IHS welcomes students back in a hybrid model
By ADRIANA GUTH-BOROWSKI – On September 8, IHS welcomed back students in a hybrid model to provide a safe, social distanced environment. Students with last name A-L attend class in-person on Monday and Tuesday. The remaining students attend on Thursday and Friday, with Wednesday being online for all students. The new learning style requires students […]
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 […]
Several IHS students take a heroic path into the US Marine Corps
By HANNAH STEELE- There are many different paths someone could take after they graduate from high school. Some more traditional, such as college or tech school, but for others, a chance to make a difference in both their lives and the lives of others include joining the armed forces. At least four IHS seniors have […]
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 […]
Guidance counselor impacts students after just one semester
By HANNAH STEELE- On August 22, IHS welcomed Mr. David Houseman as a long-term guidance counselor substitute for Mrs. Holly Marusa. Marusa, who was on a sabbatical, returns for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year. Houseman grew up in Jacobs Creek, PA and currently resides in Allison Park, PA. He attended Yough High […]
Rowdy Rooters cheer on IHS football for first win as a team
By SYLVIA GALENO – The IHS Rowdy Rooters are ready to get loud and rowdy to cheer on IHS. After two losses, the football team was happy to be playing on their own turf. Many are looking forward to this season. Friday’s game against Ringgold marks the team’s first win, with a final score of […]