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The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

The Arrowhead

The Student News Site of Souderton Area High School

The Arrowhead

The Arrowhead

Rachel Schewe

Rachel Schewe, Features Editor

All content by Rachel Schewe
A reflection on the high school experience

A reflection on the high school experience

The Glass Half Full Arrowhead Column I didn’t think that upon graduating from high school I would be very sentimental. But here I am, a few weeks away from the end of my high school career, and I’m sad.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
June 2, 2023
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Reach for the stars…Pushing herself to finish a hard climb, senior Ava Beskar successfully makes the grab for a difficult hold while rock climbing.

Climbing takes relationships to new heights

To strengthen relationships with friends and family, many take up new passions such as rock climbing. The seemingly solo sport creates a community for everyone to belong.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
June 2, 2023
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Trash pick up...Loading up bags of trash, (from left) volunteers Joe Hebelka, Lillian Fieck, Andy Fieck and Ava Beskar work together to clean up their local ecosystems.

Stream clean up promotes environmental ownership

Emphasizing the importance of caring about the environment, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy organized a large-scale stream clean up.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
May 5, 2023
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Yet another satirical solution to gun violence

Yet another satirical solution to gun violence

The Glass Half Full [An Arrowhead Column] Amidst U.S. politicians proposing new gun violence solutions, like arming teachers, there’s a fresh idea... egg hunts.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
May 5, 2023
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Big Red returns to Souderton to rally the ‘Rowdy Reds’

Big Red returns to Souderton to rally the ‘Rowdy Reds’

The Glass Half Full {An Arrowhead Column}: To help bring back school spirit, Souderton’s Big Red is making a reappearance this year. The school’s mascot had not been seen in the past few years, further increasing the mystic surrounding Big Red.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
March 31, 2023
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Ra Ra Rasputin...Giving the crowd a show, senior Christian Stopyra celebrates his Mr. Souderton win with an encore performance for the crowd.

Meet your new Mr. Souderton

Winning over the crowd with his signature Rasputin dance moves, senior Christian Stopyra takes home the title of Mr. Souderton at this year's SouderTHON. Stopyra woke up the sleepy crowd with his performance and got the audience involved in the competition.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
March 31, 2023
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Bundles of style: Functional, fashionable clothing

Bundles of style: Functional, fashionable clothing

The Glass Half Full [An Arrowhead Column]: Shopping sustainably has never been more crucial as the impacts of fast fashion and micro trends begin reaching astronomical proportions. It is important to make ethical choices when shopping.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
February 10, 2023
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Smashing glass ceilings…Pushing her limits, senior Emily Tuttle lifts at her local gym. For Tuttle, working hard has made her more comfortable in the weight room.

Women STEMing into male-dominated fields

To access education and have a successful experience in a male-dominated class, women focus on themselves and their personal growth throughout their journey. Computer programming, STEM and Strength Training classes continue to be mostly males.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
February 10, 2023
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Cap of shame…Smiling through the pain, Phillies sports fan Ryan Schewe shows off his Houston Astros baseball hat. After losing a bet on the outcome of the MLB world series, Schewe was forced to wear the emblem of his rival baseball team for a day.

Sports punishments evolve fantasy leagues

To enhance their experience, many fantasy football leagues have begun implementing harmless punishments for the last place finisher to perform. These elaborate punishments are collectively brainstormed and decided upon by each member of the league.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
December 16, 2022
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The Glass Half Full: Letter writing creates meaning in digital age

The Glass Half Full: Letter writing creates meaning in digital age

As society continues to rely on technology, gone are the days of handwritten letters and notes. We find ourselves trading in our quills for pens and our pens for keyboards.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
December 16, 2022
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Athletes navigate mental health with outside influences

Athletes navigate mental health with outside influences

The car ride home is sometimes an outlet for parents to express criticism over their child’s performance.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
October 28, 2022
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Social media platforms spur Monkeypox hysteria

Social media platforms spur Monkeypox hysteria

In order to induce hysteria and panic, individuals took to online platforms to spread inaccurate information regarding Monkeypox. These accounts gained popularity among their audiences.
Rachel Schewe, Features Editor
October 28, 2022
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Super bass…Jamming out to a Nicki Minaj song, junior Ava Saydam shows off her “Barbs On Board” bumper sticker. “Barb” is a term used to describe a Nicki Minaj fan.

Creating a community one bumper sticker at a time

By covering their cars with unique bumper stickers and decorations, students create a sense of community.
Rachel Schewe, Staff Writer
May 26, 2022
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Giving back…Volunteering his time to help the community, Sharing Minds co-founder Daniel Levin tutors a student in math. The nonprofit tutoring organization launched in March.

Students develop tutoring nonprofit to help community

Through the efforts of sophomores Daniel and Ariel Levin, Sharing Minds was born. Sharing Minds is a nonprofit tutoring organization that caters to all students.
Rachel Schewe, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
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***Armed and dangerous…**Taking cover behind some trees, senior Caroline Kelly scopes out her target. Many students carried water guns and silly string with them at all times, never knowing when an opportunity to eliminate their targets may arise. Photo by Caroline Kelly*

Finishing the year (water) guns blazing

As a last hurrah to finish out an unusual year, students banded together for one last game. Students experienced a sense of normalcy after having missed out on so much this year.
Rachel Schewe, Staff Writer
June 3, 2021
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*When it rains it pours...Bursting through streams of water at the April Showers fundraiser, Freshman Kendra Yerger shows her support for Special Olympics. Souderton didn't let he cancelation of annual events due to COVID-19 rain on their parade, but instead found ways to give students safe, lasting memories. Photo reprinted with permission from yearbook staff.*

April Showers event rains with school spirit

Students and staff joined together to participate in Souderton's first April Showers event. Participants ran through the showers to support Special Olympics and to celebrate inclusivity.
Rachel Schewe, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
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**Tuning in...** *Listening to the Athletic Leadership Council's new sports podcast, sophomore Ryan Schewe catches up on recent episodes.  The “All In” podcast was created this past winter during the three week sports shut down.*

*Arrowhead photo by Rachel Schewe*

Athletes start sports podcast during shutdown

Student athletes are being interviewed on a new sports podcast. Created by the Athletic Leadership Council, the podcast explores life as a student athlete at Souderton.
Rachel Schewe, Staff Writer
April 8, 2021
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