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Day 1: News quiz
Day 1: News quiz
December 11, 2023
Blue majority: Democratic candidates won most of the positions of Chester County at large on the election ballots on Nov. 7. Hillside Elementary School served as one of the polling locations for voters in the district.
Democrats win majority of Chester County and Pa. seats
December 6, 2023
Grand opening: A construction crew works on renovations at Longwood Gardens for the Longwood Reimagined project. Longwood Gardens first developed the project plan in 2010. The renovated areas will be opened to visitors in late 2024.
Longwood Gardens expands, makes upgrades
December 6, 2023
Moving toward mental health: The new Haven Behavioral Hospital in West Chester plans to provide 24/7 inpatient psychiatric care and walk-in clinical services. The Chester County Department of Human Services established the facility to set up a new comprehensive mental health system.
Haven Behavioral Hospital planned to open in West Chester
December 6, 2023
Cookies for a cause: Sophomore Rayan Niaz (left), treasurer of the Muslim Student Association, sells cookies with his fellow club members. The club held the bake sale on Nov. 21 to raise money for Palestinian refugees.
Community feels toll of Israel-Hamas war
December 6, 2023
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
Stogas 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 Parks 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
Desi Club holds annual Diwali Night
Desi Club holds annual Diwali Night
December 9, 2023
Package: The play that goes wrong
Package: The play that goes wrong
December 6, 2023
Lyrical lessons: Senior and Pitches Please president Ava Bruni (top right) leads the alto and soprano acapella group through a practice for its winter concert. Bruni’s experience at Treble Day in middle school inspired her to pursue high school choir.
Middle school choirs visit ‘Stoga for Treble and Bass days
December 6, 2023
Folio editors at work: Editors of The Folio, Conestoga’s literary magazine, discuss their upcoming Minis. They reviewed the outline of their magazine and the release schedule in a group circle.
Literary Magazine, The Folio, releases new monthly Minis
December 6, 2023
Serving seniors: Conestoga alumna and CEO of Surrey Services, Jill Whitcomb (right), shows a member at Surrey the services it offers seniors to improve their quality of life. Former Wayne resident Jeanne LaRouche founded the nonprofit in 1981 after witnessing her elderly neighbors struggle to remain independent.
Students volunteer at center for senior services
December 6, 2023
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 Animations 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
Day 1: News quiz
Day 1: News quiz
December 11, 2023
Issue 3 Crossword
Issue 3 Crossword
December 6, 2023
Issue 2 Crossword
Issue 2 Crossword
October 30, 2023
Issue 1 Crossword
Issue 1 Crossword
October 2, 2023
Day 6 of Spook 2021: Halloween Trivia
Day 6 of Spook 2021: Halloween Trivia
October 30, 2021
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
Go gift shopping in person
Go gift shopping in person
December 6, 2023
Say no to the perm-idemic: Its shear madness!
Say no to the perm-idemic: It’s shear madness!
December 6, 2023
The dangers of over-romanticizing your life
The dangers of over-romanticizing your life
December 6, 2023
Fast food restaurants need more vegetarian options
Fast food restaurants need more vegetarian options
December 6, 2023
We need to stop seeking celebrity opinions
We need to stop seeking celebrity opinions
December 6, 2023
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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 10, 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 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
“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 ice hockey loses 10-3 to Downingtown East
Girls ice hockey loses 10-3 to Downingtown East
December 9, 2023
PIAA puts Conestoga on probation
PIAA puts Conestoga on probation
December 8, 2023
Girls basketball beats Haverford 47-38
Girls basketball beats Haverford 47-38
December 7, 2023
Package: Girls rugby team plays at State Championship Final
Package: Girls rugby team plays at State Championship Final
December 6, 2023
Team talks: The girls’ varsity field hockey team huddles together before the second half of the Oct. 27 game against Great Valley High School. They won the Central League and claimed the No. 13 spot in the country.
Field hockey team wins district title
December 6, 2023
Boys soccer wins PIAA 4A State Championship
Boys soccer wins PIAA 4A State Championship
November 17, 2023
Girls soccer falls to Pennridge in PIAA 4A State Championship
Girls soccer falls to Pennridge in PIAA 4A State Championship
November 17, 2023
Field Hockey beats Great Valley 3-1, advances to state quarterfinals
Field Hockey beats Great Valley 3-1, advances to state quarterfinals
November 7, 2023
Boys soccer defeats Mechanicsburg 2-0, advances to state quarterfinals
Boys soccer defeats Mechanicsburg 2-0, advances to state quarterfinals
November 7, 2023
Girls soccer dominates Manheim Township, advances to state quarterfinals
Girls soccer dominates Manheim Township, advances to state quarterfinals
November 7, 2023
Girls ice hockey loses 10-3 to Downingtown East
Girls ice hockey loses 10-3 to Downingtown East
December 9, 2023
Girls basketball beats Haverford 47-38
Girls basketball beats Haverford 47-38
December 7, 2023
Boys basketball loses to Lower Merion 51-39
Boys basketball loses to Lower Merion 51-39
February 4, 2023
Girls Basketball beats Springford 39-35
Girls Basketball beats Springford 39-35
January 19, 2023
Senior Night: Varsity Swimmers Secure Big Win
Senior Night: Varsity Swimmers Secure Big Win
January 19, 2023
Conestoga Football Alumni Association awards $24,000 in scholarships
Conestoga Football Alumni Association awards $24,000 in scholarships
June 2, 2023
Boys lacrosse dominates season opener, wins 13-1
Boys lacrosse dominates season opener, wins 13-1
March 24, 2023
Crushing Start: Girls Lacrosse defeats West Chester Rustin
Crushing Start: Girls Lacrosse defeats West Chester Rustin
March 24, 2023
Fresh feet: Boys lacrosse bounces back after rough start to season
Fresh feet: Boys lacrosse bounces back after rough start to season
June 6, 2022
Sweeping the field: Boys Lacrosse defeats Haverford
Sweeping the field: Boys Lacrosse defeats Haverford
May 18, 2022
Staying cool with hotter temperatures
Staying cool with hotter temperatures
May 24, 2021
Party like its 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 19, 2019
Obama visits Philadelphia to encourage voting
Obama visits Philadelphia to encourage voting
September 24, 2018

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T/E Life
Middle school choirs visit ‘Stoga for Treble and Bass days

Saktisri Gowrishankar, Staff Reporter | December 6, 2023

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Folio editors at work: Editors of The Folio, Conestoga’s literary magazine, discuss their upcoming Minis. They reviewed the outline of their magazine and the release schedule in a group circle.
Literary Magazine, The Folio, releases new monthly Minis
Eva Kennedy, Social Media Manager • December 6, 2023
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Nothing but net: The Conestoga DECA chapter poses for a photo during a tour of the Philadelphia Eagles’ locker room. The tour was a part of Pennsylvania DECA’s Career Day with the 76ers, focused on the sports and entertainment market. The team will participate in similar events in the future.
Slam dunk: DECA visits Philadelphia 76ers stadium
Michael Tierney, Business Manager • December 6, 2023
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Serving seniors: Conestoga alumna and CEO of Surrey Services, Jill Whitcomb (right), shows a member at Surrey the services it offers seniors to improve their quality of life. Former Wayne resident Jeanne LaRouche founded the nonprofit in 1981 after witnessing her elderly neighbors struggle to remain independent.
Students volunteer at center for senior services
Shrija Krishnan, Staff Reporter • December 6, 2023
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Embracing Italy: Senior Giulia Presa Vespa sits on a lion statue while touring Italy. Presa Vespa spent the past four months studying in the country, hoping to complete her semester-long academic journey abroad.
Senior studies abroad in Italy
Zara Samdani, Co-T/E Life Editor • December 6, 2023
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Movie magic: Conestoga alumnus Mark Elias, playing character Aaron Barnes, watches a band play a live show. He released “Boy Makes Girl” in 2022 after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alumnus actor directs, stars in recently released film
George Zhang, Co-Director of Staff Development • December 6, 2023
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Holiday spirit: Yuletide at Devon offers a variety of holiday-inspired decor and activities. European Christmas Markets inspired founder Jes Bickhart to bring a similar combination of food, vendors and activities to the Main Line. The event will be open until Dec. 31.
Yuletide at Devon: European Christmas market meets the Main Line
Bailey Kreszswick, Staff Reporter • December 6, 2023
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The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong
Lily Chen, Design Editor • December 6, 2023
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Donating for a cause: Juniors Lexi Patterson (left) and Mukti Patel (right) run a bake sale for a fundraiser for Morgan’s Message Campaign Club. Proceeds went toward a nonprofit that works to ensure that student athletes treat their mental and physical health equally.
Morgan’s Message Campaign Club advocates for mental health
Hannah Simon, Co-Copy Editor • December 6, 2023
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Superb starter: Motto Restaurant’s fried pork gyoza dumplings come served in a neat presentation. Their restaurant had an elegant atmosphere.
The SPORK: Motto Restaurant
Rowan Chetty , Co-Multimedia Editor • December 6, 2023
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