Category Archives: Mid-Winter 2020

Weather Patterns Get Wacky

By: Lindsay Finch

You may have noticed that this year we have had a very unusual winter. Unlike typical winters in Northwestern Pennsylvania, there hasn’t yet been a deep freeze or major amount of snow that has gripped the county. Temperatures fall, the snow comes, and then it warms up, which is all extremely strange for our region. However, it is not just our area that is experiencing these weird fluctuations of the weather. All over the globe, weather specialists and even the average person have noticed that warmer weather is becoming more prominent than colder. Continue reading Weather Patterns Get Wacky

Preparing for Mr. EHS

By: Caroline Smelko

Every year at Eisenhower High School, senior high boys have the chance to compete to be the king of Eisenhower in the annual Mr. EHS competition. The competition is put on by Eisenhower Journalism, and consists of categories including school spirit, talent, the knight challenge, and formal wear. The event is a humorous take on a beauty pageant, while also building Eisenhower school spirit. For example, while contestants are in their formal attire, they will answer fishbowl questions modeled after “Miss America,” and during the school spirit segment, they answer questions about the school. These categories are judged and scored by the most trustworthy faculty members here at Eisenhower High School. Last year, the crowned king was senior, Alex Barnett, as his poetry readings really won over the judges. Continue reading Preparing for Mr. EHS

Looking ahead to Graduation

By: Dakota Chase

As we enter the second half of the school year, the anticipation for graduation builds for the seniors. The decisions seniors face, like where to go to college, what to do after school, and even whether or not to study for finals, can shake the seniors’ focus. Fun events like prom, senior trip, picnics, and the senior skip days can make them lose their focus on the grades they need to maintain. Continue reading Looking ahead to Graduation