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On Saturday, February 10, seniors Joshua Mendez and Yandel Calleja competed at the Rotary Club District Speech Contest. The pair showcased their skills against 11 other students, and although they didn't come in first, they gained valuable experience within the realm of public speaking.

It's time to fill the stands this Saturday, February 10, for the Girls Basketball Regional Championship at Decatur Central. The game will begin at 7 p.m. and is free for any Plainfield High School students who arrive between 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Not only is admission free, but free pizza will also be provided to student section members until...

A classic tale of love, class and greed, set in the 1970's: Sense and Sensibility. Plainfield High School's theater department will be performing this Jane Austen play this spring. The play is about finding love, not only romantically, but also with family, as senior Madeline Yocum explained. In this, a husband passes away and his wife and three...

From putting on make-up to singing and dancing, the PHS show choirs are performance- ready, with competition season revving up after a January 27 start.

Area 31 is having its annual sign-up for the 2024-2025 year. The program, housed at Ben Davis High School, features practical, hands-on experience and industry-standard training, which enriches students' academic learning and prepares them for the workforce or higher education.

Just over three weeks ago, the PHS Jazz Band officially began rehearsing their music. With a large band combining many different and unique instruments, Jazz Band provides a unique auditory experience for those who may watch, and a stress-free environment where musicians can have fun playing their instruments.

As of Saturday, January 13, senior Cole McCool was 1 of 59 bowlers left in the Indiana High School State series.

Braving the competition for yet another year, senior Chloe Sumner steps up to the challenge. In her second year competing in the business competition known as DECA, Sumner knows what to expect.

Fans cheering, students playing games, teachers … hitting each other with dodgeballs?

"State Champions" is a title given to sports teams, show choir groups and even high school journalists. Both the Quaker Shaker newsmagazine staff and the Silhouettes yearbook staffs are in the running to be named the top in the state for their respective publications.