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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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Raye of Sun: Summer reading is the perfect pastime

Raye of Sun: Summer reading is the perfect pastime

Reading is always an adventure, opening you up to worlds you may never (or could never) experience. The perfect time to get your reading in is over the summer, when there is less school to worry about, and more nature to enjoy while you read. Here are some recommendations.
Melanie Vincent, Features Editor
May 31, 2024
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Taking it in...Surveying his dorm room before heading home for the summer, University of Colorado Boulder freshman Patrick Rother reminisces about his first year in college.

College freshmen offer advice on dorm rooms

By offering advice to high school seniors, members of the Souderton Class of 2023 aim to make the transition from high school to college easier for incoming freshmen.
Everett Self, Entertainment Editor
May 31, 2024
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Seniors celebrate final year with grade-wide game

Seniors celebrate final year with grade-wide game

Encompassing the final weeks of senior year, the senior class is playing a class-wide game of Senior Assassin.
Avari Schlegel, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
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Dissecting and discovering…Digging through an owl pellet, Salford Hills fifth graders Liv Mott (left) and Adam Provo explore the components that makeup owl pellets while searching for animal bones.

Elementary prepares fifth graders for middle school

By encouraging students to get outside their comfort zones, elementary and middle school teachers are helping current fifth graders prepare for their first year of middle school.
Kami Ziegler, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
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Newest recruit...Visiting the United States Naval Academy on March 1, senior Aidan Kearns poses with a statue of U.S. Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, who graduated from the Naval Academy in 1955. Kearns will attend the Naval Academy this fall.

Students pursue careers in military post-grad

Entering the military after high school, seniors are joining military academies or directly enlisting in a specific branch of the military.
Claudia Elwell, Co-Editor-In-Chief
May 31, 2024
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Getting ready to celebrate…  Looking forward to the Memorial Day holiday, sophomore Janvi Patel purchases festive plates for a barbeque. Memorial Day will take place on May 27 nationally.

Memorial Day celebrations honor, respect lost veterans

To remember fallen veterans, many people start planning ways to celebrate veterans on Memorial Day.
Grace Quigley, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
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Kicking off the day… Demonstrating a new self-defense technique, club officers Colton Musselman (left) and Rohit Thomas set the scene during the April 24 club meeting. The meeting was held in the wrestling room during red zone.

Martial Arts club helps students build soft skills

By teaching self-defense techniques, Martial Arts Club teaches students to bring out intangible skills, including interpersonal skills and communication.
Keya Dahale, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
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Students ‘LEAP’ into Penn State summer courses

Students ‘LEAP’ into Penn State summer courses

Preparing students for their first year of college, Penn State provides a summer program for freshmen to ease their transition into college and start them on their degrees. Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP) is held on Penn State’s campus.
Douglas Reily, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
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2024 valedictorian search looks beyond a gradebook

2024 valedictorian search looks beyond a gradebook

Since the Class of 2013, becoming valedictorian has required an application process, empowering students to take classes that align with their career choices.
Kelvin Zhang, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
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Ready set finish… Working to finish the school year strong, freshman Emma Caputo reminisces on her year ending with a bang. Caputo used Pathway Manager, a course tracking and planning software, throughout the year.

Freshman class looks back on first year of high school

Freshmen discuss their thoughts and understanding of ninth grade as they transitioned from middle school and navigated their first year of high school.
Gia Weaver, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
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Interact Spikeball tournament unifies community

Interact Spikeball tournament unifies community

By hosting a Spikeball tournament, the Interact Club hopes to support the community and raise money for local charities. The tournament took place on May 17.
Noah Utain, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
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Newest recruit...Visiting the United States Naval Academy on March 1, senior Aidan Kearns poses with a statue of U.S. Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, who graduated from the Naval Academy in 1955. Kearns will attend the Naval Academy this fall.

Students pursue careers in military post-grad

Entering the military after high school, seniors are joining military academies or directly enlisting in a specific branch of the military.
Claudia Elwell, Co Editor-In-Chief
May 31, 2024
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