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Setting sustainable standards: Senior Shriya Prakash places a collection box on a table for Conestoga staff and students to recycle pens and other writing utensils. As co-president of environmental club Greening ’Stoga Task Force, she helped audit elementary schools.
Commitments to change: District, community collaboration on environmental efforts
March 21, 2025
Scheduling decision: The school board education committee reviews data regarding programs and systems in school. The administrators sent out a survey for feedback on the schedule at the beginning of March.
School administrators review schedule for next year
March 21, 2025
AI innovation: Anita, the AI assistant integrated into the new kiosks in Chester County, waits to assist visitors. The county installed the kiosks to help users navigate the large courthouse and access court forms.
Chester County installs AI interactive kiosks to assist visitors
March 21, 2025
Slowing down for safety: A “Please Slow Down” sign is posted near Conestoga Road, a street where the speed limit decreased to 25 mph. Tredyffrin Township administration implemented the change to protect students and commuters.
Township reduces speed limit on Conestoga Road
March 21, 2025
Heading to work: Freshman Sana Bhattacharyya arrives at the Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn’s nursery school, where she works with freshman Sophie Norris on the weekends. She has volunteered at the church since middle school and started working in the nursery this year.
Governor aims to increase minimum wage to $15
March 21, 2025
Pro programmer: Junior Jeffrey Wang codes in Python using Visual Studio Code, a code editor that allows users to code in multiple languages. He worked with senior Rohan Anne to develop and create LemonadeChains, which placed second in the state Congressional App Challenge.
Coding with a purpose: Students create online options trading simulator, see success
March 21, 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
Working together: Spanish 4 students complete an activity as part of their class trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. The Spanish teachers gave a list of the artists they focused on in class to the museum tour guides so that they could highlight these artists’ work at MoMA.
Artistic immersion: Spanish 4 students visit Museum of Modern Art in New York
March 21, 2025
Working for change: Junior Louisa Sandorff teaches a writing class for CCATE, a Norristown-based organization that empowers Latin American youth. Sandorff joined the organization three years ago, now mentoring 20 students.
Sisters volunteer at Latin American community center
March 21, 2025
Caffeine Graphic
Caffeine Graphic
March 21, 2025
Caffeine Graphic
Caffeine Graphic
March 21, 2025
Chicago Graphic
Chicago Graphic
March 21, 2025
Gaming on the go
Gaming on the go
February 20, 2025
Foreign Exchange
Foreign Exchange
November 11, 2024
Fall Festivities
Fall Festivities
November 11, 2024
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
Succulent salmon: Christopher’s fresh Scottish salmon is plated alongside a bowl of spicy pickled tomatoes and mac and cheese. With sweet sauce and a base of flavorful skin, this entree was nothing short of melt-in-your-mouth.
The Spork: Christopher’s a Neighborhood Place
October 4, 2024
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
Teacher feature: Jillian Harris
Teacher feature: Jillian Harris
May 29, 2024
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
Review: Kendrick Lamar takes victory lap with ‘GNX’
Review: Kendrick Lamar takes victory lap with ‘GNX’
March 21, 2025
Aviation reaches sky-high sensationalism
Aviation reaches sky-high sensationalism
March 21, 2025
Don’t fall for food fearmongering
Don’t fall for food fearmongering
March 21, 2025
TESD needs to do more to support girls in computer science
TESD needs to do more to support girls in computer science
March 21, 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
Unsigned: Election deniers have no place in democracy
Unsigned: Election deniers have no place in democracy
November 29, 2022
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: 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
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
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
From the editor: The United States of Grammarly
From the editor: The United States of Grammarly
June 6, 2022
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
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
Girls lacrosse beats Strath Haven 15-8
Girls lacrosse beats Strath Haven 15-8
March 26, 2025
Boys lacrosse loses 5-4 to Avon Grove
Boys lacrosse loses 5-4 to Avon Grove
March 22, 2025
Sports Opinion: March Madness is the best sports tournament
Sports Opinion: March Madness is the best sports tournament
March 21, 2025
Dribbling on defense: The boys’ basketball team faces off against Upper Darby on Dec. 17. In addition to winning the game, the Pioneers went on to win the District 1 6A Championship for the first time since 1987.
Boys basketball wins district championship
March 21, 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
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 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
Sports opinion: Why sports and politics are inseparable
Sports opinion: Why sports and politics are inseparable
April 11, 2024
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
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
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
2024-2025 Issue 1 Crossword
2024-2025 Issue 1 Crossword
October 4, 2024
The Student News Site of Conestoga High School

The SPOKE
The Student News Site of Conestoga High School

The SPOKE
Hiba Samdani

Hiba Samdani, Co-Editor-in-Chief

All content by Hiba Samdani
Under Scrutiny: Wave of anti-trans legislation sweeps nation

Under Scrutiny: Wave of anti-trans legislation sweeps nation

Evan Lu and Hiba Samdani
April 25, 2023
Letter from the Editors: Over and out

Letter from the Editors: Over and out

Evan Lu and Hiba Samdani
April 25, 2023
Lasting legacy: AASU hosts event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Lasting legacy: AASU hosts event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Hiba Samdani and Evan Lu
February 2, 2023
Plastic ban: Ineffective plan

Plastic ban: Ineffective plan

Hiba Samdani, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 17, 2023
Day 12: Holiday Traditions

Day 12: Holiday Traditions

Hiba Samdani, Prashi Agarwal, Bailey Kreszswick, and Vaishnavi Sriadibhatla
December 23, 2022
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

Hiba Samdani, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 29, 2022
Book bans: Censorship, not protection

Book bans: Censorship, not protection

Hiba Samdani, Co-Editor in Chief
October 20, 2022
Testing days: Time to go!

Testing days: Time to go!

Hiba Samdani, Co-Editor in Chief
October 20, 2022
Final farewell: Class of 2022 celebrates Snow Day in May

Final farewell: Class of 2022 celebrates Snow Day in May

Hiba Samdani
May 7, 2022
An iNFaTuation

An iNFaTuation

Hiba Samdani
March 7, 2022
tbh, we gotta build our vocab, like, rn

tbh, we gotta build our vocab, like, rn

Hiba Samdani
January 31, 2022
Day 3: Halloween Attractions

Day 3: Halloween Attractions

Hiba Samdani
October 27, 2021
It's in the details: Sophomore starts car cleaning company

It’s in the details: Sophomore starts car cleaning company

Hiba Samdani
October 11, 2021
Sophomore Justin Liu practices speaking German on his computer. Liu began learning the language in seventh grade and has loved it ever since.

Multilingual Master: Sophomore pursues linguistics

Hiba Samdani
June 7, 2021
Love on the brain, love in the air, love in…astrology?

Love on the brain, love in the air, love in…astrology?

Hiba Samdani
March 4, 2021
Musical masters: Conestoga faculty members pursue their musical talents

Musical masters: Conestoga faculty members pursue their musical talents

Hiba Samdani
March 1, 2021
Artistic entrepreneurs: Juniors create business

Artistic entrepreneurs: Juniors create business

Hiba Samdani
February 5, 2021
Stopping the spread: Safety tips for students

Stopping the spread: Safety tips for students

Hiba Samdani
December 1, 2020
Varsity field hockey snags win against Upper Darby

Varsity field hockey snags win against Upper Darby

Hiba Samdani
November 12, 2020
Effect of COVID-19 on Conestoga's frontline employees

Effect of COVID-19 on Conestoga’s frontline employees

Hiba Samdani
November 3, 2020
English Teacher Kathryn Pokalo retires from Conestoga

English Teacher Kathryn Pokalo retires from Conestoga

Hiba Samdani
June 10, 2020

Changes to national and international sports

Hiba Samdani
May 23, 2020
Junior Liam Walker wrestles his opponent at the Central League Tournament. Next year, they hope to become the outright Central League Champions.

Boys’ wrestling team wins first Central League title in 14 years

Hiba Samdani
March 20, 2020
Girls’ varsity soccer coach recognized as Coach of the Year

Girls’ varsity soccer coach recognized as Coach of the Year

Hiba Samdani
February 13, 2020
Super Bowl is an arena of traditions

Super Bowl is an arena of traditions

Hiba Samdani
February 6, 2020
Wrestling

Wrestling

Hiba Samdani
December 18, 2019
Predictions for the 2019-2020 NBA sports season

Predictions for the 2019-2020 NBA sports season

Hiba Samdani
December 5, 2019
Senior sets bar high with gymnastic achievement

Senior sets bar high with gymnastic achievement

Hiba Samdani
November 22, 2019
Sisters on the volleyball team: the perfect set

Sisters on the volleyball team: the perfect set

Hiba Samdani
October 17, 2019
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