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Throwback…Interviewing Phillies pitcher and Souderton alumni Jamie Moyer, former Arrowhead sports editor Meghan McSloy (left) and editor in chief Abigail Kramer-Hunt sit in the Citizens Bank Park’s dugout. McSloy and Hunt interviewed Moyer during the 2006-2007 school year.

Arrowhead alumni carry lessons, memories

After graduating from high school many years ago, some previous members of The Arrowhead still fondly remember their time on the paper and are positively impacted by the lessons they learned in class. Some alumni have been able to apply the skills learned directly to their current careers.
Melanie Vincent, Arrowhead Features Editor
February 9, 2024
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Sunny days...Enjoying her sunlight lamp, French teacher Sally Cushmore brightens her workspace.

Seasonal affective disorder negatively affects teenagers

To make up for the lack of sunlight during the winter season, artificial light and light therapy are ways some teenagers who deal with seasonal depression cope. The winter months are when people experience it most due to lack of sunlight.
Ashley Lockhead, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
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Boxing it up…To manage the Saturday rush, E-meal organizer Ann Marie Heidgerd (left) and volunteer Janet Shepherd pack lunch bags for families on January 6. Emmanuel Lutheran Church started the E-meal program in 2020 and has given out over 500,000 meals to people in need.

E-meal program ‘driving out’ food insecurity

In order to raise awareness for food insecurity in the community, Emmanuel Lutheran Church donated packaged meals to those in need through the E-meal program. The E-meal program has donated over half a million meals.
Julia Sipes, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
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Features Editor Melanie Vincent

Raye of Thought: College stress overshadows last moments in high school

Deciding what to do after high school is a stressful and challenging choice that many seniors have been dealing with. Sometimes, the best thing to do is live in the moment and enjoy the last months of high school instead of constantly worrying about the future.
Melanie Vincent, Arrowhead Features Editor
February 9, 2024
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Students find success in small businesses

Students find success in small businesses

By turning their passions into profitable and popular ventures, many high school students have started their own small businesses. Students utilize social media and the internet to kickstart their businesses.
David Gandy, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
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Baking a better place...Building a festive treat, (from left) sophomores Keyden Barone, Elliot Smith, Dominik Szalai, Carlos Peterson and Jackson Kelly construct gingerbread houses during the Holiday Club’s November meeting. The Holiday Club meets monthly to bake and donate treats to those in need.

Holiday Club bakes, donates treats

By donating baked treats and decorating cards to give away, the Holiday Club has fun while making an impact. The club gets together every month and donates to a variety of different organizations in the community.
Mackenzie Smith, Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
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New goal…strengthening her skills, Freshman Addie Yost is at practice for lacrosse to improve her skills in order to become a better player for the upcoming season.

New Year’s resolutions aim to implement healthy habits, brighter future

By creating New Year’s resolutions, people attempt to break bad habits for the 2024 year. While resolutions are often challenging to keep, many students are going to try to stay committed to their goals this year.
Diana Nguyen, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
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Buying a boost…Purchasing a Celsius energy drink at one of the high school’s vending machines, freshman Adelyn Besnard hopes to increase her energy for after school swim practice.

Energy drinks contain dangerous caffeine levels, possible health risks for teenagers

With the desire to increase energy in classes and activities, the need for energy drinks has become more common among teens. Certain energy drink companies have been advertising towards adolescents, even though many are not recommended for anyone under 18.
Kendal Hoover, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
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Hobbies provide outlets for niche passions

Hobbies provide outlets for niche passions

In order to explore personal interests and find new experiences many high school students begin to develop their own hobbies and interests. These hobbies allow students to connect with new people and groups.
Jacob Godshall, Opinion/Website Manager
February 9, 2024
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Students face dual challenge of imperial, metric units

Students face dual challenge of imperial, metric units

By commonly using two different measuring systems in the U.S., the metric system and imperial system, often confusion arises for students. Issues from swapping between metric and imperial measuring systems often become apparent in science classes where students are encouraged to use the metric system.
Tristan Rocca Donna, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
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Lending a helping hand…drawing out an equation, Sharing Minds co-founder Ariel Levin walks a student through their work for the day. Levin utilizes technology to virtually tutor a student, which is a common practice amongst Sharing Minds’ tutors.

Sharing Minds shares the gift of education via tutoring

To provide fair educational opportunities for the underserved, Sharing Minds offers non-profit tutoring. The organization-turned-club has spent years developing their tutors and channels to fully serve their communities.
Alexander Kreitz, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
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Committing to success...Working together, seniors Allie Thatcher (left) and Anna Stratton present their poster on how to improve commitment within clubs at an Interdisciplinary Club Council meeting on December 1.

ICC provides resources for smaller clubs to grow

The Interdisciplinary Club Council (ICC) provides a space for small and large organizations to communicate each month and build a community. ICC provides opportunities for clubs to share information about upcoming events to help grow the number of students that attend club activities.
Ava Woodbury, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
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