By Lance Neuscheler, Staff Writer As the credits roll and the packed crowd strolls out of the theater, the whole room is in complete silence. Sound familiar? Probably not, unless you’ve seen Clint Eastwood’s new film “American Sniper,” the film adaption of an autobiography written by Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in United States military history. Many Saegertown students have now seen the film … Continue reading American Sniper stuns crowds
Emily Johnson, Director of marketing Mrs. Nicole DeFrances and her husband, Matthew, welcomed a baby boy on December 29. Michael Lawrence DeFrances was born at albs. 8oz. Mrs.DeFrances is ecstatic about Michael’s arrival. She shared an adorable picture of Michael reading and said, “As a reading teacher, you can see it is important to me to get him looking at books.” “He is definitely going … Continue reading Mrs. DeFrances welcomes Baby Michael
By Lindsey Price, Staff Writer After completing the long journey leading up to Senior Showcase night, Saegertown High School’s seniors are relieved to have finished this stage in their senior year. English teacher and senior advisor Mr. William Hetrick described the showcase, which was held Jan. 21: “It was absolutely perfect. I think all of the students did well with a few exceptions.”Throughout the night, … Continue reading Seniors showcase future plans
By Olivia Burger, Opinion Editor Last Saturday, Jan. 24, seniors Ryan Kirdahy, Lance Neuscheler, Nick Rumzie, Garrett Zuver, and junior Nick Monico volunteered to enter a hypnotic state through the talents of traveling comedy hypnotist, Erick Kand. When asking for volunteers, all the students quickly walked upon stage and joined Kand on the Academy Theater stage, located in Meadville Pa. After attempting to be entranced … Continue reading Five SHS students put under hypnosis spell
By Lauren Posego, Assistant News Editor Need something to do to beat the winter blues? The Key Club will be hosting a Snow Ball Dance on Friday, January 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Saegertown High School gymnasium for all students in grades 7-12. The gym will be decorated for the occasion with a winter theme. Cost will be $3 per person or … Continue reading Snowball Dance to be held Jan. 30
By Alanna Stafford, staff writer Tuesday January 20, Saegertown wrestlers took on their long time rivals the Fort LeBoeuf Bison. Jarrett Ruhl started the match off with a decisive victory in the 120-pound weight class, pinning his opponent in 2:54. Saegertown went on to throttle Fort LeBoeuf 36 -19, for their first victory in the rivalry since 2006. Prior to the match against the Bison, … Continue reading Panthers pummel Fort LeBoeuf Bison
By Colleen Michaels, Features Editor For the past five years, boys and girls from Saegertown High School have attended a huge event and brought home a blue ribbon for their square dancing expertise. With over 6,000 animals, almost 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits, what else could it be but Pennsylvania Farm Show? This year marked the 99th Pennsylvania Farm. From January 10 to … Continue reading Square Dancers Take Home the Blue Ribbon at The Pennsylvania Farm Show
By Haley Wise, Staff Writer Last year’s Pantherian Yearbook titled “Branching Out” was recently awarded second place by the American Scholastic Press Association (ASPA). The staff became eligible for this award by mailing an application to the ASPA. Each school that submits an application is categorized by their number of students. Saegertown was placed in a division along with other schools that enrolled roughly 550 … Continue reading Yearbook takes silver in American Scholastic Press Association competition
By Wyatt Fleischer, Assistant Social Media Editor What is that chicken nugget really made of? There is some chicken in there, but not the kind of chicken you think. Many companies, like Tyson poultry, process their meats in an “efficient” way. Once the breast, wings, and thighs are stripped off the bird, all other parts of the bird are reused. The bones and skin are … Continue reading Lurking in your food: What are you really eating?
By Ally Shenk, Staff Writer Saegertown High School played host to the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District II Band Festival last week (Jan. 7-10). One hundred-seventy students came from forty high schools across the three-county region to compete for a position in Region II Band, which will be held at Fort LeBoeuf High School in February. The musicians were supposed to begin practice and participate … Continue reading PMEA District II Band Festival: Six advance to regions
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