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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Devon Schroeder

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia editor Devon Schroeder is a senior and this is her second year on the Purbalite. She can be found running both on the track and away from her responsibilities.
"This school has the friendliest students and staff of any of the schools I’ve been in. There’s something very unique about the people in this building.”

Graves bids farewell to Highlanders

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
May 29, 2019
The therapy dogs visited Baldwin for the third straight year to relieve stress as finals approached.

VIDEO: Therapy dogs provide a boost

Astrid Senko, Devon Schroeder, Kimberly Samuel, and Elizabeth Solenday
May 29, 2019
This is part of the high school’s mental health week, run by the Senior Class Executive Board and Julia Gaetano.

Therapy dogs coming to Baldwin on Thursday for Mental Awareness Week

Astrid Senko, Devon Schroeder, Elizabeth Solenday, and Kimberly Samuel
May 22, 2019
The new couches support collaborative learning and studying for students.

[Photo] Library update continues with new furniture

May 14, 2019
The stone bench was covered with a couch cushion and pillow.

Senior James Luttringer studies in the new couch area in the library.

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The long wooden table was replaced by new collaborative high rise tables.

The butterfly stools are easy to move for collaborative learning.

The tables were designed by a local architect to support integrated learning.

Teachers can rent out the Think Tank room for their classes.

The tables fit together and pull apart to fit the needs of the learning group.

These new tables can expand to fit 2 and 4 people learning groups.

Patents for inventions covering the walls of the Think Tank.

The walls of the Think Tank are covered with patents ranging from an 1900's phone to the guitar.

"Because Beyonce is such a distinguished artist, she has the ability to use timing to her advantage."

Beyonce peaks interest with late album release

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
May 13, 2019
Rodrigo y Gabriela came out with their new album Mettavolution following several other works

Spanish duo Rodrigo y Gabriela release new album

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
May 10, 2019
I’m not a big fan of country or modern rap. If I can’t understand the words, I probably won’t like it.

In Your Face: Ms. Nagy

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
April 30, 2019
Gaser chose to start competing in this event to push herself to a new goal.

Biology teacher Tina Gaser places in physique competition

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
April 10, 2019
Students gather in the North Cafeteria for their portion of the event.

Baldwin presents first lip dub in four years

Grace Esposito, Devon Schroeder, Cassie Snyder, and Erin Fader
April 8, 2019
Members of the National Art Honor Society lip synched to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun."

Seniors Avery Greenaway and Elizabeth Solenday represent the Purbalite.

Students representing the ESL organization get ready for the Lip Dub.

Instagram stories become a homefront for political and social debates.

We need normalization on social media

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
April 8, 2019
Davic films the Football team´s portion of the Lip Dub. Their song was ¨Backstreets Back´ by the Backstreet Boys.

Students of all clubs file back into the gym for the final scene.

The Special Olympics club prepares for their turn in the Lip Dub.

The Video club brought a mirror to the Lip Dub to showcase the members that were filming.

The track team and womens volleyball team prepare for their turn in the Lip Dub.

The varsity girls lacrosse team has been working hard in practice.

Girls lacrosse wins Allderdice game

Devon Schroeder and Erin Fader
April 4, 2019
Assistant Superintendent Denise Sedlack, Athletic Director John Saras, music teacher Kris Tranter, and math teacher Rich Fochtman judge the students' soups.

VIDEO STORY: Cooking class competes in soup challenge

Fiona Selden and Devon Schroeder
March 1, 2019
If physics teacher Beth Giles wasn't a teacher, she would be a marine biologist.

In Your Face!

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
March 11, 2019
The Baldwin Bean, the school's new coffee shop, had its grand opening today.

Baldwin expands on Partners program

Devon Schroeder and Adam Goldsboro
March 8, 2019
"This school has the friendliest students and staff of any of the schools I’ve been in. There’s something very unique about the people in this building.”

Graves to retire at end of year

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
March 7, 2019
Staff Writer Jaiman White finds man buns a ridiculous hairstyle.

[Photo] Man bun trend should get cut

March 8, 2019
Staff Writer Eli Achtzen defends the esteemed history of the man bun.

[Photo] Jealousy fuels hairstyle haters

March 8, 2019
Students enjoy Baldwin Bean coffee shop during first and second period.

Bean ‘Partners’ for success

Devon Schroeder and Adam Goldsboro
February 7, 2019
The celebrated seniors were Announcer Quinn Scharding, and swimmers Katelyn Meyers, Valerie Marino, and Camryn Beveridge.

Swim team celebrates senior rec (Slideshow)

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
February 6, 2019
Sophomore Dylan Stokes wins the 200 Yard Freestyle event.

Swim takes loss from Upper Saint Clair

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
January 11, 2019
Photo via Variety.com

Israeli films, shows breaking through on Netflix

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
January 11, 2019
On the block: Senior Katelyn Meyer gets ready for the 100 Butterfly swim.

Boys and girls swim team loses to Elizabeth Forward

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
January 9, 2019
Because it was a non-section meet, the teams focused on improving their abilities.  

Swim team pulls strong win against Carrick

Devon Schroeder and Nathan Breisinger
December 21, 2018
On the block: Senior Katelyn Meyer gets ready for the 100 Butterfly swim.

Swim team takes tough loss against Shaler Area

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
December 14, 2018
Cultural Day helped to bring students together through several ways.

VIDEO: Students share songs, dance on Cultural Day

Fiona Selden and Devon Schroeder
December 12, 2018
All these increasing options beg important questions. Is the commercialization of Christmas going too far? Do advertising ploys distract from the true meanings of the holidays?

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Holiday drinks bring extra cheer

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
December 10, 2018
Senior team enters gym for pep rally. The seniors are coached by teachers and students.

Pep rally hypes up Powderpuff game

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
November 19, 2018
Principal Dr. Walter Graves said that next year, students, coaches and sponsors will have to sit down to establish ground rules for safety during the game.

[Photo] Confrontations dominate discussions about Powder Puff game

November 30, 2018
The annual Powderpuff game takes place between the juniors and seniors.

[Photo] Powder Puff teams gear up for Friday showdown

November 14, 2018
The band’s mainstream attention began in 2011, with the release of their debut record, I Wish I Could Stay Here. Since then, each release has become more and more rugged, with smooth bass riffs overpowering dissonant guitar chords.

Basement’s new release has more mature sound

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
November 8, 2018
The school day starts 10 minutes earlier this year than in previous years, primarily to eliminate the 10 minutes that students previously had to stand around waiting in the gym hallway before being released to first period.

Start time creates issues

Anamarie Martinez, Devon Schroeder, and MacKenzie Sendro
November 7, 2018
The fall play this year is The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940."

Video: The fall play to bring murder, mystery, comedy

Fiona Selden and Devon Schroeder
November 5, 2018
One of the speakers at the vigil for violence victims will be Baldwin grad TIm Hindes, designer of the Stronger Than Hate logo.

“Stronger than Hate” logo created by a Baldwin grad

Austin Bechtold, Devon Schroeder, and Liam Belan
October 31, 2018
Boy's PMEA choir rehearses, the event came to Baldwin this year.

Baldwin to host choir festival

Devon Schroeder and Kimberly Samuel
October 24, 2018
Seniors Ben Daly (left) and Evan Rector sit in the cafeteria at the cafeteria.

North Cafeteria gets surprise renovations

Paige Crawley, Liam Belan, and Devon Schroeder
October 23, 2018
Members of the girls soccer team show off their sign.

Girls soccer drops tough match against Upper St. Clair

Avery Greenaway and Devon Schroeder
September 13, 2018
Cheerleader Alaina Woderak practices stunts at the fall sports pep rally.

Pep rally ushers in new change

Devon Schroeder, Multimedia Editor
September 7, 2018
Drumline members Eli Achtzehn, Katelyn Meyer, Evan Haggerty, and Sage Hebson prepare to play at the pep rally

The high school is taking up Rachel's Challenge, which challenges students to be kinder to one another.

Assembly tomorrow to focus on anti-bullying, spreading kindness

Rachel Stofanak and Devon Schroeder
September 4, 2018
The varsity cheerleaders help pep up students for the football game.

[Photo] EDITORIAL: Pep rally ushers in a new and positive change

Purbalite Staff
September 4, 2018

Podcast: Art installations make a statement

Prudence Nowicki, Devon Schroeder, and Rachel Stofanak
May 30, 2018
The newest art installation focuses on creativity and what it means to students.

Art installation explores creativity

Devon Schroeder, Prudence Nowicki, and Rachel Stofanak
May 10, 2018
Senior athletes sign to compete at colleges

Senior athletes sign to compete at colleges

Devon Schroeder, Staff Writer
May 2, 2018
Photo via Pixabay under Creative Commons license.

All eyes are on brows in fashion world

Devon Schroeder, Staff Writer
April 11, 2018

Play addresses opioid addiction

Natalie Zgurich and Devon Schroeder
March 8, 2018
Students from the Baldwin bocce team about to begin the tournament.

Special Olympics hosts county bocce tournament

Devon Schroeder and Patricia Esposito
March 7, 2018
Junior Rhiannon Haverty (left) and senior Hannah Gray (right).

Gray, Haverty win Steel Center’s Top of the Shop Award

Devon Schroeder and Areanna Bivens
February 14, 2018
Baldwin's inline hockey team remains undefeated as they won their last game.

Inline hockey looks to roll

Devon Schroeder, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
Transportation department members will donate bikes for needy children at tonight's board meeting.

Teacher talent show comes back

Devon Schroeder, Staff Writer
January 10, 2018
Photo via pixabay.com under Creative Commons license.

12 (School) Days of Christmas: Baldwin discusses spirit of Christmas

Devon Schroeder, Staff Writer
December 15, 2017
Photo Pixabay under Creative Commons license

FCC repeals Net Neutrality

Jarrod Chermely and Devon Schroeder
December 14, 2017
Miguel changes style in new album

Miguel changes style in new album

Devon Schroeder, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
Wahl embraces leadership

Wahl embraces leadership

Devon Schroeder, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
Prism Palette has pros and cons

Prism Palette has pros and cons

Devon Schroeder, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
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