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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
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Shaun Tomaszewski is leaving his position as Baldwin High School principal to become curriculum coordinator at East Allegheny School District.
Tomaszewski bids farewell to Baldwin
Maddy Behr, Katelynn Burger, and Laila Ruvolo • May 21, 2025

Shaun Tomaszewski says that when he started as Baldwin High School principal six years ago, he really...

Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Tastebuds Jr. to raise money for Best Buddies program
May 15, 2025
Students were hypnotized during a presentation organized by psychology teacher Dave Dunaway.
The power of suggestion
May 13, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Lending a hand
May 1, 2025
Junior Tamar Conner (from left), junior Daytona Hissong, and senior Gracie Gonzalez participated in the SkillsUSA competition in Hershey.
3 Steel Center students compete in state competition
April 29, 2025
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Anish Darjee is one of the Baldwin students in a band that celebrates Nepali culture.
Striking a chord
Arpan Basnet and McKinley Beech • May 27, 2025

It’s not uncommon for musicians to be a little anxious when their bands play in public for the first...

Junior Hayden Fox had the idea for planter boxes at Lutz Elementary.
Planter box idea grows into Eagle Scout project
May 19, 2025
Athletes come together to compete in the Special Olympic games.
Baldwin hosts Special Olympics Spring Invitational
May 12, 2025
Daniela Gutierrez works as an au pair for the family of American Sign Language teacher Lindsey Graney. Photo credit: Laila Ruvolo.
Cultural connections
May 6, 2025
Junior Olivia Page works at her family's well-known ice cream shop, Page Dairy Mart.
She has the scoop
May 6, 2025
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Opinion
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Being a Pittsburgh sports fan has taught me patience
Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor • May 23, 2025

Throughout my high school career, my favorite professional Pittsburgh sports teams – the Pirates and...

Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: A baseball injury taught a vital lesson
May 22, 2025
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: This small team made a big difference
May 14, 2025
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Overcoming hesitation led to real growth
May 12, 2025
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.
Senior Farewell: Let me tell you about this great new band …
May 9, 2025
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Entertainment
The new live-action Lilo and Stitch provides a classic Disney film with new aspects. Photo via IMDB.
Live-action ‘Lilo and Stitch’ maintains classic story
Olivia Kozak, Multimedia Editor • May 27, 2025

The new live-action Lilo and Stitch provides a classic Disney film with new aspects.  The plot is...

Tom Hanks has hosted SNL 10 times. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Top 3: Hanks consistently develops believable characters
May 23, 2025
Woods' latest release showcases a new height for his talent. Photo Via The Guardian
Woods hits new heights of production, flow on new album
May 22, 2025
This movie has an eerie feeling to it, being a thriller but not having jump scares or action every five seconds. Photo via Proximity Media.
‘Sinners’ introduces a different kind of vampire story
May 16, 2025
Kali Uchis makes her return with seamless flow and ethereal sound. Photo Via Capitol Records
‘Sincerely,’ the new album from Uchis is worth the wait
May 16, 2025
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Sports
The AMA Pro Motocross Championship begins. Image Via: Pro Motocross.
Pro Motocross kicks off championship with great racing
Ryder Yeckley, Club Member • May 27, 2025

The AMA Pro Motocross Championship began its 11-race series in Pala, Calif., over the Memorial Day weekend.  Motocross...

Caleb McNeely (left), Brett Roberts (middle), and Tyreque Reed line up for the national anthem.
For the fans
May 23, 2025
The team celebrates with junior Avery Herrington after she hits a home run against Norwin.
Softball team celebrates big season
May 23, 2025
The Baldwin High School Fighting Highlanders baseball team plays in WPIAL Class 6A.
Baseball loses to Peters in WPIAL playoffs
May 16, 2025
Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - FC Barcelona v Inter Milan - Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain - April 30, 2025 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
The ‘wonder boy’ of FC Barcelona makes noise in La Liga
May 16, 2025
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Multimedia
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.
Podcast debates live-action remakes
Maddy Behr, Rhiannon Diffendal, and Emma Powell • May 27, 2025

Ash Dodge's artwork is on display in the senior showcase this month.
Dodge’s art featured in senior showcase
May 27, 2025
Baldwin's Unified track and field team won the division championship in their first season.
Video story: Unified track team wins championship
May 27, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.
Video story: SeaPerch team prepares for internationals
May 7, 2025
Met-Gala co-chair Colman Domingo poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Podcast: Met Gala 2025 features stylish looks
May 6, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Emma Mainarich
Emma Mainarich
Club Member

Sophomore Emma Mainarich is a first-year Club Member. She can be found playing softball, reading, or listening to music.

Ryder Yeckley
Ryder Yeckley
Club Member

Sophomore Ryder Yeckley is a first-year Club Member. He can be found spending his time outdoors on his dirt bike, listening to music, or hanging out with friends. 

William Thurman
William Thurman
Staff Writer

Junior William Thurman is a first-year Staff Writer. He can be found listening to music, watching movies, and studying politics and government.

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