by: Abagayle Miller                                                                                                11/19/25

School violence is such a huge problem in today's society in schools. School is meant to be a safe environment for everyone. School is a place for developing skills for adulthood. However, many schools today continue to face the persistent challenge of violence and student fights.

Fights in school often begin with drama, insults, misunderstandings, and social media posts. A major play in this is bullying and meaningless drama. Bullying can drive students to retaliate with violence or vice versa.

Sometimes the school environment can be partially responsible for this. Especially when school classrooms lack supervision or proper mental health resources. A quote from Steve Hlaudy, a DAHS staff member, states, “I believe children's biggest problem that leads to violence is the way they were taught. Now, kids can’t accept others being different, or how to handle their own feelings.” This is a prime example of a major problem in schools today.

What's something schools could do to help stop this violence? “I believe we should have a class that teaches students, it's okay to feel what you’re feeling. And how to properly handle their feelings,” said Hlaudy. This could help schools all over the world.

Teaching kids how to handle their feelings would be such an important step. Along with teaching them how to be kind, and showing them that words cut deep. Social media is a big problem with this. Online bullying has become widespread all over the world. Teenagers and young kids take to bashing each other online because they hide behind screens.

According to “Cyberbullying Research Center” Millions of teenagers across the world cotimplate scuicide every year over cyberbullying, 37.4 percent of them act on it. This is a huge tragedy that all starts with school violence. If you or someone you know is struggling and in need of help, reach out to “998 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.” Here is their official website, also 988.

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 By: Eve House    11/10/25

Historical origins as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of WWI at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, its official renaming by President Eisenhower in 1954 to honor all veterans, and its unique status as the only federal holiday dedicated to honoring all U.S. veterans, both living and deceased.

Veterans Day is on November 11th. It is a way our school can show support for our Veterans. Our band played the Star Spangled Banner and other music they have been working hard on since the beginning of the year, such as America. The choir sung  

Songs that they have also been working hard on, such as Flanders Fields. The choir and band did an amazing job performing  

A video was played, created by Zyler Mundy, who worked hard to make a video for us to watch. A few selected seniors read poems, including Markus Miller, Jayden Smith, and Ethan Wright. 

We also had a guest speaker, Aaron Marshalek (related to Maddie Marshalek), who told us many heartwarming stories and what it was like for him and his buddies when someone had passed. At the end of the program, Ariel dicky and Zyler Mundy did an amazing job playing taps in honor of our veterans 

Carrie Hager said, “I believe Veterans Day is important to us because that way we can honor our veterans who have served.”

Mrs. Sabrin said it is important to have the program so the kids are aware of what's going on, and she felt the kids were well-behaved during the program. Mrs Baker said it was a good way to see the sacrifices the veterans have made, to give us the freedom we have. She also believes that the kids were very well-behaved.

Many people have been greatly impacted by the veterans around them. Most people have someone in their family who has enlisted or served. Even if they don't know them, they know of them and the sacrifices they have made for them. Many veterans serve, and they don't know if they will come back home to their families.

By: Hannah Sprouse 

On the day before Halloween, the Village hosted its trick-or-treaters. It may have been chilly and wet, but the rain didn’t ruin anyone's spooky spirits. As the umbrellas went up, the kids began to fill the streets with their costumes, ready to take on the candy and puddles.

Many residents in the Village went the extra mile to make sure everyone had a great time. They made sure their candy was covered so it wouldn’t get wet. Despite the sprinkles, everyone shared smiles, laughter, and a sense of teamwork that made the night special. 

The weather definitely made for a gloomier, spookier night, but it also made the jack-o-lanterns, porch lights, and smiles look brighter. Children filled the streets with kindness, joy, and laughter all night long. 

This rainy day proved that not even the rain can wash away children's spirits. The village showed that whether it was raining or shining, Halloween should still be celebrated. Whether it is the kids' creative costumes, glowing decorations, or the joy of running from house to house with your friends. It was a night to remember, one full of sweet treats, warm hearts, and wet shoes. 

By: Elianna Alicea 11/6/25

The McKinley Costume Parade was pretty much the same as always, but the band definitely changed the whole vibe this year.

The band got dismissed around 1:30, loaded the bus, and went straight to McKinley. While all the younger kids were inside getting their costumes on, the band was practicing in the McKinley Music Room. You could hear them all the way in the hallway while the kids were still trying to figure out their masks and capes.

Once the students were lined up outside for the parade, the band came out too and started playing. It made everything feel way more put-together, instead of just kids walking in circles. The music actually made people pay attention.

The part everyone liked the most was when the band played “Thriller.” As soon as it started, everyone knew it. Teachers were saying it sounded good, the kids were trying to dance in their costumes, and a few were even doing zombie moves as they walked. It made the whole parade feel more like an actual Halloween event instead of just something on the schedule.

Overall, the parade was simple, but the band made it way better than usual. Playing “Thriller” was the part everyone talked about after. If they keep doing this every year, it’ll probably become the main thing people look forward to.

Lisbon students share their thoughts on the playoff game that fell on Halloween night.

By: Elianna Alicea 10/22/25

This year’s football playoffs are extra special — and a little controversial. The Lisbon Blue Devils made the playoffs, but their first game falls on Halloween night. Because of that, trick-or-treating in Lisbon was moved to Thursday instead of the usual Friday, and that change has many students split on how they feel about it.

Some students are all for the game. Others think it totally messes up Halloween plans. Either way, it’s definitely got people talking.

Sixth grader Milana Hiple said she’s excited but already has her plans figured out. “Sounds exciting. It’s like a spooky night,” she said. “I’ll be going trick-or-treating in Salem because I live there.” Her classmate Rohan Burkholder didn’t share the same enthusiasm. When asked about the game being on Halloween, he said simply, “Bad,” and added that he’ll be trick-or-treating instead of going to the game.

Some middle schoolers feel like the timing just isn’t right. “It ruins the holiday,” said Arianna Leathley (7th). “I’m going trick-or-treating because I’m not gonna waste my time on something that’s probably not worth it.” Skylar Kanos (7th) said she thinks the players “should be able to go spend time with their family and go trick-or-treating on Halloween,” adding that the whole thing feels “kinda weird.”

Not everyone is skipping the game, though. Jacoby Brandon (7th) said he’s going to be there Friday night, no question. Zane Chamberlain (8th) said, “I wish the EOAC could change that,” but he’s still going to support the team. Gavin Jackson (8th) doesn’t mind either, saying, “It’s fine, I guess, since trick-or-treating is on Thursday.” Aria Brown (8th) agreed, saying, “I wish it were not, but I guess it’s okay.”

Kenley Weikart (8th) said, “They could’ve chosen any other day,” and plans to trick-or-treat instead. But others, especially those involved in football, cheer, or band, had more positive takes.

High school students had mixed reactions. “I don’t mind,” said Wyatt Newbold (11th), who plays on the team. “I think it’ll be fun because it doesn’t really happen often.” His sister Bridgett (10th), who’s in marching band, said she had “mixed feelings.” “I was upset at first,” she said, “but there are pros and cons. It’s good we can wear costumes, but I’d still prefer it not to be on Halloween.”

Varsity cheerleader Olivia Fennama (11th) said it’s not ideal, but it’s not a big deal either. “It was kind of unavoidable since Halloween’s on a Friday,” she said. “It’s a bit of a bummer, but it’s not the end of the world.”

Some students even think it’s awesome. Isaac Kraft (10th) said, “It’s cool because it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There isn’t gonna be another game on Halloween.”

Even those who aren’t into football are still happy for Lisbon. Aniyah Alicea (10th) said, “I don’t really care about it that much, but I’m happy for my school since we made it.”

Whether you’re out collecting candy on Thursday or cheering on the Blue Devils Friday night, one thing’s for sure — this Halloween is going to be one Lisbon students won’t forget anytime soon.

Eva house 11/5/25

Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok enable real-time communication, regardless of your location, but they can also lead to both negative and positive outcomes. Sometimes there are predators online, which is why it's best to keep your accounts private. But you could also meet good people from places far away. A lot of influencers get harassed just because they are popular.

There are a lot of types of the internet, and there's also AI. AI was originally designed for tasks such as using language, forming concepts, solving problems, and improving itself. This concept was formalized in 1956 at the Dartmouth conference, but now AI can be used for so much more. A lot of students use it for stuff they aren't supposed to, like homework or test answers, which is using it for bad purposes.

Social media has provided ways for people to communicate and interact with others around the world, without being restricted by time and distance. But now people are using social media as a bad thing; it can cause cyberbullying, addiction, and unrealistic social comparisons that lower self-esteem and increase anxiety and depression.

There are many different parts of social media, such as social networks, media sharing, microblogging, discussion forums, the four zones of activity —community, publishing, entertainment, and commerce —and the key marketing elements —listening, engagement, content creation, and advertising. There are many influencers who make a positive impact on social media and other people's lives. Devices can have a positive and negative impact. 

“Chloe McCoy, I feel kinda left out because I don't have social media, but I've seen it destroy some people's lives over something that could be easily resolved.”

“Maloree Endsley, I see other people dress a certain way, so it influences me to dress that way.” “Aubree Burris, Johanna Ford, a negative way social media has impacted our lives was seeing the fake side of humanity.”

Social media can put negative thoughts in your head and give a negative outlook on places. Social media is often one-sided, so people can be blamed or misunderstood for things that didn't happen or were misinterpreted.

The Future Begins

By: Sara Mayer      Oct. 29, 2025

On October 29, 2025, the juniors and seniors who signed up for the field trip attended a college fair. The students learned about different types of colleges and what they offer. The college recruiters discussed the majors and minors available for you to study. They also discussed the types of clubs and sports they have, including league sports. They also had some Army recruiters there, and if the students did some push-ups to the best of their ability, they were able to get an Army string bookbag. 

The College Fair was held at Crestview High School on Wednesday. The students left the high school around 11 am. There were also food trucks available, so the students could go get lunch after looking around for a little bit. After the Crestview College Fair, the teachers who had taken the students decided to take them to Firestone Farms in Columbiana for a bit. The students enjoyed their time at Firstone Plaza; they were able to get some Orange Leaf or Pulp while they were there before returning to the school, and arrived back around 2 pm.

Sarah Thompson was one of the students who participated in the College Fair, and she had some things to say about it. She was asked if she saw any colleges she may want to go to, and she said, “ Yeah, I really liked Walsh University because, for one, it’s a Christian school. The classes are smaller, so I would get a lot more one-on-one time with my professor, and it’s relatively close to home.” Then Sarah was asked if there is a specific major that Walsh University offers that caught her attention, and she replied, “Yes, childhood education, I want to get a Bachelor's degree, which is four years.”  The last question she was asked was if she had any other thoughts about it, and she stated, “I thought it was really fun and enjoyable. I also liked being able to go and see colleges without having to tour. I think it’s a good opportunity.”

Overall, the trip was a huge success, and the students had a great time. They were also able to check out some good colleges they can apply to. It’s always good to get a head start on your future.

by: Sydney Trimnel 

 As many know, the local Lisbon Dairy Queen is closing and moving to another location. Many people have said that the new location will not have the same sentimental value but still be an iconic ice cream parlor. People have also referred to it as a salty goodbye, marking 47 years of business on Route 45. Ryane Bing, a Dairy Queen employee, has stated that “I’ve grown up going to Dairy Queen my whole life, and it’s so sad to see an amazing establishment go. On the employee side, I’ve only worked there for six months, but everyone there feels like family to me. It’s not just a workplace, it’s another home.” Dairy Queen was a big part of the town and community. It was a place children would go after winning a game, a place for an after-dinner dessert, and a place full of love, laughs, and comfort.  Victoria Steele has stated that” I've gone to Dairy Queen my whole childhood, and every time I did, I never got bored with it. The employees were always so nice, I felt I was safe there.” This is a sad goodbye for our community, a goodbye nobody will ever forget. 

By: Sara Mayer           Oct. 14, 2025

The point of having these principal meetings is so the principals can compare ideas that they have and some policies they may be implementing in their schools. ESC stands for Educational Service Center; they use it to share ideas, discuss curriculum, and discuss policies that may be implemented in schools. All of the high school principals in Columbiana County go to these meetings, and they may even be used for some extra training at times.

Before having the meeting on October 16, 2025 Mr. Edenfield principal of Lisbon David Anderson Jr. Sr. High school was interviewed about some of his thoughts on the meeting and about when they meet and others things here is what he had to say, “As far as Columbiana County principals meetings, we meet usually once a month September through May, so we meet at least six or seven times in a school year no more than eight.”  He was then asked whether the meeting is a good resource for comparing what Lisbon is doing with what other schools may be doing, and he replied, “Absolutely, I’m a firm believer in the more information you can get from people, the better the product is going to be.” 

After the meeting, Mr. Edenfield was also interviewed again to see if any new policies were coming to Lisbon, and he said, “Not based on this month's meeting, there weren’t any conversations based on policies in general.” Then Mr. Edenfield was asked what was talked about during the meeting, and his response was, “ This month was more about the concern of the ASVAB test because of the government shutdown. Some schools were supposed to take it, but could’, but we have ours in, and the JOG meeting, which is Jobs On Graduation.”

The Health of D.A.H.S

By Eva House, October 16th 2025

Have you ever looked around in your classroom and wondered what's going on in other people's heads? Not a lot of people know this, but about 40 percent of students suffer from depression, and 20 percent have had thoughts of taking their lives. Being kind at school or talking to someone about how they are can deeply impact their lives. About one out of five students suffers from depression, and most feel like they can't talk to anyone or don't have anyone to talk to.

Students have found it hard to come to school, and people continue to pick on people they know who won’t fight back, just to feel better about themselves. When you're having a bad day, school is the last place you want to be. It's crowded, and there aren't many trustworthy people. Everyone faces their own battles, but people have several different ways to cope. 

Many teachers at D.A.H.S. support the students and wants them to be as comfortable as possible. About 30 percent of Lisbon schools don’t feel comfortable talking to any teachers around the school, but the other 70 percent feel they have at least 1-6 trustworthy teacher. Several students have reported that they don’t have any motivation to Many students don't have any motivation to get up in the morning, but some students say they want to be here for their favorite class, academics, or sports/clubs.

Students believe they would feel more comfortable in a cleaner environment, having alone time, and taking inappropriate actions more seriously. The jr high students coming from McKinley say that they would feel more comfortable getting advice from the older people to help them prepare for high school, as they go on to get older.

Sometimes being at school can be hard for people, and they don't like talking about it. Many people aren't just dealing with the stress of school, but there could also be stuff going on at home that they just don't tell anyone about. Our school providing somewhere comfortable and reliable place could be the least we can do. D.A.H.S. loves their students and wants them to feel comfortable

Eva House  9/29/25

Students of David Anderson High School should mark their calendars for this year's Fall Picture Day. The annual event is scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, providing students with an opportunity to capture their best looks for the yearbook and school records.

Picture Day is always a memorable occasion, and this year is no different. The day offers students, from freshmen to seniors, an opportunity to commemorate their academic year with a professional photograph. For many, it's a rite of passage, creating a lasting snapshot of their high school journey. Whether capturing a sharp, new outfit or a classic, confident smile, these pictures will be a cherished part of the 2025–2026 school yearbook.

To ensure a smooth and successful day, all students are encouraged to be prepared. Before the 2nd, families should be on the lookout for order forms and review the available picture packages. Planning ahead can help avoid any last-minute stress, and students can arrive at school confident and ready for their close-up.

For the DAHS community, Fall Picture Day is more than just a photograph; it's an opportunity to capture the spirit and personality of the student body. The resulting portraits will serve as a permanent record of the school year, filled with the friendly faces and spirited attitudes that define David Anderson High School. So, Lisbon Blue Devils, get ready to smile for the camera and make this year's Picture Day one for the books!

Explaining Why Lisbon Chose PBIS Rewards

 By: Elianna Alicea   10/1/25

Schools today aren’t just about grades and tests — they’re also about building a positive environment where students feel encouraged to do their best. That’s where PBIS Rewards comes in. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and it’s a program designed to recognize and encourage positive behavior in students. Instead of only focusing on discipline when students make mistakes, PBIS shifts the attention toward rewarding the good choices students make every day.

The PBIS Rewards website and app are the tools that help schools manage and organize this system. Teachers and staff can log in and instantly award points to students who exhibit behaviors that align with the school’s expectations. For example, a student who shows respect, responsibility, or safety might earn points from a teacher during class, in the hallway, or even in the cafeteria. Over time, these points accumulate, and students can redeem them for prizes, events, or privileges offered by their school. The system functions like a digital record, allowing students, parents, and teachers to view progress at any time.

So why does Lisbon use PBIS Rewards? The goal is simple: to promote a school culture that is consistent, supportive, and focused on growth. By rewarding positive behavior, Lisbon aims to build habits that help students succeed not just in school, but in life. Teachers want to highlight the good things students are doing every day, not just point out mistakes. This creates a more balanced environment where recognition is given fairly and frequently.

Lisbon also utilizes PBIS Rewards to maintain clear and consistent expectations. The school emphasizes values like respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn. These expectations are intended to be visible throughout the entire school community, from classrooms to hallways. When students meet these expectations, they earn points that reinforce the message: these behaviors matter. Over time, this repetition helps set a standard for everyone. It’s less about being “perfect” and more about encouraging steady improvement.

Another important piece of Lisbon’s PBIS Rewards system is accountability. The points aren’t just random; they are tied directly to the school-wide expectations. Students learn that their choices have real, visible outcomes. The system also makes it easier for families to stay involved. Parents can log in and see their child’s progress, which opens the door for conversations at home about responsibility and goals.

Of course, PBIS Rewards isn’t just about handing out points. It’s about the bigger picture of shaping the school culture. By focusing on positive reinforcement, Lisbon is working toward a school environment where students feel motivated and recognized for their efforts. Instead of only reacting to misbehavior, the system puts energy into celebrating what students are doing right. This doesn’t mean misbehavior is ignored — it just means the focus is balanced.

Ultimately, Lisbon’s use of PBIS Rewards is about more than just a digital platform. It’s about giving students the tools to succeed by reinforcing the behaviors that matter most in a learning community. The program keeps expectations clear, makes recognition fair, and gives students a chance to see the results of their efforts. Whether it’s earning points for showing respect in the classroom or redeeming them for a reward later, the message is consistent: positive behavior is worth noticing.