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Creating community: Colored flags made by current College and Career Transition (CCT) students line the walls of the classroom. Before the start of the school year, CCT teacher Danielle Sculley-Ellett and mental health specialist Dr. Christine Dunleavy expanded the curriculum with more time to explore topics and an emphasis on community.
New schedule allows for CCT course expansion
October 4, 2024
Under the spotlight: Lights shine down on senior Nathan Frazer as he presents a sports update on Good Morning ’Stoga. The TV studio received new lighting fixtures over the summer. A company will finish similar upgrades in the auditorium.
New lights installed in TV studio, to be in auditorium
October 4, 2024
Full-week parking: Senior Lauren Wu sits at the wheel of her car inside the school parking lot and is grateful for the return of the five-day-a-week parking privilege. Some students from the Class of 2024 faced transportation issues with the previous four-day-a-week parking policy, such as Wu’s past tennis teammates.
Smaller senior class leads to return to 5-day parking
October 4, 2024
Rallying through the rain: Asian Americans United civic engagement director Wei Chen joins community members marching through the streets of Center City Philadelphia. The Save Chinatown Coalition organized the Sept. 7 rally to protest the proposed 76ers’ arena.
Proposed arena faces controversy: Communities in Greater Philadelphia respond to new 76ers’ stadium project
October 4, 2024
Persistent preparation: Junior Jessica Joseph looks over an Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics book in the library to study for her AP test. In July, the College Board announced that 28 out of the total 39 AP exams are transitioning to digital or hybrid formats in May 2025.
ollege Board accelerates transition to digital, hybrid testing
October 4, 2024
School Board swears in new members, elects leadership
School Board swears in new members, elects leadership
December 4, 2023
Conestoga hosts therapy dogs for 'Wellness Wednesday'
Conestoga hosts therapy dogs for ‘Wellness Wednesday’
September 27, 2023
A very Barbie homecoming: Student Council holds annual dance
A very Barbie homecoming: Student Council holds annual dance
September 24, 2023
Celebrating Lunar New Year at Conestoga
Celebrating Lunar New Year at Conestoga
January 27, 2023
'Stoga's Big Give is a convenient spot for students to find different charities students can choose to donate to.
Day 3: Day of Service
December 12, 2022
Lighting the way: Community attends annual cancer research fundraiser
Lighting the way: Community attends annual cancer research fundraiser
October 8, 2023
Valley Forge Park's road renovations
Valley Forge Park’s road renovations
June 6, 2022
Coming to a conclusion: TESD Action Teams finish planning sessions
Coming to a conclusion: TESD Action Teams finish planning sessions
June 6, 2022
Cross-continental conflict
Cross-continental conflict
April 6, 2022
Deep discussion: Members of the Change Committee sit in a circle and talk about the team’s goals following a brief introduction. All action teams met for the first time in Conestoga on March 15. Over the next few weeks, teams will plan initiatives designed to improve district operations with respect to their designated areas of focus.
TESD Action Teams start regular meetings
April 6, 2022
Signs of life: A new mural, located in the downstairs science hallway, is science-themed, depicting DNA, animals and planets. Conestoga National Art Society students created the downstairs mural over the course of the summer.
’Stoga hallways feature 2 new murals
October 4, 2024
Driver of change: Senior Ayan Kumar reads his book “Social Trends and Policy Making: A 2-Year Recap (2022-2024).” Kumar wrote the book as a compilation of his blogs relating to current events, social injustice and climate change.
Senior publishes book to drive global policy change
October 4, 2024
Issue 1 Package: ‘Stoga hallways feature 2 new murals
October 4, 2024
Miraculous matchmakers: 2014 alumna Annie Xu and matchmaker Torie Ring pose for a photo outside the University of Pennsylvania's Student Center. Xu's team has grown to 13 members since she first launched Pairfect.
Alumna creates local online matchmaking service
October 4, 2024
Repeat record: (from left to right) Valley Forge Middle School sixth grader Breckin Shefflerwood; science teacher Dr. Derrick Wood; and seniors Charlie Gawthrop, Jeffrey Wang and Matthew Ma pose with their egg drop device. They started reconstructing the contraption last school year.
Fearless fall: Egg drop team re-breaks Guinness world record
October 4, 2024
Coding and creativity: HackStoga holds first Hack-A-Thon
Coding and creativity: HackStoga holds first Hack-A-Thon
April 6, 2022
Greening ’Stoga Gears Up to Tackle School’s Ecological Footprint
Greening ’Stoga Gears Up to Tackle School’s Ecological Footprint
March 30, 2022
SPCA Club: A Club for our Four-legged friends
SPCA Club: A Club for our Four-legged friends
March 29, 2022
AASU hosts “sock”cessful donation drive
AASU hosts “sock”cessful donation drive
January 31, 2022
The Heart of the Matter: MIT Speaker Discusses the Future of X-Rays with AI Club
The Heart of the Matter: MIT Speaker Discusses the Future of X-Rays with AI Club
January 31, 2022
Prep, practice, perform
Prep, practice, perform
November 22, 2021
Performers in the musical learn their choreography in the school parking lot near the baseball field. The theater department moved the musical outdoors this year so they could adhere to COVID-19 guidelines and have a live audience.
“Broadway Musical Magic”: Theater department performs outdoors
June 7, 2021
Review: IT Chapter 2
Review: IT Chapter 2
October 1, 2019
Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) in Sony Pictures Animation's SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE.
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” redefines the hero
January 16, 2019
Review: Sierra Burgess is a Loser
Review: Sierra Burgess is a Loser
October 12, 2018
’Stoga spirit: Students and faculty enjoy annual pep rally
’Stoga spirit: Students and faculty enjoy annual pep rally
September 21, 2024
Seniors celebrate senior sunrise
Seniors celebrate senior sunrise
September 21, 2024
Desi Club holds annual Diwali Night
Desi Club holds annual Diwali Night
December 9, 2023
Black Student Union hosts annual Fall Gathering
Black Student Union hosts annual Fall Gathering
October 31, 2023
National Art Honor Society holds annual induction ceremony
National Art Honor Society holds annual induction ceremony
October 20, 2023
2024-2025 Issue 1 Crossword
2024-2025 Issue 1 Crossword
October 4, 2024
May 6 Crossword
May 6 Crossword
May 6, 2024
Issue 6 Crossword
Issue 6 Crossword
April 11, 2024
Day 4: Games
Day 4: Games
December 14, 2023
Day 1: News quiz
Day 1: News quiz
December 11, 2023
Meet the Teachers
Meet the Teachers
October 20, 2022
An immortal language- Kirsten Whitaker’s unexpected teaching journey
An immortal language- Kirsten Whitaker’s unexpected teaching journey
June 6, 2022
Teacher feature: Seth Dixon
Teacher feature: Seth Dixon
April 6, 2022
Teacher Feature: Stephanie Matula
Teacher Feature: Stephanie Matula
November 22, 2021
Small delights: The Strawberry and Cream Smoothie and Vanilla Frilla Coffee are placed next to a sugar cookie. The drinks and cookies were made from scratch.
The Spork: ANEU Café
November 29, 2022
The Spork: Olive Tree Bistro
The Spork: Olive Tree Bistro
June 6, 2022
The Spork: Ice cream cone-oisseur
The Spork: Ice cream cone-oisseur
April 6, 2022
The Spork: Oasis Juice Bar
The Spork: Oasis Juice Bar
January 31, 2022
The Spork: Elegance Cafe
The Spork: Elegance Cafe
November 22, 2021
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
October 4, 2024
Everything is getting bigger, but our options are shrinking
Everything is getting bigger, but our options are shrinking
October 4, 2024
Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ lives up to title
Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ lives up to title
October 4, 2024
Finance bros should reconsider banking
Finance bros should reconsider banking
October 4, 2024
Jeff’s Gist: What solidarity means for “the heart of our city”
Jeff’s Gist: What solidarity means for “the heart of our city”
October 4, 2024
Kaitlyn Chen/The SPOKE
Fast-paced: How running gets my life on track
March 13, 2019
The Philadelphia Eagles: A Season in Review
The Philadelphia Eagles: A Season in Review
February 11, 2019
Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio in ROMEO AND JULIET (1996)
Which “Romeo and Juliet” Adaption Should You Watch this Valentine’s Day?
February 11, 2021
Deck the halls with these new carols from "A Christmas Carol in Concert!"
Deck the halls with these new carols from “A Christmas Carol in Concert!”
January 6, 2021
"Crossover" review: An inventive look at virtual performance
“Crossover” review: An inventive look at virtual performance
December 16, 2020
THE PROM (L to R) NICO GREETHAM as NICK, LOGAN RILEY HASSEL as KAYLEE, ARIANA DEBOSE as ALYSSA GREENE, ANDREW RANNELLS as TRENT OLIVER, JO ELLEN PELLMAN as EMMA, SOFIA DELER as SHELBY, NATHANIEL POTVIN as KEVIN, TRACEY ULLMAN as VERA, JAMES CORDEN as BARRY GLICKMAN in THE PROM. Cr. MELINDA SUE GORDON/NETFLIX © 2020
“The Prom” review: Can Broadway actors fix intolerance?
December 15, 2020
THE PROM (L to R) NICO GREETHAM as NICK, LOGAN RILEY HASSEL as KAYLEE, ARIANA DEBOSE as ALYSSA GREENE, ANDREW RANNELLS as TRENT OLIVER, JO ELLEN PELLMAN as EMMA, SOFIA DELER as SHELBY, NATHANIEL POTVIN as KEVIN, TRACEY ULLMAN as VERA, JAMES CORDEN as BARRY GLICKMAN in THE PROM. Cr. MELINDA SUE GORDON/NETFLIX © 2020
Day 2: Introduction to the Cappies
December 15, 2020
In pursuit: A Louisville field hockey player battles Kiley Allen for the ball. After playing as a midfielder, Allen returned to Harvard as an assistant coach in 2024. Allen hopes to foster a nurturing environment for her team.
’Stoga alumna coaches field hockey at Harvard
October 4, 2024
Working hard: Members of the boys’ soccer team work through a drill during a weekday practice on Teamer Field. The team has prioritized working on new formations and tactics throughout the beginning of the season to familiarize the players with one another. It looks forward to continuing its success and their state championship title this season.
Boys soccer looks to continue success after 17 players graduate
October 4, 2024
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
October 4, 2024
Up the hill: Senior Lizzie Gares pedals up a hill during a race. This past summer, Gares competed in USA Cycling’s Cross Country Mountain Bike National Championships at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, PA from July 17 to July 21.
Pedal to the metal: Senior competes in mountain biking
October 4, 2024
Making improvements: Head crew coach Bailey Chick converses with senior Hudson Miller as they get ready for practice at Boathouse Row in Philadelphia. She started coaching in September and has implemented new strategies and made small tweaks to the already successful crew program.
Welcome to the crew: ’Stoga receives new head coach
October 4, 2024
Field hockey triumphs over Harriton 7-1
Field hockey triumphs over Harriton 7-1
October 2, 2024
Girls soccer defeats Springfield 4-0
Girls soccer defeats Springfield 4-0
September 28, 2024
Boys soccer beats Lower Merion 2-1 in close match
Boys soccer beats Lower Merion 2-1 in close match
September 28, 2024
Field hockey sweeps Lower Merion 9-0
Field hockey sweeps Lower Merion 9-0
September 25, 2024
Football beats Harriton 35-6 for blackout homecoming game
Football beats Harriton 35-6 for blackout homecoming game
September 21, 2024
Girls ice hockey loses 3-1 to Owen J. Roberts-Spring-Ford
Girls ice hockey loses 3-1 to Owen J. Roberts-Spring-Ford
February 26, 2024
Girls squash falls short in 2024 U.S. High School Squash Championships 7-0
Girls squash falls short in 2024 U.S. High School Squash Championships 7-0
February 23, 2024
Girls basketball dominates Upper Darby 66-32
Girls basketball dominates Upper Darby 66-32
February 21, 2024
Boys basketball defeats Harriton 47-37, advances to second round of playoff
Boys basketball defeats Harriton 47-37, advances to second round of playoff
February 12, 2024
Girls basketball takes close loss 43-42
Girls basketball takes close loss 43-42
February 12, 2024
Girls lacrosse dominates in second round of district playoffs 17-5
Girls lacrosse dominates in second round of district playoffs 17-5
May 19, 2024
Baseball ends regular season, loses to Haverford 8-2
Baseball ends regular season, loses to Haverford 8-2
May 15, 2024
Baseball falls short to Garnet Valley 4-3
Baseball falls short to Garnet Valley 4-3
May 9, 2024
Boys lacrosse loses to Radnor 13-3
Boys lacrosse loses to Radnor 13-3
May 9, 2024
Boys lacrosse defeats Wissahickon 8-3
Boys lacrosse defeats Wissahickon 8-3
May 5, 2024
Staying cool with hotter temperatures
Staying cool with hotter temperatures
May 24, 2021
Party like it's 1985 again?
Party like it’s 1985 again?
April 13, 2016
Super Bowl Prediction
Super Bowl Prediction
February 7, 2016
AFC and NFC Championship Predictions
AFC and NFC Championship Predictions
January 24, 2016
NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions
NFL Divisional Playoff Predictions
January 16, 2016
Leveling up: Freshman is professional Overwatch player
Leveling up: Freshman is professional Overwatch player
February 21, 2023
Gifted Gamer: Freshman Tony Xu sets up his computer and three moniters for a gaming session. Xu has played Fortnite for about 3 years now. He looks to continue growing his accounts and having fun creating content.
Profitable Passion: Freshman runs online Fortnite gaming accounts
June 7, 2021
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: Spoke Year in Review
Day 12: Spoke Year in Review
December 23, 2021
Celebrating with Cornucopia: Students participate in fall-themed festival before the Thanksgiving break
Celebrating with Cornucopia: Students participate in fall-themed festival before the Thanksgiving break
November 23, 2021
Day 5 of Spook 2021: Costume comeback; staff and students celebrate Halloween
Day 5 of Spook 2021: Costume comeback; staff and students celebrate Halloween
October 29, 2021
Pep Rally 2021
Pep Rally 2021
September 10, 2021
Final touches: preparing the atrium for student arrival
Final touches: preparing the atrium for student arrival
August 23, 2021
Senior Lip Dub: StogaFilm pursues long-standing tradition
Senior Lip Dub: StogaFilm pursues long-standing tradition
May 7, 2021
Freshmen Speak Out: Class of 2027 on the first week of school
Freshmen Speak Out: Class of 2027 on the first week of school
September 2, 2023
Day 4: The Newlyweds Game: Girls Soccer Edition
Day 4: The Newlyweds Game: Girls Soccer Edition
December 13, 2021
Day 5 of Spook 2021: Costume comeback; staff and students celebrate Halloween
Day 5 of Spook 2021: Costume comeback; staff and students celebrate Halloween
October 29, 2021
Call center in West Chester answers 911 calls for over 500,000 people
Call center in West Chester answers 911 calls for over 500,000 people
November 20, 2019
Obama visits Philadelphia to encourage voting
Obama visits Philadelphia to encourage voting
September 24, 2018
Day 12: Year in photos
Day 12: Year in photos
December 22, 2023
Day 11: New Year’s resolutions
Day 11: New Year’s resolutions
December 21, 2023
Day 10: The Speak
Day 10: The Speak
December 20, 2023
Day 9: News briefs
Day 9: News briefs
December 19, 2023
Day 8: Sports team traditions
December 18, 2023

The SPOKE

The SPOKE
The SPOKE – Issue 1 2024-2025
News
Creating community: Colored flags made by current College and Career Transition (CCT) students line the walls of the classroom. Before the start of the school year, CCT teacher Danielle Sculley-Ellett and mental health specialist Dr. Christine Dunleavy expanded the curriculum with more time to explore topics and an emphasis on community.
News
New schedule allows for CCT course expansion
Madeline Pulliam, Co-Staff Development Director • October 4, 2024
Under the spotlight: Lights shine down on senior Nathan Frazer as he presents a sports update on Good Morning ’Stoga. The TV studio received new lighting fixtures over the summer. A company will finish similar upgrades in the auditorium.
New lights installed in TV studio, to be in auditorium
October 4, 2024
Full-week parking: Senior Lauren Wu sits at the wheel of her car inside the school parking lot and is grateful for the return of the five-day-a-week parking privilege. Some students from the Class of 2024 faced transportation issues with the previous four-day-a-week parking policy, such as Wu’s past tennis teammates.
Smaller senior class leads to return to 5-day parking
October 4, 2024
Rallying through the rain: Asian Americans United civic engagement director Wei Chen joins community members marching through the streets of Center City Philadelphia. The Save Chinatown Coalition organized the Sept. 7 rally to protest the proposed 76ers’ arena.
Proposed arena faces controversy: Communities in Greater Philadelphia respond to new 76ers’ stadium project
October 4, 2024
T/E Life
Signs of life: A new mural, located in the downstairs science hallway, is science-themed, depicting DNA, animals and planets. Conestoga National Art Society students created the downstairs mural over the course of the summer.
T/E Life
’Stoga hallways feature 2 new murals
Lexi Lin, Social Media Editor • October 4, 2024
Driver of change: Senior Ayan Kumar reads his book “Social Trends and Policy Making: A 2-Year Recap (2022-2024).” Kumar wrote the book as a compilation of his blogs relating to current events, social injustice and climate change.
T/E Life
Senior publishes book to drive global policy change
Rowan Chetty, Co-T/E Life Editor • October 4, 2024
T/E Life
Issue 1 Package: 'Stoga hallways feature 2 new murals
Lexi Lin, Social Media Editor • October 4, 2024
Miraculous matchmakers: 2014 alumna Annie Xu and matchmaker Torie Ring pose for a photo outside the University of Pennsylvania's Student Center. Xu's team has grown to 13 members since she first launched Pairfect.
T/E Life
Alumna creates local online matchmaking service
Mareska Chettiar, Co-T/E Life Editor • October 4, 2024
Opinion
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
Sports
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
October 4, 2024
Everything is getting bigger, but our options are shrinking
Everything is getting bigger, but our options are shrinking
October 4, 2024
Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ lives up to title
Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ lives up to title
October 4, 2024
Finance bros should reconsider banking
Finance bros should reconsider banking
October 4, 2024
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Sports
In pursuit: A Louisville field hockey player battles Kiley Allen for the ball. After playing as a midfielder, Allen returned to Harvard as an assistant coach in 2024. Allen hopes to foster a nurturing environment for her team.
Sports
’Stoga alumna coaches field hockey at Harvard
October 4, 2024
Working hard: Members of the boys’ soccer team work through a drill during a weekday practice on Teamer Field. The team has prioritized working on new formations and tactics throughout the beginning of the season to familiarize the players with one another. It looks forward to continuing its success and their state championship title this season.
Sports
Boys soccer looks to continue success after 17 players graduate
October 4, 2024
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
Sports
Sports opinion: Our Olympic athletes deserve better
October 4, 2024
Up the hill: Senior Lizzie Gares pedals up a hill during a race. This past summer, Gares competed in USA Cycling’s Cross Country Mountain Bike National Championships at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, PA from July 17 to July 21.
Sports
Pedal to the metal: Senior competes in mountain biking
October 4, 2024