Price labels on typical foods – like walking tacos, chicken strips and pizza – have disappeared in the Penn-Trafford High School cafeteria. While previous years featured price stickers on individual…
The Penn-Trafford softball team (17-1, 12-0) has found great success so far this season, winning 17 consecutive games and outscoring their opponents 178-42. P-T’s only loss came to a Class…
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) recently released its movie “Thunderbolts*” on May 2. The film’s plot follows a team of antiheroes and reformed villains forming to take on…
English 12 and College Writing recently presented their senior research projects. The two classes had different assignments for the project, though both had to present their findings to…
Sadie Duca, a singer-songwriter and producer from San Diego, released a new song called “TANTRUM!!!” on April 25. The song perfectly encapsulates female rage; Voxwave Magazine described it…
The pre-summer heat wave in Harrison City is nothing compared to the hot streak of the Penn-Trafford Warriors softball team this season. The Warriors were on fire again in the…
Many things can circle through a runner’s mind when they are lining up on their starting blocks moments before the gun goes off; final advice from their coach, a mantra…
After the 10-year-old outdoor tables in the English department courtyard began to rot, the Production and Engineering class built six new ones to replace them. “We decided we were going…
This year’s draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 24th will have many twists and turns. Here are predictions from The Warrior about this upcoming draft. …
By the lockers near the main hallway, a growing collection of colorful sticky notes with handwritten messages of prayer, encouragement and hope have appeared. This is the Warriors…
Penn-Trafford High School is featuring two different art showcases this year: a permanent senior display by the art department and a temporary gallery by the art…
What started as a smooth road to victory quickly became rocky for the Penn-Trafford boys volleyball team this Tuesday in Harrison City. The Warriors let a two-set lead slip away,…
The Penn-Trafford Drama Guild (PTDG) performed their last showing of the musical of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” This final performance, which took place on Sunday, April 13,…
Christopher Nolan is a British-American film director, screenwriter and film producer, known for his complex storytelling in big-budget movies. As of February 2025, Nolan will again work with…
Imagine looking out your window late at night and there is a stranger creeping in the bush, sitting behind a trash can or a car. Most people would panic and…
Located in the corner of the Penn-Trafford High School Media Center is the P-T coffee shop, a favorite spot where students can purchase homemade cookies, iced coffees and other goodies.…
After traveling on the road for their first three games, the Penn-Trafford boys lacrosse team finally played on their own turf – and picked up a dominant home-opener victory. “I…
Penn-Trafford High School added three single-use, gender-neutral student restrooms in late February, increasing the total number to five. The two preexisting single-use restrooms from the beginning of the year are…
Over the past 31 years, Disney has been creating live-action adaptations of its classic 2D animated films. The idea of Disney wanting to recreate the magic of its golden age…
The teaser trailer for the fifth “Shrek” film was recently released and has already received much negative feedback. Released on Feb. 27, the teaser revealed that the film will come…
As opening night approaches for the Penn-Trafford High School production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” the props crew is hard at work behind the scenes, crafting the…
This year’s Opening Day for the MLB (Major League Baseball) is just around the corner. The Warrior presents its final MLB standings predictions. In the American League East,…
Penn-Trafford boys volleyball fell 3-0 to the reigning WPIAL and PIAA state champions, Shaler Area, this Thursday during P-T’s first home match of the season. “It’s unfortunate, but we want…
For the past five years that John “The Chief” Carlisle has been the advisor of the Penn-Trafford esports team, they have competed in many different games, but their new one…
Tanger Outlets recently awarded a grant to Penn-Trafford High School business teacher Kim Stefkovich. This check, totaling $1,200, will fund important software for her Honors Introduction…
After almost six years since the Avengers broke up following the defeat of Thanos and Tony Stark’s death, the world finds itself in need of its…
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.” This infamous quote from the movie “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” will hopefully not be ringing true for the…
Penn-Trafford High School will begin its first year of Unified Track and Field, an inclusive spring sport that links special education students, referred to as “athletes,” and general…
Penn-Trafford girls basketball had never experienced a heartbreaking loss (or any loss this season), and this Valentine’s Day proved no different. Their love for winning increased even more– the No.…
Recent changes were made in the Penn-Trafford High School cafeteria. Specifically, the Main Plate and Tortilla lines have switched places and the deli station is temporarily closed.…
The pre-release phase of “EPIC: The Musical” came to a close on Dec. 25, 2024, with the release of its ninth and final part. This modern…
The Penn-Trafford Competitive Cheer team participated in the WPIAL Competitive Spirit Championships where they earned a state championship bid. The team scored a 87.5, which earned them second in their…
For many students, competing on sports teams is a core part of their high school experience, but for students with disabilities, getting the opportunity to experience that may be limited.…
After waiting 10 years, the Penn-Trafford girls basketball team picked up the scissors and cut down the net this Thursday. “We’re the best in the section. Everyone saw that tonight,…
Tucked away in the hands of the Fashion Club lies a resource that quietly makes a big difference at Penn-Trafford High School: The Caring Closet. Overseen by fashion…
There are several National Honor Societies for different subjects here at Penn-Trafford High School, including a general National Honor Society, a Spanish focused one and one that focuses only on…
Luke Healey is a new assistant principal at Penn-Trafford High School, following the administrative changes that were made after last school year, in which principals were moved around the district.…
Unseasonably high temperatures swept across much of the United States this Halloween. Pittsburgh exceeded the average, reaching 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Many regions experienced temperatures ranging from 10-to-30 degrees higher than…
A sudden increase of spotted lanternflies has Pennsylvania inhabitants concerned, with local communities bracing for the potential impact on the ecosystem and economy. The spotted lanternfly is recognizable…
Imagine an entire football season with no home “Friday Night Lights” at Warrior Stadium. Imagine being a track star who never runs for Penn-Trafford on their own track.…
A new LED scoreboard has replaced the almost 15-year-old original at Penn-Trafford High School’s Warrior Stadium. The new screen, funded solely by advertisements, will be able to show…
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To end to their season, the Penn-Trafford boy’s tennis team got swept by 16th-seed North Hills in a play-in spot for the WPIAL team championship. The match took place at…
Editor’s Note: Since the writing of this article the committee has reached their goal to build a new playground There are quite a number of differences between when current high…
At the recent spring choir concert at Penn-Trafford High School, nearly 100 chorus students took to the stage to perform 30 songs, including popular numbers like “Love Story”…
The Penn-Trafford School District will reposition administrators throughout its different schools next year. According to Matthew Harris, the superintendent of the school district, this strategic initiative is intended to better…
Amy Horvat, assistant principal at Penn-Trafford High School, will transfer to Trafford K-8 next year, with more of a focus on Trafford Elementary. She reflected on her experiences and contributions…
The product of imperative songwriting, Taylor Swift released her “lifeline” album on April 19. “The Tortured Poets Department,” or TTPD, is the singer-songwriter’s 11th studio album; it features…
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on March 26 after being struck by a container ship. Two members of the maintenance crew were rescued from the river, with…
At 7:29 a.m., the first-period bell rings to start the eight-hour school day at Penn-Trafford High School. Initially, it does not sound that early, but when that early morning schedule…
The end of the school year is quickly approaching which means that the Advanced Placement (AP) exams are coming up, and some of the tests are going to look a…
Students in the Introduction to Administration and Management classes are designing and selling T-shirts for Damar Hamilin’s Chasing M’s Foundation as part of their annual charity fundraising project. Each class…
Joshua Bujakowski, formerly the head of the media center at Penn-Trafford High School, has been hired into a history teacher position; this change follows the retirement of Dan…
Compared to last year’s modern Disney classic “The Little Mermaid,” this spring’s Penn-Trafford Drama Guild production of “Bye Bye Birdie” is an older musical that the younger audience may be…
Since 2018, over 8,600 high schools across the U.S. have started to participate in electronic sports (esports), according to a study by the National Education Association. In high…
Penn-Trafford High School recently altered its dress code policies in the handbook to ensure certain guidelines were being followed. Administration said that both teachers and student council representatives…
After about 30 years of teaching at Penn-Trafford High School, Dan Edgerly, a social studies teacher, will retire on Feb. 2. During his P-T teaching career, he…
With scheduling quickly coming up for the 2024-2025 year, students are starting to look at classes and choosing what they will be taking next school year. While there are not…
Picture the final weeks of the NFL regular season, when every team is fighting so hard to get one of the top playoff seeds. The coaches push their players so…
The Penn-Trafford chess club recently had a meeting, in which the club president taught a lesson about opening strategies. At a typical chess club gathering, one can learn to play…
The Penn-Trafford boys’ basketball team knew going into their Jan. 5th game against the 5A section leaders wasn’t going to be an easy task. Their competition, the Gateway Gators, had…
Penn-Trafford High School recently held its winter choral concert, in which 74 students displayed their vocal talents. The show was made into a festive and joyful spectacle by…
Rick Riordan’s bestselling “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series is coming to Disney+ in a highly-anticipated new television adaptation. The show is expected to stay true to the…
Winter sports like basketball, wrestling and swimming are starting their competition season but they are not the only teams here at Penn-Trafford that are starting up for the…
This year, the Penn-Trafford School District is putting a stronger emphasis on its dress code; specifically, students are being prohibited from wearing non-medical or religious hats or hoods…
Students can acquire parking passes each year to drive to school and park in the upper lots. Penn-Trafford’s parking system compares to surrounding schools in terms of parking…
A match-up between the Penn-Trafford Warriors and the Franklin Regional Panthers is always considered a great section rivalry, but the win for P-T on Friday, Oct. 27 meant more than…
Advancing to WPIAL quarterfinals for their third straight season, Penn-Trafford’s girls’ volleyball team clinched the win over No. 11 Bethel Park Black Hawks on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in…
Penn-Trafford High School’s food policies are becoming more prominent this year. There are yellow signs on the cafeteria doors stating that students may not take food out of…
Multiple new teachers joined staffs within the Penn-Trafford district; Alexis Martonik joined the high school staff this year as the new learning support teacher. Q. How…
Even though the school year may be just getting underway, the Penn-Trafford High School Drama Guild has already begun their rehearsals for this year’s fall production, “Romeo and Juliet-Together (and…
Artificial intelligence websites have gained much popularity, especially in the area of education. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is essentially just a simulation of real human intelligence. As of recently,…
The Forensic classes are conducting their mock trial to simulate the prosecution of Lee Harvey Oswald. The trial is a three-day-long event spanning multiple periods, over the course…
Penn-Trafford High School has two “supersubs,” substitute teachers who report to the school everyday to be assigned coverage or other duties. This year’s two supersubs are Michael Russo and Colton…
The media literacy interns and teacher Brittney Falk hosted a bingo night in order to raise money for Make-a-Wish, they raised over $2,000 and hosted a memorable night for all…
The intro to Admin and Management classes recently launched their annual t-shirt sales for a local charity. The four-month-long process has afforded students the opportunity to develop their…
Claridge resident Chiko Raisey recently lost her house to a devastating electrical space heater fire. Raisey could only get out of the house with her husband’s ashes and had to…
The Penn-Trafford drama guild has rehearsals for their 2023 musical, The Little Mermaid, every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 after school, and every Saturday from 1-4 p.m.…
PENN-TRAFFORD’S first-ever medical career day in the media center, hosted on Feb. 2, contained 12 different stations, with multiple medical professions, hospitals and schools represented. Students were able to…
Schools can sometimes look bland and empty, but some teachers at Penn-Trafford are trying to make it fun and more educational by decorating their rooms. P-T science teacher Samantha Redinski…
During 2020 and 2021, when the coronavirus was at its peak, it changed the lives of many. Students fell behind on schoolwork, and many adults lost their jobs. Even students…
Presidents Dom Randall and Madison Setzenfand reinvigorated the once-defunct Penn-Trafford Unified Club this year, increasing membership to over 70 students. In collaboration with the administration, the district’s diversity…
Ever since Marvel ended its Infinity Saga with “Avengers: Endgame,” the company has forced roughly a dozen films and Disney+ shows to release in a span of three…
Inflation is an issue the United States has been struggling with far before covid, but the 2020 pandemic left its effect on the economy. It is important to understand the…
Administration enacted a new after-school security policy this year regarding how students are required to enter the building. Students who wish to enter from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. must…
Administration has appended a handbook policy this year, now prohibiting all social media usage while in high school. This policy is not new– the handbook now outlines disciplinary measures for…
50 years ago, Penn Joint merged with Trafford High to create what we know as Penn-Trafford. This anniversary is something the district has celebrated throughout the school year, especially since…
Kim Stefkovich’s intro to administration and management classes annually put together a T-shirt project using all of the skills they learned throughout the year. Students are in charge of every…
Rainbow trout arrived in Dave Babik’s seventh period biology class on Feb. 3 and hatched a while ago. They are now moving around, searching for food. “[Their current stage] would…
The 13th-annual National Day of Unplugging 2022 was March 4 and 5. The concept of “unplugging,” however, is not just something that should be put into action once or twice…
A game students at Penn-Trafford High School have been playing is the game of Assassin, a game that students have been playing for many years. The game is played with…
The student section is traditionally one of the most important pillars of support for the school’s student body and organizations. Over the course of this year, Penn-Trafford’s student…
For the members of the Community Action Program (CAP), the Big Buddy Program is an annual event to look forward to. The program has been around for many years at…
It has been about five years since Penn-Trafford threw the fundraising dance MORP, but this year it makes a return. The fun name of the dance is actually “prom” spelled…
Penn-Trafford senior linebacker Jack Jollie wanted to do more than just play football for his senior season. For each tackle he made during the football season, he raised funds to…
The Penn-Trafford football team won the program’s first WPIAL title in the class 5A Championship. The Warriors defeated Moon, 24-21, making history for P-T football on the school’s 50th anniversary. …
As Thanksgiving approaches on Nov. 25, people are wondering if this holiday will be more normal this year after having gone through 18 months of the COVIC-19 pandemic.…
As one of the largest clubs at Penn-Trafford, The Community Action Program continues to lend a helping hand within the community. Lisa Popovich, the P-T school nurse and Community Action…
Classes at Penn-Trafford High School have had to change their procedures in order to adhere to the guidelines regarding COVID-19. The TV 2 and 3 classes heavily modified…
While Penn-Trafford seniors may have missed out on many regular traditions this year, graduation will not be one of them. The district plans to hold a senior parade…
The Penn-Trafford band ensembles have been using livestreams and limited seating to perform since the beginning of the pandemic, but this spring concert was a bit different — perhaps even…
Upcoming graduates should all be proud of their accomplishments. This being said, it draws increasingly important to highlight the work of those who have truly excelled. A prime example came…
As Preschool teacher Deborah Cuccaro began maternity leave, substitute Emily Kochasic has stepped in and is adjusting to teaching preschoolers and high school students amidst online learning. The Preschool class…
For the 15th year in a row the Penn-Trafford business classes are conducting their t-shirt sale project, which gives students the opportunity to give back as they learn how to…
Penn- Trafford seniors received a form recently asking about the possibility of a Prom occurring this year. Administrators suggest that it is possible, but things are still subject to change…
As the bizarre year continues, Penn- Trafford High School strives for normalcy. Recently, the school has allowed seniors to return to full-time learning in person. After this significant change, The…
After a long day of AP classes and high school activities, Trevor Wilson returns home to work as the CEO and head software engineer for his company Focal…
The Penn-Trafford Indoor Percussion is finding ways to compete despite obvious difficulties due to the global pandemic. The percussion group has competed in Winter Guard International (WGI), a competitive outlet…
Penn-Trafford alumnus Hunter Klobucar turned his longtime passion for the outdoors into an environmental cleanup company called Fish Gods. The corporation focuses on helping anglers and outdoor…
Although this school year has been far from normal, there have been new learning opportunities for students including virtual SAT Bootcamp. Typically, students would have to attend the SAT Bootcamp…
Holidays play an important role in uniting family members, friends and the community. Many people look forward to their annual Christmas traditions, as they provide a way to bond with…
Imagine looking out your window to icy roads and a blanket of snow. The possibility for a snow day or delay would be the first thing on your mind. This…
While the coronavirus pandemic has put the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) club on hold this school year, it has not cancelled its tradition of providing for the…
The creative writing class has started their newest assignment, which coincides with National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Seventeen students are attempting to write a novel, or at least a first…
Two Penn-Trafford Drama Guild alumni are the bridge to Broadway for aspiring theater performers. From the P-T auditorium to notable stages in New York City, graduates Lindsey Brett…
Social distancing, hand sanitizing, masks and virtual learning are all new customs that add challenges for the 2020 school year. The entire school district has had to adapt to the…
For several years, the Keystone state tests have been mandatory for students to pass prior to graduation, but when Covid-19 shut down schools, the tests had to be excused for…
Students may have only been out of the school building since March, but they can be forgiven for not recognizing a few of their usual landmarks. Entering the…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, clubs at Penn-Trafford have had to adjust to new health guidelines for the safety of the students. Some recurring clubs have had to learn to adapt…
Rio Scarcelli, Editor in Chief Many of the traditional events seniors were anticipating are cancelled due to COVID-19, including concerts, banquets and dances. Regardless, seniors Erin McGillis and Shannon Donahue…
Penn-Trafford High School has been closed since March 16 due to the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus. On account of schools across the state being closed indefinitely, classes at…
Hannah Hizer, News Editor Students of Penn-Trafford High School had its last school day on March 13, due to COVID-19. Activities have been cancelled and lives have been completely…
Joseph Whipkey, Staff Writer The effects of the COVID-19 virus continue to seriously leave its mark on the country. 97 percent of America is currently under stay-at-home orders.…
Jake Weinstein, A&E Editor In the days of the COVID-19 epidemic, many people find themselves stuck at home browsing streaming services for hours on end. On Netflix, Disney+ and…
Mark Harris, Staff Writer Dua Lipa’s sound did a full 180 on her sophomore album “Future Nostalgia,” incorporating a blend of a sound from the 1980’s disco era with a…
Rio Scarcelli, Editor in Chief Penn-Trafford’s video and journalism programs annually attend award ceremonies in which they submit their best content for consideration. These include the National Academy of Television…
Rio Scarcelli, Editor in Chief The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, entered Pennsylvania on March 6. The state has been taking vast preventative measures with shutting down all nonessential businesses, college campuses…
After the severely disappointing Season Six, viewers believed that “Black Mirror” was done for. It seemed like the well of the anthology series had dried up, and every clever observation…
In Brenda Christeleit’s Sculpture II class, Easter is kicking off early with Penn-Trafford’s own “peep show” — a marshmallow-filled diorama contest, of course. Students were tasked with…