coast: IHS students attend All-East Choir
By PARKER KOONS – Folders up and lights on, the All East choir performance happened April 4 through 7. Seniors Nick Skalican and Katelyn Stossel, and juniors Owen Morris, Lily Boulard, and Amanda Iandiorio participated in the event. Students were chosen from 11 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and some European countries. There were 327 students […]
Holocaust survivors speak at IHS
By JORIE MEIL- On Monday April 9 IHS held a Holocaust memorial/survivor assembly hosted by Dr. Shannon Phillips-Shyrock, the chair of the IUP Holocaust remembrance committee. At the assembly students were given the opportunity to hear from two different Holocaust survivors, Judah Samet and Solange Lebovitz, with two uniquely different and important stories to share […]
Indiana High continues international fellowship with Lycée St. Paul
By INDIA KRUG – On March 19, a bus holding fourteen members of the IHS French Department took their first steps to reuniting with their exchange students on the other side of the world. Passports in hand, they anticipated the two flights that stood between Indiana and Vannes. The group, led by French teacher and […]
Hannah Steele places 4th at PA State Journalism competition
By ASHLEE GRAHAM – On March 27, High Arrow editor Hannah Steele went to Penn State for the day to compete in an article writing contest for the Pennsylvania State Press Association. In September 2018, Steele had competed in at the regional level during a journalism conference at IUP. She had received 1st place in […]
IHS Mini-THON takes a stand against pediatric cancer
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – On Friday, March 29, IHS students stood together at the 11th annual Mini-THON, an event that benefits children fighting pediatric cancer by donating to the Four Diamonds Foundation. At the end of the night, the grand total of $44,499.35 was revealed, setting a new IHS record. The Four Diamonds Foundation goes […]
Once Upon a Mattress to open this weekend at Indiana Senior High
By JORIE MEIL – Hear ye! Hear ye! A message from the queen: all ladies and knights are cordially invited to attend the IHS musical Once Upon a Mattress on March 14,15, and 16 in the IHS auditorium. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will have a 7:30 pm performance with an additional matinee at 1:30 pm […]
The district battles for Hopeful Hearts
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – Every year the Indiana Area School District comes together to raise money for the Hopeful Hearts foundation. This year the school district was able to raise over $14,000 for the charity. During the Battle of the Faculties, the schools went head to head in team competition. The events included the scooter […]
IHS ATHENA club hosts annual luncheon
By JORIE MEIL – The annual ATHENA luncheon, hosted by the IHS ATHENA club, was held at rustic lodge on Friday February 22. At the luncheon, ATHENA girls met with other students from other ATHENA clubs in the area and women from the community to discuss this year’s theme; “Dancing in the Rain: Overcoming personal […]