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.

The Baldwin High School gymnastics team competes in meets and invitational tournaments.

[Photo] Gymnastics takes third place at Kiski invitational

Alayna Scanlon, Multimedia Editor
January 6, 2025
Stevie Nicks performs a mix of Fleetwood Mac songs and solo work in Pittsburgh on September 27, 2023.

Essential Listening: Nicks still casts spells with solo work

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
June 5, 2024
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Senior Farewell: Always be your authentic self

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
May 21, 2024
'Whipped Cream and Other Delights' is an instrumental album by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Photo via A&M Records.

Essential Listening: Alpert serves up ‘delightful’ brass sound

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
May 20, 2024
Sophomore Kelly Campion was nominated for Gene Kelly Best Supporting Actress. Photo Courtesy of Evelyn Esek.

Campion flying high with Gene Kelly Awards nomination

Evelyn Esek and Hailey Dietz
May 8, 2024
Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joined a Purb Take podcast on Wednesday to discuss the state of Pittsburgh's pro sports teams.

[Photo] Sports columnist discusses challenges facing Steelers, Penguins, Pirates

Connor Boros, Kevin Hutchinson, Nico Macurak, Emma Powell, and Zach Wiatrowski
May 2, 2024
The Fighting Highlander girls lacrosse team compete in the WPIAL 3A division.

Girls lacrosse falls to Canon Mac

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
April 19, 2024

Podcast discusses Taylor Jenkins Reid novels

Hailey Dietz and Evelyn Esek
April 15, 2024
Senior Olivia Garofalo performs as Cinderella for a preview performance.

[Photo] Garofalo ready for one final turn in musical spotlights

Aria Majcher, Ben Majcher
April 10, 2024
'Evolution' is singer and songwriter Sheryl Crow's twelfth studio album. Photo via Big Machine Records.

Crow’s latest Evolution has her returning to music

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
April 2, 2024

Top Rock podcast debates Led Zeppelin albums

Amanda Booth and Evelyn Esek
March 11, 2024
Singer/songwriter Jim Croce was best known for his mellow folk rock. Photo via ABC/Vertigo.

Essential Listening: Croce didn’t ‘mess around’ when it came to great music

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
March 7, 2024
The Baldwin Boys basketball team line up to receive their silver WIPIAL medals.

[Photo] Boys basketball looks to regroup for states after WPIAL finals loss

Nick Burg, Dom Brown, Jacob Staley, and Trevor Brain
March 4, 2024
Tim Lydon is the founder of Harmony Dog Rescue and a Baldwin High School Class of 2003 graduate.

Baldwin grad unleashes hope for people and dogs in need

Brendan Harris and Evelyn Esek
February 15, 2024
Junior gymnast Abby Rexrode is a three-time all-around WPIAL champion. Photo courtesy Abby Rexrode.

Rexrode named all-around champion; gymnastics takes 3rd at WPIALs

Rachael Bonneau and Evelyn Esek
February 12, 2024
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne has made an influential mark on the music industry. Jackson Browne by Craig ONeal is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED.

Top 5: Folk rock great Browne still impresses

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
February 12, 2024
The performers gather on stage as the winner of the event is announced.

“Free Bird” soars at Baldwin Idol

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
February 5, 2024
The Baldwin gymnastics team huddles before the start of the meet.

Gymnastics beats NA, TJ on senior rec night

Evelyn Esek and Brendan Harris
January 29, 2024
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[Photo] Gymnastics team defeats North Hills

Nico Macurak and Kenzie Hirt
January 12, 2024
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams competed at home on Monday.

Swim teams split with South Park

Evelyn Esek and Alayna Scanlon
January 23, 2024
Green Day's newest album 'Saviors' still captures the band's classic sound. Photo via RAK.

‘Saviors’ is still classic Green Day

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
January 22, 2024
Jerry Seinfeld released 'I'm Telling You for the Last Time' in 1998. Jerry Seinfeld by slgckgc is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

Seinfeld’s ‘Last Time’ showcases his standup talent

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
January 11, 2024

Video story: Boys basketball defeats Canon-Mac

Aria Majcher and Evelyn Esek
January 9, 2024
The Unified Bocce Team competes in the winter sport season.

Bocce falls to TJ in first match

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
December 22, 2023
Janis Joplin’s album Pearl was released posthumously on Jan. 11, 1971, and became her best-selling album. Janis Joplin by Albert B. Grossman Management is licensed in the public domain.

Essential Listening: Joplin’s posthumous ‘Pearl’ showcases her unique style

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
December 20, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Shadyside defeats Baldwin girls basketball

Evelyn Esek, News Editor
December 11, 2023
'Rockstar' is Dolly Parton's first album in the rock and roll genre. Photo via Butterfly Records and Big Machine Records.

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. Vote Here Sign by Lorie Shaull is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

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 Jackson's 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 Education's 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

Rachael Bonneau and Aria Majcher
October 11, 2023
Two days after bringing baby Gwendolyn home, Tomaszewski received a call that would change his life. (Photo via Shaun Tomaszewski)

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

Jacob Staley and Adam Degenhardt
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
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