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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

Amanda Hill

Amanda Hill, Copy Editor

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Rita’s Italian Ice provides flavors for all

Rita’s Italian Ice provides flavors for all

The wide range of flavors allows every person to find a sweet treat to enjoy.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
June 2, 2023
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Summer break provides free time

During the summer, students experience an increase in their free time, choosing to allocate it in different areas and activities.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
June 2, 2023
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Studying for AP, SAT exams proves “beneficial” to students

Studying for AP, SAT exams proves “beneficial” to students

As test dates approach, students prepare for both the SAT and AP exams in a variety of ways. This year, AP exams will take place May 1-5 and 8-12, and the SAT has two upcoming exam dates on May 6 and June 3.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
May 5, 2023
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UN climate change report functions as hope, warning

Standing at a little fewer than 8,000 pages, the UN climate change report, brings attention to climate change and global warming through a synthesis report in hopes of staving off the devastating impacts. The report was released on March 23 and contains research dating back to the beginning of the Paris Climate Accord.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
May 5, 2023
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Finding success…After spending hours studying prior to the competition, decathlete Shane 
Raab receives a bronze medal in the essay category from assistant coach Carolyn Scott.

Decathletes win state title, advance to nationals

After winning the Academic Decathlon state title, the team will be moving on to the national competition hosted in Frisco, Texas from April 27-29. Team members credit their winning success to hard work and a supportive environment of students and coaches.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
March 31, 2023
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‘The Last of Us’ TV adaptation exceeds expectations

[SPOILERS] Based on the popular video game, “The Last of Us” is an engaging watch that pays homage to the game. The first season of “The Last of Us” is available for streaming on HBO Max, and has an expected season two release date as early as 2024.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
March 31, 2023
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SKA constructs radio telescopes, looking deep into universe

SKA constructs radio telescopes, looking deep into universe

With communication and funding, the SKA Organisation began the process of building radio telescopes in hopes of expanding our knowledge of the universe.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
February 10, 2023
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Christmas gift giving changes with age

Many people who celebrate Christmas give and receive gifts. As age increases, these gifts tend to become less personal and their sentimental value drops.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
December 16, 2022
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Tips and tricks…Presenting a slideshow at CSPA’s Fall Conference, freelance journalist Lauren Mack hopes to help journalism students take high quality pictures for their publications. Mack presented this slideshow during her session titled “Foodie Fundamentals | Food Writing 101” on November 7.

CSPA fall conference expands journalism knowledge

Through multiple sessions hosted by journalists and yearbook specialists, CSPA’s fall conference aimed to teach students more about the world of journalism. The conference was on Columbia University’s campus located in Manhattan, N.Y.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
December 16, 2022
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Con: Artificial Christmas trees are simpler choice

Con: Artificial Christmas trees are simpler choice

Taking the time and effort to maintain a real Christmas tree is not worth it when purchasing an artificial one is such an efficient option. Artificial trees can hold just as much sentimental value as real ones.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
December 16, 2022
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Choral director takes program in new direction

Choral director takes program in new direction

Striving to create self-assured singers, choral activities director Jon Timmons is making changes to the program, including a newly added fall concert on October 13.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
October 28, 2022
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Electric vehicles are important for humans, Earth

Electric vehicles are important for humans, Earth

Through our usage of gasoline and diesel vehicles, we are damaging Earth, worsening our health and spending more money. It is time to make the switch to electric.
Amanda Hill, Copy Editor
October 28, 2022
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Supreme Court nominee faces ‘intense’ hearing

Supreme Court nominee faces ‘intense’ hearing

Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing took place on March 21-24.
Amanda Hill, Staff Writer
April 25, 2022
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Dunn deal…Searching for dog-related items, junior Kaleigh Spisak debates purchasing a set of coffee mugs with the words woof and bark printed on them. This Rae Dunn product was found at HomeGoods in Montgomeryville.

Rae Dunn decor shifts design spotlight

Consumers are collecting and reselling products from home decor brand Rae Dunn after a viral February 21, 2021 video on TikTok led to an increase in its popularity.
Amanda Hill, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
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Lunch and library...Reading her book, senior Rachel Gat reminisces on what it was like to read the first published copy. Gat read her book during Lunch and Learn held on January 11.

Senior ‘breaks the binary’ with first novel

Senior Rachel Gat published her debut novel “Breaking the Binary” under the pseudonym Ray Tag. “Breaking the Binary” can be found at barnesandnoble.com for $16.50 and is newly available on Kindle Direct.
Amanda Hill, Staff Writer
February 9, 2022
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Adding the finishing touches... Herpetology Club president Abigail Gladwell places stickers to the club’s trifold. The final decorations were added to make the Herpetology Club’s booth more eye-catching, in hopes of drawing in new members.

Students take unique approach to the club fair

By taking precautionary measures to ensure the club experience, students and advisors hope to recover missing moments due to the coronavirus. The club fair, held October 5, saw clubs trying new methods to gain more members.
Amanda Hill, Staff Writer
January 13, 2022
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Simple signing...Practicing their skills, ASL Club members Joslynn Riddle (left) and Ryan Miller use American Sign Language to say the newly learned phrase ‘three dogs’. This meeting was held after school on November 18.

American Sign Language Club hopes to expand horizons

To spread awareness of the deaf community and make sign language more accessible, the ASL club strives to teach students American sign language. Their goal is to have a class formed by the 2023-2024 school year.
Amanda Hill, Staff Writer
January 12, 2022
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