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The student news site of Hershey High School

The Broadcaster
The student news site of Hershey High School

The Broadcaster
Leah Koppenhaver

Leah Koppenhaver, Editor In Chief

Leah Koppenhaver is News Editor for the broadcaster. This is her third year writing for The Broadcaster. She enjoys playing softball, volleyball, and spending time with her friends, family, and dogs.

All content by Leah Koppenhaver
The iconic red and black IOS calendar featuring the date July 17. World emoji day was chosen based on this emoji. (Emojipedia)

July 17 is World Emoji Day

Leah Koppenhaver, Editor
July 17, 2020

Researchers Find Some Risk of Coronavirus Transmission to Animals

Leah Koppenhaver, Editor
April 28, 2020
Pictured is a three step no-sew method for making a face mask with an old T-shirt published by the CDC. A DIY face mask is designed to protect those around the wearer from the spread of COVID-19. (CDC)

The Best Materials for DIY Masks, According to Science

Leah Koppenhaver, Sci-Tech Editor
April 10, 2020
ZBB from their Instagram

Zac Brown Band Cancels All 2020 Tour Dates Due to Coronavirus Concerns

Leah Koppenhaver, News Editor
March 23, 2020

Asking HHS about Valentines Day

Clare Canavan and Leah Koppenhaver
February 20, 2020
Hershey senior Donte Hibbert faces his opponent in the 160 pound match. Hibbert plans to attend Messiah University next year. (Broadcaster/ Leah Koppenhaver)

Photo Essay: York Suburban Defeats Hershey on Senior Night

Leah Koppenhaver and Clare Canavan
February 12, 2020

Hershey Girls Basketball Defeats Palmyra in OT

Leah Koppenhaver and Kate LaCoe
January 31, 2020
Evan King spikes past a defender during the Holiday Volleyball Tournament in 2018. The Broadcaster will be posting video and photo coverage throughout the tournament. (Photo/ The Broadcaster)

HHS Broadcaster to Cover Holiday Volleyball Tournament

Leah Koppenhaver, Head News Editor
December 13, 2019

Hershey Bears Teddy Bear Toss Breaks World Record

Leah Koppenhaver, Head News Editor
December 5, 2019

Hershey Ice Hockey Falls to Palmyra

Leah Koppenhaver and Kate LaCoe
December 4, 2019
Photos of the October Trojan Ten are displayed outside of the cafeteria and includes why they were nominated. These students were nominated by Hershey High School teachers who noticed they were positively impacting the school community. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)

HHS Announces October Trojan Ten

Clare Canavan and Leah Koppenhaver
October 31, 2019
Alex Berger being escorted by his parents on senior night. This is the first year Berger has played for the school since moving here during sophomore year, due to his commitment to elite club teams. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)

Photo Essay: Boys Soccer Senior Night

Leah Koppenhaver, Head New Editor
October 21, 2019

HHS Receives Safe2Say Tip, DTPD Says No Threat

Leah Koppenhaver and Clare Canavan
September 17, 2019

Spring Sports Captains Photo Essay

Leah Koppenhaver and Kate Lacoe
May 29, 2019
“A school bus in March traveling through the central Upper Peninsula.” - (yooperann/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Online Snow Days May Be the Future for Pennsylvania Schools

Claire Sheppard, Olivia Bratton, Katherine Clark, and Leah Koppenhaver
May 28, 2019
HHS junior Jay Rodriguez (left) plays defense on a Palmyra attacker. The Trojans fell to the Cougars with a score of 11-4. (The Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)

Hershey Boys’ Lacrosse falls 11-4 to Palmyra

Leah Koppenhaver and Kate Lacoe
April 29, 2019
Nyiem Flucas celebrates after his 100th career win Saturday, February 16. Flucas ended his high school career with a 106-38 record. (Submitted/Nyiem Flucas)

Hershey Senior Nyiem Flucas sets all-time win record

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
March 22, 2019
Trojans players shake hands with The Cougars goalie after the game. The Trojans will take the ice again Monday, February 25 at Klick Lewis fighting for a spot in the Bears Cup. (Submitted by Jason Rippon)

Hershey Ice Hockey falls to Palmyra

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
February 19, 2019
Luke Bryan announced his 2019 “Sunset Repeat” tour January 19, 2019. The tour will come to Hershey on June 6, 2019. (Luke Bryan)

Luke Bryan Announces Hershey Tour Date

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
January 29, 2019
The logo for the shirts being sold for the Merriam Weare classic game is pictured. This is the seventh year the game is being played. (Trojan Trading Post)

Trojan Trading Post Sells Merriman Weare Classic Game Shirts

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
December 4, 2018
Hershey Boys Soccer celebrating with coach Andrew Maya after receiving the district championship trophy. The boys will take the field again first round of states Thursday, November 6. (Submitted by Brendan Kerr)

Hershey Boys Soccer Win District Championships

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
November 7, 2018
Jenny Ries and Craig Hierschey pose along with the Hershey’s and Reese's mascot at Chocolate World located in Hershey, PA. The new milk chocolate bar Reese’s Pieces combo will hit US stores in November. (The Hershey Company)

Hershey Announces New Candy Bar

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
November 2, 2018
On October 6 the Hershey Bears opened their season against Syracuse Crunch. The Bears take the Giant Center ice again Friday, October 27. (Hershey Bears)

Hershey Bears Preseason Comes to a Close

Leah Koppenhaver and Kate LaCoe
October 16, 2018
Fireworks explode over the skyline of downtown Denver during the third-annual Independence Eve at the City and County Building at Civic Center Park show on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

USA Honors Fourth of July Traditions

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
July 3, 2018
Maggie Miller poses with Coach Kevin Stover on senior night. Miller competes in the 3200m relay, the 1600m, and the 3200m events. (Broadcaster/Alexis Moodie) Maggie Miller poses with Coach Kevin Stover on senior night. Miller competes in the 3200m relay, the 1600m, and the 3200m events. (Broadcaster/Alexis Moodie)

HHS Track honors seniors on Senior Night

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
May 23, 2018

Ban keeping Orcas in captivity now

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
May 17, 2018
Downtown Hershey (pictured above) is the main clean-up area for the Kiss Hershey Back (KHB) event. This year, KHB will be held on May 12th. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)

Kiss Hershey Back Cleanup Day returns May 12

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
May 9, 2018
Construction is currently underway to build a new Starbucks at the Hershey Tanger Outlets. It is expected to open for business mid-June. (Broadcaster/Leah Koppenhaver)

Starbucks Announces Additions to Tanger Outlets’ location

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
May 4, 2018
Keith Urban performs in 2016 at his “Ripcord World Tour.” Urban will return to the stage in Hershey October 25, 2018. (Keith Urban)

Keith Urban “Graffiti U” Tour Comes to Hershey in October

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
April 3, 2018
Imagine Dragons lead singer, Dan Reynolds, performing November 23, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. The band comes to Hersheypark Stadium Saturday, June 16, 2018. (Imagine Dragons)

Imagine Dragons “Evolve Tour” announces Hershey concert date

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
March 1, 2018

Zac Brown Band announces Hershey stop in 2018 summer tour

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
February 2, 2018
Hershey’s 4th Cookie Layer Crunch, “Triple Chocolate” in front of the previous flavors. Starting Dec. 4, Hershey’s Cookie Layer crunch is for sale at Hershey’s Chocolate World. (via Hershey’s Chocolate World Twitter)

Hershey Unveils New Cookie Layer Crunch Flavor

Claire Sheppard and Leah Koppenhaver
December 13, 2017
Hershey Bears players lay in a pile of teddy bears on the Giant Center ice on Sunday, December 3. These teddy bears will be donated to a variety of charities for children over the holiday season. (Hershey Bears Twitter)

Annual Teddy Bear Toss

Claire Sheppard and Leah Koppenhaver
December 8, 2017
Knock Knock Boutique has a blue sparkly storefront to advertise their statement accessories for shoppers. The blue, white, and black banner represents that they participated in Small Business Saturday. (Credited to Knock Knock’s Instagram Page)

Small Business Saturday Breaks Records at Local Stores

Clare Canavan and Leah Koppenhaver
December 4, 2017
The Hershey Company employees wear their signature “I'm Giving Back” shirts while volunteering. The volunteers worked together in the Giant Center to to promote their holiday campaign. (The Hershey Company)

Hershey Company Season of Giving Back Campaign

Leah Koppenhaver and Clare Canavan
November 30, 2017
Breakers Edge, the parks 14th coaster, will take riders through tight turns, hills, and thrills. This coaster will be the world's first hydro-magnetic, flying saucer slide. (Hersheypark)

New 2018 Hersheypark rides

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
November 1, 2017

Hershey Girls Soccer loses against Northern

Clare Canavan and Leah Koppenhaver
October 12, 2017

HHS Makes Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

Leah Koppenhaver, Reporter
September 15, 2017
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