From left to right: Olivia Wallace (Miss Adelaide), Talia Whitesel (Sarah Brown), Jacik Hess (Nathan Detroit), Garrett Gerholt (Sky Masterson), and Messiah Madison (Arvide Abernathy) rehearse during a recent practice for the upcoming musical Guys and Dolls. By LILLIAN BOOKHEIMER | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — The Mount Union Area High School…

Terry Clemens, a Captain Jack High School graduate, is pictured during his time serving in the Pennsylvania State Police. By LILY HICKS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Terry Clemens is a 1960 graduate of Captain Jack High School. He went on to become the highest-ranking Pennsylvania State Trooper to graduate…

Alesha Yocum serves as principal at Kistler Elementary School after many years as a teacher and leader in the district. By GIULIA WHITESEL | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Alesha Yocum, principal at Kistler Elementary School, is this month’s Staff Spotlight. She was chosen because of her dedication as an administrator.…

Mount Union graduate Shirley Moore Smeal, Class of 1981, stands in front of Mount Union Area High School, where she began the journey that led to her career in corrections and leadership. By SAYDE WISE | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Shirley Moore Smeal is a graduate of the Class of…

Michelle Dutrow, who has been serving as interim superintendent of the Mount Union Area School District, reflects on her time in the role. By DELANEY RONK | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Mrs. Michelle Dutrow, who has been serving as the interim superintendent for the Mount Union Area School District, will…

Shirley Township Elementary students pose with teachers Trisha Grove and Erin Cornelius and principal Sandra Rickabaugh during the reading competition at Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11. By LILLIAN BOOKHEIMER | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Students from Shirley Township Elementary recently competed in a reading competition, where the fifth-grade team placed…

The Mount Union track will soon be filled with young athletes as the new Tiny Trojans Track and Field program begins this spring. By SYDNEE HARRIS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Mount Union Area School District is introducing a new opportunity for younger athletes with the launch of the Tiny Trojans…

Mount Union students celebrate after learning they won the CHAMP Cup at CHAMP 2026, held February 27 at Mount Union Area High School. By DELANEY RONK | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Mount Union CHAMP captains broke records this year, securing both the Spectacular 7 trophy and the CHAMP Cup. Mount…

Erin Beeler, Tyler Dixon, Sarah Peachey, and Gretchen Crouse (left to right) pose during Music On Parade on March 1 at Mount Union Area High School. The annual concert brings together student musicians from across the district. By LILY HICKS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — On March 1, 2026,…

From left to right, Dennis Drake, Tim Hicks, and Casey Hanlon prepare for the upcoming spring sports season at Mount Union Area High School. By SAYDE WISE | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — As spring sports begin at Mount Union Area High School, coaches are preparing in various ways for the…