Harper Sisonick

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics

This is Harper’s fourth year on The Stinger and fourth year of Journalism. She’s an active member in Emmaus Young Life, Co-president and Co-Founder of Quill & Scroll, a member of NHS, and a group leader for new student mentors. Harper won first place regionally at PSPA in 2024, allowing her to compete in states at Penn State main campus. She was a Business Team Member, Deputy Opinion Editor, Opinion Editor, and now an Editor-in-Chief.

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“Stranger Things” fans experience “Conformity Gate”

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
June 2, 2026

Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. The five stages of grief. The five stages that me and other Stranger Things fans went through in the...

[Photo] Opening new communities and relationship bonds with Miracle League of Lehigh Valley

Jeanne Chen, Editor-In-Chief of Online & Media
June 1, 2026

Samantha Weaver poses behind fence at her home field in Schnecksville. Photo courtesy of Marci Weaver. Canva by Harper Sisonick.

[Photo] Students express skepticism about proposed Pennsylvania school phone law

Anna Meade, News Editor
June 1, 2026

Graphic courtesy of Harper Sisonick.

Maestro 2026 spread: Greek Life

Ashley Eiss, Thiffany Ceolin-Reimao, Harper Sisonick, and Emily Grabinski
June 1, 2026

Greek Life: Is it all really worth it?

Ashley Eiss, Thiffany Ceolin-Reimao, and Harper Sisonick
May 29, 2026

This was previously published in our April 2026 issue. Additional Reporting by Emily Grabinski Day 1: Rush commences It’s Sunday morning, the...

Arguments abound in my tiny, suburban neighborhood

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
May 29, 2026

This was previously published in our April 2026 issue. In 2013, my parents made the decision to move us from our city home in Allentown to a suburban...

Threading through Greek Life

Ashley Eiss, Thiffany Ceolin-Reimao, and Harper Sisonick
May 28, 2026

This was previously published in our April 2026 issue. At the forefront of Greek life is clothing, which fuels the aesthetics for events and Greek life...

Unseen life lessons of having youngest child syndrome

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
February 12, 2026

I’ve lived in the same house for over 10 years, with the same room, same dog, and the same people. One of the hardest things I had to do was adjust to...

[Photo] Ritter enchants students with magic mathematics

Ashley Eiss, Features Editor
December 17, 2025

Ritter teaches his Geometry Honors class on Dec. 5.

Persistence and pom poms: Lozowsky pushes towards goal

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
October 16, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. The squeaking of cheer shoes on the gym floor, future teammates wishing her good luck, and...

Lessons in School Safety

Harper Sisonick and Clara Isom
September 30, 2025

This was previously published in our September 2025 issue. The news of a school shooting can spread like wildfire in the hallways, but Emmaus High School...

Romance movies fails to inspire love

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
April 30, 2025

“10 Things I Hate About You,” “She’s the Man,” “27 Dresses,” and “The Notebook” are iconic romantic comedies (rom-com) teenagers...

“Moana 2” sails on nostalgia in theaters

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
January 7, 2025

As the lights dim, the classic Disney intro along with the Polynesian song, “Tulou Tagaloa,” echoes throughout the theater. The iconic song marked...

Pissarra’s Bûche de Noël

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
January 7, 2025

Every Christmas, French teacher Celine Pissarra converts her kitchen into a baking workshop to make her iteration of the French delicacy Bûche de Noël,...

Pickleball craze makes way to EHS club scene

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
January 5, 2025

In the beginning of the school year, Pickleball Club reached Emmaus High School, run by teachers and students alike to introduce the sport to more people. Family...

Songs of the Summer

Melanie Lin, Thiffany Ceolin-Reimao, and Harper Sisonick
October 7, 2024

Over the summer, countless artists swarmed the music scene -- releasing all kinds of singles, from rap to country to pop. A poll conducted by The Stinger...

Song Review: Good Luck Babe!

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
October 3, 2024

This story previously ran in the September 2024 issue. The new indie song “Good Luck Babe” by Chappell Roan took the music world by storm this summer....

Emmaus bids farewell to Ann O’Hara

Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics
May 24, 2024

An observer looking in would never know that Ann O’Hara was about to begin the next stage of her life: retirement. Ann O’Hara was an engineer before...

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Harper Sisonick, Editor-In-Chief of Visuals and Graphics

“Stranger Things” fans experience “Conformity Gate”

[Photo] Opening new communities and relationship bonds with Miracle League of Lehigh Valley

[Photo] Students express skepticism about proposed Pennsylvania school phone law

Maestro 2026 spread: Greek Life

Greek Life: Is it all really worth it?

Arguments abound in my tiny, suburban neighborhood

Threading through Greek Life

Unseen life lessons of having youngest child syndrome

[Photo] Ritter enchants students with magic mathematics

Persistence and pom poms: Lozowsky pushes towards goal

Lessons in School Safety

Romance movies fails to inspire love

“Moana 2” sails on nostalgia in theaters

Pissarra’s Bûche de Noël

Pickleball craze makes way to EHS club scene

Songs of the Summer

Song Review: Good Luck Babe!

Emmaus bids farewell to Ann O’Hara

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