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Prominent women who run EHS: foundation of high school

Prominent women who run EHS: foundation of high school

Highlighting women who interact with student community
Jeanne Chen, Editor-In-Chief of Online & Media April 30, 2025

Every year National Women’s History Month is celebrated during March, when women get recognized for their hard work and dedication for shaping society.  According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2020-21 women made up 77 percent...

Kollar assists freshman Kayla Ofner, junior Bree Schoonover, and freshman Anna Williams on making sets for “Mama Mia!” backstage. Photo by Zoe Hulings.

Chris Kollar teaches in classroom and backstage

Kamryn Vogel, Layout Editor March 19, 2025

As the curtains close and applause rises from the audience, many think of the actors on the stage. However, behind the curtain lies a group of students, led by EHS math and design teacher Chris Kollar, who ensure the entire production goes smoothly. With...

Valerio treats EHS student in nurse’s office by taking blood pressure. Photo by Thiffany Reimao.

Nurse Ashley Valerio never gets sick of healing

Carter Teti, Manager of Breaking New & Managing, Arts & Culture Editor March 14, 2025

Imagine the following: in the midst of taking notes in class, a drop of blood spills from a student’s nose onto their paper, they rush to the nurse’s office to find medical care and one of the school nurses assists them so that they can get back to...

Santiago Chavolla plays violin at EHS winter orchestra concert on Nov. 21, 2024. Photo courtesy of Santiago Chavolla.

Santiago Chavolla finds rhythm at Regionals

Claudia Walls, Former Deputy Features Editor March 11, 2025

Emmaus High School sophomore Santiago Chavolla has drawn his bow with precision and qualified for orchestra regionals playing the violin. Through his consistent work ethic and determination, Chavolla has proven himself and gained a spot to advance into...

Bella Scarlata poses next to one of her many pets.

Bella Scarlata creates paws-itive club at EHS

Olivia Teti, Former Deputy Features Editor January 22, 2025

This was previously published in our October 2024 issue. Paws for a Purpose joins the ranks of Emmaus High School clubs as senior Bella Scarlata runs the new club with hopes of following her passion of helping animals. This new addition to the school...

Mr. Brown and Mr. Jenkins. Photos by Carter Teti

New Student Advisors build community in EHS

Kaylee Harinsky, Former Deputy Features Editor October 9, 2024

Student Advisors Jerald Brown and Leonard Jenkins have brought a new sense of security to Emmaus High School. As EHS’ only Student Advisors, they are here to guide and listen to students. Jenkins started off as a hall monitor. Once the position of...

Koppenol conducting band students during a musical rehearsal. Photo by Gabe Meyers

Koppenol conducts changes in band program

Kamryn Vogel, Layout Editor September 30, 2024

The joyful sound of instruments fills the halls of Emmaus High School as each band student works to perfect their notes, rhythm, and beats under the leadership of new band director, Stephen Koppenol.  Prior to Emmaus, Koppenol was a band teacher at...

Photo by Kaylee Harinsky

Molly Magro turns page to new chapter: EHS library

Joyce Chen, Former Deputy Opinion Editor September 30, 2024

The beginning of a new school year is a substantial adjustment for teachers and students alike -— but for Emmaus High School’s new librarian, Molly Magro, it may be a larger adjustment than for most. After over a decade as a librarian for Eyer...

Abdoul Aidara cuts client's hair at his in-house barbershop. Photo Courtesy of Aidara.

Abdoul Aidara: Q&A

Cami Knight, Deputy News Editor April 25, 2024

Ambitious, hard-working, and resilient – words used to describe 18-year-old entrepreneur, Abdoul Aidara. Aidara has managed to build his very own business from the ground up while maintaining his role as a high school student. His talent and determination...

Controlled Chaos set up to practice inside of the Schmidt family’s garage, surrounded by 
recording equipment on July 1, 2023. Left to right: Paul Schmidt, Chris Tucker, Hayden David, Vic Schmidt. Photo Courtesy of Hayden David.

Controlled Chaos rocks Emmaus

Katerina Starry, Former Managing Arts and Culture Editor February 23, 2024

This was previously published in our February 2024 issue. Composed of four core members – freshman drummer Vic Schmidt, senior bassist Paul Schmidt, senior guitarist Chris Tucker, and senior lead singer Hayden David, rock band Controlled Chaos has...

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