Kaleigh Dale is pictured in her office at Mount Union Area School District, where she teaches health and physical education. By SYDNEE HARRIS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — This month’s Staff Spotlight highlights Mrs. Kaleigh Dale for the the hard work and dedication that she brings to the Mount Union…

Kaitlyn Masser sits at her desk in the Mount Union Area High School guidance office, where she helps students prepare for graduation and plan for their futures. By LILLIAN BOOKHEIMER | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — A guidance counselor is an integral part of any school environment. They help students with…

Firefighters battle flames at American Legion Post 107 on January 30, 2026. By GIULIA WHITESEL | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — On January 30, 2026, the beloved American Legion Post 107 caught fire. A place that had long been part of many people’s evening routines suddenly fell to ashes. The tragic…

Members of the Mount Union Trojans baseball team pose after winning the 2019 PIAA Class 3A state championship. Nicholas Imperioli, pictured on the far left, served as a volunteer coach that season. By SAYDE WISE | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Nicholas Imperioli is this month’s Alumni Spotlight for being a…

From left to right, Gifted/ESL teacher Erin Cornelius and students Beau Petron, Carter Pyne, and Carson Goshorn are pictured volunteering at Mount Union’s food bank. By LILY HICKS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — On December 16, 2025, Mount Union Gifted/ESL teacher Erin Cornelius took her eighth-grade gifted students to…

Captain Jack FFA member Zakheila Trice is pictured receiving her Keystone Degree at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. By GIULIA WHITESEL | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Captain Jack FFA members showcased their skills and dedication while attending the Pennsylvania Farm Show this year. Captain Jack FFA had 21 members create…

Dennis Drake, a student resource officer at Mount Union Area School District, is pictured in the senior high office. By DELANEY RONK | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — As school safety has become a growing concern across the country, student resource officers (SROs) play a vital role in protecting students and…

Sarah Peachey (left), Mount Union choir director, poses with student Gracelyn Kane (right), who advanced to Regional Choir after participating in District Choir. By LILLIAN BOOKHEIMER | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — Mount Union Area School District students attended District Choir on January 8 and 9, 2026. District Choir is an…

Students in Mrs. Teressa Bilger’s Crafts class display the T-shirt rugs they created and donated to the Huntingdon County Humane Society. Pictured (back row, left to right) are Ann Varner, Braelyn Rodgers, Zariyah Bowie-Worrell, Isaac Miller, (front row, left to right) Lila Pratt, Julianne Hancock, Eden Detwiler, Zuri Nieves, and Lynx Hartman. By GIULIA WHITESEL | Journalism…

Pete Swanger, who has served Mount Union Jr./Sr. High School for more than three decades, is pictured in the senior high office. By SYDNEE HARRIS | Journalism Student, Mount Union Area Senior High School Mount Union, Pa. — This month’s Staff Spotlight features one of Mount Union Area School District’s custodians, Pete Swanger. He is being recognized for…