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Vol. 85, Issue 6 - Dec. 5, 2022

I need an appointment . . .
New Therapy Dog Makes Paws-itive Impact
By Madeline Boser, junior
After news broke that our beloved therapy dog Truman would be heading to another school district, students and teachers alike were heartbroken that his wagging tail would no longer walk Beaver Area halls. Read More...

News

‘Leave your legacy . . . ’
Bobcats Honored at Sportsmanship Summit
By Madeline Boser, junior
“Be bold and be you, it is your responsibility to leave your legacy,” said Roberto Clemente Jr., son of the Pirates baseball legend, at the thirteenth annual Sportsmanship Summit November 16. Read More...
These three on TV . . .
Bobcats Appear on Hometown High-Q
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
Buckle up because the nerds are on TV! Read More...
Giving holiday cheer . . .
TLC Presents Present Drive
By Cate Samchuck, senior
Tis’ the season of giving—and with that comes the TLC Present Drive! Read More...
Share the warmth . . .
Students Host Coat Drive
By Olivia Wooley, senior
Do a good deed this winter and donate to the Winter Coat Drive! Read More...
Standing on the four pillars . . .
NHS Inducts New Members
By Maddy OLeary, senior
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Time to tune up . . .
Orchestra Baton Passes to Poeggel
By Madelyn Hamilton, junior
Beaver Area High School recently welcomed a new orchestra director, Ms. Caroline Poeggel. Read More...
Tuned in on talent . . .
Musicians Audition for Honors Band
By Madelyn Hamilton, junior
A standing ovation is in order for six Beaver Area band students who auditioned for Honors Band November 15 at Westminster College. Read More...
Light-up Night, alright?!?
Tradition Welcomes in Holiday Season
By Maddy OLeary, senior
‘Twas the night after Thanksgiving, and all through the town, all the people were stirring, without a single frown; the lights were strung from trees with care, as celebrations filled the air; the children were bundled all snug in their coats; while music filled the air with sweet and festive notes. Read More...

Sports

Pool progress on pace . . .
Team Expects Season to Go Swimmingly
By Ava Sutter, sophomore
The Bobcat swimming and diving team is diving headfirst into a new season! Read More...
Puck drops on new season . . .
Ice Cats Ready for Tough Competition
By Tyler Buzard, sophomore
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Hoops with high hopes . . .
Boys B-Ball Season Tips off
By Tyler Buzard, sophomore
Coming into the 2022-2023 basketball season the Bobcats have high hopes . . . for hoops Read More...
Tip-top team tips off . . .
Girls Basketball off to a Winning Start
By Olivia Wooley, senior
Girls basketball has begun, and the team is off to a great start! Read More...

Features

Classic jam or serious skip . . .
ECHO Rates the Christmas Classics
By Georgia Engle, Cate Samchuck, seniors
You either love them, or you hate them. But no matter how you feel, Christmas songs are here to stay. We’ve ranked our top-10 and bottom-10 Christmas songs that will most likely be stuck in your head for the rest of the month! Read More...
Bake this spicy sweet classic . . .
Christmas Cookies Make the Season
By Georgia Engle, senior
With Christmas quickly approaching, holiday baking recipes are flooding the media. Christmas cookies are a delicious treat, but with so many varieties, which recipes are worth making? Of course, don’t skip your great-grandma’s recipes—you can’t beat those. But here’s one to try . . . Read More...

Opinion

Make America great again—again . . .
It’s Time for Trump 2.0
By Miah Sabo, junior
Anyone remember a guy named Donald Trump? Tall, orange, wealthy, and, oh yeah, the 45th President of the United States . . . Well he’s back, better than ever, and running for President in 2024 making liberals all over the country cry once again. Read More...
Headed for 2020 part 2?
Election Indecision on the Ballot
By Audrey Maize, senior
With Donald Trump’s announcement of a third presidential campaign three weeks ago, all eyes are on the Democrats to see who they’ll push through the primaries. And where are the Democrats? They don’t know either. Read More...