Indiana Senior High hosts its very own “Souper Bowl”
By MEGHAN RUMMEL Students at IHS involved in Visual Arts and Pottery, recently made ceramic bowls and hosted a “Souper Bowl” event at the senior high to benefit the Indiana County Community Action Program and the Empty Bowls Fundraiser, which proceeds go to the Indiana County Food Bank. After students created their bowls, the staff […]
Global Scholars opens career opportunities for students
By ELIA DIETZ The Global Scholars Program develops opportunities for IHS students to connect with others globally and prepare for success in their future careers. The Global Scholars Program is affiliated with the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association or PSMLA. This is the first year that the Global Scholars Program is at IHS, run by […]
Cupcake Wars continues at IHS
By MEGHAN RUMMEL Students enrolled in the course A ‘La Carte Baking get to design a cupcake in their small baking groups for a competition. They must find recipes, bake the cupcakes, make a frosting, and decorate them however they’d like to. That cupcake will then be judged by other students and teachers in the […]
Mini-THON returns to IHS
By ADDISON MOSCO As the anticipation builds and diamonds start to appear around the school. Leadership starts planning and soon enough Mini-THON is right around the corner. Mini-THON is an annual event at IHS that raises money for the Four Diamonds Foundation. This year, the event will take place on March 23, 2023 and will […]
Dr. Laird departs: IHS says goodbye to a true trailblazer
By EMMA SHEERAN Dr. Julianne Laird, the orchestra and choir director at IHS, has spent decades in the Indiana Area School District. She has taught at almost every building, led generations of students to success, and cared for every student that passed through her classrooms. Now, she prepares to retire on January 27. It is […]
IHS Variety Show raises funds for Teddy Bear Fund Drive
By ELLA MOSCO This year the IHS Variety Show was back for the first time since 2019. The show was held on December 21, 2022. Tickets were sold outside the cafeteria for all lunches and were two dollars. On Friday, December 9, students were able to audition for the show. Variety Show coordinator Mrs. Pangonis […]
Teddy Bear Fund Drive activities are back at IHS
By GABI ISENBERG Many of Indiana High School’s clubs and associations are once again raising money for the annual Teddy Bear Fund Drive. The Teddy Bear Fund Drive is a tradition in Indiana that benefits pediatric care units in the area. Organizations and businesses all across the county raise money to donate to the cause. […]
Internship programs bring fun opportunities for IHS students
By LIZZIE OLSEN Becoming a senior can be a very exciting, yet overwhelming experience, and it is common for seniors to not be fully sure of what they want to do once they leave high school. Internship programs are an amazing way to get involved and gain experience in career fields that might spark some […]
IHS honors veterans
By ELLA MOSCO On November 10, 2022, during homeroom, students and staff honored veterans by watching a video presentation put together by social studies teacher Mr. Doody. The video consisted of information about the many wars and battles the U. S. military has faced and to honor the soldiers who have sacrificed for their country. […]
Leadership students addresses seasonal depression issues
By ELIA DIETZ For the month of November, IHS Leadership Seminar is focusing on uplifting students dealing with depression or other mental health issues. During academic advising, students made their own personalized hand turkey, writing what they’re grateful for on it. Leadership provided paper and other crafting materials to academic advising teachers to hand out […]