The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

The Arrowhead

The Arrowhead

The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

The Arrowhead

The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

The Arrowhead

The Arrowhead

***Waffly delicious…**Enjoying breakfast at The Crepe Place V-Dal in Harleysville, sophomore Gabe Heim (left) and junior Camille Schwabe chow down on specialty menu items. Schwabe ordered the s’mores bubble waffle. Arrowhead photo by Sophie Rodrique*

Crepe Place V-Dal whips up splendid breakfasts

Newly added to Main St. in Harleysville, the Crepe Place V-Dal produces wonderful cafe style foods. The cafe is located at 345 Main St. and includes noteworthy menu items.
Molly Hendricks and Sophie Rodrique
June 4, 2021
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The Way We See It: The normalization of sexual harassment ends now

Facing sexual harassment as a part of daily life, people must promote change in education and reduce the sense of normalcy around these incidents.
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Pro: Vaccine passports offer precaution to demasking

Spurred by the recent CDC announcement of masks no longer being required for vaccinated persons, debates around vaccine passports have divided businesses and private citizens. Businesses must have the right to respect themselves from those who choose not to get the vaccine.
Julia Vizza, Business Manager
June 4, 2021
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Con: Vaccine passports go against peoples’ rights

The new debate of whether or not a vaccine passport should be created has been very divided. U.S. citizens should have the right to choose whether or not they want to be vaccinated and it should not affect what they’re able to do.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
June 4, 2021
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Gatekeeping is immature, damaging to social groups

In order to exclude others from labeling themselves as members of certain cliques, people have been creating made-up rules that people within the group should follow. This has been defined as “gatekeeping.”
Miranda Razzi, Opinion Editor
June 4, 2021
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***New school, new stationary...**Searching for pens, senior Erin Gavin shops for supplies for her college dorm life next year. Staples offers a variety of school supplies for students including pen and agenda sets.
Arrowhead Photo by Esha Bhardwaj*

Essentials for college dorms

Preparing for college can be daunting, especially knowing what to pack for your dorm room. This guide provides essential information on what to pack and some of the necessities for a first-year dorm room.
Erin Gavin and Esha Bhardwaj , News Editor and Features Editor
June 4, 2021
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***Life lessons...**Practicing for the reopening of the pools, lifeguard Kevin Lutz (right) instructs lifeguard Dan Malley (left) and lifeguard Danielle Rush on techniques for proper first aid at the Souderton Pool before it opens for the summer. The Souderton Pool will open Memorial Day weekend with the Harleysville Pool opening later on June 5. Arrowhead photo by Ben Shadle.*

Local community pools reopen for 2021 summer season

Through the institution of multiple health regulations, community pool staff are making sure the pools can safely open this summer for patrons. The opening of the pools won’t affect just patrons, but swim teams and concession owners as well.
Ben Shadle, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
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***Preparing for launch...**Setting up model rockets, astronomy club advisor Patrick Murphy helps sophomore Felicia Cappiello place her rocket on the launch pad. The astronomy club built model rockets on May 19 and launched them in the soccer fields on May 22.*

*Arrowhead photo by Erin Gavin*

Missions to Mars, moon advance space exploration

To continue exploring the solar system, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has landed the Perseverance rover on Mars and is planning a return to the moon. These missions are the next step in furthering space travel.
Erin Gavin, Managing Editor
June 4, 2021
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***Sorting the tickets...**Preparing for senior checkout, secretary Kelli Nonemacher sorts the grandstand tickets to be put in the envelopes for graduates. There were 7 grandstand tickets put in the envelope per graduate for those whose family wanted to sit in the stands. Arrowhead Photo by Roman Craig*

Graduation 2021 is a return to normalcy

Through wearing masks and vaccinating students, the graduation ceremony will be run as normal this year except for a few changes. After the school year, the graduating class will attend a ceremony without social distancing.
Roman Craig, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
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***Walking for mental health...**Participating in the virtual positive pedalers event, Peyton Heart Project Club Officer Taylor Burke walks through her neighborhood to show her support for mental health awareness. The event is throughout the entire month of May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Photo by Taylor Burke*

Virtual Positive Pedalers event held in memory of Joe Dille

Celebrating the life of Telford resident Joe Dille and raising mental health awareness, people participated in a virtual Positive Pedalers event throughout the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month. The event allows participants to walk, run, bike and make donations to support suicide prevention.
Madison Stine, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
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***Blocking out the sun...**Wearing his bucket hat to a Phillies game, Joseph O’Connor is protecting his sun from the UV rays. While watching the Philadelphia Phillies play at Citizens Bank Park.*

*Arrowhead Photo by Kylie O’Connor*

Guideline for best, worst hats on the market

With many different hat styles, some people prefer some hats over others for different reasons, whether it's for protection from the sun, style, or a bad hair day.
Kylie O'Connor, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
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***It all starts with a volunteer…**Rann Pharmacy employee Kim Diehl prepares syringes for injection. The school clinic hosted second vaccinations for students with the help of many volunteers. Arrowhead Photo by Everett Self*

Vaccination clinic provides second dose for students

Making it simple for students to get vaccinated, 400 students attended the district's second vaccination clinic on May 15 in order to receive their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Everett Self, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
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