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‘Root’ed in community...Loading donated trees into a FedEx truck on December 5, Brigadier General Mark Goodwill represents the Pa. National Guard at Pennsylvania’s annual Trees for Troops event, hosted this year by Bustard’s Tree Farm in Lansdale.
Trees for Troops connects veterans
Hosting the annual Trees for Troops event at Bustard’s Christmas Tree Farm in Lansdale Pa., partners Jay and Glenn Bustard met on December 5, 2024 to show gratitude for active and retired military personnel.
Aubrey Gehman and Julia Sipes February 7, 2025

With help from FedEx, military troops and the community, Bustard’s Christmas Trees partners Jay and Glenn Bustard hosted the annual Trees for Troops event. The event took place on December 5, 2024. According to partner Jay Bustard, “[Trees for Troops] is a program that allows us and other people to provide [Christmas] trees to the soldiers and the families at no cost,” Bustard said. The Christmas trees are donated to the program with help from the community’s generosity. The cost of Christmas trees for this cause were reduced to $45 by...

Tree-mendous progress...Collecting Christmas trees, senior Selah Fink adds to the growing pile of trees at SAVE’s annual tree recycling day January 4-5 at Franconia Community Park.
SAVE holds annual Christmas tree recycling
Natalie Helfrich, Arrowhead Social Media Editor • February 7, 2025

Through organizing a yearly Christmas tree recycling event, SAVE generates funds and promotes local eco-friendly practices. This year's occasion took place on January 4-5 at Franconia Community Park. Annualy,...

South Korean Pres. Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law
South Korean Pres. Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law
Nadia Choe, Arrowhead Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

A declaration of martial law has pushed South Korea into a frenzy, with the issue sparking controversy among Korean citizens on whether the country’s president should be impeached or not. Utilizing...

Discussing… Principal Sam Varano and 9th and 10th grade principal Jeremy Miller meet in the hallway. They both stand in front of the new decals around the school.
CADY photography company donates signs to spruce up SAHS
Cole DiNardo, Arrowhead Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

To make the Souderton Area High School more colorful the photography company Cady's made brand new decals in early November of 2024 around the Souderton Area High School. In early November of 2024,...

Renewing access...Restocking baskets of period products throughout the first floor, Recycle the Cycle Club member Emily Clemens helps make sure that every female in the high school has access to free and accessible menstrual products.
District allocated funds for menstrual products
Abby Nyce, Managing Editor • February 7, 2025

With help from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Souderton will receive $10,000 allocated for the purchase and dispensing of period products throughout the entire school district. As of now, the money...

Spending time together by painting with watercolor in room B116, sophomores Jaelynn Lutcher (left) and Skyy Richardson attend an Art 4 Social Change meeting to paint.
Art 4 Social Change aims to revive club’s popularity
Lea Stoyanov, Arrowhead Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

By donating to organizations and holding fundraisers to help the community, Art 4 Social Change is spreading awareness after a period of club decline. “At the end of my sophomore year the club was actually...

Addressing the crowd...Presenting at the ADL Conference in Philadelphia on December 11, speaker Jill Walsh highlights the importance of teens understanding misinformation and the appropriate behaviors to use on social media platforms.
ADL conference helps students stand up to hatred online
Aubrey Gehman, Arrowhead News Editor • February 7, 2025

In order to learn about online presence and the importance of safety on social media platforms, Souderton students attended the annual ADL (Anti-Defamation League) Conference in Philadelphia on December...

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
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...

Arrowhead News Column
Book bans, censorships decrease diversity in school
Book bans, censorships decrease diversity in school
Aubrey Gehman, News Editor • February 7, 2025

Book banning is action taken against specific books due to their content. In 2024, book banning attempts, especially in schools, surpassed historic records. Over recent years banning books has become a very controversial topic. According to reporter Daniel Arkin, “In recent years, school districts and state legislatures nationwide have been roiled by fierce, politicized debates over what reading materials are appropriate for kids and teenagers.” However,...

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

“Can you drink root beer since it has the word beer in it?”

“Don’t touch my squeegee.”

“Best Christmas gift: a potty piano.”

“I think I traumatized a man.”

Student one: “It’s high in iron.”
Student two: “Protein.”

“If I have to pee one more time I am going to drown myself in the toilet.”

“We were so buttery soft and happy and smelled so good.”

“It’s too dark. I can’t hear what you’re saying.”

“Some kids have a weird obsession with candy canes.”

“I got to chastise them publicly. It was great.”

“I want to bite all the fish.”

“I don’t think it’s rock and roll. It’s 5 Seconds of Summer.”

Student one: “Who is my outfit inspired by?”
Student two: “Steve Jobs?”
Student one: “No, Regina George.”

“I’m serious about my insults towards my family.”

“I told my sister she has a receding hairline.”

“No, my siblings flat-out assault each other.”
“The cookie monster comes to your bed at night.”

“When my eyes turn yellow I’m on the hunt.”
“The zoo just called. They’re missing a giraffe.”

“Because the friends you meet in jail are just like the ones you meet here.”

“I may not know much, but I know my herbs and spices.”

“I saw a person wearing an ‘I paused my game to be here’ shirt unironically at RIT.”

“You’re in the United States, it’s a-LOOM-inum, not al-you-min-ee-um.”

“I’m never not dancing.”

“I’ve never seen anyone do 14 jumping jacks.”

“If there was a bet on fender benders in the parking lot, I would win.”

“Can’t stop the clot.”

‘Independent’ study preserves local history
Chaya Thomas, Arrowhead Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

By studying and organizing information from old Souderton Independent newspapers, Souderton Independent Primary Researcher Cory Alderfer is able...

Behind the scenes... Building their way through the musical season, the stage crew built a set for last year's musical, Les Mis. The day was full of action, singing, and hard work.
Stage crew’s work helps run musical smoothly
Calla Roynan, Arrowhead Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

To make sure each performance runs well for the musical, stage crew takes the time to build and paint sets, move props and make sure they have...

Sign Language Club embraces new ways of communication
Harper Dotterer, Arrowhead Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

By having meetings every Tuesday in room A157, the American Sign Language (ASL) Club aims to teach others sign language and the importance of...

Solving the puzzle…Looking at pages from the old Souderton Independent newspaper, Souderton Independent primary researcher Cory Alderfer watches a town “grow.” Alderfer looks at six months to one year’s worth of the newspaper at a time.
‘Independent’ study preserves local history
Chaya Thomas, Arrowhead Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

By studying and organizing information from old Souderton Independent newspapers, Souderton Independent Primary Researcher Cory Alderfer is able...

Ready to rumble... Practicing for upcoming matches, senior Jake Thanel works on his over-the-shoulder drag with senior Dom Ramos as his opponent. The practice took place on December 19, 2024.
Wrestling coaches aim to keep players motivated
Anna Haynes, Arrowhead Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

By making sure the team morale is high throughout the entire season and creating an atmosphere that everyone likes, Souderton’s wrestling coaches continue...

Eagles to take on Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX
February 7, 2025

The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will face each other to crown...

Outstanding performances by Philly rookies bring hope to fans
February 7, 2025

Philadelphia rookies from the draft class of 2024 have performed strongly due to their bright personalities and the impressive...

Boys basketball finds success through team support
February 7, 2025

To keep a positive attitude, players on the boys basketball team continuously cheer each other on and encourage one another...

The Way We See It
Generation Z must continue to bridge gaps
Generation Z must continue to bridge gaps
February 7, 2025

With an uprising vocality amongst Generation Z (Gen Z), society has begun implementing and promoting more inclusive mindsets and placing more...

Arrowhead Features Column
Life Unscripted: Galentine’s offer celebration between female friends
Life Unscripted: Galentine’s offer celebration between female friends
Julia Sipes, Arrowhead Features Editor • February 7, 2025

To ensure that the relationship between women is recognized and appreciated, Galentine’s Day offers a celebration that values the importance of female friendships. According to Letterfest, the original idea for the holiday premiered on the TV show “Parks and Recreation” where the character Leslie...

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
Saquon Barkley ‘rushes’ to legendary season
Saquon Barkley ‘rushes’ to legendary season
Aidan Cassidy, Sports Editor • February 7, 2025

Only 256 days after signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley broke the Eagles single season rushing record set by LeSean McCoy in 2013. Barkley would pass 2,000...

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