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The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

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The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

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‘Independent’ study preserves local history

Learning about local history and sharing it with the community, Souderton Independent primary researcher Cory Alderfer is going through hundreds of old Souderton Independent newspapers. Alderfer has been studying the papers for about five years.
Chaya Thomas, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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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

In order to properly run musicals and plays each year, the stage crew works hard behind the scenes with props and lights.
Calla Roynan, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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Sign Language Club embraces new ways of communication

American Sign Language Club has meetings every Tuesday in room A157. Students can communicate with others as they learn the concepts of sign language.
Harper Dotterer, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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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

Learning about local history and sharing it with the community, Souderton Independent primary researcher Cory Alderfer is going through hundreds of old Souderton Independent newspapers. Alderfer has been studying the papers for about five years.
Chaya Thomas, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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Sign Language Club embraces new ways of communication

Sign Language Club embraces new ways of communication

American Sign Language Club has meetings every Tuesday in room A157. Students can communicate with others as they learn the concepts of sign language.
Harper Dotterer, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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Playing their cards right…  Enjoying their afternoon at Generations of Indian Valley (Generations), senior citizens (from right) Shirley Elnitski, John Bergen, Paul Glass and Douglas  Armkassia are playing the card game pinnacle. Generations allows for a space for people to connect and spend time together.

Generations assists senior citizens, promotes social interactions

Encouraging people to socialize, Generations of Indian Valley (Generations) offers many activities to help senior citizens (seniors) connect. Generations also offer many programs designed to assist seniors.
Aimal Ahamd, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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Interviewing with a goal…Thomas Jefferson college rep holds an interview for a possible college acceptance with senior Abel Mathew.

Instant Decision Day gives seniors college insight, options

Instant Decision Day offers seniors the chance to meet college representatives. They share transcripts, interview and find out if they are accepted all in the familiarity of their high school environment.
Hayden Pickard, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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PICU a pair....Donating pajamas to St. Christopher’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), (from left) mother Jamie Katona, son James Katona and father Jay Katona honor the anniversary of James’s accident.

Katona gives back to hospital via pajama fundraiser

Since his own burn accident in 2019, 9-year-old James Katona has been donating pajamas to the pediatric burn unit of St. Christopher’s Hospital since the year following his accident. As of 2024, Katona has donated over 1,000 pairs of pajamas.
Maddie Honyara, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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Dozens of options… Browsing through dresses, junior Jackie Lee looks through all the donated dresses available. The attire is in room A113, where students can choose dresses to go to school dances for free.

Dresses that serve a purpose more than looks

Helping students to afford dance attire, the Souderton community is donating dresses for students, free of charge. Room A113 currently has multiple dresses to peruse.
Maya Bernhauser, Arrowhead Staffwriter
February 7, 2025
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Life Unscripted: Galentine’s offer celebration between female friends

Life Unscripted: Galentine’s offer celebration between female friends

Creating a holiday to celebrate female friendships, Galentine’s Day allows women of all ages to show appreciation and love for their platonic relationships surrounding important women in their lives.
Julia Sipes, Arrowhead Features Editor
February 7, 2025
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Resetting and reregulating…Enjoying the ball pit in Salford Hills Elementary School’s sensory room, a Salford Hills second-grade student spends time balancing his emotions and senses. More sensory areas will be coming to Souderton schools when the space becomes available.

Special ed accommodations foster equality

Encouraging equal education opportunities in their schools, Souderton Area School District faculty and staff work together to provide accommodations for special education students.
Kami Ziegler, Arrowhead Opinion Editor
February 7, 2025
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Faithful studying…Discussing and engaging in their meetings discussions, Movement Club members (left to right) together to deepen their understanding of religious text and do biblical cards.

The Movement Club exposes students to Bible studies

By growing in faith and supporting each other’s spiritual paths, the Movement Club aims to help make new connections with people of the same values.
Skylar Mecleary, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 7, 2025
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