Ms. Hoffman’s freshman Civics class served as the jury, listening carefully to both sides. The prosecution, made up of Mara Turner, Johnny Barnette, Emily Valencik, Mason Laubach, and Nick Briggs, argued that the school violated the student’s First Amendment rights of freedom of speech and opinion and did not properly address the bullying that occurred after the incident. On the other side, the defense team, Dillen Brassard, Larry Kittle, and Karley McHale, claimed that the school made a reasonable judgment call in asking the student to remove the shirt because it was causing a disruption in the classroom, and argued that the school could not address the bullying if they were never made aware it was happening.
Overseeing the trial was Judge Leah Fenstermacher, who kept order and made sure everyone followed courtroom procedures as the jury worked toward a decision. In the end, the jury sided with the prosecution, and the school was found guilty.
Contributor: Maddison Yost, Print/Digital Media Intern
Join us Saturday, February 7 for a fun afternoon of Bingo in support of our music program! 🎉
🗓️ Saturday, Feb. 7
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Bloomsburg Fire Department
📄 See flyer for full details
The ceremony is tentatively scheduled for May 28. Please note that this date may need to change if adjustments to the school calendar are required due to additional snow days.
We will keep families informed of any updates as soon as they become available. 🎓
🎨 Congratulations to Art Club member Hailey Gallup for creating the winning design!
Order here:
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📣ATTENTION SoCo Students & Staff in grades 5-12!📣
It's official - SoCo Showdown is happening, but not without YOU!
Do you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell jokes, or even doing something that is totally unexpected? Anything can be a talent - don't hold back!
⏰ Sign-up at the link below by February 27th!
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ExPF2RLz1kuoc4nEncUdfe4cNjiWfWpBrSN5-Nv0hV5UN0c1QU1BTU9UTVgxNlpKTkpJQ0k4RDQ1Qi4u&route=shorturl
📧 Check your school email or stop by the High School Guidance Office to see Mrs. Petro for more info.
TODAY, 1-28-26: Build You Hot Dog: Choice of Sauerkraut/Chili/Cheese; Steamed Green Beans, Sliced Pears
TOMORROW, 1-29-26: Meatloaf w/ WG Dinner Roll; Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy; Mandarin Oranges
FRIDAY, 1-30-26: Detroit Style Pepperoni Pizza; Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce; Ruby Applesauce
Throughout the season, the girls have faced tough opponents, yet still secured several big wins, including victories over Mount Carmel, Danville, and Shamokin. Their hard work is truly paying off as they attempt to finish the regular season strong.
Contributor: Kayelle Laubach, Journalism Staff Member
Photos Courtesy of Noah Hockenbroch and VSN
To make the process easier this year, we are collecting scholarship information through a Microsoft Form. Whether your scholarship is new or offered annually, we appreciate you taking a moment to complete the form so we can ensure all details are accurate. A follow-up form will be sent closer to the ceremony to collect recipient names and award amounts.
Southern Columbia's Annual Awards Ceremony:
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Please Complete by: February 20,2026
Thank you to all of our sponsors for your continued support in helping our seniors achieve their dreams!
The Tigers have been strong on both ends of the court, combining tough defense with balanced scoring. With playoffs nearing, the Tigers will look to carry their momentum forward and finish the regular season strong as they prepare for postseason play. 🏀
Contributor: Cullen McGinley, Journalism Staff Member
Photos courtesy of VSN and Noah Hockenbroch
On Friday, SCA middle and high school students participated in the Columbia-Montour County Band Festival, held at Bloomsburg High School. Throughout the day, students rehearsed their music in preparation for the evening concert. High school students earned their spots through a competitive audition process, while middle school students were selected by Mr. McWilliams.
Congratulations to the following students who proudly represented SCA by participating in this event:
High School Students: Sarah Jarrard, Karlene Wiehe, Isabelle Honabach, Olivia Hagan, and Lillian Lynch, who was also chosen as a County Band Scholarship Recipient.
Middle School Students: Kinsley Wiehe, Ainsley Gajkowski, Amelia DeWald, Sophia Stewart, Lincoln Barnette, Harlyn Benshoff, Levi Race, Allison Bauman, and Jovie Stahl.
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
Our school is incredibly proud of our new girls’ wrestling team and the hard work, dedication, and trailblazing spirit they bring to the mat!
Contributor: Karlene Wiehe, Journalism Staff Member
Congratulations to Senior Brayden Andrews on reaching a major milestone Saturday by earning his 100th career wrestling win at the PHAC Tournament. This accomplishment reflects his hard work, dedication, and consistency throughout his high school career. Reaching 100 wins is a significant achievement in wrestling and showcases the effort he has put in during practices, matches, and the offseason.
Contributor: Alyssa Conner, Journalism Staff Member
Congratulations to our FBLA students!
They made their mark at the Regional Leadership Conference yesterday as 41 students placed and qualified for the State Leadership Conference in Hershey in April. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
1st Place
- Aiden Williams- Future Business Leader
- William Victory- Advertising
- Chase Compton- Banking and Financial Systems
- Ashley Wilkins- Insurance and Risk Management
- Carter Mensch- Introduction to Business Communication
- Makala Baylor- Personal Finance
- Grayson Reck- Securities and Investments
- Vivien Miller- Technology Support and Services
- Dillen Brassard and Kay Hicks- Broadcast Journalism
2nd Place
- Jake Scherer- Entrepreneurship
- Jack Garrigan- Introduction to Information Technology
- Johnny Barnette and Connor Knorr- Management Information Systems
- Leah Fenstermacher- Technology Support and Services
- Morgan Laughlin and Elise Bingaman- Introduction to Business Presentation
3rd Place
- Austin Shaffer- Economics
- Alana Reuter and Maddison Yost- Hospitality and Event Management
- Sarah Martin and Isabella Slusser- International Business
- Madison Kerstetter and Madalyn LeVan- Management Information Systems
4th Place
- Caius Morrow- Economics
- Ethan Mika- Introduction to Business Communication
- Kylie Leck- Project Management
- Joanna Chen- Retail Management
- Gavin Brown and Destiny Deeter- International Business
5th Place
- Daphney Bingaman and Holly Schmidt- Banking and Financial Systems
- Ander Zanella- Economics
6th Place
- Grace Victory- Business Communication
- Lainey Jones- Introduction to FBLA
- Tyler Reibsome- Introduction to Information Technology
- Arya Welch- Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Yanqiu Chen- Marketing
- Karlene Wiehe- Organizational Leadership
- Aidyn McHale- Real Estate
- Noah Esworthy and Gage Tobias- Sports and Entertainment Management
