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Sophomore Sofia Tellez looking at her course registration on her Chromebook.
Navigating Course Requests: Prioritization for the 2025-26 School Year
Sarah Kann, Staff Writer • March 27, 2025

Course requests have been submitted for the 25-26 school year. With changes made to the scheduling system, some confusion has been voiced about...

Officer John Aston smiles while surrounded by students and staff during his surprise thank you tunnel.
State High Celebrates SRO John Aston with ‘Thank You Tunnel’
Jackson Welsh • March 22, 2025

On Feb. 27, students and staff lined the halls in a 'thank you tunnel' that stretched from office to office to celebrate the retirement of school...

Genavieve Clayton thanks the audience after her performance with the Maroon Choir.
Student Conductors Take the Stage at Maroon and Gray Concert
Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor • March 15, 2025

On Feb. 25, Master Singers performed their 26th annual Maroon and Gray Concert. Unlike typical choir concerts, the Maroon and Gray Concert gives...

State College's new Athletic Director Loren Crispell poses for a recent photo. Photo courtesy of Nabil K. Mark | SCASD
Loren Crispell Named Next SCASD Athletic Director
Noah Radio, Sports Editor • March 7, 2025

On Feb. 17, the school board approved Loren Crispell as the next athletic director for the State College Area School District. Crispell, a 1996...

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Sports
State High Sports Report: Swim Championships
Tanner Cohagan, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025

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April 3, 2025
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The back entrance of State College Area High School, which has offered the IB Diploma Programme to 11th and 12th graders since 2019.

The Future of the IB Program at State High

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Officer John Aston smiles while surrounded by students and staff during his surprise thank you tunnel.

State High Celebrates SRO John Aston with 'Thank You Tunnel'

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Coach Courtney Morrison gives a fist bump to Jessica Hawbaker at first base.

State High Introduces Courtney Morrison as Head Softball Coach

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Principal Laura Tobias sits in her office, where she often meets with students and faculty about their thoughts and initiatives. “Her door's always open and she's always willing to listen and I think as a leader that's the number one skill you could have is just people trust coming to talk to you,” Assistant Principal Ryan Walsh said.

“Her door is always open” | Principal Laura Tobias wins PA Principal of the Year, highlighting connection with students and staff

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