Trump holds campaign event at Lancaster County Convention Center
By Elisabeth Palacios Sunday, October 20th, at 5 PM, presidential candidate Donald Trump had a rally right here in the heart of Lancaster. The town hall was full of hundreds of supporters by the time the doors opened at 2:30, and the line of people that were waiting wrapped around a whole block. Trump reiterated the main points of his campaign like in many of … Continue reading Trump holds campaign event at Lancaster County Convention Center
All about McCaskey’s new competitive color guard
By Ada Kessler If you’re looking to try a unique winter sport, McCaskey’s new competitive color guard could be perfect for you. McCaskey currently has two color guards, the marching band color guard and the military/peacekeepers color guard. Competitive color guard is more similar to marching band color guard. Even with its similarities, competitive color guard is its own entity. Competitive color guard began in … Continue reading All about McCaskey’s new competitive color guard
Celebrating the Red Tornado: highlights from Spirit Week and Homecoming
By Jociel Colon McCaskey’s first full week of October can only be described as soulful, romantic, and unique. Spirit week and Homecoming has come once again for the year, so how did our students go about the week? To start the week, students didn’t need to change out of their clothes in the morning, as Monday was pajama day. Students and teachers alike couldn’t help … Continue reading Celebrating the Red Tornado: highlights from Spirit Week and Homecoming
McCaskey health careers students learn the quiet heroism of serving others
By Nemari Morales The average high school experience usually doesn’t consist of helping strangers shower or tending to the sick, but these McCaskey students take their contributions above and beyond. Health Careers is a two-year program offered to McCaskey students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field, from aspiring travel nurses to up-and-coming morticians, the goals of these students vary widely. Yet, the … Continue reading McCaskey health careers students learn the quiet heroism of serving others
McCaskey field hockey has their best season in decades
By Kordell Booth McCaskey Girls Field Hockey has kicked up a storm in Tornado Alley with one of their best seasons in school history, making it to the playoffs for the first time in 53 years. The Red Tornado field hockey team posted a seven and eight record in season, all the hype has been around their six and two league record which included wins … Continue reading McCaskey field hockey has their best season in decades
Meet our newest Assistant Principal: Mr. Brendler
By Mitchell Copeland As fall slowly creeps up on us, students and teachers alike are falling back into their yearly school routine. However, there are still plenty of new faces on campus, such as our new assistant principal, Mr. Brendler. Brendler moved to Lancaster from Texas, where he spent the past eight years working as a music teacher and school administrator. Though from Texas, Brendler … Continue reading Meet our newest Assistant Principal: Mr. Brendler
What do McCaskey students think about presidential politics?
By Gabriel Brogan There is an election coming up, if you haven’t heard. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be facing off on November 5th in an election that, according to a PBS survey, 75% of the country believes will determine the fate of American Democracy itself. The Electoral System is the key to victory for any candidate attempting to win the presidency, a race … Continue reading What do McCaskey students think about presidential politics?
Everything you need to know about the upcoming election
By Ada Kessler How Kamala Harris became the Democratic Candidate The June 27th debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump sowed many worries into the minds of American citizens. The candidates both seemed incoherent and off-topic a lot of the time, Biden especially. This poor performance combined with the sympathy Trump garnered from multiple sides following an assassination attempt on him at one of his … Continue reading Everything you need to know about the upcoming election
Educators Rising creates pathways for students to become educators
By Nemari Morales With the demand for teachers on the rise, it’s no surprise that McCaskey has chosen to empower students in the field with a brand new opportunity — Educators Rising. Educators Rising is a community-based movement that serves schools and students interested in pursuing teaching careers, providing funding and foundations with the support of the State Departments of Education. EdRising reaches students through … Continue reading Educators Rising creates pathways for students to become educators
7 Things to Do in Lancaster this Summer
By Gabriel Brogan If you want a fun and interesting summer but you’re stuck in Lancaster, you’re in luck. The Vidette has you covered with these 7 fun local things to do right here in our hometown. 1. Connect with Nature in Lancaster County Park First on the list is one for the nature lovers. You’ve probably heard of Lancaster County Central Park, but this … Continue reading 7 Things to Do in Lancaster this Summer
From Dream Team to “Believe” Team: A Short History of U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Glory and Heartbreak
By Mitchell Copeland Ever since the U.S. started to compete in Men’s Olympic basketball, they dominated. They entered the international scene in the 1930’s and immediately made their mark, effortlessly humiliating each and every competitor, until they received a gold medal. They then proceeded to repeat this feat five times consecutively. Their perfect record was tarnished with a few defeats on their way to their … Continue reading From Dream Team to “Believe” Team: A Short History of U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Glory and Heartbreak
McCaskey’s “Burning Class” Literary Magazine is Out Now
In room D115, McCaskey’s literary magazine showcasing student work, mainly art, photography, and writing, comes to life. This magazine is called Burning Glass and one issue is produced during each school year with the help of the Literary Magazine Production Class and Burning Glass club. The newest volume of Burning Glass, volume 54, is being sold for $5 for students and $10 for teachers. You … Continue reading McCaskey’s “Burning Class” Literary Magazine is Out Now
Lizzy McAlpine’s Third Album “Older” Is Everything To Singer Songwriters
By Nora Schindler Lizzy McAlpine is a singer songwriter who gained popularity by posting music on SoundCloud. Her debut album, Give Me a Minute came out in 2020 and her second album Five Seconds Flat came out in 2022. Older is her third album and major-label debut. The opening track “The Elevator” is short but powerful. This is what sets the scene for this entire … Continue reading Lizzy McAlpine’s Third Album “Older” Is Everything To Singer Songwriters
Has violence become normalized in professional sports?
“José and Anderson square off. They’re fighting. They’re swinging. Down goes Anderson. Down goes Anderson!” is the call that the Cleveland Guardians announcer, Tom Hamilton, makes on August 5, 2023. The reaction from this announcer and fans’ responses on social media show us what they care about: violence. Although fighting is not common in the MLB, it is common among other sports. The NHL has … Continue reading Has violence become normalized in professional sports?
Reach Retreat 2024 Recap
By Nemari Morales Every year since 1991, McCaskey’s Reach Club embraces the tradition of a weekend long retreat to Camp Swatara in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with nature and overcoming obstacles. The Reach Community of the 2023-2024 school year made no exception, despite a major obstacle presented to us. Brother Albrecht, a former gym teacher and leader of the reflection center at McCaskey … Continue reading Reach Retreat 2024 Recap
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