The New 88 Minute Classes Makes Learning Harder
Ava Sheppard, Reporter
October 29, 2020
Covid-19 has taken a toll on students around the world by drastically altering the learning environment. In a normal school year, without a global pandemic, Hershey High School students attended seven, 52 minute class periods per day, five days a week. Due to Covid, now students attend school in...
School Board Adopts Anti-Racist Resolution
Talon Smith, Editor-in-Chief
October 29, 2020
Derry Township School District announced their intent to follow an anti-racist resolution on August 10 2020. This announcement came amid the rush of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests across the United States. These protests were sparked when George Floyd, a Black Minneapolis citizen, was killed by police officers, ...
Fun Fall Activities In Hershey During Covid-19
Caroline Glus, Reporter
October 28, 2020
The fall in Hershey always has so many different activities for local families. Here are some fun activities to attend during the fall that are safe and follow Covid-19 restrictions. HersheyPark in the Dark begins October 18th, 2020. This is an opportunity to ride all 13 available rides, trick-or-treat, or checkout...
Anti-racist Education Organization Kicks off in Hershey
Abigail Lee, Science & Technology Edito
October 27, 2020
Following the nationwide protests over racial injustice, an educational initiative has started in Hershey to combat racism and challenge long-held silence in the Chocolate Bubble. After an active summer of following and attending Black Lives Matter protests, Hershey alumni Sarah Gethers and ...
Hershey Adapts to New Hybrid Block Schedule
Molly Ziesenheim, Reporter
October 27, 2020
Hershey School District has implemented a new hybrid block schedule for the 2020-2021 school year. The district converted to a block schedule, lengthening the class duration to 88 minutes. Students attend in-person school twice a week depending on their last name. A-K students attend Monday and Th...
HHS Plans Homecoming 2020
Julia Grenoble, Video Producer
October 27, 2020
Despite the pandemic of COVID-19, HHS has still planned to hold a Homecoming this November, in a different way. Instead of dressing up like usual Homecomings, all students will be encouraged to wear this year’s Homecoming T-shirt, which students can purchase online at the Trojan Trading Post. Th...
Student-athletes cope with changes in their season during COVID-19
Bella Maish, Reporter
October 26, 2020
The new rules for PIAA sports raise mixed emotions between athletes and administrators at Hershey High School for the 2020 fall season. After a lengthy evaluation of whether sports should or should not proceed in the fall, PIAA votes in favor of welcoming back athletes with regulations on August 2...
Covid Makes Homecoming Look Different
Kate LaCoe and Anabella Matthews
October 25, 2020
Homecoming at HHS will look a bit different than usual this year. Due to covid, HHS is working to change the traditional format of a game and dance, to include an evening strictly for homecoming court. Mrs.Ives, HHS student council advisor, has been working on organizing this event for seniors that wi...
Governor Wolf Passes New Guidelines Regarding High School Sports Spectators
Mallory Gillespie, Video Producer
October 23, 2020
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine have introduced new guidelines for spectators at high school sporting events. In the past, indoor events were restricted to only 25 people, including players and coaches, while outdoor events allowed up to 250. The new guidelines will allow ...
Milton Hershey School plans expansion to include early childhood centers across the state
Emma Quillen, Brand & Social Media Editor
October 23, 2020
The Milton Hershey School announced a new $350 million plan that will expand its educational services to children across Pennsylvania on October 1, 2020. The school has proposed the idea of building early childhood centers for children up to the age of five. The first center would be built on the M...
Hershey Boys Soccer Ties Northern York
Madeline Smith, Video Editor
October 19, 2020
The Hershey Trojans boys soccer team tied with the Northern York Polar Bears 1-1 at home on Monday, October 12th. Both teams showed outstanding defense in the first half with no goals. The Polar Bears were first on the board with a shot that slipped right past Hershey goalkeeper Justin Rogers in t...
HHS XC wraps undefeated season by trouncing Lower Dauphin
October 15, 2020
Hershey High School boys and girls Cross Country teams easily swept past Lower Dauphin 16-47 and 16-44, respectively, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Senior Evan Alander set a course record with a 17:52 and was closely followed by senior Peter Barto (17:53). Juniors Dillan O’Shell (18:09) and Ada...
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