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Permitted parking: Senior Jason Xu makes sure his parking permit is attached to his car before heading in for the school day. Conestoga administration started implementing more checks for parking passes this year.
Conestoga increases attention on student parking rules
April 25, 2025
Closed down: The Exton Square Mall sits quiet, with numerous vacant spaces. On March 18, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) sold the mall to Abrams Realty & Development for $34 million.
Developer buys Exton Square Mall, plans town center
April 25, 2025
Persistent protestors: Main Line community members gather on the edge of the Devon Tesla showroom with signs and posters as part of the “Tesla Takedown” movement. The movement named March 29 as the “global day of action.”
Residents join ‘Tesla Takedown’
April 25, 2025
District-wide impacts: The district receives some money from the federal government annually for assorted programs. On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to close the federal Department of Education, which oversees federal funding for education.
Trump Administration pushes to close Department of Education: TESD responds to directives threatening federal funding, DEI
April 25, 2025
Marching for change: Protestors hold up signs to advocate for the protection of national parks. Resistance Rangers coordinated the protest on March 22.
Ranger layoffs inspire protest at Valley Forge National Park
April 25, 2025
Famous frame: Freshman Ayaan Jariwala’s award winning drawing “The Rainbow Farm” sits on display. Jariwala won first place for “The Rainbow Farm” in UNESCO’s “The Water We Want” art competition in 2022.
A sketch with success: Freshman sells art, gets recognition
April 25, 2025
Noteworthy nachos: The El Tio Nachos come piled high with toppings, such as melted cheese, pico de gallo and avocado. The dish’s flavorful crunch was an excellent way to start the meal.
The SPORK: El Tio Mexican Restaurant
April 25, 2025
Admiring excellence: Attendees of the 51st Chester County High School Art Exhibition reception on April 10 explore the displays of artwork. Students from 20 schools in Chester and Berks Counties submitted pieces across various mediums.
Student artists win awards at Chester County High School Art Exhibition
April 25, 2025
Choir carols: Music teacher Nathan Shughart leads the Conestoga choir, which performed at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, California on March 28. The music department travelled to California from March 26 to 30, with more than 200 students in attendance.
Conestoga marching band, music ensembles perform concerts on California trip
April 25, 2025
Taking action (from right to left): Juniors Venu Dhanabal, Hope and Beyond president, Henry DeHart, co-president of the Conestoga Anti-Stress Alliance, Lucy Weber, president of Student Aid for Mental Health and junior and Hope and Beyond member Krtin Ashok Kumar discuss mental health issues. Dhanabal created the group so Conestoga’s mental health clubs could work together.
Mental health clubs come together to form Mental Health Committee
April 25, 2025
Graphic: Philadelphia Field Trips
April 25, 2025
Graphic: Sports Photography
April 25, 2025
Graphic: Nonprofits
April 25, 2025
Calling all caffeine consumers!
Calling all caffeine consumers!
March 21, 2025
'Stoga Theater Presents: Chicago
‘Stoga Theater Presents: Chicago
March 21, 2025
Noteworthy nachos: The El Tio Nachos come piled high with toppings, such as melted cheese, pico de gallo and avocado. The dish’s flavorful crunch was an excellent way to start the meal.
The SPORK: El Tio Mexican Restaurant
April 25, 2025
Colorful plating: The wok Amish chicken and gulf shrimp is served with lots of vegetables and a side of rice. Personally, the Vietnamese lime basil sauce was too sweet and threw off the balance of the dish.
The Spork: NECTAR Restaurant & Lounge
March 21, 2025
Fantastic fusion: Bartaco’s menu features options that blend tacos with other cuisines, such as the glazed pork belly taco. The restaurant had a casual atmosphere and rustic interior, perfect for having a good time.
The Spork: Bartaco
February 20, 2025
The Spork: Saigon Eats
The Spork: Saigon Eats
December 16, 2024
Hello, portable lunch: The Greek chicken wrap comprises sliced tomatoes, olives and chicken enveloped pita bread. With a side dish of rice, this sandwich was nothing short of tasty.
The Spork: Fattoush Mediterranean Cuisine
November 11, 2024
Coaching calculator: Math teacher and head coach of the girls’ tennis team Seth Shore sits at his desk. Shore started to teach at Conestoga in the fall of 1999 and began coaching the girls’ tennis team at the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Teacher Feature: Seth Shore
April 25, 2025
Running the rat race: Personal finance and accounting teacher Bernadette D’Emilio poses in front of the Rat Race Board, an activity in her personal finance class. D’Emilio began teaching at Conestoga in 2006 after working at Sun Valley High School.
Teacher Feature: Bernadette D’Emilio
March 21, 2025
Book lover: English department head Karen Gately poses with “College Girl Missing” by Shawn Cohen, the book she is currently reading. She had aspired to be a teacher since she was young. Gately will complete her 24th year teaching at Conestoga this year.
Teacher Feature: Karen Gately
February 20, 2025
Zooming in: Chemistry and forensics teacher Salvatore Colosi stands next to his double-lens Wi-Fi microscope, his favorite piece of forensic lab equipment. Colosi began his teaching career at Conestoga 12 years ago and has taught in the science department ever since.
Teacher Feature: Salvatore Colosi
December 16, 2024
Teacher Feature: Dori Madigan
Teacher Feature: Dori Madigan
November 11, 2024
Letter from the Editors: It’s been an honor
Letter from the Editors: It’s been an honor
April 25, 2025
Unsigned: Our rights are in danger, don’t remain silent
Unsigned: Our rights are in danger, don’t remain silent
April 25, 2025
Jeff’s Gist: Censor injustice, not activists
Jeff’s Gist: Censor injustice, not activists
April 25, 2025
Review: ‘Common Side Effects’ brings healthcare corruption to light
Review: ‘Common Side Effects’ brings healthcare corruption to light
April 25, 2025
Kids these days
Kids these days
April 25, 2025
Unsigned: Our rights are in danger, don’t remain silent
Unsigned: Our rights are in danger, don’t remain silent
April 25, 2025
Unsigned: The press is part of the people, not the enemy
Unsigned: The press is part of the people, not the enemy
December 16, 2024
Unsigned: Looking behind the scenes of front page
Unsigned: Looking behind the scenes of front page
November 1, 2023
Unsigned: Court case victory is not the end
Unsigned: Court case victory is not the end
March 20, 2023
Unsigned: The future of AI in the classroom
Unsigned: The future of AI in the classroom
February 21, 2023
Satire: Spend more time on that darn phone!
Satire: Spend more time on that darn phone!
February 20, 2025
Satire: Why Groundhog Day rules
Satire: Why Groundhog Day rules
February 6, 2024
Satire: Why I absolutely will not be getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Satire: Why I absolutely will not be getting the COVID-19 vaccine
February 16, 2021
Satire: drinking boiling water kills the coronavirus
Satire: drinking boiling water kills the coronavirus
May 14, 2020
Review: ‘Common Side Effects’ brings healthcare corruption to light
Review: ‘Common Side Effects’ brings healthcare corruption to light
April 25, 2025
Review: Kendrick Lamar takes victory lap with ‘GNX’
Review: Kendrick Lamar takes victory lap with ‘GNX’
March 21, 2025
Review: ‘The End of Burnout’ reimagines work
Review: ‘The End of Burnout’ reimagines work
February 20, 2025
Review: Ten years later, ‘Interstellar’ highlights humanity
Review: Ten years later, ‘Interstellar’ highlights humanity
December 16, 2024
Review: ‘White Bird’ is your reminder to be kind, always
Review: ‘White Bird’ is your reminder to be kind, always
November 11, 2024
Letter from the Editors: It’s been an honor
Letter from the Editors: It’s been an honor
April 25, 2025
From the Editor: Goodbye and good luck
From the Editor: Goodbye and good luck
April 11, 2024
From the Editor: Why we removed student names from the Senior Destinations Map
From the Editor: Why we removed student names from the Senior Destinations Map
June 5, 2023
Letter from the Editors: Over and out
Letter from the Editors: Over and out
April 25, 2023
From the Editor: The best teachers I never had
From the Editor: The best teachers I never had
October 20, 2022
Jeff’s Gist: Censor injustice, not activists
Jeff’s Gist: Censor injustice, not activists
April 25, 2025
Jeff’s Gist: To be an introvert in loud political climates
Jeff’s Gist: To be an introvert in loud political climates
March 21, 2025
Jeff’s Gist: ICE terrorizes undocumented immigrants
Jeff’s Gist: ICE terrorizes undocumented immigrants
February 20, 2025
Jeff's Gist: I Gru brain rot to a whole new level
Jeff’s Gist: I Gru brain rot to a whole new level
December 16, 2024
Jeff’s Gist: Till discipline do us part
Jeff’s Gist: Till discipline do us part
November 11, 2024
Cohesive coaching: Coach Alex Weaver helps junior Rishith Byri practice his serve. The team has worked on their skills since early March, with the help of new coach Alex Weaver. Weaver hopes to develop the boys expertise so that they can begin to play more competitively and prepare for playing at the varsity level in the upcoming year.
New head coach leads boys, girls volleyball
April 25, 2025
Play ball: Sophomores Chelsea Bachman (left) and Isabel Laroque (right) pose for a photo after planning for future pickleball events. They started the club this year to involve more students in the growing sport. They plan to meet Wednesdays in the gym.
Serving up fun: Students create pickleball club
April 25, 2025
Practice makes perfect: Sophomore Bryn Brader (left) and junior Shea Brader (right) run a drill during practice. In the past, the team was allowed to include eighth grade players on their roster. Instead, the team will now shift its efforts towards recruiting more freshmen players.
PA Rugby makes changes for 2025 season
April 25, 2025
Golden smile: Senior and diving captain Avery Hillier stands on the podium with a gold medal after winning her second consecutive PIAA 3A state title in the 1-meter diving event, garnering a total of 480.35 points. This year, she served as a captain of the girls’ swim and dive team, nominated by her teammates and confirmed by the coaches. Hillier will continue her diving career at Duke University next year.
Senior wins second consecutive state diving championship
April 25, 2025
Sports opinon: Sports leagues should stop using lottery drafts
Sports opinon: Sports leagues should stop using lottery drafts
April 25, 2025
En garde: Senior Howard Kim (left) fences with junior Ritchie Zhang (right) at the Delaware Valley Fencers Club. Kim lost numerous rounds to Zhang but eventually found his rhythm, learning valuable lessons about patience and discipline along the way.
Tryoneer Pioneer: Sabre-ing the challenge
March 21, 2025
Tryoneer Pioneer: Aiming for the bullseye
Tryoneer Pioneer: Aiming for the bullseye
February 20, 2025
Hitting his stride: Fourteen miles into his race, junior Rowan Chetty runs in the 2024 AACR Philadelphia Marathon. Chetty finished in three hours and 11 minutes, placing 11th in his age group. He will continue to run during the winter track season.
Tryoneer pioneer: Running the Philly Marathon
December 16, 2024
Locked in: Junior George Zhang concentrates in anticipation of hitting the ball in a game of squash. Zhang eventually lost with a record of 2-1 a er a tough battle.
Tryoneer Pioneer: Squashed on the court
January 17, 2023
Trying something new: Junior George Zhang serves the ball to begin a match. Initially disliking the sport, Zhang grew to recognize the skill that pickleball requires and now plans to play more frequently.
Tryoneer Pioneer: Taking on pickleball
November 29, 2022
Sports opinon: Sports leagues should stop using lottery drafts
Sports opinon: Sports leagues should stop using lottery drafts
April 25, 2025
Sports Opinion: March Madness is the best sports tournament
Sports Opinion: March Madness is the best sports tournament
March 21, 2025
Sports opinion: Conestoga empowers women and girls in sports
Sports opinion: Conestoga empowers women and girls in sports
February 20, 2025
Sports Opinion: Every youth athlete deserves a fair chance
Sports Opinion: Every youth athlete deserves a fair chance
December 16, 2024
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
October 4, 2024
Package: Tesla Takedown
April 25, 2025
Prepping for pep rally: Behind the school-wide spirit event
September 20, 2023
Conestoga holds Wellness Fair to wrap up Wellness Week
Conestoga holds Wellness Fair to wrap up Wellness Week
January 24, 2023
Wellness Week returns to Conestoga
Wellness Week returns to Conestoga
January 17, 2023
A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time
November 16, 2022
Day 12: Conestoga Wrapped
Day 12: Conestoga Wrapped
December 20, 2024
Day 11: Newlyweds game
December 19, 2024
Day 10: The Speak
Day 10: The Speak
December 18, 2024
Day 9: News Briefs
Day 9: News Briefs
December 17, 2024
Day 8: Short Story Contest
Day 8: Short Story Contest
December 16, 2024
Issue 6 Crossword 2024-2025
April 25, 2025
2025 Issue 5 Sudoku Answers
2025 Issue 5 Sudoku Answers
March 21, 2025
Day 2: News quiz
Day 2: News quiz
December 10, 2024
Day 1: Reindeer Games
Day 1: Reindeer Games
December 9, 2024
Issue 2 Crossword 2024-2025
Issue 2 Crossword 2024-2025
November 11, 2024
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The SPOKE – Issue 6 2024-2025
News
Permitted parking: Senior Jason Xu makes sure his parking permit is attached to his car before heading in for the school day. Conestoga administration started implementing more checks for parking passes this year.
News
Conestoga increases attention on student parking rules
Rohan Anne, Webmaster • April 25, 2025
Closed down: The Exton Square Mall sits quiet, with numerous vacant spaces. On March 18, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) sold the mall to Abrams Realty & Development for $34 million.
Developer buys Exton Square Mall, plans town center
April 25, 2025
Persistent protestors: Main Line community members gather on the edge of the Devon Tesla showroom with signs and posters as part of the “Tesla Takedown” movement. The movement named March 29 as the “global day of action.”
Residents join ‘Tesla Takedown’
April 25, 2025
District-wide impacts: The district receives some money from the federal government annually for assorted programs. On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to close the federal Department of Education, which oversees federal funding for education.
Trump Administration pushes to close Department of Education: TESD responds to directives threatening federal funding, DEI
April 25, 2025
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Famous frame: Freshman Ayaan Jariwala’s award winning drawing “The Rainbow Farm” sits on display. Jariwala won first place for “The Rainbow Farm” in UNESCO’s “The Water We Want” art competition in 2022.
T/E Life
A sketch with success: Freshman sells art, gets recognition
Vanessa Chen, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2025
Noteworthy nachos: The El Tio Nachos come piled high with toppings, such as melted cheese, pico de gallo and avocado. The dish’s flavorful crunch was an excellent way to start the meal.
T/E Life
The SPORK: El Tio Mexican Restaurant
Madeline Pulliam, Co-Staff Development Director • April 25, 2025
Admiring excellence: Attendees of the 51st Chester County High School Art Exhibition reception on April 10 explore the displays of artwork. Students from 20 schools in Chester and Berks Counties submitted pieces across various mediums.
T/E Life
Student artists win awards at Chester County High School Art Exhibition
Aren Framil and Lauren Pinheiro • April 25, 2025
Choir carols: Music teacher Nathan Shughart leads the Conestoga choir, which performed at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, California on March 28. The music department travelled to California from March 26 to 30, with more than 200 students in attendance.
T/E Life
Conestoga marching band, music ensembles perform concerts on California trip
Lexi Lin and Sophia Wu • April 25, 2025
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Opinion
Letter from the Editors: It’s been an honor
Opinion
Letter from the Editors: It’s been an honor
Aren Framil and Howard Kim • April 25, 2025
Unsigned: Our rights are in danger, don’t remain silent
Unsigned: Our rights are in danger, don’t remain silent
The Spoke • April 25, 2025
Jeff’s Gist: Censor injustice, not activists
Jeff’s Gist: Censor injustice, not activists
Jeffrey Heng, Co-Opinion Editor • April 25, 2025
Review: ‘Common Side Effects’ brings healthcare corruption to light
Review: ‘Common Side Effects’ brings healthcare corruption to light
Sowmya Krishna, Appmaster • April 25, 2025
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Sports
Cohesive coaching: Coach Alex Weaver helps junior Rishith Byri practice his serve. The team has worked on their skills since early March, with the help of new coach Alex Weaver. Weaver hopes to develop the boys expertise so that they can begin to play more competitively and prepare for playing at the varsity level in the upcoming year.
Sports
New head coach leads boys, girls volleyball
Grace Hu, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2025
Play ball: Sophomores Chelsea Bachman (left) and Isabel Laroque (right) pose for a photo after planning for future pickleball events. They started the club this year to involve more students in the growing sport. They plan to meet Wednesdays in the gym.
Sports
Serving up fun: Students create pickleball club
Alex Carder, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2025
Practice makes perfect: Sophomore Bryn Brader (left) and junior Shea Brader (right) run a drill during practice. In the past, the team was allowed to include eighth grade players on their roster. Instead, the team will now shift its efforts towards recruiting more freshmen players.
Sports
PA Rugby makes changes for 2025 season
Sosi Sengal, Staff Reporter • April 25, 2025
Golden smile: Senior and diving captain Avery Hillier stands on the podium with a gold medal after winning her second consecutive PIAA 3A state title in the 1-meter diving event, garnering a total of 480.35 points. This year, she served as a captain of the girls’ swim and dive team, nominated by her teammates and confirmed by the coaches. Hillier will continue her diving career at Duke University next year.
Sports
Senior wins second consecutive state diving championship
Gabe Eisenberg and William Simon • April 25, 2025
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