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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 Hampton

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor

Grace Hampton is a senior multimedia editor and is in her third year on staff.  She is all in for Baldwin and can often be found cheering on the sidelines, at competitions, or playing lacrosse.  Nothing can stop her from getting to the bottom of a good story… except gluten. 

The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

[Photo] Girls lacrosse loses to Upper St. Clair

Alayna Scanlon and Anne Hampton
March 30, 2023
The Baldwin Girls Varsity Volleyball team plays in the 4A division.

[Photo] Girls volleyball falls to Fox Chapel

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt
September 8, 2022
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Senior Farewell: How you spend your high school years can make them unforgettable

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
June 3, 2021

Podcast: Athletes reflect on a pandemic school year

Victoria Di Cesare and Grace Hampton
June 1, 2021

Video story: Baldwin Invitational adjusts for COVID

Izzy Swanson, Taslima Chapagai, Grace Hampton, and Brooke Scanlon
May 13, 2021
Unvaccinated people in Germany will be able to go to grocery stores and pharmacies, but not non-essential businesses.

District to hold free vaccine clinic for students at high school

Leila Usanovic, Eli Traud, Izzy Swanson, and Grace Hampton
May 6, 2021

Podcast: Musical cast members discuss their return to stage with Once Upon a Mattress

Alli Schroeder and Grace Hampton
April 20, 2021

Video story: Handprint day hits home for seniors

Lindsay Bonetti and Grace Hampton
April 9, 2021
Bored of your usual television shows? Sherlock is an entertaining series for those who love a good mystery.

What to Binge Watch: Sherlock solves problem of what to watch next

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
March 29, 2021
Purbalite staff members Grace Hampton and Lindsay Bonetti were some of the few seniors in school today.

To cut to the chase, being at school for skip day wasn’t all bad

Grace Hampton and Lindsay Bonetti
March 12, 2021
School districts throughout the country have wrestled with mask mandates.

Opinion: The pandemic has taught us how to slow down

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
March 10, 2021
Senior Dylan Stokes, pictured here at a practice, broke a school record in his WPIAL performance.

Stokes sets school swim record at WPIAL championship

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
March 8, 2021
Girls basketball coach and entrepreneur Jamal Woodson lives a busy life, but prioritizes his team.

From pop stars to food trucks, basketball coach balances busy life and team

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
February 25, 2021
Baldwin teacher Beth Fochtman encourages kindness in honor of her son, Logan.

Baldwin teachers spread kindness, honor son

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
February 11, 2021

Podcast: Winter sports captains discuss pandemic’s effect on their seasons

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
January 27, 2021
State Rep. Dan Miller discussed local and national issues with members of the debate club and newspaper staff on Friday.

Rep. Miller discusses local, national issues with BHS students

Lindsay Bonetti, Grace Hampton, Alli Schroeder, and Izzy Swanson
January 25, 2021
Season 3 of the hit Netflix series, Cobra Kai, released January 1, much to the excitement of fans.

Season 3 of Cobra Kai delivers for fans

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
January 19, 2021
High school students joined in on a high school education forum on Thursday.

Internet access must improve, Costa tells student forum

Grace Hampton, Alli Schroeder, and Lindsay Bonetti
December 17, 2020
A close loss to Chartiers Valley will push the team to keep working despite the time off, senior Abby Marzina said.

Abby Marzina, girls basketball

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
December 15, 2020
Grace Hampton has been a remote student since school started. Now, all Baldwin students will be remote through December 11.

Take it from a veteran: You will survive all-remote learning

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
November 24, 2020
The Baldwin ice hockey team started its season with a win on Monday night.

Ice hockey team starts new season with a win

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
November 3, 2020
Seniors that have applied to more selective universities are getting ready to commit to these schools.

Pandemic makes college search even tougher

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
October 30, 2020
Student reaction is mixed to the district's plan to move out of remote learning.

Opinion: Is it safe to leave hybrid learning behind?

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
October 23, 2020
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[Photo] Volleyball team wins big on senior rec night

Alli Schroeder and Izzy Swanson
October 16, 2020
Crowd limits have been eased by the state for both indoor and outdoor sports.

State eases crowd rules for sports, again

Lindsay Bonetti, Lena Barakat, Mason Hurley, and Grace Hampton
October 6, 2020
Dylan Farabaugh is the Highlander mascot for this year, in charge of supporting sports teams and firing up the crowd.

The Highlander returns, with original dance moves

Grace Hampton and Paul Kercher
September 22, 2020
After a year of isolation, though, people who grew used to the calm, solitary environment of quarantine will soon have to face a reopened and once again bustling society.

Girls soccer, football players quarantined after positive test results

Alli Schroeder, Grace Hampton, and Lindsay Bonetti
September 17, 2020
Should students return to school full time? Two staff members weigh in.

What are you waiting for?

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
June 2, 2020
The six-part docu-series "Cheer" follows the journey of the Navarro cheer team.

What to Binge Watch: Netflix series will give viewers something to `Cheer’ about

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
May 30, 2020
This year's school closures have led to significant changes for Advanced Placement testing.

Changes in AP tests get mixed reviews

Lindsay Bonetti, Grace Hampton, Victoria Di Cesare, and Pratiksha Timsina
May 1, 2020
Tom Holland was cast as the most recent Spiderman in the superhero franchise.

Teens marvel over movies

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
February 12, 2020
The Boys Basketball team has beat Franklin Regional to improve their record to 3-1.

Girls basketball clinches playoffs

Grace Hampton and Erin Fader
February 4, 2020
The Baldwin dance team won in the Varsity Dance division and earned a special judges award for best turns.

Dance team places first in competition, picks up judge’s award

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
January 13, 2020

Video story: Coach Wright’s 29-year running streak comes to an end

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
January 3, 2020
Volunteering should not be seasonal as there is always a need for service in the community.

The 14 School Days of Christmas: Giving back should happen all year long

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
December 11, 2019
The recently released film about Mister Rogers does not disappoint, showing the impact Rogers had on others.

“Neighborhood” film shows impact of Mister Rogers

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
December 4, 2019
Christmas music is a holiday season staple and there is never a time that is "too early" to listen.

The 14 School Days of Christmas: Only Scrooges fight early Christmas music

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
December 4, 2019

VIDEO: Students, staff turn out for blood drive

Grace Hampton and Astrid Senko
November 26, 2019

SLIDESHOW: Governor Tom Wolf’s visit to Baldwin High School

Grace Hampton, Pratiksha Timsina, Brooke Scanlon, and Lindsay Bonetti
November 22, 2019
Junior class officers hope to give back to the community through their new project. Back row L-R Kaylee Carlins, Lexi Kilburn, Jeffery Natter, CJ Lucas, Taylor Mincin Front row L-R Julia Stipetic, Mariah Jones

Junior class officers’ new project gives back

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
November 19, 2019
Junior Robyn Sopata has proven herself as a leader on the team throughout the season.

[Photo] Soccer is a family tradition for Sopata

Caden Harsh, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
The marching band duo represents the football and cheer teams by wearing their uniforms during halftime.

2 band members find time for cheer and football

Grace Hampton and Pratiksha Timsina
November 15, 2019
Despite efforts to fix the new E-Hall pass system, there are still flaws making the program difficult to use.

Wi-Fi issues arise with E-hall pass system

Victoria Di Cesare, Grace Hampton, and Elizabeth Perston
November 13, 2019
Sasha Sloan's new EP tackles heavy topics such as depression in a unique way.

Sasha Sloan’s new EP “Self Portrait” tells story of artist’s struggles

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
November 11, 2019

VIDEO: Hoops contest, homecoming court anchor pep rally

Grace Hampton, Alli Schroeder, and Astrid Senko
October 11, 2019
Transportation department members will donate bikes for needy children at tonight's board meeting.

District to be honored for positive changes in education

Grace Hampton, Multimedia Editor
September 17, 2019
The program will eliminate paper hall passes and is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.

New digital hall pass system to replace paper passes

Victoria Di Cesare and Grace Hampton
September 9, 2019
Slide show: The Class of 2019 graduates

Slide show: The Class of 2019 graduates

Alli Schroeder, Grace Hampton, Astrid Senko, and Lena Barakat
June 4, 2019
Students cheer on their fellow classmates as they receive their diplomas.

Senior class president Paige Ernst speaks to her senior class during the ceremony.

Classmates listen to the speeches from students and faculty before graduating.

Seniors walk down the football field side by side before graduating.

Taylor describes training as a difficult mental game, but good preparation for the future she has decided to pursue.

For some seniors, summer will mean boot camp

Grace Hampton and Sarah Watkins
May 28, 2019
Ashley Tisdale expressed her past issues with her newest release, Symptoms

Tisdale addresses personal issues with new album

Grace Hampton, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis closes season with loss to West Allegheny

Elizabeth Perston and Grace Hampton
April 30, 2019
Teams from the middle school and high school compete in the SeaPerch robotics competition.

SeaPerch robots can sink or swim in pool contests

Sarah Bagay and Grace Hampton
April 15, 2019
The two teams congratulate each other on a good game. Boys lacrosse took a tough loss Friday.

[Photo] Boys lacrosse suffers tough loss

Andrew Golvash and Caden Harsh
April 8, 2019
Nagy is hoping for a positive response from seniors, and will be putting out a response survey for their opinions on the day.“I think an event like this will speak volumes for the school. I’d love to do it again in the future.” Nagy said.

Administration plans program for seniors Friday

Elizabeth Perston and Grace Hampton
March 27, 2019
The Baldwin competitive cheerleading mat team placed third in the nation at Disney in February, the highest-ever finish for any Baldwin cheer team.

OPINION: There’s a lot more to cheerleading than you think

Grace Hampton, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019
The boys and girls track teams had their first scrimmage of the season Wednesday at West Mifflin, and many Highlanders had a strong day.

Track teams compete in season opener

Grace Hampton and Sarah Watkins
March 21, 2019
Teams from the middle school and high school compete in the SeaPerch robotics competition.

VIDEO: SeaPerch competition puts robots in the water

Grace Hampton and Sarah Bagay
March 21, 2019
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Baldwin's dance team performs a dance routine during the Mini-THON talent show.

Baldwin's marching band's drum line performs at the talent show.

Bella Boehm performs a contortion routine durign the talent show.

Mikayla Davic plays the ukulele and sings at Mini-THON talent show.

Mitch Holmes sings and plays guitar during the talent show.

Cat Bayens sings at the talent show opening the Mini-THON event.

Overall, this album contains a variety of songs that all tell their own stories. Kehlani skillfully creates a smooth and calming series of songs that fit her voice perfectly and showcases her songwriting.

Kehlani dives into self-growth in While We Wait

Grace Hampton, Staff Writer
March 12, 2019
junior Alaina Wodarek, senior Haili Cordell, and freshman Hanna Kuchnicki placed at WPIALs.

3 Baldwin gymnasts place at WPIALs

MacKenzie Sendro, Grace Hampton, and Pratiksha Timsina
February 19, 2019
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