Kistler Elementary paraprofessional Deb Snyder, affectionately known by students as “Miss Debbie,” has worked in the Mount Union Area School District for 25 years. By GIULIA WHITESEL | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Mount Union’s final staff spotlight for the 2026 school year is Kistler Elementary paraprofessional Deb Snyder, who students…

Members of Ms. Susan Dimoff’s journalism class accept a check from Mount Union Schools Education Foundation Vice President Chris Heaster to help purchase photography equipment for the journalism program. Pictured from left to right: Giulia Whitesel, Lily Hicks, Sydnee Harris, Chris Heaster, Lilly Bookheimer, Sayde Wise, and Delaney Ronk. By LILLIAN BOOKHEIMER | Journalism Student, Mount…

Members of the Mount Union Area High School Class of 2026 gather during Decision Day to celebrate their future plans following graduation. Pictured from left to right: Lilyana Hicks, Sydnee Harris, Sayde Wise, Katie Pyne, Isabella Yocum, and Delaney Ronk. By SAYDE WISE | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — As the…

Members of the Mount Union Area High School Class of 2026 who will earn associate degrees through the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College dual enrollment program, from left to right: Lilyana Hicks, Isabella Yocum, Madalynn Musick, Sydnee Harris, Katie Pyne, Ava McVey, Sarah Varner, and Delaney Ronk. By SYDNEE HARRIS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior…

Atkinson Manor will host the 2026 Mount Union Area High School prom, featuring this year’s “Denim and Diamonds” theme. By DELANEY RONK | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — This year’s prom is set to be an unforgettable night with the theme “Denim and Diamonds.” Inspired by a favorite gala theme used…

Ellie Randoll, Zaela Bradshaw, and Wrenley Smith pose with their medals after placing first in the fourth and fifth grade division at the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 STEM Design Challenge.  By LILY HICKS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — A group of Mount Union Area School District fourth graders made school…

Shana Brunner and Stephanie Crull help organize the annual Walk-A-Thon, which supports Mini CHAMP while honoring the memory of Riley Randall. By SAYDE WISE | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — As Shirley Township Elementary prepares for its annual Walk-A-Thon, organizers Stephanie Crull and Shana Brunner shared an inside look at the…

Jen Taylor, Mount Union Area School District’s new superintendent, will begin leading the district on May 4, 2026. By SYDNEE HARRIS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Mount Union Area School District’s new superintendent, Jen Taylor, is stepping into the role with a strong focus on listening, learning, and building relationships…

Tim Hicks, a teacher and head baseball coach at Mount Union Area High School. By LILY HICKS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Tim Hicks has been a teacher in the Mount Union Area School District for the past twenty-three years. He has also served as a mentor for young athletes…

Dianne Fortson, a Mount Union alumna and Wall of Honor recipient, continues to give back to her community through leadership and service. By DELANEY RONK | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — For Dianne Fortson, Mount Union is more than just the place where she went to school—it’s where she began to…