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10/30/2024

On Tuesday, the boys’ soccer team qualified for the PIAA 4A Boys Soccer Districts finals with a 1-0 win against Central Bucks South in the semifinals.

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10/28/2024

On Thursday, Councilmember Mark Squilla introduced 13 related pieces of legislation to the Philadelphia City Council during its regular stated meeting that, if approved, would allow for the implementation of the 76 Place at Market East project, a plan to construct a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in the Fashion District.

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10/10/2024

On June 11 at the Stadion am Schönsbusch in Aschaffenburg, Germany, the U.S. Under-16 Women’s Youth National Team (USYNT) lined up to play its second international friendly game against Germany.

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10/09/2024

As you’ve seen on our front page this issue, The Spoke covered the “Save Chinatown” movement in Philadelphia in response to the proposal of the 76ers arena that would likely gentrify and displace many residents in the area. The ongoing fight not only demonstrates unjust discrimination toward the oppressed in Philadelphia, but also toward youth and marginalized groups as a whole, a conclusion I’ve come to from my experiences working with multiracial kids this summer and the Sept. 7 “Save Chinatown” rally at City Hall.

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10/08/2024

In September 2023, then-freshman Dom Pecora hosted the grand opening of his store, Dom Fixes Bikes, in Malvern. One year later, Time Magazine named him an honoree for 2024 Kid of the Year.

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10/07/2024

From eating at local restaurants and attending cultural festivals to visiting family and meeting friends, senior Kyle Nguyen is no stranger to Philadelphia’s Chinatown. On Sept. 7, however, he joined protestors filling the streets of Center City Philadelphia with a different goal: “No arena in the heart of our city.”

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10/04/2024

The Spoke’s first issue of the year is out today!

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10/02/2024

On Tuesday, principal Dr. Amy Meisinger sent an email to Conestoga guardians denouncing a student-managed Instagram account featuring “harmful, inappropriate and untrue” posts. The account posted “confessions” submitted by anonymous users about Conestoga students.

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10/02/2024

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09/23/2024

On Friday, students lined the stands in black as the varsity football team played its blackout homecoming game against Harriton. Winning 35-6, the boys’ overall record improves to 1-4.

Starting the game strong, senior James Quici scored the first touchdown of the game. After a second touchdown by senior Timmy Bruder, the team ended the first quarter up 14-0.

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09/22/2024

Music floats through the air as students decked out in painted jeans, coffee cups in hand, pose for pictures. Camera shutters click while laughter drifts from groups playing co****le.

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On Friday afternoon, students gathered at Teamer Field for the annual pep rally. The cheer team performed the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ choreography of “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC, and the marching band showcased its 2024 Pixar-themed field show.

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09/06/2024

On Wednesday, the Tredyffrin/Easttown School District held an open house event for the public to tour the future sixth elementary school site from 6:30-8 p.m. Earlier that day, TESD invited all district staff to explore the area as well.

At both events, attendees looked around the office building at 1200 West Swedesford Road, which the district plans to reuse as the new elementary school.

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09/04/2024

On Sept. 3, the boys’ soccer team took on Strath Haven High School on Teamer Field.

Strath Haven initially took the lead, scoring a goal in the first seven minutes. After a few near-misses from the Pioneers, senior Colin Clark tied the score. With 3 minutes left in the first half, senior Ian Navarro put Conestoga ahead with assists from seniors Zuwa Abhulimen and Michael Bedwick, finishing 2-1.

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The girls’ field hockey team defeated Strath Haven 9-0 on Tuesday.

The girls started strong in the first quarter, with goals scored by seniors Hannah Simon and Shae Wozniak and sophomore Peyton Esposito to secure a 3-0 lead. No goals were scored in the second quarter.

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08/28/2024

The girls’ soccer team secured a 5-0 victory over Downingtown East on Tuesday during its first game of the season.

Junior Kate Kemmerly began the scoring for ’Stoga in the first half, and the team maintained the 1-0 lead until halftime. In the second half, senior Amelie Stewart extended the lead to 2-0.

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08/04/2024

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06/06/2024

On June 4, Conestoga held the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024, the largest class in school history. The event began at 6 p.m. with a speech from principal Dr. Amy Meisinger and the national anthem sung by senior Camerata members. Following the performance, TESD Superintendent Dr. Richard Gusick, school board president Todd Kantorczyk and student council executive president Michael Tierney gave speeches recognizing the class’s perseverance over the past four years.

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06/04/2024

In a negative mental state, then freshman Ally Wen turned to her local YMCA, searching for solace in exercise.

“When I started, my confidence was definitely down,” Wen said. “It takes a lot of time to build confidence, but I feel like the main thing with confidence is knowing that you’re putting work into yourself and not cheating yourself out of your goals.”

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On October 24, Councilmember Mark Squilla introduced 13 related pieces of legislation to the Philadelphia City Council during its regular stated meeting that, if approved, would allow for the implementation of the 76 Place at Market East project, a plan to construct a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in the Fashion District. Click the link in bio to watch the video on spoke.news or The Spoke’s YouTube. 🎥 @jeffreyjheng ✏️ @faith.zantua & @jeffreyjheng 🎤 @ridd_imapandey

Preparations are in full swing to host the annual pep rally at Teamer Field on Sept. 22. Those involved aim to unite the student body through a spirit-filled week in which students celebrate sports and homecoming. Check out spoke.news or YouTube to watch the full video @prashiagarwal_ & Riddima Pandey