The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Evelyn Esek

Evelyn Esek, News Editor

News Editor Evelyn Esek is a senior and a third-year member of the Purbalite. She is in the BHS color guard and loves knitting and crocheting, collecting vinyl records, and listening to music.

Rockstar is Dolly Partons first album in the rock and roll genre.

Parton makes the switch to rock on ‘Rockstar’

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
November 17, 2023
The vinyl sign above the coffee shop the Baldwin Bean welcomes students into the room.

Slideshow: Students enjoy Baldwin Bean on opening day

Evelyn Esek, Alayna Scanlon, and Alyssa Thayer
November 16, 2023
Eight BHS students were student poll workers this Election Day.

Baldwin students help out at election sites

Evelyn Esek and Aria Majcher
November 9, 2023
The Baldwin High School main gym will receive a theme picked by the students.

Students vote on theme for main gym

Evelyn Esek and Rachael Bonneau
November 6, 2023
The student parking lot was mostly empty this morning on Senior Skip Day.

I came to school on Senior Skip Day

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
November 3, 2023
Michael Jacksons 1982 album `Thriller holds one of the most iconic Halloween songs of all time.

Essential Listening: Jackson’s `Thriller’ offers more than that Halloween song

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
October 30, 2023
Standout running back senior Andrew Sharp has scored 15 touchdowns and rushed for 850 yards this season.

Sharp prepares to wrap up big season, Baldwin football career

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
October 24, 2023
Junior Abison Dahal fights to keep the soccer ball in bounds.

Boys soccer defeats Montour in season’s final game

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
October 19, 2023
Food Allergy Awareness and Educations Teal Pumpkin Project is an effort to raise awareness about food allergies.

Opinion: More families should participate in Teal Pumpkin Project

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
October 16, 2023
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band competes in PIMBA class AA.

[Photo] Marching band places 2nd at Gateway

October 11, 2023
Two days after bringing baby Gwendolyn home, Tomaszewski received a call that would change his life.

After a long journey, principal becomes a Navy officer

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
October 3, 2023
Fogelberg poses for the inside cover art of his 1979 album Phoenix.

Fogelberg’s talent rose with ‘Phoenix’

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
September 26, 2023
Moder falls short in section singles finals, but qualifies for WPIALs

Moder falls short in section singles finals, but qualifies for WPIALs

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
September 15, 2023
Secretary Missy Prilla now works in the BHS counseling office.

Prilla enjoys the busy pace of counseling office

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
September 14, 2023
The Baldwin football team lost 49-3 against Thomas Jefferson on Friday night.

[Photo] Football team defeated by TJ

September 5, 2023

Podcast debates cover versions of pop songs

Rachael Bonneau, Evelyn Esek, and Aria Majcher
September 5, 2023
The sunrise over the BHS stadium this morning for Senior Sunrise.

Senior Sunrise tradition continues with Class of 2024

Evelyn Esek
August 31, 2023
Seniors Savannah Waleko and Chloe Sabold enter the building after Keystone Rewards Study Hall.

[Photo] Students return to Baldwin High School on the first day of school

August 28, 2023
Shawn Negley enjoyed kayaking with his family at Findley Lake, New York.

Family, friends share memories of Shawn Negley

Evelyn Esek, Eli Traud, and Hailey Dietz
June 5, 2023
Surfin Safari is the debut album by the Beach Boys.

Essential Listening: Beach Boys still bring summer hype

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2023
The horn section of the band Chicago performs in concert.

Chicago’s second album provides sentimental songs

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
May 4, 2023

Podcast: Organizers discuss Lip Dub plans

Ava Bell and Evelyn Esek
April 19, 2023

Video story: Tri-M hosts open mic night

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
April 14, 2023
Senior Braden Yokopenic qualified for WPIAL boys tennis singles.

Yokopenic’s WPIAL run comes to an end

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
April 12, 2023
The Baldwin indoor percussion and color guard competes with other schools around the area.

Percussion and guard improve scores at Norwin

Evelyn Esek and Hailey Dietz
April 3, 2023
Baldwins boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis falls to TJ, Yokopenic picks up win

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
March 23, 2023
Junior Brianna Rodgers shows off the adapted push-button sewing machine.

Starting a business sews up another achievement for Rodgers

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
March 21, 2023
Some students have expressed frustration with the scheduling process this year.

New scheduling plan gets mixed response from students

Evelyn Esek, Hailey Dietz, Seth Franco, and Brendan Harris
March 13, 2023
Interim Principal John M. Saras looks forward to the positive changes for Baldwin High School.

Tomaszewski’s paternity leave brings new changes to administration

Evelyn Esek, Mandy Wu, and Hailey Dietz
March 1, 2023
Emma Overlingas has decided to attend Westminster College to play Division III tennis.

Westminster serves up what Overlingas is looking for

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
February 7, 2023
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is in Cleveland, Ohio.

Rock Hall broadens view of music genres with new nomination class

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
February 6, 2023
The Unified Bocce Team competes in the winter sport season.

[Photo] Unified Bocce beats Bethel

February 3, 2023
Scanlon cheers for both the Baldwin High School sideline and competitive teams.

[Photo] Scanlon perseveres through injury in cheerleading

January 27, 2023
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team falls to USC

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
January 19, 2023
Engott with his doctors and nurses the day he was released from the hospital.

Engott received heart transplant due to rare genetic disease

Evelyn Esek and Hailey Dietz
January 19, 2023
The Baldwin gymnastics team places third at states on Saturday.

Gymnastics team defeats North Allegheny

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
January 13, 2023
The Baldwin bowling team plays in the south division of the WPIBL.

Girls bowling picks up first win; boys suffer first loss against Belle Vernon

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
December 22, 2022
Phys. Ed Teacher Tim Laughlin has been teaching at BHS for 21 years.

Laughlin says phys ed classes have changed, but mission the same

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
December 9, 2022
Trans-Siberian Orchestra draws crowds with their memorable riffs and unique Christmas themes.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Trans-Siberian Orchestra infuses classic Christmas music with rock sounds

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
December 8, 2022
Christine McVie was known for her melodic voice and her songwriting abilities.

Essential Listening: McVie’s album proves she was ‘One in a Million’

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
December 1, 2022
The dress code has been a topic of conversation since a September protest.

[Photo] Administration to meet with students to discuss dress code

November 3, 2022

Video story: Baldwin Idol showcases school talent

Hailey Dietz, Evelyn Esek, and Kenzie Hirt
November 21, 2022
Styx performing at the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Texas on July 31, 2017.

Essential Listening: `Renegade’ a Pittsburgh staple, but album brings other Styx hits

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
November 21, 2022
Baldwins boys and girls cross country teams compete in WPIALs

Freshmen a big part of cross country season

Eli Traud, Evelyn Esek, and Mandy Wu
November 4, 2022

Top Rock podcast ranks the best albums from the Eagles

Amanda Booth and Evelyn Esek
November 4, 2022

Vinyl proves that music can be an experience

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
November 1, 2022
Freshman Leland Lepperd is in his second year playing for the marching band.

[Photo] Freshman Lepperd makes a big impression on marching band

October 21, 2022
Seniors Ben Cramer and Tanner Matthews warm up for the third period of play.

Hockey team comeback falls short against Seneca Valley

Evelyn Esek and Hailey Dietz
October 18, 2022
The Baldwin Highlander Marching Band performs in the 2A PIMBA division.

[Photo] Competition moved inside, but band members happy with performance

October 3, 2022
The Purple Platter sign appears in the South Cafe of the high school.

Starting Monday, all students qualify for free breakfasts again

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
September 30, 2022
AP Gov students encourage the student body to register to vote.

AP Gov students to help eligible seniors register to vote

Asmita Pokharel and Evelyn Esek
September 28, 2022
The Baldwin boys golf team plays in the 3A division.

Baldwin boys golf is defeated by TJ

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
September 21, 2022
Baldwin’s varsity boys soccer team competes in the 4A division.

Boys soccer picks up big win against Hempfield

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
September 16, 2022
Brigetta Del Re holds a public library card in the BHS library.

Program aims to give every high school student a public library card

Evelyn Esek, Multimedia Editor
September 12, 2022
Screenshot 2022-08-29 1.29.21 PM

[Photo]

Screenshot 2022-08-29 1.29.07 PM

[Photo]

Video: What is your summer job?

Evelyn Esek and Alisha Katel
June 6, 2022

Video story: We Are Neighbors event brings community together

Evelyn Esek and Simran Rijal
May 31, 2022
Sophomore Ryan Bischoff (left) and sophomore Brayden Klingensmith are junior firefighters at Station 104.

5 junior firefighters answer the call

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
May 27, 2022
Lacrosse plays another game.

Boys lacrosse loses to Hempfield

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
April 22, 2022
The fine and practical arts department will host Arts Week to share student work.

Arts Week to highlight student work

Evelyn Esek, Staff Writer
April 14, 2022
Load More Stories

The Purbalite

The student news site of Baldwin High School
© 2023 • Advertise • FLEX Pro WordPress Theme by SNO • Log in
Donate to The Purbalite
$345
$750
Contributed
Our Goal

Comments (0)

All The Purbalite Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest