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News

Open door policy . . .

By Ava Sutter, junior

A new athletic director is the head of the Bobcats’ athletic department and has high hopes for Beaver Area’s sports future! Read More...

He’s adding up . . .

Jenkins Joins Beaver Area

By Elizabeth Michael, senior

As Beaver Area welcomes the new school year, we also welcome new staff members . . Meet Mr. Alex Jenkins, the new math teacher who is joining us from his previous school. After teaching at McKeesport High School for four years, Mr. Jenkins is now looking to lend a helping hand at Beaver Area and tells us a little more about himself . . . Read More...

Familiar face in a new place . . .

Damesimo Makes Musical Move

By Cailin Downer, senior

Every school year is a chance to meet new people and see new faces, but in the music department you will be greeted with a familiar face in a new role. Read More...

Sharing artistic passion . . .

Sgrignoli Brings Her Brushes to Beaver Area

By Klarc Taylor, junior

It’s a new school year, which means new classes and new teachers—especially this year. We give a warm welcome to the new staff, one of them being Mrs. Emily Sgrignoli, our new high school fine arts teacher. Read More...

Cougar in Cat Country . . .

Kopsack Conquers FACS Curriculum

By Elizabeth Michael, senior

At a time when many students are starting new chapters in their lives, Mrs. Danielle Kopsack is starting her new adventure too! Joining Beaver Area after teaching at Blackhawk and taking some time off, get to know Mrs. Kopsack a little better . . . Read More...

Sports

Undefeated!

Football Finds Their Winning Ways

By Ava Sutter, junior

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Shoot . . . Score . . . Repeat . . .

Girls Soccer Starts Strong

By Madeline Boser, senior

Coach Crivelli, Coach Mundy, and the girls’ soccer team welcomed in the 2023 season with hard fought battles in hopes of scoring themselves a spot in the playoffs. Read More...

[3.1] miles to go before I sleep . . .

Cross Country Runs over Competition

By Alijah Smith, senior

The gun has sounded and the cross country team has started the 2023 season with some big wins for the school—and hopefully some future wins too. Read More...

Follow them!

Social Media Supports Bobcat Sports

By Elizabeth Michael, senior

Have you been following the most recent social media trend at Beaver Area? Many sports teams across the school, including tennis, swim, volleyball, girls’ soccer, and girls’ basketball, have created Instagram accounts run by the players and coaches. It’s so popular that even the athletic office has created one! Read More...

Acing it . . .

Tennis Brings Order to the Court

By Trent Liptak, senior

The Beaver Area Bobcats girls tennis team is swinging into this year’s season with an exciting 4-1 record. Read More...

Highmark hopes . . .

Boys Soccer Sets Sights on Success

By Madeline Boser, senior

The 2022 WPIAL runners-up are back for the 2023 season—and they are hungry to earn themselves a spot at Highmark Stadium for the second year in a row. Read More...

Explain ‘libero’ again . . . Seriously . . .

Volleyball Sets up Smashing Season

By Ava Sutter, junior

Will the Bobcats have an “ace” of a season? Read More...

Features

Ask Amy . . .

Amy Answers All Questions

By Amy Katpil, senior (citizen)

Good morning, my dear friends! I hope you all are having the most wonderful day, and if it has just started, I hope it soars above your expectations! Read More...

Squash ‘em . . .

Put out the Lights on Lantern Flies

By Madeline Boser, senior