Brown talks to Saegertown: Former Panther Press editor stops by

By Zorian Edwards, Multimedia & Features Editor Austin Brown, 2017 News Editor of The Panther Press, visited the Volume 17 staff last month to discuss how journalism impacted his current career and what aspects of journalism stuck with him. During his time as a student journalist, Brown wrote a number of articles such as ‘Vermin vies for presidency’, and ‘Saegertown students shine at 100th Pa. … Continue reading Brown talks to Saegertown: Former Panther Press editor stops by

Broadcast philanthropist Matt Moffit returns to SHS

By Jace Digiacomo, website editor (with additional reporting from Lyndzee Amory) What is a broadcast philanthropy consultant? On Wednesday, Jan. 4, the staff of the Panther Press found out when former student Matt Moffit visited the newsroom. Moffit organizes Zeldathon, a video game streaming event where participants play “The Legend of Zelda” for three days to raise money for charity. According to the website, the … Continue reading Broadcast philanthropist Matt Moffit returns to SHS

Shelenburger stops in to share journalism advice 

By Luthea Sweeney, Media/ Photo Editor  Sam Shelenberger, Panther Press editor-in-chief 2019-20, recently visited the newsroom. He discussed the struggles of keeping the community informed, how he still uses his journalism skills, and writing the “Saegertown Shut Down” stories during the pandemic. Currently, Shelenberger attends Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he is studying music education. Although he is not working in journalism, he has carried … Continue reading Shelenburger stops in to share journalism advice 

Homecoming Messages 2022

(These speeches were delivered at the formal Homecoming assembly. Brennen McWright is Student Council President, and Mr. Chris Greco was selected as the faculty speaker.) Every student council president that I’ve been here for has given a similar speech about coming home and what a home means, and I know that some of you are probably a bit bored of that speech by now. I … Continue reading Homecoming Messages 2022

AP enrollments soaring; ten AP scholars recognized

By Sam Shelenberger, Editor In Chief Advanced Placement classes have seen a large increase in numbers across the board at Saegertown High School. Last year 51 students took 84 tests, and this year Saegertown has 137 total enrollments in seven courses. As a result of the ramping up, students are taking and passing multiple AP tests. Based on last year’s testing, ten Saegertown students have … Continue reading AP enrollments soaring; ten AP scholars recognized

Saegertown scientist schools students in chemistry

by Hannah Nicholson, opinion editor On Dec. 20, Saegertown High School chemistry students had the opportunity to learn about what they could do in the science field from alumni Joe Braymer who graduated from Saegertown in 2004. Chemistry teacher Mrs. Kelli Peters organized his visit. She contacted Braymer through his mother, who she sees often during the summer. “It’s nice seeing how successful our kids … Continue reading Saegertown scientist schools students in chemistry