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Digging in…Kicking off the October 9 ceremony for the new athletic field, (from left) sophomore Julia Rueger, senior Tyler Lutz, baseball coach Michael Childs, boys soccer coach Frank Demas, senior Josi Tolentino and sophomore Lily Heron make the first dig.
Construction begins on new turf field
To enable all sports teams to practice and play games on their home turf, the high school is adding an additional turf field to the campus. They plan for the new field to be ready in the spring.
Avari Schlegel, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

Hoping to benefit multiple sports and teams by the spring of 2025, the high school plans to add a brand new turf field to the front of the campus, allowing more space for all teams to utilize. According to Principal Sam Varano, the new field’s “primary origins,” go back 20 years, when there was a hope to host all sports teams on campus. The new field will benefit many sports but specifically, the baseball team, which currently practices and plays games off campus. “We are bussing student athletes to the Harleysville baseball fields, so...

Sprinkling kindness…Making homemade ice cream, Key Club members Hannah Pollack (left) and Sawyer Jones hope to uplift the senior community’s spirit for a social event at Living Branches. This event took place on November 16, 2023.
Key Club makes changes for upcoming school year
Lea Stoyanov, Arrowhead Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

Relying on hours of community service, Key Club advisor Tara Weismantel has created new guidelines in order to improve Key Club for future years. “We are changing things this year to be more strict...

Delicious!…Enjoying the lunch buffet, (from left) veterans Bob Dell, Gordon Bell and Merril Crisman fill their plates at the Veterans Brunch on November 2. The Interact and Support Our Troops Clubs hosted the event.
Clubs join together to celebrate veterans
Harper Dotterer, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

In order to provide a place for veterans to talk and bond, the Interact Club and the Support Our Troops Club hosted a Veterans Brunch on November 2. Several years ago, former Interact advisor and retired...

Spiritually connecting…Worshipping with peers, (from left) seniors Julia DeCaro, Reece Pirrone and Isabella Padilla attend Fields of Faith on October 30 at the high school’s Grandview Health football stadium. Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted the event where community members connected on a religious level through music and testimonies.
Scoring faith under the stadium lights
Maya Berhauser, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

To unite the community on their spiritual beliefs with God, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted a Fields of Faith at the high school’s football stadium, where community members gathered...

ACADEC practices strategies, achieve success
David Gandy, Arrowhead Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

By practicing every day during the school week, Academic Decathlon (ACADEC) prepared decathletes to secure a win at the fall scrimmage in Hershey, Pa. on November 9. According to ACADEC head coach Phil...

Behind the scenes … Supporting the Red Cross, donor Ruth Lemos lays and gives blood to help those in need. The blood drive took place throughout the school day on October 29.
Blood drive donors express support for the cause
Aubrey Gehman, Arrowhead News Editor • December 13, 2024

To donate blood for those in need, through the Red Cross, Souderton Area High School hosts an annual blood drive. This year the fall blood drive took place on October 29. Wellness teacher and blood drive...

Expanding horizons…Observing the stars, juniors Nadia Choe (left) and Izzy Shurtz look through a telescope provided by Astronomy Club advisor Patrick Murphy during the meeting on October 23. Discovery Club reached out to Astronomy Club to broaden students’ horizons.
Discovery Club exposes students to new interests
Skylar MeCleary, Arrowhead Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

To promote awareness to students of new potential interests and activities, Discovery Club helps students at the high school explore this within the different clubs. The idea of Discovery Club was created...

Capturing memories...During the October 5 Homecoming dance, (from left) juniors Olivia Yoder, Riannan Simpson and Zya Rota-Talarico take a break from the dance floor to document the moment.
Homecoming celebrates community
Aubrey Gehman, News Editor • October 31, 2024

After much planning and hard work from the high school’s Student Council, a tailgate and football game took place on October 4, followed by the annual Homecoming dance on October 5 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Many...

Arrowhead News Column
Voices Unheard: Getting vaccinated is a citizen’s responsibility
Voices Unheard: Getting vaccinated is a citizen’s responsibility
Aubrey Gehman, Arrowhead News Editor • December 13, 2024

As the winter season approaches, and people start to get sick more frequently, it is important to understand what we can do to play our role in keeping ourselves and those around us healthy. We often associate getting sick and the winter season together, but why? According to John Hopkins concierge physician Michael Charles Albert, people get sick more often when they are cooped up inside due to winter weather. “Colds, flus and other respiratory...

Roundup
Sam Kennedy, Arrowhead News Editor • December 15, 2023

Henry Kissinger dead at 100 Divisive former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died November 29 at the age of 100. Kissinger, served...

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Herd in the Hallways

“When is this H2O thing supposed to kick in?”

“She’s probably distracting herself by thinking about feet.”

“I’m going to eat 100 gallons of pasta."

“You know me and my long arms.”

“I have a Nokia version 3, it’s new this year.”

“I got slapped in the face and man-fed croutons.”

“You don’t see me shoving marshmallows in my mouth between reps?”

“Identical twins scare me.”

“Put me out in the hallway. It’s time out corner time.”

“He was running around like he was on fire.”

“She keeps caressing my kneecaps.”

“After mid-morning I can get away with a lot of cheese.”

“If the moon’s made out of cheese, how did it grow grapes?”

“My third sense is being swag and cool.”

“The god of mailmen.”

Sparking resilience...Lighting their way through the 2023 holiday season, parent Zach (left) and daughter Ava Margolis light another candle on the Hanukkah menorah. The family enjoyed a day full of fun, gifts and spending time together.
Hanukkah brings light to those who celebrate it
Calla Roynan, Arrowhead Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

By celebrating the Jewish holiday Hanukkah each year for eight nights, people who practice Judaism are able to fill their homes with joy, remembrance...

Bonding…To spend quality time together and win prizes, the Smith family enjoys Oak Ridge Elementary School’s annual bingo night. The event took place on November 1 in the Oak Ridge Elementary gymnasium.
Oak Ridge annual bingo nights offers fun, inclusive environment
Natalie Helfrich, Arrowhead Social Media Editor • December 13, 2024

By holding its yearly bingo night, Oak Ridge Elementary School families came together to bond and win prizes. The event took place on November...

Putting it together...Fixing a bolt, project manager Tim Johnson works on the triptych in the North End Market entryway. The glass panels represent (from left) water, earth and air.
North End Market plans to strengthen community
Chaya Thomas, Arrowhead Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

By revitalizing the building on the corner of Hillside Avenue and Main Street in Souderton, Pa., North End Market owner B. Smith hopes to promote...

Teaching youth...Presenting one of the Souderton Volunteer Fire Department’s fire engines, volunteer firefighter Steve Costa explains the computing system inside. The system is used to help gather information and operate the vehicle.
Volunteer fire department sheds light on their service
Cole DiNardo, Arrowhead Staff Writer • December 13, 2024

In order to serve and protect the community, the Souderton Volunteer Fire Department has been keeping Souderton safe from fires, accidents and...

Graduating Club Members Hope to “Go Out With a Bang”
Finley Kearns, Arrowhead Website Editor • December 13, 2024

To create a laid back environment, the Cornhole club leaders set up a club where any class of students can come during Red Zone to play cornhole competitively...

Phillies ‘phail’ again, fans hope for changes in free agency
December 13, 2024

After falling short in the playoffs for the third consecutive year, a loaded free agency class brings hopes of change for...

Ice hockey teaches resilience, teamwork for student-athletes
December 13, 2024

By encouraging a sense of teamwork and connection, the Souderton ice hockey team is preparing players for their personal...

Sixers use off-season to shake up roster
December 13, 2024

After losing to the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs last season, Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers...

The Way We See It
Daily routines provide lifestyle improvements, purpose
Daily routines provide lifestyle improvements, purpose
December 13, 2024

With an upsurge of seasonal depression returning during the colder months, having a routine has been proven to not only improve people’s moods,...

Arrowhead Features Column
Life Unscripted: Holiday food can trigger those with eating disorders
Life Unscripted: Holiday food can trigger those with eating disorders
Julia Sipes, Arrowhead Features Editor • December 13, 2024

To ensure that people with eating disorders are accommodated during the holiday season, attention needs to be paid to the surrounding events and family gatherings to limit anxiety of those struggling. The formal definition of an eating disorder is a “serious and often fatal illness that is associated...

Sports Editor's Pick
Taking it in…Before their November 13 game at Hatfield Ice Arena in Colmar, seniors Nick Smith (left) and Luca Ferretti are suited up, ready to play. The boys hockey team beat Central Bucks West High School with a score of 14-4.
Ice hockey teaches resilience, teamwork for student-athletes
Katie Shapella, Staff Writer • December 13, 2024
Arrowhead Sports Column
Sixers use off-season to shake up roster
Sixers use off-season to shake up roster
Aidan Cassidy, Sports Editor • December 13, 2024

After losing to the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs last season, Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers used free agency to freshen up the team for one last chance...

Media Menu
December 13, 2024
Issue 2 Media Menu

Movies:

Wallace & Grommit - 1/3

Hard Truths - 1/10

Paddington in Peru - 1/17

Dog Man - 1/31

Albums:

Dr. Dre
Entertainment Column
Concerts help students alleviate day-to-day stress
Concerts help students alleviate day-to-day stress
Connor Rother, Entertainment Editor • October 31, 2024