Band Preforms ‘Normal’ Concert
The Penn-Trafford band ensembles have been using livestreams and limited seating to perform since the beginning of the pandemic, but this spring concert was a bit different — perhaps even…
Author: Hannah Hizer
Scholarships open up to students
Penn-Trafford High School is in the midst of scholarship season. Seniors have been submitting their forms and juniors are preparing to be in the same position next year. For many…
Penn-Trafford Indoor Percussion starts competitive season
The Penn-Trafford Indoor Percussion is finding ways to compete despite obvious difficulties due to the global pandemic. The percussion group has competed in Winter Guard International (WGI), a competitive outlet…
Snow Days, Delays Look Different Amid Pandemic
Imagine looking out your window to icy roads and a blanket of snow. The possibility for a snow day or delay would be the first thing on your mind. This…
Music Provides Solace During Quarantine
The impact of staying indoors and secluded for months is starting to show. Many have left quarantine with new appearances, fashion senses, or a different mindset on politics than prior,…
Keystone test requirements waiver during pandemic
For several years, the Keystone state tests have been mandatory for students to pass prior to graduation, but when Covid-19 shut down schools, the tests had to be excused for…
P-T students adapt to COVID-19’s influence
Hannah Hizer, News Editor Students of Penn-Trafford High School had its last school day on March 13, due to COVID-19. Activities have been cancelled and lives have been completely…
P-T plans new standardized social studies tests
For years, students of varying grades have taken the Keystone Exams and the PSSA tests at the middle school level. Next year, the state will begin a new mandatory test…
Chorus plans for holiday concert
Following his transition from Penn Middle School to high school, choir teacher Jeffrey Fox has begun to make changes to both his curriculum and the students’ schedules. Senior Chyler Kolacinski…