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By Isaac Palladini The Quaker Valley volleyball team ended its season with a 9-11 record. The team has had its fair share of accomplishments over the past few years, including a historic win at the 2024 WPIALs. This team's success can be attributed to its strong sense of community, teamwork and leadership on and off of the court. “Recently, we have gotten much better at working together as a team,” varsity player Aria Casillas said. “Together, we have improved not only our p

By: Gwen Taylor High school can be a tricky time. Try taking some advice from our QV Juniors and Seniors!  “It’s okay to struggle in classes, no matter if they are AP or honors or academic, school is hard and you shouldn’t diminish your own challenges just because of someone else’s success. I would also say if you’re taking honors or AP classes and struggling, don’t feel dumb for needing to drop down or take academic the next year. It is totally okay to struggle and taking an

By: Kate Steinfurth and Evelyn Zutter Q: What’s your name? A: Zachary Benedek Q: What are your hobbies? A: I love coaching football, recreational sports (big pickleball guy), hiking, fishing, chess, riddles/puzzles, and spending time with my family. Q: What class do you teach? A: I teach Algebra Foundations and Algebra II Q: What did you do before coming here (to QV)? A: Before I started at QV, I was attending school for my master's in education. Along with this, I work

by Joelle Muretisch This school year, the Quaker Valley Marching Band performed their halftime show “Shrek!” at each football game. Keeping true to the theme, the band played some of the classic tunes from Shrek and Shrek 2, including “All Star,” “Accidentally in Love” and the band’s favorites, “I’m a Believer” and “Livin’ La Vida Loca.” Under the direction of Mrs. Zayna Shadid, the band strives to create a sense of fellowship, community, and pride across the entirety of Qua

By: Harper LaLomia   In a shocking turn of events, Quaker Valley High School’s new phone ban in study hall has had an unexpected consequence: students are faced with boredom. The ban is intended to reduce distractions so students can concentrate on their studying and assignments, and as a result, many students have seen fewer missing assignments in PowerSchool. However, when students run out of work to do—shocker—they must scramble to find ways to entertain themselves withou

By: Evelyn Zutter & Kate Steinfurth The Quaker Valley National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was set to take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22. Current and incoming NHS members arrived promptly at 5:45 p.m. for a rehearsal, and were met with an unexpected power outage. “It was eerie to walk into such a dark high school,” recalled Joelle Muretisch, a junior and NHS inductee. “The rain was pouring and everyone had their flashlights on. It felt strange.”  NHS Faculty S

By Hannah Olawaiye The QVHS Mock Trial team has been preparing for the new season’s case. The team officially kicked off the year with their first meeting on Sept. 16 under the careful direction of teacher sponsors Mr. Marc Duchin and Mr. Jason Marko. The team includes Captains Ainsley Anderson, Ana-Luiza Bacchi, Annalise Happe and Lauren Happe. Under new leadership, this year is being run differently. Normally, the Mock Trial team would start off the year with practice tria

By: Claire Weinberg and Campbell Homer On Sept. 27, the annual Homecoming Dance was held at Quaker Valley High School’s Chuck Knox Stadium from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. As one of the most anticipated and highly-attended events of the year, the Homecoming Dance is a time for students to celebrate with friends and create lasting memories.  However, the fun begins long before the dance itself, with Homecoming festivities taking place over the entire week leading up to the event. Spiri

By: Cecilia Holte The Quaker Valley’s girls tennis team celebrates another successful season on and off the court, winning gold at the WPIAL Championships on Oct. 15. Under the instruction of Coaches Christi Hays and Annette Wagnerknott, the group harnessed their momentum from 2024. In regular season play, the team scored a record of 8-1 overall, leading them to playoffs in Hershey at the end of October. Varsity captains Parker Barnes, Livia Jobbins and Jane Lenhard set a st

By: Cecilia Holte The Quaker Valley High School cross country team enjoyed a successful season with historic wins at the PIAA Championships on Nov. 1. Fourteen QV students traveled to Parkview Cross Country Course in Hershey, Pa. to compete. The boys team placed 2nd in the AA race, and the girls team placed 13th in the AA race.  Under the guidance of Head Coach Ryan Kelly, the team has been working intensely to acquire consistent and faster times while also cultivating a he

By Sebastien Holte With a new coaching staff directed by Head Coach Tom Eshenbaugh, members of the Quaker Valley football team have seized the opportunity for a fresh start this season. The seniors were happy to finish a successful season, and underclassmen hope to preserve this momentum for future seasons to ensure that Quaker Valley continues to flourish. Senior Grayden O’Kelly emphasized the importance of resilience. “In past seasons, we would give up if we got down early

By: Ava Robertson Are you looking for a warm hug of autumn spices to help you enjoy the season? If so, these Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies are for you! This recipe is an easy make; the cookies are soft and delicious! They are the epitome of fall with a mix of earthy spices and sweet chocolate. Freshly made pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies. Photo Credit: Ava Robertson Recipe : ½ a stick of butter 1 egg 1 cup of flour ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 tsp vanill

By: Evelyn Bertiaux “The Great Gatsby,” adapted for the stage by Simon Levy, was performed by the Quaker Valley Drama Club on Oct. 25 at 2:00 pm and 7:00pm and Oct. 26 at 2:00pm in the QVHS auditorium. The Drama Club is a student-run group, and Ms. Kayla Marasia and Mr. Jason Marko serve as the faculty sponsors. This year’s production was directed by senior Sevin Leghorn. The rest of the creative team consisted of Ana Luiza Bacchi as Producer, Ellie Tormasi as Stage Manager,