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Lacey Sheaffer

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor

Lacey Sheaffer is a junior in her third year of journalism. She is the News editor this year. She enjoys running distance with the girls’ cross-country and track teams. Some of her many hobbies include biking, reading, being outdoors, and listening to music.

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Lions’ Digest Graduation Issue 2025

Grace Levy, Noah Radio, Lacey Sheaffer, Becky Mignot, Anna Herickhoff, Ryan Evanego, Setsen Gunbileg, Renee Buda, Kate Reinhard, Max Radio, Jack Snyder, Jude Rhymer, David Krebs, Ellory Potter, Michael Powell, Ainsley Laws, Anne Yingling, Marek Horgas, Clara Kraft, Hannah Smith, and Saige Adair
June 6, 2025
Juniors Jenna Jones (left) and Nate Will (right) participate in a lesson in Josh Horton's CP English 11 class.

English Department Proposes Course Changes for 2026-2027 School Year

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
June 6, 2025
Photo collage showing the nine teachers and administrators retiring from SCASD in 2025. Photos by Ellory Potter, Michael Powell, and Nabil Mark.

Thank You 2025 Retirees!

Anna Herickhoff, Marek Horgas, Lacey Sheaffer, Clara Kraft, Noah Radio, Ryan Evanego, Hannah Smith, Jude Rhymer, and David Krebs
June 6, 2025
Learning enrichment teacher Sheila Abruzzo is set to retire at the end of the school year after 37 years of teaching.

Sheila Abruzzo: Building Bridges, Guiding Students

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
June 6, 2025
The combined choirs sing the final song of the year at the Spring Pops concert.

State High Choirs Honor Seniors at Spring Pops Concert

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
May 30, 2025
President Donald Trump signed 26 executive orders on his first day in office. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

“We don’t know what to do next” | The Harm of Trump’s Actions on Immigrants

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
April 7, 2025
Lunon plays for the USA U18 National Team. Photo courtesy of Sana’a Lunon.

Sana’a Lunon Commits to Harvard Womens Rugby

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
April 3, 2025
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
Coach Courtney Morrison gives a fist bump to Jessica Hawbaker at first base.

State High Introduces Courtney Morrison as Head Softball Coach

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
February 24, 2025
Families gather in the high school hub at SCASD Reads: Animal Adventures.

Families Celebrate Reading at SCASD Reads: Animal Adventures

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
February 10, 2025
Bourbon Street, a historic street famous for its bars and clubs, is crowded with people. Retrieved from the Library of Congress. Courtesy of Carol M. Highsmith.

New Orleans Car Attack Sparks Safety Concerns

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
January 23, 2025
Graphic mimicking the Spotify Wrapped format states "You spent 525,600 minutes this year seeking validation". Graphic by Lacey Sheaffer.

Wrapped Up in Acceptance: How Spotify Wrapped is Changing Our Listening

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
January 23, 2025
A student decorates a turkey for a teacher.

National Honors Society Spreads Gratitude with ‘Turkeys for Teachers’

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
December 3, 2024
Jacky Sun, Charlie Ladrido, Brady Wager, Devin Farahani, Luke McGraw, and Chris Warner stand together at the PIAA Golf State Championships.

Boy’s Golf Concludes Season with Third Place Finish at States

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
November 5, 2024
Vice President Isabel Olson, Treasurer Reagan Snavely, President Ava Krebs, and Social Media Director Sophia Reutzel pose in front of a sign created for their period product packing event at the Makery. The sign says "Welcome, thank you for coming!" and is decorated with bright colors, stars, and rainbows.

[Photo] Go With the Flow Holds Community Packing Event

Grace Levy, Editor-in-Chief
October 28, 2024
Lilly sits in the counseling office ready to support students.

Meet the Newest Member of State High’s Counseling Team

Lacey Sheaffer and Grace Levy
June 4, 2024

2024 Winter Issue

Lisa Wang, Lacey Sheaffer, Grace Levy, Noah Radio, Enkhmaa Bilegee, and Maddie Bierker
March 4, 2024
The State High girls' wrestling team stands together at a tournament.

Girls’ Wrestling Steps Onto the Mat

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
January 17, 2024
Purple Project lead Sarah Ocampo and student Jenny Heim laugh while enjoying the drink.

State High’s Purple Project Collaborates with TeaFé

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
December 1, 2023
Fans shine phone flashlights while looking towards the stage.

Lana Del Rey Stuns Crowd in First Pittsburgh Area Concert

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
October 18, 2023
Amy Liu and Sophia Reutzel row together on a lake.

SCAR: Working and Succeeding as a Unit

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
October 11, 2023
A tennis player's legs and racket are pictured standing on a court.

The Ball is in Coco Gauff’s Court

Lacey Sheaffer, News Editor
October 1, 2023
A girl laughs as she stands on the track.

HOSH

Lacey Sheaffer, Sports Editor
May 26, 2023

Ins and Outs of State High Controversy

Eloise Dayrat, Miranda Marks, Elena Wright, Elisa Edgar, Jacopo Congiu-Hughes, Lisa Wang, and Lacey Sheaffer
April 5, 2023
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Things We Wish We Knew (Earlier)

Eloise Dayrat, Elena Wright, Jacopo Congiu-Hughes, Poppy Rusca, Miranda Marks, Elisa Edgar, and Lacey Sheaffer
March 21, 2023
A wall of resource posters outside of the State High counseling office.

A phone open to the Instagram page @scahsshenanigans.

Showcasing the Reality of High School: @scahsshenanigans

Lacey Sheaffer, Sports Editor
February 12, 2023
A band plays brass instruments while standing on a street corner.

First Night Returns for the 25th Year

Lacey Sheaffer, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
A girl plays a marimba.

HOSH

Lacey Sheaffer, Staff Writer
January 10, 2023
State High students create posters to share information about the resource drive.

Homelessness Awareness Week

Lacey Sheaffer, Staff Writer
December 14, 2022
A phone is open to the Spotify page for the album "Midnights". Airpods lay next to phone. Purple string lights illuminate the photo.

Meet Me at Midnight? Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” Album Review

Lacey Sheaffer, Staff Writer
November 14, 2022
A collage of shows praised for their representation.

Representation Matters

Lacey Sheaffer, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
A young State College resident wearing a flannel and his black labrador dog walk around the yellow and orange mums outside of Way Fruit Farm.

A Guide to Fall in State College

Lacey Sheaffer, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Librarians Dr. Fuhrman and Mr. Morath stand smiling in front of one of the numerous shelves of books. Photo by Lacey Sheaffer.

Giving Opportunities: The Librarians of State High

Lacey Sheaffer, Staff Writer
September 27, 2022
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