It's a yerd thing

Every year the Yearbook & Journalism class takes a field trip to Jostens in State College to design the front cover of the yearbook and talk about the design for the inside of the book. The company is always very welcoming and the students look forward to this trip every year.

Not many people are aware of how much time and effort goes into designing the yearbook. The students put in countless hours making sure the book is just right. With many students in the class this year, there are lots of opinions going back in forth. The 2013-14 book will definitely be something to check out and will be something you have never seen before!

A step closer to playoffs

Tonight, the lady lancers soccer team achieved yet another win. The JV played at 5:30 and Varsity played under the lights at 7. With home filed advantage, the ladies came with their A-game and landed another win.

With starter Alonna Soars on the sidelines due to an injury, it was hard to adjust to the first few games without her near them, but when the ladies went out, they knew their opponent, Central Mountain, would not hold back. So the players went out and gave it their all. Their hard work payed off with a win and on step closer to playoffs. Good work, ladies!

See you at the Pole

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Students and teachers of Loyalsock High School gather around the flag pole for See you at 

the Pole. 

On September 25, students and teachers gather early in the morning for the Christian club event, See you at the Pole. The event took place at seven am by the flag pole outsider of the main high school entrance. 

See you at the Pole has become a yearly tradition here at Loyalsock.  Organizing this event was senior Abigail Yates. She says, "This was our biggest outcome yet to date. A total of 71 people came out today."  Abigail hope that this tradition continues to grow once she graduates and passes the torch down to an underclassmen.

Helping the turnout was all the additional advertisement the Christian club did prior to the event. Many signs were hung throughout the school and special shirts were available for purchase. These shirts were worn by the student body the day before the event. 

A special night for Loyalsock men's soccer

Sophomore Matthew C. gets his pre-game warmup as he knows tonight's game is a big event.

       With the stadium lights slowly turning on to light up the field, the Lancer soccer team gets on the field as they prepare to light up the scoreboard. The game against Hughesville is an important one, as it sends a message to the league and puts the team one step closer to playoffs. Warm-up goes by quickly, and as the sun begins to set, the tone gets serious. The Lancers clearly intend to win this home game and continue their five game winning streak.
        Coach Andrew Zimmerman gives a quick speach to the team. "Come on strong and win the 50/50 balls. We have got to send a message to the league on who the top team really is," and with that the Lancers take the field.
       Within the first five minutes, senior Mark O. has scored and the home team takes the lead, followed by another goal from junior Josiah C. The Spartans respond by taking a goal for themselves, reminding everyone that they will not give up easily. However the Lancers remain in control and maintain their teamwork. Each of them know who the better team is, and that they must continue to fight until the very end of the game. Junior Matt H. then takes control on a fast break and puts away an easy unassisted goal. Josiah C. then responds with another goal, putting the Lancers ahead by three. Hughesville gets a break and scores off a penalty kick, bringing them a step closer to equalizing the game. However, Matt H. has different plans for the game. He goes on to score two more goals, earning a hat trick. The soccer team bench and fans erupt in cheers and chants, shouting "Fifty, Fifty, Fifty!" On Matt's final breakaway goal marked his 50th career goal for the men's soccer team, a remarkable achievment. Matt comes of the field accompanied with cheers from friends and family alike, and claims the game ball as a trophy for his achievement. The Lancers maintain the game and go on to win 6-2.
       Today's victory was special in many ways. It sent a message to the local schools that Loyalsock's mens soccer is not to be taken lightly. It puts the team one step closer to playoffs and the fabled district championship, a title that has eluded the team thus far. And finally the game put Matt H. at the fifty goal mark. This left team, the coach, and the fans ecstatic. When asked about how he feels, Matt responds that, "Today might be one of the happiest days in my life."
       Tonight's game was a great sign of the soccer teams strength and accomplishment. But how will the team proceed? Only time will tell, but if tonights game was any indication of the future, the Men's soccer team has a lot to look forward to.

Congratulations to Loyalsock Men's Soccer on the victory, and congratulations to Matt H. for his achievements.

A little piece of Japan

Usually during fourth block students are so tired after a long day that they just want to go home as soon as possible. Not today, however, and not in the AP Art History Class. Not only the students were learning about Japanese art this Monday, but they also got a little traditional snack.

AP Art History covers a huge amount of art - from prehistoric and ancient to modern. Because of the massive content, there is not a lot of time to be spent at some of the topics. However, it does not mean that the class is going so fast that it becomes boring. Quite the opposite, it's a lot of fun! As example, today we have started the Japanese art and architecture. Instead of teaching the lesson in a routine way, Mr. Kaplan came up with an idea of how to make us feel almost like in Japan. He wrote some of Japanese words with English transcription on the board, and we were supposed to use them during class. He even gave each of us Pocky, a Japanese snack! He said it is very popular in Japan, and it really became a traditional food there. What a great way to learn traditions of another country!

Lessons like today's really make the learning process more interesting. After all, what can be better than a little traditional snack at the end of the fourth block?..

See You At the Pole!

Above is Senior Abigail Y. and Christian Club Advisor Mrs. June

Fall has come around again; it's time for football games, raking leaves, sweatshirts and hot chocolate; and of course, bringing in the new school year.  Some will stress, some will grow, and others will pray.  Christian Club has organized yet another yearly See You At the Pole, a time during which students and school faculty gather around the flag pole outside of the high school and spend time in prayer for not only the future of the school, but for the future of our nation.  Though the event is organized by Christian Club, any student is welcome to attend.  The gathering begins at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25. 

See You At the Pole is the Christian Club's first event of this school year, but it is not the only thing they do.  At their meetings, they pray for students, faculty and our country.  Outside of their meetings, the club helps perform acts of kindness.  The club's president, Abigail Y., believes that it is their job as students to take a stand for what is right.  She also stated that if someone needs help, Christian Club will be there.  To join Christian Club, talk to Abigail Y. or Mrs. June.

The new guy on campus

"Ask any Education major and they will tell you it is very tough to get a job right out of college. It is an even more difficult task for a music education major. That is why I feel so incredibly lucky to get the job as a music teacher and band director here at Loyalsock Township High School!" said a very happy and excited, Mr. Ryan Bulgarelli.

As a Penn State Alumnus and member of the "Blue Band," Mr. Bulgarelli brings his experience and enthusiasm to the Loyalsock music program. "I absolutely use my experiences with the Blue Band for our marching band here at Loyalsock. It is what I know so of course I am going to incorporate it into our program."

Mr. Bulgarelli appreciates his high school students, their eagerness to learn and their willingness to improve. He enjoys the local community and feels that is is a great place to live and work. He specifically mentioned not only how much the students are willing work but the Band Booster Parents as well. From fund raising to transportation, they help support the band in anything they do.

                                                     

                                                    Mr. Ryan Bulgarelli joined students and staff

                                                    as a Loyalsock Township High School music

                                                    teacher and marching band director.