Fierce freshmen: Class of 2026 excels in athletics
By GABI ISENBERG Freshmen are often overlooked in terms of athletic ability because they are younger and (usually) smaller than upper classmen. The class of 2026 is proving this stereotype wrong. In many winter sports this year, freshmen are among the top-ranked athletes on the team. Among the freshmen runners, Addison Fry is rising to […]
IHS opines on popular writer Colleen Hoover
By MADELINE SHIRLEY Colleen Hoover is an author who writes books that many people read including students at IHS. Her book’s have become more popular lately and her books have been getting more attention from IHS students. Hoover has produced many popular books including; It Ends With US, It Starts With US, Ugly Love, Verity, […]
Senior Emma Grim excels in Science Club
By ELLA MOSCO Senior Emma Grim has been a part of Science Club for three years. During those years, Grim completed two experiments and is currently working on another, exploring many aspects of environmental science. In her first year in science club, Grim conducted an experiment looking at microplastics under a microscope. The next year, […]
It all adds up: IHS Math Team continues to thrive
By ELLA BARLEY The Indiana High School Math Team is a group of students who use their math knowledge in competitions against other schools. It is an opportunity to challenge their intellectual abilities. Senior Chloe Williams states, “We get together to compete in three competitions yearly, at Clarion, Pitt Greensburg, and IUP. We also participate […]
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 […]
Winter track is back at IHS
By SYDNEY ANDERSON Winter track is back at IHS for the season with meets and practices weekly. Although all meets are away, you can wish the runners good luck before they go. So far in the season, new records have been set and our team has faced tough teams and won. Members of the team […]
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 […]