![Welcome to D.C....Touring the U.S. Capitol, junior Anna Stratton meets U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick of Pa.’s 1st congressional district. Stratton went to D.C. along with fellow social studies students on May 15.](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DC_Trip-900x672.png)
D.C. trip results in ‘yeas’ not ‘nays’
To celebrate the end of the academic year, the social studies department took AP U.S. History and AP Government students to Washington, D.C. on May 15.
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![Basking in their laurels…Celebrating their film fest wins, senior Ally Lemon and junior Zach Gross share a laugh on the red carpet.](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CMYK-Film-Fest-900x720.jpg)
Film festival promotes student creativity
Developing their filmmaking skills, students submitted original projects.
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News Byte
To alter the ceremony in its traditions and timeliness, the Class of 2023’s graduation will have some differences from previous years. One of the differences is a switch to a different song that the choir will sing during the ceremony from the previous one, which has been around for about 20 years.
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![Sun protection prevents skin damage, cancer](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CMYK-Sunscreen-Cartoon-900x660.jpg)
Sun protection prevents skin damage, cancer
To avoid increased risks of skin cancer, people should avoid direct sunlight for long periods of time and use sunscreen plus other methods to protect their skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they turn 70.
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Third places necessary for functional, collectivism societies
Throughout history third places have provided people with a place outside of work or home to get involved in their community and make connections. With privatization and poor city planning, America is losing its third places.
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Senior prom is ‘night of nights’
Student Government Class of 2023 planned senior prom keeping their peers’ wishes in mind.
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![Trash pick up...Loading up bags of trash, (from left) volunteers Joe Hebelka, Lillian Fieck, Andy Fieck and Ava Beskar work together to clean up their local ecosystems.](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CMYK-stream-900x793.jpg)
Stream clean up promotes environmental ownership
Emphasizing the importance of caring about the environment, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy organized a large-scale stream clean up.
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![‘The Mandalorian’ satisfies in season finale](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Everett.jpg)
‘The Mandalorian’ satisfies in season finale
EVERETTainment [An Arrowhead Column]: [Spoiler Alert] With artful yet
intense scenes and foreshadowing for future Star Wars content, this season finale is a success.
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![Scrolling away...Opening TikTok, sophomore Liam Aldredge uses his phone to search for various videos on TikTok.](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_5959-900x900.jpg)
TikTok data collection initiates new RESTRICT Act
TikTok faces threats of banishment from the United States after the discovery of data being collected from international users.
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![#prom...Taking a dance break during the April 22 junior prom, (from left) juniors Autumn DiCandilo, Landon Foley, Mason Doppler and Hailey Riexinger hit the photo booth.](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CMYK-Junior-Prom-900x675.jpg)
City ‘lights’ up junior prom
By working hard to listen to their peers, Student Government Class of 2024 planned an inclusive junior prom which was held on April 22. The dance took place in the cafeteria from 7-10 p.m.
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![Shooting for the stars...Going for a lay-up, senior Casey Harter shoots for a basket during a basketball game.](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CMYK-Casey-Harter-413x900.png)
Athletes commit toward furthering their careers
Due to their hard work and devotion to their sport, many students have committed to colleges based on their athletic ability and interest.
Many students have played their specific sport for many years.
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![Ready, set, glow…Getting ready to serve, junior Emily Rychlak glows brightly under the black lights. Student Council hosted its annual Glow Volleyball Tournament on April 18.](https://thearrowheadonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Capture-1.png)
Glow volleyball tournament lights up night
Playing under the blacklight, UV reactive clothing and tape lit up the volleyball courts during the competition.
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