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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,

Photo Credit: Cora Dwyer By: Issac Palladini and Gwen Taylor Quaker Valley High School students performed the classic musical My Fair...

By: Jack Miller Everyone told me I was going to cry.  Of course I didn’t believe them. It is a movie about a green woman flying around...

By: Harper Lalomia The 67th annual Grammy Awards took place on Feb. 2 at Crypto Arena, hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth consecutive...

By: Kate Steinfurth and Evelyn Zutter Molasses Cookies - 10/10 After baking these cookies for a class presentation—a great way to get...

By: Trey Dunlap The Quaker Valley High School wrestling team finished the 2024-2025 regular season with a commendable 12-7 overall...

By: Cecilia Holte The QV MiniTHON club has several fundraising initiatives planned for this spring to continue raising money for Four Diamonds, a nonprofit organization that supports children battling cancer and their families. Each month at various restaurants in the community, there will be a featured fundraising night when a percentage of the profits made will go straight to benefiting children fighting pediatric cancer. The club’s Wing Night at Sidelines in Sewickley was

Photo Credit: Dr. Gordon By: Cecilia Holte This year, the QV Voice club has been working to implement peer support and unifying practices...

Photo Credit: Shannon Kolenik By: Mary Molchen The 2024-2025 academic year marks the first year at Quaker Valley for some teachers,...

By: Isaac Palladini QV Students Attend Prestigious PMEA Performances The Quaker Valley music program helped several students advance to...

By: Evelyn Zutter and Kate Steinfurth From concession stand volunteering to Fern Hollow Nature Center summer counseling, Key Club has got...

With fall in full swing and spooky season coming to a close, here are some book recommendations to wrap up the season of the witch....

The QVHS Drama Club proudly presented “The Man Who Came To Dinner”   in early November. This show was a witty, hilarious comedy written...

Parker Barnes & Jane Lenhard On Feb. 10 from 7:00-9:00 p.m, Quaker Valley hosted its Winter Formal. Students from all grades were invited...