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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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Melanie Vincent

Melanie Vincent, Features Editor

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Con: Movie adaptations never live up to wonder of books

Con: Movie adaptations never live up to wonder of books

By leaving out plot points, characters and inner thoughts, movie adaptations miss out on the nuance of reading a book. Due to their shortened time frame, it becomes impossible for movies to include everything that happens in the book in a two hour window.
Melanie Vincent , Arrowhead Features Editor
November 3, 2023
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Stepping forward…Celebrating recovery within the community, Allentown resident Allen Beerhrle (left) speaks with Arrowhead Features Editor Melanie Vincent during the St. Luke’s Penn Foundation “Recovery is for Everyone Walk” on September 16.

Recovery walk brings hope to community

Planning the Recovery is for Everyone Walk on September 16, St. Luke’s Penn Foundation worked to better educate the public on the importance of supporting those in recovery. Over 200 participants spent an hour walking 1.7 miles through the streets of Souderton and Telford.
Melanie Vincent , Arrowhead Features Editor
November 3, 2023
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A Raye of Thought: Female friendships offer supportive connections

A Raye of Thought: Female friendships offer supportive connections

Women’s friendships tend to be extremely deep and emotionally entwined, contributing to rich and long-lasting relationships. When things get tough and complicated, it is important to continue to support and uplift one another.
Melanie Vincent , Arrowhead Features Editor
November 3, 2023
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Sun protection prevents skin damage, cancer

Sun protection prevents skin damage, cancer

To avoid increased risks of skin cancer, people should avoid direct sunlight for long periods of time and use sunscreen plus other methods to protect their skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they turn 70.
Melanie Vincent, Staff Writer
June 2, 2023
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#prom...Taking a dance break during the April 22 junior prom, (from left) juniors Autumn DiCandilo, Landon Foley, Mason Doppler and Hailey Riexinger hit the photo booth.

City ‘lights’ up junior prom

By working hard to listen to their peers, Student Government Class of 2024 planned an inclusive junior prom which was held on April 22. The dance took place in the cafeteria from 7-10 p.m.
Melanie Vincent, Staff Writer
May 5, 2023
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Going with the flow…Working towards change, social studies teacher Nicole Harner organizes period products in her classroom to give access for students who may need them.

Supplying menstrual products in ‘period’ of need

Organizations such as the Mitzvah Circle and Recycle the Cycle Club are working to end the problems some cisgender females face by collecting period products and speaking out.
Melanie Vincent, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
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Reaching for glory…Swimming breaststroke, junior Elijah Gehman competes against Central Bucks South High School during a meet on January 6.

Swim, dive teams work together to reach individual goals

In an effort to qualify for the upcoming district and state meets, the swim and dive teams consistently show up to practice and cheer one another on. The district and state meets will be held in late February and March in 2023.
Melanie Vincent , Arrowhead Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
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Acting for an audience…Embracing their roles, juniors Cayden Johnson (left) and Jackson Rohrbaugh read a letter during the fall play production of “Twelfth Night.” The pair played Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Sir Toby Belch.

Fall play cast promotes Shakespeare, inclusivity

Thespians are working to build an inclusive acting community at the high school. Souderton theater performed “Romeo and Juliet” and “Twelfth Night” on November 11-13.
Melanie Vincent, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
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High school pilots Red Zone

In order to increase students’ opportunities to receive teacher help, the high school is piloting Red Zone for three weeks, starting on October 17. During Red Zone, teachers will hold office hours from 7:25-8:05 a.m.
Melanie Vincent, Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
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A growing community…Showing off the plants, sophomore Emily Rychlak offers local resident John Wilson a zucchini plant for sale. The plant sale in the greenhouse allows the community to interact with students.

SAVE hosts third annual Greenhouse Growers Sale

SAVE held a plant sale on May 7. This was the club’s first “normal” plant sale since the beginning of the pandemic.
Melanie Vincent, Staff Writer
May 26, 2022
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Feed the butterflies…Watering the plants, SAVE co-adviser Kim Wilson cares for milkweed plants that will be replanted on the high school campus by Indian Valley Middle School students in May. SAVE has been taking care of the milkweed plants since November.

SAVE clubs educate students on protecting environment

As Earth Day approaches, many people are looking for ways to protect the Earth. The SAVE and SAVE Jr. clubs are creating activities designed to help other students in the district learn, too.
Melanie Vincent, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
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