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
Katie Fillipih

Katie Fillipih, News Editor

 

News Editor Katie Fillipih is a senior in her second year on the Purbalite. She can be found playing softball or listening to music in her free time.

Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Senior Farewell: This small team made a big difference

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
May 14, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Lending a hand

Katie Fillipih and Emiliana Austin
May 1, 2025
Senior Addison Giglione is introduced before a game against Greater Latrobe on March 26.

Giglione provides inspiration for girls lax

Katie Fillipih and Ethan Green
April 28, 2025
Junior Olivia O'Malley prepares to take a penalty shot against Peters.

Girls lax loses to Peters

Ethan Green and Katie Fillipih
April 24, 2025
A Minecraft Movie provides a great time for fans of the video game. Image via Warner Bros.

‘Minecraft Movie’ may not be a work of art, but it’s a lot of fun

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
April 10, 2025
Senior Gabe Barakat prepares to run during the 4x400 meter race at the South Hills Classic.

Track team competes at South Hills Classic

Ethan Green and Katie Fillipih
April 7, 2025
Prelude to Ecstasy is a beautifully diverse album. Photo via Universal Island Records.

Queer artists remake indie music

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
April 4, 2025
Baldwin's Esports program includes a Super Smash Bros Ultimate team. Photo via Nintendo.

Super Smash Bros. team wins, earns playoff spot

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
April 3, 2025

Video story: League of Innovative Schools visit highlights district programs

Katelynn Burger, McKinley Beech, Katie Fillipih, and Madison Hamilton
March 27, 2025

Video story: Cast, crew hope you catch ‘Lightning Thief’

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
March 24, 2025
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis defeats TJ

Trevor Brain and Katie Fillipih
March 20, 2025
Photo via Capitol Records

Essential Listening: Doechii’s ‘Alligator Bites’ a sharp debut

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
March 18, 2025
The Baldwin indoor percussion and color guard competes with other schools around the area.

Indoor percussion, guard compete at Hempfield

Katie Fillipih
March 10, 2025
Junior Rose Becker is Baldwin's only female bowler this year.

Becker’s hard work earns section MVP honor

Alayna Scanlon and Katie Fillipih
March 10, 2025
Anthony DiCesaro succeeds in multiple sports including track, soccer, football, lacrosse, and kart racing.

DiCesaro stands out in multiple sports

Alayna Scanlon, Emiliana Austin, and Katie Fillipih
March 5, 2025
Smerbeck has been a dedicated member of the guard all four years of high school.

Smerbeck’s dedication helps winter guard

Katie Fillipih and Olivia Kozak
February 27, 2025
Highlanders Boys basketball wins WPIAL 5a section 3 this season.

Slideshow: Boys basketball defeats Elizabeth Forward

Katie Fillipih, Olivia Kozak, and Ethan Green
February 11, 2025
Donald Trump, seen here in his first term, issued many executive orders in the first week of his second term. [Trump signing SOS Act.jpg] by [Dan Sullivan] is licenced under [CC BY-ND 2.0].

Pro/Con: Trump makes waves in first week

Katie Fillipih and William Thurman
January 24, 2025
The Baldwin High School gymnastics team competes in meets and invitational tournaments.

Gymnastics takes first, second in weekend events

William Thurman and Katie Fillipih
January 13, 2025
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

Podcast debates whether kids are growing up too fast

Katie Fillipih and Alayna Scanlon
January 9, 2025
The Unified Bocce Team competes in the winter sport season.

Bocce team defeats TJ

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
January 8, 2025
This year's fall play, "Little Women," is nominated for 5 different awards.

‘Little Women’ earns 5 Prime Stage nominations

Katie Fillipih, New Editor
December 18, 2024
Photo via AP News

Essential Listening: Rapp develops as an artist on ‘Snow Angel’

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
December 12, 2024
Agatha All Along is a Marvel mini-series that follows Agatha Harkness three years after the conclusion of Wandavision. Photo via Marvel.

Strong plot powers Marvel’s ‘Agatha All Along’

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
November 8, 2024
Since Republicans are predicted to have control of the both houses of Congress, it may be difficult for Democrats to have a say in the laws being passed. [Trump signing SOS Act.jpg] by [Dan Sullivan] is licenced under [CC BY-ND 2.0].

History teachers say Republican wins will boost Trump’s plans

Josephine Wysocki, Anne Hampton, and Katie Fillipih
November 6, 2024
Senior Anna Lis stays motivated to finish the season strong.

Late start did not stop Lis from tennis goals

Alayna Scanlon and Katie Fillipih
October 15, 2024
Artist Chappell Roan performs her hit song "Femininomenon" at the Vogue Theater. Chappell Roan 18. by Jason Martin is licensed under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en.

Opinion: Celebrities don’t owe you anything.

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
October 8, 2024
Sophomore Chloe Barnhart replaces her phone with a calculator before math class. Some districts have gone further than Baldwin, banning phone use by students throughout the entire school day.

Distraction or connection?

Emma Powell, Rhiannon Diffendal, Maddy Behr, and Katie Fillipih
October 4, 2024
Junior Chelsea Luxemburger and senior Julia Johnson celebrate after scoring a point.

Girls tennis loses to Seneca Valley

Alayna Scanlon and Katie Fillipih
October 3, 2024
With the upcoming election, the country is divided on Trump vs. Harris. Photo by Element5 Digital via Pexels.com

Pro/Con: Trump, Harris battle for presidency

Katie Fillipih and William Thurman
October 3, 2024
Eric Clapton’s Unplugged is the most successful live album, selling 26 million copies. Photo via Bray Studios.

Live albums return, thanks to rising artists

Katie Fillipih, News Editor
October 1, 2024

Podcast debates overrated fall traditions

Katie Fillipih, Ethan Green, and Alayna Scanlon
September 27, 2024
Baldwin High School's boys and girls varsity soccer teams compete in WPIAL's 4a division.

Boys soccer loses to Ambridge

Alayna Scanlon and Katie Fillipih
September 18, 2024
Baldwin High School's boys and girls varsity soccer teams compete in WPIAL's 4a division.

Girls soccer shuts out Mt. Lebanon

Ethan Green, Katie Fillipih, and Zander Vecchione
September 10, 2024
Photo via Netflix

What to Binge Watch: ‘Disenchantment’ offers more humor from creator of ‘Simpsons,’ ‘Futurama’

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
The Netflix show Blue Eye Samurai follows Mizu, a mixed-race samurai, on her journey to get revenge on the few Europeans allowed into Japan during the Edo-period of isolation. Photo courtesy of Netflix

‘Blue Eye Samurai’ focuses on a complex character on a mission

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
May 23, 2024
At age 6, when his peers were learning how to ride bicycles, Ryder Yeckley began dirt bike riding, inspired by his dad.

This ‘Ryder’ enjoys the challenge

Ethan Green and Katie Fillipih
May 23, 2024

Podcast debates Taylor Swift oversaturation, haters

Hailey Dietz, Katie Fillipih, and Raven Spano
May 23, 2024

Video story: Seniors offer advice to freshmen

Katie Fillipih and Milana Varon
May 23, 2024
Grace, a rising pop-funk star from Nashville, has taken inspiration from artists like Reneé Rapp and Chappell Roan to join the category of growing lesbian pop stars. Photo via DUETTI.

Essential Listening: Grace mixes funk, pop on ‘Lovesick’

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
April 30, 2024
Photo via Amusement Records

Essential Listening: Chappell Roan’s music gets well deserved recognition

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
April 24, 2024
Photo via Apple Music

Girl in Red shows a new side on latest album

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Photo Via Columbia Records

Artists should stop trying to rebrand

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
The CIrce Saga explores Greek mythology through music. Photo courtesy of EPIC the musical.

‘Circe Saga’ stands as best moment in ‘Epic: The Musical’ series

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
The Smiths self-titled album cover. Photo via Genius Lyrics

Essential Listening: Debut from the Smiths deserves to be heard

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024

Podcast debates the best children’s cartoons

Hailey Dietz, Katie Fillipih, and Raven Spano
March 22, 2024
In a video on his TikTok account, Keith Runk argues that Helen Keller’s handwriting appears to be too neat to belong to a deaf and blind person. Screenshot from Runk’s TikTok video.

Yes, Helen Keller was real, and she did all those things

Katie Fillipih, Lucas Ovitsky, and Katherine Gruendler
March 20, 2024
A meeting between student ambassadors and new students was held at the Baldwin Bean

Student Ambassador program makes connections

Hailey Dietz and Katie Fillipih
February 27, 2024
Lisa Frankenstein can act as a new role model for kids.

‘Lisa Frankenstein’ creates comedy, suspense

Katie Fillipih, staff writer
February 21, 2024
Abbott Elementary is a popular comedy show starting it's third season. Photo courtesy of Hulu.

What to Binge Watch: ‘Abbott Elementary’ makes the grade

Katie Fillipih, Staff Writer
February 8, 2024
Epic: the musical has a fun album that is enjoyable for all. Photo via broadway world

Poseidon steals the show in latest edition of rock musical

Katie Fillipih, Club Member
January 24, 2024
The Walt Disney Company is famous for its movies and theme parks. Photo via The Walt Disney Company via Wikimedia Commons.

Opinion: Disney needs to return to its classic animation style

Katie Fillipih, Club Member
October 31, 2023
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