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Kirkpatrick bunny hops over double standard

Keira Davies, Former Staff Writer January 23, 2022

This previously ran in our December 2021 print issue. In her first year of competitive mountain biking, sophomore Vivian Kirkpatrick expected to face some challenges. Yet, one she didn’t quite anticipate was a double standard. Immediately,...

Branch stops to pose for a picture. Photo by Joey Draper.

Canine Counseling: Therapy dogs shed love on EHS students

Gavin Cronin, Contributor January 22, 2022

This previously ran in our December 2021 print issue. The East Penn School District is known to offer a variety of programs and opportunities for its students, but this year’s addition of therapy dogs might earn a treat for the most interesting.  Emmaus...

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Additions inspire creativity in course offerings

Lin Luo, Former Multimedia Editor January 21, 2022

This previously ran in our December 2021 print issue. New courses like Lifeguarding and Positive Well-Being will land on next year’s program of studies and join the current plethora of electives offered. Such classes are intended to offer students...

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New courses come afloat at EHS

Emma Dela Cruz, Former Social Media Editor January 21, 2022

This previously ran in our December 2021 print issue. After a successful proposal to the school board, Emmaus High School anticipates the addition of two new courses for the 2022-2023 school year. The first course, planned to be part of the Wellness...

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College applications costs create barriers for teens

Sam Loeper, Contributor January 17, 2022

This previously ran in our December 2021 print issue. To the Editor,  College Application fees are despicable. Although it is well known that going to college in America costs a lot of money, no one ever discusses the problems with colleges requiring...

Franklin Smith-Fullwood, an officer of Chess Club, plays against another student. Photo by Devon Helmer.

Want to start your own club? Here’s how to do it

Ayaan Shah, Former Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2022

This previously ran in our December 2021 print issue. With the brand new EHS Chess Club's first meeting occurring last week, students may wonder what exactly it takes to form a new club. According to Matt Spengler, the Assistant Director of Athletics...

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AP courses challenge EHS students

Rylee Dang, Former Features Editor January 14, 2022

This previously ran in our December 2021 print issue. Emmaus High School, along with thousands of schools across the country, allows students to take Advanced Placement, or AP, classes. Offered through Collegeboard, the curriculum for each of these...

Photo courtesy of Coach Kami Reinhard.

Cross Country closes the season in Hershey

Maximus McGrath, Former Sports Editor January 13, 2022

This previously ran in our 2021 December print edition. Finishing the regular season 17- 0, the Emmaus girls cross country team ran the distance to ultimately compete at Hershey for PIAA State Championships, placing 14th. Led by senior Isabela Lees,...

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