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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

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New Assistant Principal Works to Adapt

After transferring to Souderton Area High School, 9th-grade assistant principal Jeremy Miller uses his skills from being the middle school vice principal. During the summer break, Miller started officially working at the high school on July 1, 2024.
Tristan Dona, Design Editor
October 31, 2024
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Pickleball gives students chance to get active

Pickleball gives students chance to get active

The club meets every Monday during Red Zone.
Hayden Pickard, Arrowhead Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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A tree-riffic day...During the October 4 Arrowhead and SAVE field trip, (from left) Bustard’s Christmas Trees manager Dan Bugman, co-owner Glenn Bustard, employee Ryanne McTamney, manager Dom Cassel and co-owner Jay Bustard commemorate the choosing of the Vice President’s Christmas tree.

Arrowhead, SAVE trip promotes career awareness

Traveling to Bustard’s Christmas Trees’ Lehighton, Pa. tree farm, SAVE and Arrowhead students learned about the Christmas tree industry, and chose the Vice President’s Christmas tree.
Jacob Godshall, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2024
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Paddling...Experiencing paddleboarding, junior Jacob Keenan attempts newfound skills during a recent Outdoor Adventure and Fitness trip.

Classes beginning to incorporate more outdoor learning

By adding nature into teachers’ lesson plans, students have a chance to be more attuned to the outdoors.
Natalie Helfrich, Arrowhead Social Media Editor
October 31, 2024
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Soaking in the “paw-some” weather...Enjoying time together at Peace Valley Park in Doylestown on October 6, Korean War veteran Joel Occhiuzzo chats with Chalfont resident Ron Alfors and his two miniature dachshunds, Ernest (left) and Howard.

Veteran ‘serves’ his community, connects

In order to bring joy to dogs and their owners, Joel Occhiuzzo gives out dog treats at Peace Valley Park. Occhiuzzo has been going to the park for the past two years.
Chaya Thomas, Arrowhead Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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Providing an after-school physical activity for students with a love for volleyball, special education teacher Suzanne Holcombe advises the volleyball club. According to Holcombe, the club meets on Thursdays after school from 3:50-5p.m. at the volleyball sand court outside near the practice football field. Holcombe said that you don’t have to have any experience before joining the club, you can “just join.” “The club will not teach you how to play volleyball,” Holcombe said. “The club is co-ed so anyone can join.” For freshman Ellie Tisoskay, the club is not for competition but rather a chance to make friends. “I go to hang out with friends, and just have fun,” Tisoskay said. Some people were nervous to join the club at first, but once they joined they found it was not as intimidating as they thought. “I like how accepting it is,” Tisoskay said. “I was nervous at first to join since I’m not that good but it was not as bad as I thought.” According to Holcombe, she does not play for the team but enjoys watching the students have fun without any real sort of competition. “I enjoy watching the kids play,” Holcombe said. There are many reasons as to why people join the club. Some people joined because they wanted to get better at a sport they love. “I joined because I wanted to get better at volleyball, and make the school team next year,” freshman Savanna Washington said. There are a lot of skills that are important when it comes to volleyball, and for some people, they have a favorite. “My favorite skill in volleyball is spiking,” Washington said. Some people in the club have played volleyball for clubs, teams, or just for fun before joining the club. “I played volleyball for Cal volleyball club in seventh to eighth grade,” Tisoskay said. Holcombe has been playing volleyball for a couple of years and used to play for her school. “In the past, I played volleyball for my high school and I played for around four years,” Holcombe said. “I went to a high school on Long Beach Island.” Holcombe’s favorite part about being able to coach the team is being able to “sit outside and watch the kids play,” Holcombe said. The number of people in the club varies depending on how many people show up and it takes six people to be on a team. “We usually get anywhere between 12 to 24 kids,” Holcombe said.

Volleyball Club offers sport opportunities for all students

Giving students the opportunity to become more involved in sports-related activities, the club offers students a chance to play beach volleyball. Students of all grade levels are encouraged to join.
Anna Haynes, Arrowhead Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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Construction promotes community presence

By revamping and rebranding the Harleysville National Bank to transform into The Vault Town Center, the Flynn Company is expanding shopping options in the Harleysville area. The center plans to be home to numerous eateries and businesses including Burn Boot Camp, Elevated Eats and Birdie Bays Indoor Golf.
Kami Ziegler, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2024
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Faculty remembers high school’s previous building

Faculty remembers high school’s previous building

The high school’s current location opened its doors in September 2009. Prior to that, the building was located on School Lane in Souderton.
Tristan Rocca Donna, Arrowhead Design Editor
October 31, 2024
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Business teacher provides communicative classroom atmosphere

After starting her first year at Souderton, new business teacher Amanda Davoli has become well-known by students for her creative and engaging teaching style.
Kayli Derstine, Arrowhead Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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Life Unscripted: No appetite for food allergy bullying in schools

Life Unscripted: No appetite for food allergy bullying in schools

With the intent to harm other students with a life-threatening food allergy (FA), schools tend to overlook this situation as “bullying” making students feel unsafe. Food allergies affect 33 million people in the United States alone.
Julia Sipes, Features Editor
October 31, 2024
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Suicide prevention brings awareness to struggling

Highlighting the various resources available, faculty and students discuss the importance of suicide prevention for teenagers. September is Suicide Prevention Month.
Natalie Helfrich, Arrowhead Social Media Editor
October 31, 2024
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Presenting projects…During last March’s National History Day, then eighth graders Arianna Im, (left) William Osei, and Alex Colien share their work with attendees. National History Day is held at Indian Valley Middle School.

National History Day teaches teamwork, writing

Students are able to choose a topic they are interested in for their project.
Calla Roynan, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024
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