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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Grace Esposito

Grace Esposito, News Editor

Grace Esposito is a senior news editor in her third year on staff. She can usually be found either procrastinating on her homework or taking long walks on the beach with her dog.

A new Netflix docu-series shows how Jeffrey Epstein was able to commit abusive crimes and almost get away with them.

`Filthy Rich’ shows how Epstein preyed on victims

Grace Esposito, News Editor
June 3, 2020
The summer of 2020 will be strange for everyone, most particularly perhaps for college-bound seniors.

Column: Summer of 2020 looks to be a strange one for everyone

Grace Esposito, News Editor
May 30, 2020
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Staying close to home helps with finances, life adjustments

Grace Esposito, News Editor
May 28, 2020
The new Netflix series "Never Have I Ever" follows a Indian-American sophomore as she tries to improve her social standing in high school.

Review: `Never’ adds diverse cast to typical `glow up’ teen series

Grace Esposito, News Editor
May 4, 2020
Online learning in the fourth quarter has pass-fail grades and "Flex Fridays," when no new work is assigned.

Reactions mixed to week of optional distance learning

Alli Schroeder, Grace Esposito, and Jaiman White
April 3, 2020

Art students win several awards

Mason Hurley and Grace Esposito
February 28, 2020
A new Dungeons and Dragons club has recently been introduced to Baldwin High School.

Club brings back retro game

Grace Esposito and Sarah Watkins
February 13, 2020
Baldwin cheerleaders perform at a pep rally. The competitive cheer team placed eighth in the nation at Disney.

Competitive cheer team puts in strong showing at nationals

Grace Esposito and Cassie Snyder
February 10, 2020
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

Ice hockey clinches playoffs after win over Quaker Valley

Grace Esposito and Lena Barakat
February 4, 2020
To honor their daughter Abbey’s memory, the Ralstons hold an annual toy drive that provides Christmas presents for underprivileged children.

Math teacher’s toy drive benefits needy kids

Grace Esposito, News Editor
December 17, 2019

VIDEO: District celebrates senior citizens with cookies, music

Erin Fader, Grace Esposito, and Cassie Snyder
December 16, 2019

SLIDESHOW: Baldwin hosts its third annual Cookie Extravaganza

Erin Fader and Grace Esposito
December 13, 2019
Too many Christmas songs focus on romance rather than the actual holiday.

The 14 School Days of Christmas: Where are the new Christmas songs?

Grace Esposito, News Editor
December 13, 2019
A new Dungeons and Dragons club has recently been introduced to Baldwin High School.

New Dungeons and Dragons club introduced to high school

Sarah Watkins and Grace Esposito
December 5, 2019
Last Christmas shows the impact of Christmas spirit as the characters learn about giving and gratitude.

The 14 School Days of Christmas: Last Christmas sends powerful message

Grace Esposito, News Editor
December 3, 2019

Video: Dr. Harrold joins Purb Taste Test team as they try the Gobblerito

Cassie Snyder, Grace Esposito, and Erin Fader
November 18, 2019

Video: Taste testing Pizza Hut’s Cheez-It pizza

Cassie Snyder, Grace Esposito, and Erin Fader
November 6, 2019
Judy is based on the musical drama End of the Rainbow, by Peter Quilter.

New film Judy gives insight to brutal life of Hollywood stars

Grace Esposito, News Editor
October 30, 2019

Hallway memes keep school rules visible

Abby Fowler and Grace Esposito
September 26, 2019
Assistant principal Joseph Sebestyen accepts a job at Hampton School District.

Sebestyen leaving to take assistant principal job at Hampton

Elizabeth Perston and Grace Esposito
September 10, 2019
The girls tennis team plays in the fall sports season.

Girls tennis team wins against Plum

Erin Fader and Grace Esposito
September 4, 2019
Though many quality shows such as Game of Thrones, Stranger Things and Riverdale are popular and successful, most programming is missing originality in general

TV has made progress but still falls short

Grace Esposito, News Editor
June 4, 2019
The public wants to know all about the final issue of the Purbalite, so Purby the Purbalite mascot holds a press conference.

New video: Purby the Purbalite mascot holds a press conference

Cassie Snyder, Elizabeth Solenday, Avery Greenaway, Grace Esposito, and Erin Fader
May 23, 2019
With the lack of plot and backstory, 'Extremely Wicked' fails to excite viewers.

‘Extremely Wicked’ does not live up to the hype

Grace Esposito, News Editor
May 8, 2019
The district will look into the possibility of letting students eat elsewhere, as a part of a proposal that also could include the creation of an advisory period.

Advisory period, “to go” lunches studied

Grace Esposito and Rachel Stofanak
April 25, 2019

Advisory period, “to go” lunches studied

Grace Esposito and Rachel Stofanak
April 16, 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
Fashion seems to be mostly centered around comfort, making the ’70s one of the most popular trending fashion statements.

70s fashion trends step back into style

Grace Esposito, News Editor
March 27, 2019
Getting back in action: Members of the Baldwin dance team rehearse a routine in the atrium. The high school’s dance team returned this year, several years after the previous dance team disbanded.

Dance team returns to high school

Grace Esposito, News Editor
March 8, 2019
Baldwin teacher Beth Fochtman encourages kindness in honor of her son, Logan.

Fochtman filmed for blood bank commercial

Lena Barakat, Victoria Di Cesare, and Grace Esposito
March 6, 2019
Seniors Ben Daly (left) and Evan Rector sit in the cafeteria at the cafeteria.

New rule: All students will have to take lunch next year

Anamarie Martinez, Grace Esposito, and Rachel Stofanak
February 19, 2019
Photo via Wikimedia Commons

“Ted Bundy Tapes” reveal mind of killer

Grace Esposito, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Davic's last show was held on Saturday, November 5th, wrapping up her series of original musicals that  were made to raise money for children.

Davic prepares for fifth original musical at Baldwin

Grace Esposito and Erin Fader
January 3, 2019
The Baldwin dance team won in the Varsity Dance division and earned a special judges award for best turns.

Dance team to perform at Gifts of Dance charity event

Grace Esposito, News Editor
November 30, 2018
For the fifth straight year, Baldwin’s gifted program hosted the event, which was held Monday in LGI and LGI 2.

Baldwin hosts literature festival

Elizabeth Solenday and Grace Esposito
November 19, 2018
The plot of the movie moves along pretty quickly and is not as fully developed as the classic Dr. Seuss story, leaving the Grinch’s association with Cindy Lou Who lacking.

Latest ‘Grinch’ movie steals a little of the holiday magic

Grace Esposito, News Editor
November 13, 2018
Many Democrats were looking for a lot of large victories in a “Blue Wave,” but that did not happen. In fact, Trump supporters could look to Republican gains in the Senate as a sign of significant voter support for the president.

Voter turnout seen as one highlight of midterm elections

Eli Achtzehn, Paige Crawley, and Grace Esposito
November 7, 2018
Armstrong’s life and accomplishments as the first man to walk on the moon are compelling and important, but viewers won’t really get a full understanding of that by watching this movie.

“First Man” features mediocre take at moon landing

Grace Esposito, News Editor
October 23, 2018
Davic is a nominee for the Young Philanthropist of the Year from the Western Pennsylvania/Ohio region of the Association of Young Professionals.

Davic becomes nominee for Young Philanthropist of the Year

Grace Esposito and Elizabeth Solenday
September 28, 2018
“Mame” is set in New York City during the Great Depression and is about Mame Dennis, who lives a wealthy life that is interrupted by the son of her late brother coming to live with her.

Spring musical to bring a blast from the past

Grace Esposito and Kim Samuel
September 18, 2018
“It’s is a fun way for kids to be creative for a good cause. It’s a great way for the school to come together,” Younkins said.

Planning begins Thursday for first all-night Mini-THON

Astrid Senko and Grace Esposito
September 11, 2018
Girls softball defeated Steel Valley 6-5.

Girls softball win sends team to states

Grace Esposito and Cassie Snyder
May 30, 2018
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Staff, students help community with Day of Caring

Grace Esposito and Jelena Winowich
May 9, 2018
Helping out: Teacher Dale Kreuer help out at the Whitehall Public Library. Staff and students completed service projects throughout Baldwin, Whitehall and the region during the district's first Day of Caring.

Baldwin students and staff lend a hand around the community

Grace Esposito and Jelena Winowich
May 23, 2018
New Netflix show entertains viewers

New Netflix show entertains viewers

Grace Esposito, Staff Writer
May 1, 2018
Photo via Pixabay under Creative Common License.

Yellow blooms into new spring fashion

Grace Esposito, Staff Writer
April 23, 2018

Students to stay up all night to fight pediatric cancer next year

Mitch Davis, Grace Esposito, and Eli Achtzehn
April 18, 2018
Video Club holds second annual film festival

Video Club holds second annual film festival

Grace Esposito and Jelena Winowich
April 12, 2018
Senior Jaden Castine shows off her purple handprint.

Seniors finally put their handprints on the wall

Jessica Abt and Grace Esposito
April 5, 2018
Photo via flickr under Creative Commons license.

Mom jeans make a comeback

Grace Esposito, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
High school plans to name upcoming coffee shop with competition

High school plans to name upcoming coffee shop with competition

Jessica Abt and Grace Esposito
March 27, 2018

Bocce tournament fosters cooperation, friendship

Jessica Abt and Grace Esposito
March 15, 2018
Outreach Club gets Pens tickets, meets Murray

Outreach Club gets Pens tickets, meets Murray

Grace Esposito and Jenny Joyce
March 6, 2018
Library introduces new technology for students

Library introduces new technology for students

Grace Esposito and Eli Achtzehn
February 27, 2018
Wodarek takes WPIAL gold for gymnastics

Wodarek takes WPIAL gold for gymnastics

Brianna Rodriguez and Grace Esposito
February 20, 2018
Mock trial loses defense, await prosecution

Mock trial loses defense, await prosecution

Jessica Abt and Grace Esposito
February 8, 2018
Photo via flickr under Creative Commons license.

High school to host first Kahoot Night

Grace Esposito and Cassie Snyder
January 25, 2018
Boys basketball tournament results in an injured player

Boys basketball tournament results in an injured player

Jessica Abt, Grace Esposito, and Zoe Gruber
January 2, 2018
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Marching band set to play at Steelers game

Mason Hurley and Grace Esposito
December 15, 2017
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