The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

Did You Know?
The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

The student news site of Carlisle High School

Periscope

Walking from class to class through the Swartz building has been especially challenging so far this school year.  While Swartz is home to both 9th and 10th grade, this years freshmen class has been much larger than in ones years prior.

Chaotic crowds: Freshmen class takes over Swartz

Hunter Nace, Staff writer September 27, 2019

A new school year can bring students and administrators many new experiences.  One new thing that the whole school is feeling the effect of is this year's freshmen class being the largest class size at...

Piercings are a common part of our culture, however some males face back lash for their choice to get them.

Piercings: Why are males harassed for their choices? (Editorial)

Ayb Graham, Staff writer September 25, 2019

Piercings are an ever-growing part of our culture; for many, piercings are a way to express themselves.  I have three piercings myself: two ear piercings and a nose stud. I got piercings because I...

One of the many electrical boxes sponsored by Color Carlisle sits in the town square. The box was designed and painted by art teacher Amie Bantz.

Better in color: Community art projects brighten up Carlisle (Editorial)

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief September 25, 2019

From the mural installed by Color Carlisle at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in 2018 to the “fairy doors” hidden around Carlisle this past spring, Carlisle has grown far more colorful over the past year.  The...

Senior Sophia Toti is one of our September Athletes of the Month.  Toti is a key member of the currently undefeated girls cross country team.

September Athlete of the Month: Sophia Toti

Salvatore Salomone, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Sophia Toti is September’s Athlete of the Month. A senior at CHS, Sophia is in her final year of cross country with Carlisle and is looking to have her best season yet. After placing 9th at districts...

From left: Eli Plant, Lillian Sweeney, Brady Chilson, Ellie Knapp, Salko Hrnjic , Hayden Edwards, Condor Hall, and Ava Wendelken pose as a team after the state Academic Decathlon competition. All eight students competed on March 15 and March 16.

Testing on their home turf: Academic decathlon team competes at states

Samantha Martin, Editor in Chief April 4, 2019

The Carlisle High School Academic Decathlon team finished out their season at the state level competition for the United States Academic Decathlon program without having to leave home. The event, which...

After 80 years, Disney has released a live action film of Dumbo.  The film kept many of the heart warming scenes, while making changes to other scenes.

Live-action remake of ‘Dumbo’ flies into theaters (Review)

Kaycee Johnson, Staff Photographer April 4, 2019

Originally released in 1941, almost 80 years later Dumbo has flown back into theaters capturing our hearts once again. The live-action remake focuses more on the human characters involved in the...

Woodshed Guitar Works, located at 147 N. Hanover St, is known for their community-minded approach to music.  This is just one of the many local businesses that make Carlisle unique.

Comforts of Carlisle: What makes it home (Editorial)

Ayb Graham, Staff writer April 4, 2019

Carlisle is a small town that is built on community. It's a place where everyone knows everyone, and it's pretty easy to understand why. At the heart of everything, it's a family-friendly town that promotes...

From the archives: 2014 graduates Amira Williams (left), Caitlin Dull, and Mallory Chaney perform Kiss Me by Sixpence None the Richer at the 2014 Renaissance show.  Seniors interested in trying out for this years show should sign up in the McGowan office as soon as possible.

The last hurrah: Students to audition for Senior Renaissance

Dyamond Jones, Staff Writer April 2, 2019

As seniors begin preparations for graduation and life after high school, some members of the Class of 2019 are getting ready to share their talents one last time, at Senior Renaissance. Senior Renaissance...

A badminton racket and birdie layed out on the floor of the gym.  Badminton is one of the favorite units of the year.

Everyone loves badminton: Creative units in gym class get more people involved (Editorial)

Meg Tate, Sports Editor April 2, 2019

There are some sports that can be enjoyed by people of all ages with any level of competition, so it is no wonder that badminton is one of the more liked units of the McGowan physical education classes. The...

Varsity player Matthew Presite prepares to volley a tennis ball over the net. This is Presites final year on the tennis team.

Preparing for an ‘ace’ tennis season (Photos)

Lillianne Hogsten, Photography Editor March 28, 2019

The boys varsity tennis team starts off the new spring season with a refreshing win against State College for the first time in 11 years. Coach Seng Pham has been practicing the boys every day including...

Load More Stories
Donate to Periscope
$215
$500
Contributed
Our Goal