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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
Sara Scheeser

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Sara Scheeser is in her second year on the Purbalite. She can be found playing soccer or lacrosse, hanging out with friends, or drinking Dunkin’.

Freshman Addison Giglione’s dad, uncle and grandpa have all played the drums. Her dad wanted her to play as well, but she did not want to at first. 

Giglione, keeping the beat for 3 bands, gets ready to hit the road

Taslima Chapagai and Sara Scheeser
June 3, 2022
Senior Kritika Timsina speaks to her fellow members of the Class of 2022.

[Photo] Class of 2022 Commencement video story, slideshow

Purbalite Staff
June 3, 2022
Jacob Lubawy will play lacrosse at a collegiate level at Chatham University.

Dedication to lacrosse pays off for Lubawy

Sara Scheeser and Taslima Chapagai
May 10, 2022
The Baldwin girls lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Boys lax defeats Canon Mac

Sara Scheeser, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Boy Meets World follows Cory Matthews, played by Ben Savage, along with his family and friends.

What to Binge Watch: ‘Boy Meets World’ offers life lessons and laughs

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
April 28, 2022
Lacrosse plays another game.

Boys lax falls to North Hills

Sara Scheeser and Taslima Chapagai
April 12, 2022
Volleyball excellence allowed Madison Sgattoni to attend the Naval Academy.

Volleyball allowed Sgattoni to thrive in Marine Corps

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
April 7, 2022
Carly Lutz competes in a basketball game for Point Park University.

Lutz kept playing college basketball while teaching

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
April 7, 2022
Megan Leary stands on the Baldwin soccer field during a home game.

Leary aims to coach soccer after college

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
April 7, 2022
Baldwin girls soccer continues to bring me fun times and wins during the off season. 

Indoor gym league offered new opportunities for girls soccer players

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
April 7, 2022
The girls tennis team plays in the fall sports season.

Boys tennis falls to Shadyside

Grace Spozarski and Sara Scheeser
April 6, 2022
Senior Luc Shandor practices throwing and catching to warm up for the game.

Boys lacrosse falls to Indiana

Grace Spozarski and Sara Scheeser
March 28, 2022

Agree to Disagree podcast offers tips on handling junior year

Taslima Chapagai, Sara Scheeser, and Grace Spozarski
March 14, 2022
The Baldwin High School Unified Bocce program participates in games through Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Bocce teams take home bronze and fourth at playoffs

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
March 1, 2022

Video story: Baldwin takes on Elizabeth Forward in unified bocce

Taslima Chapagai and Sara Scheeser
February 25, 2022
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level

Boys basketball earns playoff spot with win over Peters Township

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
February 9, 2022
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls basketball beats Canon-Mac

Taslima Chapagai and Sara Scheeser
February 1, 2022
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

[Photo] Boys hoops defeat Seneca for fourth straight win

Grace Spozarski and Khushila Dulal
January 25, 2022
Swim team loses their final meet of the season.

Swimmers set 27 personal bests, defeat Seton

Sara Scheeser and Izzy Swanson
January 19, 2022
At tip-off of the game against Peters, senior Jordan Brophy battles for the ball.

Boys basketball defeats Peters Township

Sara Scheeser and Taslima Chapagai
January 18, 2022
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team stays perfect with win on Senior Rec

Taslima Chapagai and Sara Scheeser
December 23, 2021

Video story: Cookie Extravaganza gives back to community

Taslima Chapagai, Sara Scheeser, and Grace Spozarski
December 21, 2021
Security Guard Roderick Wilson is leaving Baldwin after over two years.

Popular security guard moves on from Baldwin

Sara Scheeser and Grace Spozarski
December 16, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Hockey team falls to Pine-Richland in overtime

Sara Scheeser and Taslima Chapagai
December 14, 2021

Agree to Disagree podcast debates Christmas movies

Grace Spozarski, Taslima Chapagai, and Sara Scheeser
December 13, 2021
Thanksgiving often gets overlooked by Christmas, but should be more appreciated.

Thanksgiving should not be overlooked because of Christmas

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
November 24, 2021
30 is the latest album from British pop star, Adele.

Adele shows vulnerability on new album 30

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
November 22, 2021
Students at BHS are petitioning for the termination of the hat rule.

Student’s petition seeks change in hat rule

Izzy Swanson, Sara Scheeser, and Leila Usanovic
November 10, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey team returns with big plans for upcoming season

Sara Scheeser, Grace Spozarski, and Taslima Chapagai
October 21, 2021
The girls volleyball team playing against Bethel Park.

[Photo] Girls Volleyball

Carson Chapel and Paul Kercher
October 20, 2021
Finneas comes out with his debut album Optimist.

Debut Billie Eilish’s brother sounds repetitive

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
October 20, 2021
The ice hockey team warms up before the game.

Ice hockey opens season with win over Bethel

Sara Scheeser and Grace Spozarski
October 8, 2021

Agree to Disagree podcast debates all things fall

Grace Spozarski, Sara Scheeser, Taslima Chapagai, and
October 6, 2021
Girls volleyball falls to Moon Township

Girls volleyball falls to Moon Township

Sara Scheeser and Taslima Chapagai
October 1, 2021

Video story: Girls volleyball falls to Bethel Park

Sara Scheeser and Grace Spozarski
September 29, 2021
Tik Tok reviews create a spike in microtrends, where influencers mislead products.

New and old internet challenges create dangerous situations

Sara Scheeser, Multimedia Editor
September 24, 2021
This sign designed by ELL students is displayed in the south lot entrance. Students participated in a six week camp over the summer, creating a vibrant and inclusive sign for Baldwin High School.

`Learn and Earn’ camp provides career readiness training

Sara Scheeser and Grace Spozarski
September 23, 2021

Video story: The Class of 2021 graduates

Ethan Spozarski, Leila Usanovic, Sara Scheeser, Grace Spozarski, and Paul Kercher
June 9, 2021
Senior Juliana Fedorko walking to receive her diploma.

Slideshow: BHS Class of 2021 commencement

Leila Usanovic, Ethan Spozarski, Grace Spozarski, and Sara Scheeser
June 9, 2021

Video story: Seniors reflect on their time at Baldwin

Abby Hutchinson, Sara Scheeser, and Grace Spozarski
May 27, 2021
Getting in the habit of trying new things as a high school student can lead to trying new things in adult life as well.

Opinion: Conquer fear and try something new

Sara Scheeser, Staff Writer
May 24, 2021
Netflix's Stowaway has just the right amount of suspense to keep viewers watching.

Stowaway offers a suspenseful journey

Sara Scheeser, Staff Writer
May 3, 2021
Time management is an important thing in any persons life.

Time management can help students deal with pressure

Sara Scheeser and Taslima Chapagai
April 30, 2021

Agree to Disagree podcast debates hot dog sandwiches, wet water

Abby Hutchinson, Sara Scheeser, Grace Spozarski, and Eli Traud
April 12, 2021
Baseball United adds a team in places without baseball. Photo via Flickr

Baseball defeats Norwin

Abby Hutchinson and Sara Scheeser
April 8, 2021
Netflix's "A Week Away" is a sweet story, but is predictable with a basic plotline.

Viewers may want to stay `Away’ from this musical

Sara Scheeser, Staff Writer
April 6, 2021
School districts throughout the country have wrestled with mask mandates.

Student athletes describe how COVID has affected them

Sara Scheeser, Grace Spozarski, and Abby Hutchinson
March 8, 2021
Black History Month gives people an opportunity to educate themselves on both history and inequality.

Opinion: Black History Month takes on renewed meaning

Sara Scheeser, Staff Writer
February 22, 2021

`Agree to Disagree’ podcast debates winter activities

Abby Hutchinson, Sara Scheeser, and Grace Spozarski
February 12, 2021
The official start time for Baldwin Idol is 6:30 p.m. Friday, but the site will remain active through Saturday.

Baldwin Idol goes virtual

Sara Scheeser and Eli Traud
February 11, 2021
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level

Girls basketball defeats Highlands

Sara Scheeser and Grace Spozarski
February 8, 2021

New Coffee Talk video series goes to Coffee, Etc. in Castle Shannon

Abby Hutchinson, Sara Scheeser, and Grace Spozarski
January 25, 2021

Agree to Disagree podcast debates Christmas traditions

Abby Hutchinson, Sara Scheeser, and Grace Spozarski
December 22, 2020
New Shawn Mendes album holds up and has great new sound.

Mendes creates new sounds on Wonder

Sara Scheeser, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020

Agree to Disagree podcast takes a look at the pop vs. country debate

Abby Hutchinson, Sara Scheeser, and Grace Spozarski
December 14, 2020
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