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The image was taken during the senior parade to honor the Class of 2020 and let them see their teachers one last time. “It will be hard to let go of the structure of my parents and the school, but I am confident in my ability to be independent and self-sufficient. State High has taught us to Stand Together, but you better believe they have prepared us to stand alone,” Sheehan said.

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The photo shows a moment that Kendall Kleinman captured during her virtual prom with fellow senior Katia Fuller. “Initially I was a little bummed about prom being cancelled because I had already bought my dress, but I realized in the grand scheme of things this is a small loss,” Kleinman said.

How Students Are Holding Virtual Proms

May 20, 2020
Abbey Clifford has been working very hard to produce masks for those around her that need them. “It gives me something to do, Rachel Lembeck, senior, said. I feel like Im really making a difference in and doing something important. Everyone is saying at home as doing something important but its nice to know that I can do an extra thing. I really have enjoyed making connections and getting to know the residents and promoting their well being through food and conversation. I am truly doing important work and that feels really good to make a difference. Its a crazy time. Its stressful. Its not easy work Im doing, but its worth it.”

How Students Are Helping Our Community During COVID-19

May 2, 2020
This is a text that some State High Students have recieved. Many have received similar messaged regarding the status of there jobs and how they mostly likely are closed or will close due to the outbreak.

How COVID-19 Has affected Student Jobs

April 7, 2020
State College Borough council members discuss the requirements for interim mayor following the announcement of former mayor Don Han’s resignment. “I think it does [affect State High Students] because their future is invested into Penn State and their parents have jobs at Penn State,” Wagner said.

Proposed Criteria for Interim Mayor Sprouts a New Discussion

February 6, 2020
Humans of State High

Humans of State High

January 6, 2020
Girls soccer seniors pose for a photo with their coaches. “Senior night is very important to me because we get to celebrate our senior class who has been through so much together. Its special to celebrate our group as a whole and play for each other,” senior Savannah Schoonmaker said.

Girls Soccer Seniors Showcase Goals For Good

November 15, 2019
Victory Formation: Penn State sings the alma mater to celebrate their 59-0 victory of Maryland and to thank their fans for their support on the road. “...Our fans were phenomenal, Coach James Franklin said in a post-game press conference. They really were. Cant tell you how much we appreciate the type of support that we get from our fans and how they travel. I thought that was, you know, significant in the game.

The Streak Goes On as PSU Defeats Maryland Once Again

October 15, 2019
Allaina Wagner, senior, studies for her SAT subject test while helping to sell practice booklets. Wagner is starting her studying early to best prepare herself for her subject tests. “It has been a very busy year for me so far…I took a diagnostic test and did very poorly on it so [I am] kinda nervous,” Wagner said.

How do Students Really Feel About Standardized Testing?

October 15, 2019
Advisor Jacob Smith and PSECU representative Karen Rousche at the 2018-2019 Mini-THON event. The event will be held in March this year and they will be holding a series of events throughout the year to benefit The Four Diamonds Fund. PSECU is one of State High Mini-THON’s main sponsors and is very passionate about the cause along with the students.

Mini-THON: Dancing for a Cure

September 17, 2019
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