EHS students celebrate, honor Lunar New Year
Firecrackers ignite, lion dancers jump and leap, cymbals crash, drums vigorously echo, and gongs explode in sound. All while hundreds of millions of people celebrate the Lunar New Year, welcoming the...
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LinkedIn not LOCKED IN: life addicted to virtual success
I’m honored to announce that after years of honing my skills as an Advanced Procastinator (AP) student, I have officially accepted a position as Burnt-Out High School Senior at Imposter Syndrome Inc....
View ArticleEHS advances girls flag football to field
It’s not an everyday occurrence for a new sport to be introduced at Emmaus High School, which is why many EHS students were thrilled to hear that girls flag football was added to the arsenal of spring...
View ArticleA look in the mirror: changing the lens and your viewpoint
She was someone who, in the flow of a conversation, could give you a headache, and then in the next sentence, make you blush bashfully. She registered as some of the most complex people I’ve ever met....
View ArticleChris Kollar teaches in classroom and backstage
As the curtains close and applause rises from the audience, many think of the actors on the stage. However, behind the curtain lies a group of students, led by EHS math and design teacher Chris Kollar,...
View ArticleCompetition in small business gets dirty at farmer’s market
As I walk through the Emmaus Farmers Market in the Triangle with my mom, I get a great sense of community. Local businesses come together to sell their products to the people of Emmaus and we aimlessly...
View ArticleYellowjackets sting to get to Nationals
Emmaus High School cheerleaders made their way down to Florida for the National High School Cheerleading Championship for the first time in 20 years, from Feb. 7-10 — but not as the Hornets. Senior...
View ArticleSantiago Chavolla finds rhythm at Regionals
Emmaus High School sophomore Santiago Chavolla has drawn his bow with precision and qualified for orchestra regionals playing the violin. Through his consistent work ethic and determination, Chavolla...
View ArticleSocial media issues out additional stress on students
While mindlessly scrolling on Instagram, it’s not strange for one to stumble upon news on current humanitarian crises, environmental catastrophes, and the political atmosphere in America. Just being on...
View ArticleKayla-Rayne Quinones hurdles her way to first place
Spikes grazing across the track. The essence of self-determination and grit fills the surrounding air. This is the average race for Emmaus High School athlete Kayla-Rayne Quinones. This being...
View ArticlePropane truck causes Wildlands Conservancy bridge collapse
In the tranquil wilderness surrounding the Little Lehigh Creek, a peaceful day at the Wildlands Conservancy was interrupted by the crack of wood and the screech of tires. Around noon on April 29, a...
View ArticleProminent women who run EHS: foundation of high school
Every year National Women’s History Month is celebrated during March, when women get recognized for their hard work and dedication for shaping society. According to the National Center for Education...
View ArticleFacing My Fear at Dorney Park: A Roller Coaster Ride I’ll Never Forget
I’ve always been terrified of roller coasters. The thought of flying through loops, feeling weightless at the top of a drop, and plummeting back to earth has always been enough to make my stomach tie...
View ArticleCirrae Cuffy serves with passion and dedication
From being a hardworking student to a competitive and outgoing volleyball player, junior Cirrae Cuffy shines brightly on and off the court. Allowing her humble beginnings on her elementary school team...
View ArticleRomance movies fails to inspire love
“10 Things I Hate About You,” “She’s the Man,” “27 Dresses,” and “The Notebook” are iconic romantic comedies (rom-com) teenagers of the past and present adore. These movies have been known to...
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Rushing Sororities: My New Perspective
Ava Grace poses with her Alabama acceptance letter. (Ava Grace Saab) From the glitz and glamour of the outfits to the buzzing excitement of recruitment week, rushing at the University of Alabama is...
View ArticleUnderneath the peel: Jacob Ackerman fruitfully jams through high school
On the night of the Homecoming Dance, a banana seized the dance floor. The eccentric Homecoming outfit left Emmaus High School students wonder ing: who is beneath the peel? Senior Jacob Ackerman, the...
View ArticleFamilies offer insight to teen mental health treatment experience
What are they thinking right now? Are they getting the help they need? Did I make the right decision? Lying awake at night, a thousand scenarios brew in parents’ minds. The possibility of their child...
View ArticleTeen mental health treatment treatment facilities face shortages, require...
This was previously published in our May 2025 issue. “Oftentimes, I found it to be violent. Other times it was nice. It really depended on the day and the situation, but it was very chaotic.” John, an...
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Emmaus High School Freddy Awards nominations
Gallery • 4 Photos Senior Cecilia Ruyak screams with joy after receiving her nomination for the Lehigh Valley Live Student Achievement Award. Photo by Gabe Meyers. Emmaus High School’s production of...
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