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Debbie Andry works with Tori Rodriguez on a cooking lab.

Andry Hangs Up Apron

Kaylee Baxter, Paolite Staff Writer May 14, 2025

Debbie Andry, the FACS teacher at PHS, plans to retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year. She has been working as a teacher for 37 years. Not only has she been the FACS teacher for 10 years, but she...

A photo of the McCurry family taken in 2019 when they were living in Africa.

A Trip of Faith

Kayla Barnett, Paolite Staff May 12, 2025

At the start of the school year, students began to note all the new students who came to PHS as foreign exchange students. Two students, rumored to be from Kenya, caused some confusion, as they were not...

Senior Josh Zapien poses with Springs Valley High School student Jadyn Lynch  after the two earned their Certified Nursing Assistant degrees.

Zapien Takes Big Step Toward Healthcare Career

Carolina Burkard, Social Media Staff May 10, 2025

When senior Josh Zapien was in second grade, a school field trip to IU Health Hospital and a chance encounter with his grandmother, Page, likely changed his life forever. “We had a trip to IU Health,...

News to Know updates on events and activities happening around the school.

Two Exchange Students Make a Semester Switch

Kayeshley Piper, Paolite Staff Writer March 1, 2025

For many years, Paoli has received new foreign exchange students from all over the world, with most typically arriving at the beginning of the school year. This year is different, as PHS saw two exchange...

The local officer who was in critical condition from a on job shooting

Community Unites in Support of Officer

Jericho Hopper, Paolite Staff Writer February 27, 2025

On January 3, Orange County Sheriff Deputy Zac Andry sustained critical injuries from a shooting and has been in the hospital recovering. Numerous groups in the community, along with support from other...

Young girls from different schools gather for a day spent together.

Team OC Hosts Empowering Conference for Young Women

Lillie Johnson, Paolite Staff Writer February 21, 2025

Most people say they never want to relive their middle or high school years; however, it does not have to be that way. At the start of the year, on January 21, 294 teen girls from Paoli, Orleans, Springs...

Moore sewing a handbag for the Heart and Hope Gala for Kids silent auction.

A Handmade Side Hustle

Lillie Johnson, Paolite Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Being creative can often drain resources because of the investment required. When a creative hobby can bring money back to the creator, it can become a business.  Emme Moore, a nurse at Throop Elementary...

News to Know updates on events and activities happening around the school.

Lemon Brings Cyber Safety Message for Student Body

Kayeshley Piper, Paolite Staff Writer December 29, 2024

During the early release day, students gathered in the auditorium to listen to guest speaker, Detective Mike Lemon. Lemon founded Cyber Safe Schools, a program that provides resources for schools to advocate...

Cook Talks Gaming

Cook Talks Gaming

Garrett Cook, Paolite Staff Writer December 27, 2024

Video games can be a good hobby in order to spend time and relax. Whether you play them just to pass the time, or if you actually try hard to get better and become a professional, mostly everyone loves...

Littles logo for his up and coming youtube channel that shows his passion

Little Not Blinking On the Hunt

Tyler Hannon, Paolite Staff Writer December 5, 2024

While most teachers relax and enjoy their weekends off, Resource Aid Carson Little spends his free time in the woods making YouTube videos.  Little runs his YouTube channel with his brother-in-law,...

Drake operating his tractor in the snow

Drake Cultivates a Generational Path

Lillian Hall, Hillcrest Senior Editor December 3, 2024

Senior Ian Drake will graduate early in December and will go from a part-time student to a full-time farmer. In 2019, when Drake was in seventh grade, most students were worried about junior high...

Math Teacher Paul Bosley waits to present a lesson to his class.

Bosley Perseveres Through Cancer Diagnosis

Chloe Smith, Paolite Staff Writer November 23, 2024

Math Teacher Paul Bosley recently found out that he would have to face a personal battle while continuing to dedicate himself to his students. Known for his early morning arrivals and his ability to teach...

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