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Piper Frank as the Bill in "School House Rock the Musical".

[Photo] The Show Goes On

Sofia Smith, Advertising Editor
September 12, 2025
SPORTS BRIEFS

[Photo] Student Council to Sponsor Homecoming Dance

Sage Gardiner, Social Media Staff
September 9, 2025
Gracielynn McKibbon, along with other Paoli FFA members, pose with the Hoosier Degree McKibbon won.

[Photo] A Hoosier Among Us

Jesslyn Brown, Yearbook Staff
September 5, 2025
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[Photo] PHS Welcomes Exchange Students

Ava Middleton, Chief Photographer
September 4, 2025
Coach Key talks to the Lady Rams during a summer game.

[Photo] Lady Rams Get New Leadership

Cannon Lambdin, Yearbook Staff
August 27, 2025
Theme for this year's band

[Photo] Pride Marching Show Explores Connections

Charlee Ashley, Yearbook Staff
August 25, 2025
Senior Keeley Scott poses in front of a display related to the veterinary sciences.

[Photo] A Vet in the Making

Bailey Tyler, PNT News Staff
May 13, 2025
A photo of the McCurry family taken in 2019 when they were living in Africa.

[Photo] A Trip of Faith

Kayla Barnett, Paolite Staff
May 12, 2025
The exterior of the LRCC build, located on Helm Street in Paoli.

[Photo] Another Year, Another Home

Carson Neal, Paolite Staff
May 10, 2025
Senior Josh Zapien poses with Springs Valley High School student Jadyn Lynch after the two earned their Certified Nursing Assistant degrees.

[Photo] Zapien Takes Big Step Toward Healthcare Career

Carolina Burkard, Social Media Staff
May 10, 2025
Junior high Student Council will be having students glowing at next Friday's Morp!

[Photo] Junior High Ready to Glow

Braylyn Nadeau, Business Staff
May 2, 2025
Pride earns Solo and Ensemble State Awards.

[Photo] Ten Students Earn Awards at ISSMA

Katie Apple, PNT Multimedia Staff
March 12, 2025
Young girls from different schools gather for a day spent together.

[Photo] Team OC Hosts Empowering Conference for Young Women

Lillie Johnson, Paolite Staff Writer
February 21, 2025
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[Photo] A Handmade Side Hustle

Lillie Johnson, Paolite Staff Writer
February 4, 2025
Ava Middleton leads stretches for the PHS winter guard during practice.

[Photo] Winter Guard Accepts New Leadership

Arah Brinkman, Hillcrest Staff
January 31, 2025
Senior Chloe Smith poses with an animal at the clinic.

[Photo] Future Vets Plan Ahead

Kalyn Hannon, Paolite Staff Writer
January 23, 2025
Busick poses with the Butler mascot during his visit to the campus for a stunt clinic.

[Photo] Stunting Duo Plan for Senior Season

Brian Fullington, Writer
May 21, 2024
Laughlin Former Band Director

[Photo] Honoring A Champion

Brian Fullington, Paolite News Editor
October 26, 2023
Senior Jadlyn Lee holds a patient at the clinic.

[Photo] Call The Vets

Abby Tapp, Opinion Editor
October 5, 2023
Pictured from left: Jalynn Chandler, Rachel Sandt, Billy Apple, Keegan Cox, Malachi McCoy and Joseph Miller.

[Photo] AG Students Go To Indiana State Fair

August 18, 2023
Choir teacher Seth Eisenhower plays music jeopardy with his students the week before finals.

[Photo] PHS Says Farewell to Eisenhower

Austin Benales, Sports Editor
May 16, 2023
Drama students prepare for play written by PHS students.

[Photo] Drama Prepares for New Movie Production

Aurora Hays, PHS News Today Staff
April 13, 2023
Freshman Kailynn Larimore poses with her competitive cheer team.

[Photo] 15 Minutes of Fame: Freshman Kailynn Larimore

Libby Newkirk, Social Media Staff
April 13, 2023
Senior McKali Hedge poses with her horse.

[Photo] 15 Minutes of Fame: Senior McKali Hedge

Emma McKibbon, Web Staff
April 13, 2023
Senior Kyrsten Fehribach poses with her track award.

[Photo] 15 Minutes of Fame: Senior Kyrsten Fehribach

Emma McKibbon, Web Staff
April 13, 2023
Study Hall teacher Barb Grabner poses with a tree.

[Photo] 15 Minutes of Fame: Study Hall Teacher Barb Grabner

Libby Newkirk, Social Media Staff
April 13, 2023
A group of sophomores pose in front of the Vincennes University Statue during the campus tour.

[Photo] On the Road: College Trips

Masden Embry, Copy Editor, Editor in Chief
April 3, 2023
The Long Walk is a dystopian novel written by Stephen King under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman.

[Photo] Walking the Walk

Matteo Sambruni, Paolite Staff Writer
April 3, 2023
Sophomore Jaxson Reynolds plays with his chips.

[Photo] Pringles Challenge Returns

April 3, 2023
Fleming poses with her grandmother after graduating the sixth grade in 2017.

[Photo] Senioritis: Fleming Shares the Reality of Her Final Year

River Fleming, NP Design Editor, Editor in Chief
March 28, 2023
Members of the Orange County Youth Council pose with the individuals being honored at the Golden Deeds event. Noble and Jones are pictured second and third in the first row.

[Photo] Golden Teachers Honored

Olivia McSpadden, Photographer
March 16, 2023
Harkness’s twins smile for a photo together shortly after being born. The girls were born on March 2.

[Photo] Twice the Fun

Masden Embry, Copy Editor, Editor in Chief
March 16, 2023
Junior Dyson Nichols solders is art piece during class.

[Photo] Advanced Art Class Enters a New Dimension

Ellie Sims, Paolite Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Head Coach Neil Dittmer and sophomore Garrett Hickman and freshmen Trey Minton and Wyatt Baker pose with a family they helped in the community.

[Photo] Paoli Football Helps Throughout Community

Brian Fullington, Paolite Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
I Am Not Okay With This is a TV Series on Netflix featuring Sophia Lillis as Sydney Novak.

[Photo] Show Gets the Okay

Lola Beavers, Paolite Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
The six stand beside the Air EVAC Lifeteam flag at IU Health Paoli Hospital.

[Photo] Six to Earn Medical Certificates with LRCC

River Fleming, NP Design Editor, Editor in Chief
February 13, 2023
Senior Clara Henderson poses with the mother Katherine Henderson and her father Matt Henderson.

[Photo] A Year of Grief: Henderson Shares Her Journey After Tragedy

Clara Henderson, Social Media Staff
February 10, 2023
Marty and his friends gather for their campaign on Sundays,

[Photo] 15 Minutes of Fame: Senior Marty Higgins

Matteo Sambruni, Paolite Staff Writer
February 2, 2023
Sophomore Jeremiah Hutcheson smiles for a picture with his dad and grandma.

[Photo] 15 Minutes of Fame: Sophomore Jeremiah Hutcheson

Emma McKibbon, Web Staff
January 20, 2023
Seniors AJ Lopez, Brody Wilcox, and junior Braeden Campbell represented PHS during the IMEA.

[Photo] Students Represent the Pride at Indiana Musical Educators Association

Brian Fullington, Paolite Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
Students in the PHS Drama Department attended a Shakespeare play at the Floyd Central Theater

[Photo] Drama Attends Floyd Central’s Play “Twelfth Night”

Ellie Sims, Paolite Staff Writer
January 19, 2023
Senior Lara Brace poses with her cow during the winter season.

[Photo] Twenty Questions with Senior Lara Brace

Ashleigh Garcia, Business Manager, Sports Editor, Web Editor, Senior Editor Assistant, Paolite Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
Junior Nadia Garcia poses for a selfie during her time at home.

[Photo] Twenty Questions with Junior Nadia Garcia

Ashleigh Garcia, Business Manager, Sports Editor, Web Editor, Senior Editor Assistant, Paolite Staff Writer
January 17, 2023
Junior Maddi Warren and her father Frank Warren smile for a picture in Warren's car.

[Photo] 15 Minutes of Fame: Junior Maddi Warren

Ashleigh Garcia, Business Manager, Sports Editor, Web Editor, Senior Editor Assistant, Paolite Staff Writer
January 9, 2023
Anderson smiles and shows off one of her freshly-made S’mores cookies.

[Photo] Cookies and Criticisms: Staff Baker Shares Sweet Treats

Ayla Anderson, Paolite Staff Writer
December 19, 2022
The 2022 Cheer Squad stunts with (from left to right) sophomore Coy Busick with sophomore Taylor Patton, senior Braydon Hayes with junior Harleigh Poe and sophomore Peyton Baker with freshman Tori Patton.

[Photo] Squad Gets a Lift

Brian Fullington, PHS News Today Staff, 812 Podcast Producer
December 19, 2022
Blankenship performs a song for his church on a Sunday morning.

[Photo] Blankenship in the Spotlight

River Fleming, NP Design Editor, Editor in Chief
December 19, 2022
The Pride poses in front of Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom.

[Photo] Band Travels to Florida for Celebratory Disney Trip

Taisha Robbins, Paolite Staff Writer
December 19, 2022
Blankenship performs a song for his church on a Sunday morning.

[Photo] Wyatt Blankenship

December 17, 2022
Here are the Ducks for the Booster Club's new fundraiser for boys basketball games.

[Photo] Chuck-a-Duck Debuts at Friday’s Game

River Fleming, NP Design Editor, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2022
Junior high students play games during their STEM activities, which was held during a short day.

[Photo] Game Day Develops STEM Skills

Eden Stroud, Junior High Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
Principal Ed Wagner and Vice Principal Adam Stroud model their pajama's.

[Photo] Staff Editorial: Laying Rumors to Rest

Masden Embry, Copy Editor, Editor in Chief
November 18, 2022
Senior Dawson Poe poses with his painted ceiling tile, which features Micky and Minnie Mouse.

[Photo] Custom Made Art Showcases Student Talents

Taylor Patton, Paolite Staff Artist
November 18, 2022
Nova draws with her sister Ruse Nichols

[Photo] Chapter 2: The Return Home

Ashleigh Garcia, Sports Editor, Web Editor, Senior Editor Assistant, Paolite Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Senior Nova Nichols' car after the accident.

[Photo] Chapter 1: The Accident

Ashleigh Garcia, Sports Editor, Web Editor, Senior Editor Assistant, Paolite Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Students wore green in support of Nova after her accident.

[Photo] October Crash Aftermath; A Senior’s Recovery

Ashleigh Garcia, Sports Editor, Web Editor, Senior Editor Assistant, Paolite Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Benales holds his hand high after a win. This match marked his second conference title as a sophomore in 2020.

[Photo] Benales Reflects Before Final Wrestling Season

Austin Benales, Sports Writer
November 17, 2022
Crews poses at the gym at Indiana Tech University in Fort Wayne, Indiana

[Photo] On The Next Level

Ashleigh Garcia, Sports Editor, Web Editor, Senior Editor Assistant, Paolite Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Here is an image of the old rocky ram costume, which is the one they are replacing when they raise enough money.

[Photo] Reinstating Rocky: Booster Club to Bring Back Mascot

River Fleming, NP Design Editor, Editor in Chief
November 17, 2022
Junior High students play dodgeball at Urban Air during their reward field trip.

[Photo] Jumping for Joy

Eden Stroud, Junior High Staff Writer
November 7, 2022
Students play games in the Makerspace area in the library.

[Photo] Makerspace Brings Creativity to Library

Jerzie Crane, Hillcrest Yearbook Staff
November 2, 2022
Here are the stickers and magnets that are being sold by the PHS Booster Club.

[Photo] Fundraising For Ram Costume

Keona Newlin, Social Media Staff
October 31, 2022
Students in Carol Eubanks Speech class helped during a forum, which helped the community get a better look at their candidates.

[Photo] Meet The Candidates

Taylor Patton, Paolite Staff Artist
October 28, 2022
Bill Johnson poses with the doctors and nurses who threw him a celebration after helping him during his time at IU Health Oncology Bedford.

[Photo] Beloved Staff Member Battles On

Masden Embry, Copy Editor, Editor in Chief
October 28, 2022
“The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake” by Aimee Bender came out in June of 2010.

[Photo] ‘Lemon Cake’ Strange, Never A Dull Read For Mullinax

Olyvia Mullinax, Paolite Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
Senior Tucker Hooten takes a syringe and fills it with medicine. He is one of two students in the Veterinary Program at PHS.

[Photo] Veterinary Students Learn Hands-on Lessons

Taisha Robbins, Paolite Staff Writer
October 28, 2022
A now seventeen-year-old Garcia poses with a photo of her younger self in recovery after the accident. Garcia’s scars cover her arm and shoulders in the photo.

[Photo] The Marks We Carry

Ashleigh Garcia, Business Manager, Sports Editor, Web Editor, Senior Editor Assistant, Paolite Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
The varsity football team plays against Owen Valley at their scrimmage on July 19.

[Photo] An Active Summer for the Rams

River Fleming, NP Design Editor, NP Editor in Chief
September 23, 2022
Elena, Lupe, and Matteo sit on the couch at the Higgins’ home

[Photo] Higgins Family Grows Internationally

Ayla Anderson, Paolite Staff Writer
September 23, 2022
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