Fulbright teachers return to IHS
By Elia Dietz Fulbright teachers are back at IHS for the annual Fulbright Program. The program has been partnering with IUP in the exchange since 2016, with cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers worldwide have the opportunity to explore school districts throughout the United States for better understanding of cultural and academic differences. The Fulbright […]
IHS students jump back into school routine
By Addison Mosco IHS students returned to the building on August 30, 2023. Faculty and staff welcomed students to the 2023-2024 school year bright and early that morning. Students were to jump right back into the school routine for this year. Sophomore Sydney Anderson comments, “I feel pretty good starting school again. It was a […]
IHS prepares for Homecoming
By ELIZABETH OLSEN The week of homecoming is upon Indiana Area High School, and Student Government is creating fun events to keep students ready and excited. A lot of work goes into preparing for the homecoming dance, and there is a lot to discuss. One of the biggest events leading up to homecoming would be […]
IHS 2023-2024 Homecoming Court
By MADELINE SHIRLEY As the 2023-2024 school year settles down for the year, the first major event for the student body is rolling into play. IHS homecoming theme for this year is Gardens of Glamour. Tickets are being sold in the school store during all lunches and tenth period. Single tickets are $10 and $20 […]
IHS bids a fond farewell to Mr. Mossgrove
By ELLA MOSCO After 33 years of teaching and coaching, Mr. Scott Mossgrove will be retiring from IHS this year. Mr. Mossgrove bids adieu to an illustrious and meaningful teaching career. “I’ve been a teacher, athletic director, and assistant principal at the junior high. Along with that I was a varsity football coach and a […]
Mrs. Schwartz says goodbye to IHS
By ADDISON MOSCO Mrs. Linda Schwartz has been working here at the high school for eight years. She works in the administrative office and she enjoys working here. She is retiring this year after a successful career. “I will miss my IHS family and seeing them around, but I’m excited to get to do new […]
IHS drama department brings to the table another play: “The Nit Wits”
By SKY STEVENS The Indiana Area Senior High School Drama Department gets ready to set the stage for yet another seat-grabbing play, “The Nit Wits,” this upcoming weekend. Opening night is this Friday, May 5 at 7:00 pm, and will play for one more night at 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 6. Ticket prices range […]
Community service becomes a requirement for seniors
By MEGHAN RUMMEL Seniors at IHS are now required to have a minimum of five community service hours completed by May 1 in order to graduate on time. Community service has always been encouraged in the past, but it has now turned into a requirement. Several students are worried about how they are going to […]
PMEA festival season in full swing
By EMMA SHEERAN Talented IHS musicians have been hard at work since January attempting to climb up the ranks on the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) music festival ladder. There are three levels of festivals for students to participate in. The first is the district level, then regions, then finally states. Seven IHS students are […]
SGA and Athena Club team up to host a blood drive
By ADDISON MOSCO Giving blood once can save three lives. Nationwide, a person needs a unit of blood every two to three seconds. Most people will need blood at some point in their lives. Senior Cileigh Clemons expresses, “Giving blood is a very important thing. It’s so easy to do but too many people refuse […]