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The MexiQue and the Farmers Market pizzas on display at Snap Pizza. Snap Pizza opened in the fall of 2018 and is popular among State High students.

5 New Restaurants Open in State College

Grace Roeshot, Online Newspaper Co-Editor-In-Chief
January 29, 2019
State High is adding a large amount of IB courses beginning next year. IB courses are a great way for high school students to accumulate college credits while still attending high school. According to Jennifer Schreiber, IB coordinator and Latin teacher, “The International Baccalaureate Organization has now authorized State College Area High School as an IB World School, and these programmes are recognized around the world.”

IB Entering State High Curriculum!

Rylie Grube, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Junior Abby Whipple prepares to dive in for her leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay at a swim meet on Friday, January 11th. The meet was against Bellefonte, Penns Valley, St. Josephs, and Central Bucks, with the State High girls and boys winning. “I swim better when the whole team is behind me,” said Whipple.

It’s Fun to Swim at the YMCA

Quincy Steidle, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Braving the cold, freshman Zoe Parizek skies down one of the harder trails of Tussey Mountain, Tuscarora. IM skiing really opens up doors and gets everyone on the slopes, Parizek said. “It’s a really convenient, well-organized program and I strongly recommend it!

Braving the Cold: IM Ski/Snowboarding/Tubing

Jenny Yu, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019
Senior, Noelia Pagano making cookies at the Cookie Party hosted by State Highs Interact Club. “I can’t imagine what the people affected by these fires are going through, so I feel like raising money for them is the least we could do. If people donate something, even just a little bit of money, it could make someone else’s day, which I think is really powerful,” senior Lilly Riddle said.

Baking the Way to Recovery

Alexa Webb, Staff Writer
January 16, 2019
Some hand crafted trinkets on display at the Christkindlmarkt. Carin Carrion, a German three student, said, “I had lots of fun in past years Ive gone, and there is always something new worth trying.” Picture courtesy of Erin Gall.

Frohe Weihnachten! A Field Trip to the Mifflinburg Christkindlmarkt

Brighid Perkins, Staff Writer
January 4, 2019
First violinist, Maria Bressan (pictured on the left), plays her violin during the winter orchestra concert on December 10th. Bressan details why she loves playing the violin. “I think the violin has the greatest range of color out of all instruments, so it gives the players a lot of freedom of expression.”

State High Orchestra Ends the Year on a High Note

Abby Reed, Staff Writer
December 21, 2018
Members of State Highs Diversity and Activism club read questions written on a beach ball during a group activity. On Tuesday, December 11th, club members came together to celebrate diverse cultural holidays.

Diversity and Activism Club Celebrates Diverse Winter Holidays

Grace Roeshot, Online Newspaper Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 14, 2018
Zander Zheng, freshman, has Peking duck for Thanksgiving. Peking duck is a traditional Thanksgiving meal of the Zheng family. “There is nothing better than Peking Duck for Thanksgiving. Turkey may be good, but this is the best of the best,” Zheng said.  

Atypical Thanksgiving Foods of State High Students.

David Galchenko, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Perusing through the many vendor stands, Senior Anita Ashdari simultaneously helps and enjoys the market as a volunteer. “It was fun and really nice to meet all the people there and I would recommend it to a friend if they are interested in events like this. I loved how a lot of people showed up even though it was freezing, but the cold weather didnt seem to be a problem for them,” Ashdari said.

Lemont Christmas Market

Jenny Yu, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Heejung Koo, sophomore French horn player, plays her French horn during the Concert band concert. Koo said her favorite part about being in the Concert band is, the people. You get to connect with so many people.

Boppin’ in a Winter Wonderland: The 2018 Winter Band Concert

Grace Roeshot, Online Newspaper Co-Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2018
Ari Cox, a junior, records data for a forestry study as Cassie Paley hangs from a grapevine near her. “Forests are wonderful places to go to,” said Cassie, who is taking Environmental Science at State High during her senior year. (Photo courtesy of John Donoughe)

Environmental Science Goes Into the Field

Quincy Steidle, Staff Writer
December 12, 2018
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