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TESD hosts open house for 6th elementary school site
TESD hosts open house for 6th elementary school site
September 5, 2024
3 AP exams administered digitally this school year
3 AP exams administered digitally this school year
May 30, 2024
Historic Tredyffrin Township property to be demolished
Historic Tredyffrin Township property to be demolished
May 29, 2024
State creates student-teacher stipend program
State creates student-teacher stipend program
May 29, 2024
Laying the foundations: District to establish 6th elementary school
Laying the foundations: District to establish 6th elementary school
May 29, 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
Caps in the air: Class of 2024 celebrates commencement
Caps in the air: Class of 2024 celebrates commencement
June 5, 2024
Desi Club hosts Desi Night
Desi Club hosts Desi Night
June 4, 2024
Package: GSA holds its first spring formal
May 30, 2024
Package: Peer Mediation revamps club structure
May 29, 2024
Peer Mediation revamps club structure
Peer Mediation revamps club structure
May 29, 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
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
Gathering for memories and traditions: Senior Reflections
Gathering for memories and traditions: Senior Reflections
June 6, 2023
MSA and ICNA hosts Islamic Cultural Night at Conestoga
MSA and ICNA hosts Islamic Cultural Night at Conestoga
May 10, 2023
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
Issue 3 Crossword
Issue 3 Crossword
December 6, 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
Pineapple on pizza deserves justice
Pineapple on pizza deserves justice
May 29, 2024
Shrinkflation is too inflated
Shrinkflation is too inflated
May 29, 2024
Grit, gratitude and a grain of salt
Grit, gratitude and a grain of salt
May 29, 2024
SCOTUS justices need term limits
SCOTUS justices need term limits
May 29, 2024
Performative activism needs to get off stage
Performative activism needs to get off stage
May 29, 2024
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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
Girls soccer triumphs over Springside Chestnut Hill 2-1
Girls soccer triumphs over Springside Chestnut Hill 2-1
September 17, 2024
Football takes tough loss to Ridley 42-7
Football takes tough loss to Ridley 42-7
September 15, 2024
Girls soccer narrowly defeats Garnet Valley 3-2
Girls soccer narrowly defeats Garnet Valley 3-2
September 13, 2024
Girls tennis loses to Lower Merion 6-1
Girls tennis loses to Lower Merion 6-1
September 12, 2024
Girls volleyball loses to Strath Haven 3-1
Girls volleyball loses to Strath Haven 3-1
September 12, 2024
Girls soccer triumphs over Springside Chestnut Hill 2-1
Girls soccer triumphs over Springside Chestnut Hill 2-1
September 17, 2024
Football takes tough loss to Ridley 42-7
Football takes tough loss to Ridley 42-7
September 15, 2024
Girls soccer narrowly defeats Garnet Valley 3-2
Girls soccer narrowly defeats Garnet Valley 3-2
September 13, 2024
Girls tennis loses to Lower Merion 6-1
Girls tennis loses to Lower Merion 6-1
September 12, 2024
Girls volleyball loses to Strath Haven 3-1
Girls volleyball loses to Strath Haven 3-1
September 12, 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
Lily Chen

Lily Chen, Co-News Editor

Lily Chen is a sophomore and the Design Editor of The Spoke. She designs graphic spreads, covers community events and 'Stoga sports, and has a passion for photography. Outside of the newsroom, she is a member of many clubs at Conestoga, including Speech and Debate and HOSA.

Lily Chen can be reached at [email protected].

All content by Lily Chen
Girls soccer defeats Downingtown East 5-0

Girls soccer defeats Downingtown East 5-0

Lily Chen, Co-News Editor
August 28, 2024
Caps in the air: Class of 2024 celebrates commencement

Caps in the air: Class of 2024 celebrates commencement

Miya Cao, Lily Chen, Rowan Chetty, and Raima Saha
June 5, 2024
State creates student-teacher stipend program

State creates student-teacher stipend program

Lily Chen, Co-News Editor
May 29, 2024
Peer Mediation hosts annual Unity Fair with changes

Peer Mediation hosts annual Unity Fair with changes

Lily Chen and Faith Zantua
May 28, 2024
Chromatic celebration: Desi Club celebrates Holi

Chromatic celebration: Desi Club celebrates Holi

Lily Chen and Lexi Lin
April 23, 2024
Boys lacrosse loses 9-5 to Downingtown West

Boys lacrosse loses 9-5 to Downingtown West

Lily Chen, Co-News Editor
April 22, 2024
It’s about time we leave the ‘basic’ label behind

It’s about time we leave the ‘basic’ label behind

Lily Chen, Design Editor
April 11, 2024
Budding Barbers

Budding Barbers

Lily Chen, Mary Wolters, Vanessa Chen, and Madeline Pulliam
April 11, 2024
Alumni photographers

Alumni photographers

Bailey Kreszswick, Hannah Simon, and Lily Chen
March 5, 2024
The Little Mermaid: A deep dive into the 2024 spring musical

The Little Mermaid: A deep dive into the 2024 spring musical

Lily Chen and Maya Shah
March 5, 2024
School board adopts $186 million preliminary budget

School board adopts $186 million preliminary budget

Lily Chen, Design Editor
March 5, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrate in honor of late veteran Aaron Bushnell

Pro-Palestinian protestors demonstrate in honor of late veteran Aaron Bushnell

Lily Chen, Aren Framil, and Faith Zantua
March 4, 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

Lily Chen and Emily Scheer
February 12, 2024
Planning priorities: Junior Manav Patel, member of the scheduling committee, reviews materials from the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s report on focus groups it conducted regarding the current high school schedule. The committee used data collected from the focus groups to inform the creation of a mixed-model schedule, which Conestoga will implement in the 2024-25 school year.

Shifting schedules: New mixed-model schedule approved for 2024-25 school year

Lily Chen, Rowan Chetty, Howard Kim, and Raima Saha
February 6, 2024
Boys basketball loses 49-48 to Neshaminy

Boys basketball loses 49-48 to Neshaminy

Alex Carder and Lily Chen
January 30, 2024
The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong

Lily Chen, Design Editor
December 6, 2023
Boys soccer wins PIAA 4A State Championship

Boys soccer wins PIAA 4A State Championship

Lily Chen and Ben Shapiro
November 17, 2023
Girls soccer falls to Pennridge in PIAA 4A State Championship

Girls soccer falls to Pennridge in PIAA 4A State Championship

Lily Chen and Ben Shapiro
November 17, 2023
Boys soccer defeats Mechanicsburg 2-0, advances to state quarterfinals

Boys soccer defeats Mechanicsburg 2-0, advances to state quarterfinals

Lily Chen, Design Editor
November 7, 2023
Girls soccer dominates Manheim Township, advances to state quarterfinals

Girls soccer dominates Manheim Township, advances to state quarterfinals

Aren Framil and Lily Chen
November 7, 2023
Greetings from foreign exchange

Greetings from foreign exchange

Lauren Pinheiro and Lily Chen
November 1, 2023
Homemade Halloween costumes

Homemade Halloween costumes

Audrey Kim and Lily Chen
November 1, 2023
Juniors reevaluate family life curriculum

Juniors reevaluate family life curriculum

Lily Chen, Design Editor
November 1, 2023
Boys soccer wins 5-1 in district semifinals, advances to finals

Boys soccer wins 5-1 in district semifinals, advances to finals

Lily Chen and George Zhang
October 31, 2023

‘Stoga celebrates Halloween with annual costume competition

Tanisha Agrawal and Lily Chen
October 31, 2023
Peer Mediation hosts annual Fall Fest

Peer Mediation hosts annual Fall Fest

Lily Chen and Mareska Chettiar
October 31, 2023
Running in the rain: Football loses to Father Judge 35-7

Running in the rain: Football loses to Father Judge 35-7

Lily Chen and Ryan Ding
October 7, 2023
Spectacular swishes: Sophomore plays wheelchair basketball

Spectacular swishes: Sophomore plays wheelchair basketball

Lily Chen, Design Editor
October 2, 2023
Best in black: Football defeats Upper Darby 22-8

Best in black: Football defeats Upper Darby 22-8

Lily Chen and Rowan Chetty
September 15, 2023
Community hosts rally against anti-semitism

Community hosts rally against anti-semitism

Lily Chen, Mareska Chettiar, and Zara Samdani
June 7, 2023
Taking a stand: Jewish community responds to antisemitic vandalism in T/E

Taking a stand: Jewish community responds to antisemitic vandalism in T/E

Tanisha Agrawal, Lily Chen, and Howard Kim
June 5, 2023
Conestoga 2022-2023 Senior Destinations Map

Conestoga 2022-2023 Senior Destinations Map

Lily Chen and Ben Shapiro
June 5, 2023
Chess.com: A chess renaissance

Chess.com: A chess renaissance

Lily Chen, Aren Framil, and Audrey Kim
April 25, 2023
Easter egg-sploration: Wilson Farm Park hosts egg hunt

Easter egg-sploration: Wilson Farm Park hosts egg hunt

Lily Chen, Staff Reporter
April 25, 2023
FLITE versus Harlem Wizards basketball game

FLITE versus Harlem Wizards basketball game

Lily Chen, Staff Reporter
March 31, 2023
Boys lacrosse dominates season opener, wins 13-1

Boys lacrosse dominates season opener, wins 13-1

Lily Chen and Jeffrey Heng
March 24, 2023
Philly Dictionary: Exploring its sports legacy

Philly Dictionary: Exploring its sports legacy

Howard Kim, Lily Chen, Aren Framil, and Raima Saha
March 20, 2023
Gluten-free bakery opens in Gateway

Gluten-free bakery opens in Gateway

Lily Chen, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2023
Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day

Lily Chen, Aren Framil, Audrey Kim, and Raima Saha
February 21, 2023
Boys basketball loses to Lower Merion 51-39

Boys basketball loses to Lower Merion 51-39

Lily Chen and George Zhang
February 4, 2023
Golden Globes

Golden Globes

Aren Framil, Lily Chen, and Lexi Lin
January 17, 2023
Senior Night Victory: Conestoga beats Penncrest 39-21

Senior Night Victory: Conestoga beats Penncrest 39-21

George Zhang and Lily Chen
January 13, 2023
Photo fiend: Junior Jennifer He positions to take a photo. She has been taking photos for her Instagram account since eigth grade.

Social media for good: Students use Instagram to showcase work, gain traction

Abbie Preston, Isabelle Emmanuel, and Lily Chen
November 29, 2022
Senior night and pink out: Football takes a tough loss against Ridley

Senior night and pink out: Football takes a tough loss against Ridley

Lily Chen, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2022
Football and Flannels: Varsity Football Wins Against Upper Darby

Football and Flannels: Varsity Football Wins Against Upper Darby

Lily Chen, Lauren Pinheiro, Louisa Sandorff, and Sosi Sengal
October 2, 2022
Winning in white: Football team wins Homecoming game

Winning in white: Football team wins Homecoming game

Ben Shapiro, Lily Chen, Ryan Ding, Lizzie Sun, and Faith Zantua
September 23, 2022
Conestoga wins narrowly against Haverford 15-14

Conestoga wins narrowly against Haverford 15-14

Eshan Singh, Jeffrey Heng, and Lily Chen
September 18, 2022
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