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
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.

A police officer stands in front of a tent bearing the slogan 'The American Comeback Tour', cordoned off after U.S. right-wing activist, commentator, Charlie Kirk, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University, in Orem, Utah, U.S. September 10, 2025. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart

Divided We Fall?

William Thurman, Staff Writer
September 11, 2025

PurbTake podcast looks at Pirates’ season

Ben Majcher and William Thurman
June 9, 2025

Podcast discusses mental health issues

Rhiannon Diffendal and William Thurman
June 5, 2025
Caleb McNeely (left), Brett Roberts (middle), and Tyreque Reed line up for the national anthem.

For the fans

Ben Majcher and William Thurman
May 23, 2025

Podcast debates key picks in NFL draft

Garrett Gusten, Ben Majcher, and William Thurman
May 1, 2025

Video story: Teachers, students face off in Sophomore Showdown

William Thurman and Zander Vecchione
April 29, 2025
Senior Kaylee Smolko gets ready to catch a ball to get a player out at first.

[Photo] Led by DeFelice’s no-hitter, softball shuts out Albert Gallatin

Nico Macurak, Sports Editor
April 29, 2025
Students of Michael Kaufman's geometry class launch water balloons as a part of a project.

Slingshot project launches geometry exploration

William Thurman and Zander Vecchione
April 24, 2025
WrestleMania is an annual 2 day event featuring the biggest names in wrestling. Photo via TKO

Wrestlemania 41 to feature key debuts, farewell to Cena

William Thurman, Staff Writer
April 15, 2025
Sophomore Melina DeFelice pitches to a Trinity batter in the beginning of the game.

[Photo] Softball team falls to Trinity in first section loss

Ethan Green, Photo Editor
April 15, 2025
Baldwin's Esports program includes a Super Smash Bros Ultimate team. Photo via Nintendo.

Super Smash Bros. esports team eliminated in playoffs

William Thurman and Zander Vecchione
April 10, 2025
Baldwin's Esports program includes a Super Smash Bros Ultimate team. Photo via Nintendo.

Super Smash Bros. team wins in first round of playoffs

Zander Vecchione and William Thurman
April 8, 2025
Marley Murajda (left) and Eleanora Wilson both won Gold Keys at the 2025 Scholastic Art Awards competition.

2 art students earn Gold Keys at competition

Zander Vecchione and William Thurman
April 7, 2025
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball loses to Norwin

William Thurman, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

District to host visitors from League of Innovative Schools

William Thurman and Zander Vecchione
March 24, 2025
The Unified Bocce Team competes in the winter sport season.

Unified bocce team wraps up big year with loss at regionals

William Thurman and Zander Vecchione
March 12, 2025

Purb Take podcast discusses Pirates’ roster questions

Garrett Gusten, Ben Majcher, and William Thurman
March 12, 2025
Marvel Rivals is one of the games that the Baldwin e-sports team plays. Photo via NetEase Games.

Marvel Rivals esports team defeats Northgate

Logan Huwalt and William Thurman
March 7, 2025

Video story: College and Career Fair offers plans for the future

William Thurman and Zander Vecchione
March 4, 2025

Podcast debates different music genres

Sophia Colwell, William Thurman, and Zander Vecchione
March 3, 2025
Marvel Rivals is one of the games that the Baldwin e-sports team plays. Photo via NetEase Games.

Marvel Rivals esports team loses to Clifton

Logan Huwalt and William Thurman
February 21, 2025

Video story: Purple hair dye, class competitions lead pep rally

Olivia O’Malley, William Thurman, and Zander Vecchione
February 20, 2025
Sophomore Kelsey Meyer loads up in her stand to take a shot.

[Photo] Girls Basketball defeats Elizabeth Forward

Dom Brown and Brielle Fisher
February 11, 2025
Senior Addison Thompson is recognized at the Boys Basketball Senior Rec Night.

Thompson makes an impact in a short time

Zander Vecchione and William Thurman
February 7, 2025

Video story: Stall Day raise money to fight childhood cancer

Brielle Fisher, Garrett Gusten, and William Thurman
February 3, 2025
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams compete in the winter season.

Boys swim team wins, girls lose against Char Valley

Ethan Green and William Thurman
January 28, 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
Senior Mason Cerminara flies a drone through the school hallway.

Drone class reaches cruising speed

Zander Vecchione, William Thurman, and Garrett Gusten
January 14, 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
The Baldwin boys and girls swim teams compete in the winter season.

Girls, boys swim teams split against Penn Hills

William Thurman, Staff Writer
January 3, 2025

Podcast debates top classic rock albums

William Thurman and Zander Vecchione
January 3, 2025
With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, the need for computer science and engineering careers increases. Image courtesy Dr. Janeen Peretin

Military veteran discusses future of tech with drone pilot students

William Thurman, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
Rocket League is one of the two video games that the Baldwin esports program plays. Photo via Brendan Harris

Rocket League falls in first round of playoffs

Ben Majcher and William Thurman
December 3, 2024

Video story: ELL students teach freshmen about refugee camps

Garrett Gusten, William Thurman, and Zander Vecchione
November 14, 2024
Junior Alex Castaneda competed at the cross country state championship.

Castaneda competes at states

William Thurman, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
Rocket League is one of the two video games that the Baldwin esports program plays.

Rocket League esports team earns shutout win

William Thurman and Milana Varon
November 1, 2024
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020. Photo via Riot Games

Valorant team shuts out Connections Academy

William Thurman and Olivia O’Malley
October 30, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

The 2024 school year brings new teachers

October 29, 2024
Hundred Acres Manor Haunted House provides a 45-minute-long scare experience.

They haunt that house

Alayna Scanlon, Emiliana Austin, and William Thurman
October 25, 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
Baldwin's team captains shake hands with Elizabeth Forward's team captains before the game.

[Photo] Elizabeth Forward shuts out football team

Trevor Brain, Arpan Basnet, and McKinley Beech
September 23, 2024
Math teacher Michael Kaufman hopes to help all of his students and leave a lasting impression.

From recommendations to raccoon issues, Kaufman is devoted to his work

William Thurman, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024
Electoral Colleges serve an important purpose during elections in terms of votes.

Opinion: Electoral College might be controversial, but it serves its purpose

William Thurman, Club Member
January 22, 2024
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