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Vol. 84, Issue 15 - May 23, 2022

Sailing into retirement . . .
Barker Bids Beaver Bon Voyage
By Sara Majors, senior
Beaver Area says “Au revoir” to a beloved English—and former French—teacher. Read More...

News

Senior plans . . .
Where Will They Be in the Fall?
By The ECHO Staff
*Seniors, if you would like your information added (or changed), please email kissickt@basd.k12.pa.us as soon as possible*. Read More...
Club promotes cooperation . . .
These Buds Are Best
By Madelyn Hamilton, sophomore
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Talent blooms in auditorium . . .
Musicians Stage Spring Concerts
By Grace Jessel, senior
As another school year draws to a close, Beaver Area High School’s musical ensembles prepared one last performance before summer vacation. Read More...
Kennywood isn’t just for kids . . .
Community Picnic Means Annual Fun
By Larisa May, senior
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Annual Art Show Held . . .
Students Showcase Artistic Talents
By Sara Majors, senior
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Seniors on an (honor) roll . . .
Beaver Honors High Honors
By Larisa May, senior
Beaver Area High School’s top seniors were honored with a breakfast for students with a grade point average of 4.0 or above. Read More...
Cadets motivate middle schoolers . . .
JROTC Hosts Leadership Day
By Madeline Boser, sophomore
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Sports

Back-to-back WPIAL Champs?
Softball up to Bat in Postseason
By Sara Majors, senior
The undefeated Bobcats are prepared to dominate in the postseason. Read More...
Bobcats secure 13-5 record . . .
Baseball Bat-tles into Playoffs
By Tess Foster, sophomore
As the school year comes to a close, that means the end of spring sports. But the baseball season isn’t over yet with the Beaver Bobcats standing 10-2 in the conference and 13-5 overall, the team is doing great this year. Read More...
Seven qualify for WPIALs . . .
Track Powers to PRs
By Tess Foster, sophomore
With the school year coming to an end, that also means the end of spring sports. The girls and boys track and filed teams both ended with a good season including seven individuals qualifying for WPIAL’s. Read More...

Features

This is what your classmates voted you!
Senior Superlatives
By The Class of 2022
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The Lego girl boss . . .
WOMAN Projects Positivity
By Madeline Boser, sophomore
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What do the stars hold for you . . .
May 23, 2022 Horoscopes
By Madame Mysterio (okay, it’s really Larisa May, senior)
Gemini season is here, and with it comes the first inklings of summer freedom and carefree air sign energy. However, there’s a reason Geminis are known for being the two-faced sign of the zodiac. Be ready for a level of unpredictability and unexpected or spontaneous changes. Read More...

Opinion

Quit manipulating young minds . . .
Keep Politics out of Kids’ Entertainment
By Miah Sabo, sophomore
Ever look back on your favorite childhood Disney movie and think, man I never realized that Disney was so political? Read More...