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Vol. 83, Issue 15 - June 3, 2021

Where will these Bobcats be in the fall?
Senior Plans
By the ECHO Staff
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News

Mrs. Spada says, so long . . .
Good-bye Middle School—Hello Retirement
By Larisa May, junior
For the past 18 years, Mrs. Judy Spada has lit up our school’s hallways with her warm smile and sound advice—sometimes in a loud voice over the PA . . . Read More...
Hoping for in-person, ‘normal’ year . . .
BASD Plans Face-to-Face ‘21-‘22
By Sara Majors, junior
“Time flies” accurately described the 2020-2021 school year for most students and staff at Beaver Area High School. Read More...
‘A Night in Paradise’ . . .
Dumped in ‘20, Prom Returns in ‘21
By Max Furman, senior
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Musicians take the stage . . .
Orchestra, Band, Choir Perform in Person
By Katelyn Hauser, senior
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Sports

Still undefeated . . .
Softball Secures Section Title
By Mackenzie Boyd, senior
The queens of diamonds can’t be stopped as they run toward a state title. Read More...
Pavelek jumps for silver . . .
Track Tries at States
By Max Furman, senior
The track team had a busy May attending two separate WPIAL events May 4 and May 20. WPIALs were held at West Mifflin High School. Read More...
Put away the racquets . . .
Tennis Takes Early Exit
By Max Furman, senior
The boys' tennis season ended as many on the team thought it would: in the first round of the playoffs. Read More...
Take aim . . .
Archers Shoot for Nationals
By Katelyn Hauser, senior
Some archers lined up and drew for the last time as high school students while others shot their best hoping for even better next time around. Read More...
Season ends 7–11 . . .
Baseball Battles for Playoff Berth
By Mackenzie Boyd, senior
After a hard-fought ’21 season, baseball came to an end for the Beaver Area Bobcats. Read More...
Blum, Ziggas take title . . .
ECHO Names Athletes-of-the-Year
By Mackenzie Boyd, senior
Each school year the ECHO asks varsity coaches, athletic department personnel, and administrators to name male and female athletes-of-the-year from among the senior class, and this year they selected these two scholar athletes: Anna Blum and Tyler Ziggas. Read More...

Features

What did your classmates vote you?
Senior Superlatives
By the Class of 2021
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What do the stars hold for you . . .
May 28, 2021 Horoscopes
By Madame Mysterio (okay, it’s really Larisa May, junior)
As the sun moves out of the sign of Taurus, we must bid adieu to the leisurely days of unchecked selfcare and shopping. Now entering the air sign of Gemini, the sun creates an intensified energy for many of the signs, right on time for kicking off the summer. Read More...
Take their advice . . .
Listen to These Bobcat Alumni
By the ECHO Staff
“Make the most of the time you have; you never know when something will happen and you’ll lose it all. Go to every function, dance, and event and enjoy the time you have with the people you have grown up with.” Read More...
School’s out!
Students Plan Summer Escapes
By Katelyn Hauser, senior
With summer break just around the corner let’s see what some people are up to! Read More...

Opinion

A look back . . .
No Bull with Liam Bull
By Liam Bull, senior
Sadness is the sentiment all Beaver Area High School students share. Bring your tissues, because this is the last high school edition of “No Bull with Liam Bull.” Read More...
Anti-CRT speaker elicits objections . . .
Standard of Excellence Needs New Tradition
By Liam Bull, senior
Beaver Area School District is a public education leader. Our excellent test scores, world-class educators, and technological innovation ensure our district is ranked among the state’s best public schools. Read More...
Liam tried being positive; he really did . . .
Fight or Be Fought
By Liam Bull, senior
I am often criticized, justifiably so, for being too dark and negative in the editorials I write for the ECHO. My editorials feature many criticisms and few solutions to our nation’s biggest problems. Read More...