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

All content by Kathleen Rivera-Franks

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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SATs not required, but still taken during COVID-19

Because of the current COVID-19 pandemic, some (but not all) colleges aren’t requiring that students take the SAT.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
May 6, 2021
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New college precautions starting this fall

For safety during the current pandemic, colleges will be implementing new guidelines and regulations as classes begin in the fall. This will affect both college students and faculty.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
May 6, 2021
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**Fluffy Bunny…** *During quarantine, sophomore Ella Haynes adopted Ash the bunny. Ash is currently relaxing at Haynes’ house.*

*Photo by Ella Haynes*

Pets adopted during quarantine adapt to a ‘ruff’ time without owners

Some people chose to adopt pets over quarantine because they wanted a pet to keep them company. There is some unsureness of what people are going to do with their new pets as quarantine ends and they go back to school and work.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
April 9, 2021
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**On the road again…** *Touring colleges, sophomores Anna Tevald and Nathan Woodside traveled to the University of Delaware during the pandemic.*

Seniors safely prepare for college

Colleges are working hard to make campus tours safer because of COVID-19 while Souderton seniors offer different opinions on picking colleges during the pandemic.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
April 9, 2021
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Photo by Makenzie WiIfong
Making money safely…While getting dressed for work junior Makenzie Wilfong put on her uniform to prepare for her shift at Wendy’s.

Students work hard while keeping safe

By getting jobs, Souderton students are making money but still have to take safety precautions during the pandemic.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
February 12, 2021
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Photo by Katie Mellott
Keeping it conditioned…To stay in shape during the track season junior Katie Mellott is working out at home during the pandemic.

Athletes stay conditioned during pandemic

By doing workouts from home, Souderton high school athletes are keeping conditioned and staying fit during COVID-19.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
February 12, 2021
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Working hard while keeping safe

By getting jobs, Souderton students are making money but they still have to be safe during the pandemic.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
February 11, 2021
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Playing through COVID-19…While being safe from COVID-19, member Nathan Woodside plays online at Virtual Gaming Club.

Gaming Club plays together from home

By going virtual, the Gaming Club is trying to keep people safe from COVID-19. Members hope that students will still enjoy playing video games together online, as opposed to in person.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
December 23, 2020
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Safe but cheap… While staying safe from COVID-19 Ten Thousand Villages employee Lynn Rush worked on Black Friday selling sales.

Small business black Friday sales

To keep people safe on Black Friday, local stores in Souderton are having Black Friday sales but still being very cautious.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
December 23, 2020
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Sipping the Season… Souderton resident Davina Furman drinks her fall seasonal Dunkin Donuts Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Arrowhead photo by Kathleen Rivera-Franks

Fall foods bring spirits of the season

Each season brings its own different types of unique food and people often like to try these seasonal flavors. With the start of the fall season, many tasty flavors are coming.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
November 19, 2020
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Waiting Safely… Junior Logan Ulmer waits outside of TriValley Primary Care wearing and mask to go into the primary care provider.

Health workers and the prevention of the spread of COVID-19

Many health workers worked throughout quarantine. These health workers chose to work when COVID-19 was at its worst.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
November 19, 2020
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Fashionable changes from home

Some people at home in quarantine are deciding to change up their hair, whether it’s out of boredom or necessity. People are cutting their hair and dying it.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
June 1, 2020
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Quarantine fun can be free

There are many activities people can do while stuck in the house during quarantine. They can be fun and free.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
May 11, 2020
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Girl inspire girls with tech

Taking a trip to Souderton’s middle schools, the Teach Girls Tech Club inspires girls to pursue or take interests in technology classes and careers. Club members at the new Teach Girls Tech Club are currently planning for these trips.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
April 4, 2020
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Art for Social Change sprouts senior creativity

Engaging with the community, the Art for Social Change club painted flowers with the residents of the Lutheran Nursing Home. The residents were given flowers to use as a reference.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
February 14, 2020
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Community members deliver holiday cheer to fellow residents

Organizers say that annual holiday craft fairs are hard to plan, but that they are worth it in the end.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
December 20, 2019
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Cup’A Jo Cafe dream come true for owners

The owners of Bikeworks in Harleysville just opened a coffee shop. The coffee shop, Cup’A Jo Cafe, is right next door.
Kathleen Rivera-Franks, Photography Editor
November 17, 2019
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