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The Student News Site of Conestoga High School

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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
Mary Wolters, Design Editor • March 21, 2025

By Mary Wolters, Design Editor Over the pandemic, junior Jeffrey Wang developed an interest in an aspect of market trading: stock options, which are contracts that give the buyer the right to buy or sell a stock for a specific price at a later point....

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
Rowan Chetty, Co-T/E Life Editor • March 21, 2025

By Rowan Chetty, Co-T/E Life Editor Accounting and personal finance teacher Bernadette D’Emilio has taught at Conestoga since 2006. After...

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
Nishta Subramanian, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2025

By Nishta Subramanian, Staff Reporter Wanting to teach Hispanic culture not just from textbooks but through field trips and projects, Conestoga’s...

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
Zara Samdani, Co-Managing Editor • March 21, 2025

By Zara Samdani, Co-Managing Editor In the heart of Norristown, Centro de Cultura, Arte, Trabajo, y Educación (CCATE) has become a lifeline...

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Lauren Pinheiro and Mary Wolters March 21, 2025

Written by Lauren Pinheiro, Photography Editor Designed by Mary Wolters, Design Editor Lauren Pinheiro can be reached at [email protected]. Mary...

Yes to yeast: Biology teacher Derek Bosworth examines a yeast vial during eighth period Science Olympiad. Bosworth started researching yeast in 2022 and has worked with senior Mahlon Bierly throughout the year.
Biology teacher, senior search Conestoga for new species of yeast
Sadie Chronister, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2025

By Sadie Chronister, Staff Reporter In 2022, biology teacher Derek Bosworth began researching yeast after meeting Dr. Robert Ballard, a professor...

Science scholar: Senior Faizaan Siddique presents his research. Siddique was one of 300 students internationally that won Regeneron STS scholar.
Senior wins Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
Mareska Chettiar, Co-T/E Life Editor • March 21, 2025

By Mareska Chettiar, Co-T/E Life Editor During the summer before his junior year, senior Faizaan Siddique began working on an AI tool that detects...

Working for change: Business Office secretary Alice Ciocco poses with a flyer for RC Clothing, promoting the organization and sharing its goals. She started the organization to donate reflective clothing to homeless people in Chester County.
Staff member helps homeless community
Sosi Sengal, Staff Reporter • March 21, 2025

By Sosi Sengal, Staff Reporter After the loss of her son Rob Ciocco in November 2021, Conestoga parent and Business Office secretary Alice Ciocco...

Keep calm and bake on: Sophomores Ananya Ahluwalia (left) and Montserrat Gonzalez-Rivas (right) try home-baked goods to potentially sell at the spring bake sale. Ahluwalia created the club last year.
Sophomore shares passion through baking club
Riddima Pandey, Co-Multimedia Editor • March 21, 2025

By Riddima Pandey, Co-Multimedia Editor Sophomore Ananya Ahluwalia founded a baking club last year that has held multiple events since its inception....