By Mareska Chettiar, Photography Editor
Year in Photos
Designed by Rohan Anne, Webmaster
Representing striking and important events throughout the 2022-23 school year, “Year in Photos” ranges from the pep rally in October through graduation in June.
October
An annual tradition, student council’s pep rally welcomed students back to school with an afternoon full of cheers, games and music. This year, students watched from the bleachers of Teamer Field as the marching band and cheer squad performed their routines. Classes fought against each other in a field goal kick competition, relay race and flag football game.
The senior class racked up the most points by the end of the pep rally with the junior and freshmen classes tyed for second place.
(Photo by Ben Shapiro and Brief by Howard Kim and Ben Shapiro)
Conestoga kicked off its last home game of the season against Ridley with Pink Out and Senior Night for the football team and cheerleaders at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 14th. Family and friends packed the stands to support the seniors.
(Photos and brief by Lily Chen)
November
After their storybook victory over Lower Merion High School, the boys soccer team finished the regular season with a 14-2 record, losing to Radnor High School and Holy Ghost Preparatory School in close contests.
(Photo by George Zhang and story by Michael Tierney)
It’s a warm Friday afternoon, and groups of friends from T/E Middle School and ’Stoga are walking downtown to socialize and enjoy ice cream, as usual. This time, though, the students’ final destination is not the familiar Handel’s property next to the Berwyn Shopping Center, but rather the parlor’s brand-new building across the street.
(Picture by Vanessa Chen and Story by Vanessa Chen and Eva Kennedy)
This year’s Cornucopia presented a variety of clubs and teachers hosting events around the school. Peer Mediation planned the day and oversaw the activities led by Conestoga’s clubs and teachers. Ping-pong, watercolor paintings, watching the World Cup live in the atrium and viewing Asian American movies were some of the events in which students could participate.
(Photo by Lauren Pinheiro and Brief by Lauren Pinheiro and Lizzie Sun)
Xenogenders: An outlet for anti-trans panic
(Art by Angie Chen)
December
The Wayne Art Center hosted its annual CraftForm exhibit and a new Beyond Glass Exhibit.
(Picture and story by Mary Wolters)
The Conestoga boys' basketball team played Upper Darby on Thursday Dec. 22, where they won 70-66.
(Picture by George Zhang and Brief by Howard Kim and George Zhang)
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January
Separating art from the artist (Cartoon by Yuting Pu)
Conestoga’s new wrestling coach, Gary Baker, replaced Tom Elicker, who stepped down last year. Baker brought some new energy to the mat and changes along with it.
(Photo by Eshan Singh and story by Eshan Singh and Alex Carder)
The Asian American Cultural Club celebrated the Lunar New Year to share Asian culture with the community. A variety of festivities were held, all of which were planned and executed by the members.
(Photo by George Zhang and brief by Tanisha Agrawal and George Zhang)
February
A third of the girls’ ice hockey team are first-years, with some never playing the sport before. The reason it worked? A nurturing team environment and girls who are willing to put the work in to adapt.
(Photo by Louisa Sandorff and brief by Louisa Sandorff and Alexa Willrich)
On Saturday Feb. 4, Conestoga’s literary magazine, the Folio, hosted its annual “Inkwell” issue release party at the Tredyffrin Library from 6-8 p.m. The celebration, Folio’s first since 2020, had an Alice in Wonderland theme and included drinks, food and dessert for all attendees.
(Photo by Abby Chong and brief by Abby Chong and Aren Framil)
Sunlight filters through the windows of The Happy Mixer, reflecting off of glass cases that display baked confections ranging from wafers to tiered cakes. Founders Lisa and Tim Mourer brought their vision of an old-fashioned bakery to life, but with a twist: everything is gluten-free.
(Photo and story by Lily Chen)
Rom Coms deserve the love (Cartoon by Angie Chen)
March
Hiram White, Isaiah White and Christopher Wilson were three native Pennsylvanian men who fought in the United States Colored Troop’s 25th regiment. Their stories as Black soldiers from Pennsylvania fighting for the Union in the Civil War have been on display in the "17 Men" exhibit in the Chester County History Center since Feb. 10. (Photo and story by Soumya Sathyanarayana)
Philadelphia Flower Show Makes its Return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center; Theme: “The Garden Electric” (Photo by Lily Chen)
Secret love letters, 1930s dancing and a charming cast — this year’s spring musical, “She Loves Me,” leaves the audience “Hungary” for more. On March 1, ’Stoga Theatre premiered “She Loves Me,” a romantic comedy set in 1930s Budapest.
(Photo by Maya Shah and story by Rowan Chetty and Zara Samdani)
The Key Club MiniTHON Committee hosted Pi Day on Mar. 13 to fundraise for child cancer patients. Pi Day gave students the opportunity to pay to put tickets in a raffle for a teacher of their choosing, each of whom could possibly get pied. (Photo and brief by Mareska Chettiar)
April
Hundreds of protestors chanted outside the steps of Philadelphia City Hall as evening rush hour commenced on March 31. The Philadelphia rally of the March for Queer and Trans Youth Autonomy was matched by those in cities across Pennsylvania such as Pittsburgh, Oil City, and Harrisburg; similar marches took place in all 50 states and Washington D.C.
(Photo by Evan Lu and story by Evan Lu and Hiba Samdani)
On Sunday, April 2, Wilson Farm Park hosted its first annual Easter egg hunt. Participants were encouraged to bring baskets for the egg hunt and participate in the other activities available around the park, such as face painting, music, food and games.
(Photo and story by Lily Chen)
Some Muslim students observed Ramadan, the month-long Islamic period of fasting and spiritual reflection, during which they abstain from food and drink from dawn to dusk. Despite the physical challenges that come with working out while fasting, these students were determined to maintain their fitness routine and persevere to push themselves to new heights.
(Photo and brief by Michael Tierney)
May
Sponsored and organized by the Muslim Student Association and the Conestoga and Islamic Circle of North America, the evening celebrated Eid and the culture and traditions of Islam with the community. Stalls representing countries like Syria, Turkey, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and more were present with food, traditional clothing and artifacts. (Photo and brief by Tanisha Agrawal)
On Thursday, May 25, Desi Night took place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Conestoga’s cafeteria and small gym. Desi Club invited community members of all backgrounds to share and learn about South Asian culture, with tickets running $10 per person.
(Photo by Zara Samdani and brief by Hannah Simon)​
June
In response to recent surges of anti-semitic vandalism, Tredyffrin Township residents Lisa Schrieber and Howard Griffel organized a peaceful rally on June 4 to decry Jewish hate crimes. Members of the community, young and old, stood at 37 Flintlock Lane, Chesterbrook, crowding a sign where a vandalist spray painted a swastika one month ago. (Photo by Lily Chen, Brief by Lily Chen and Zara Samdani)
Berwyn Farmers’ Market is a farmers market that has listed several different vendors selling products that range from food to art produced by local culinary chefs and artists. The market was designed to help small businesses around Berwyn and give them an opportunity to bring awareness to their own businesses for profit. (Photo and brief by Aashita Singh)
Conestoga held its graduation for the Class of 2023 on June 6. The ceremony began at 7 p.m. after a one-hour rain delay. The program started with senior Camerata members singing the national anthem, shortly followed by speeches from principal Dr. Amy Meisinger, superintendent of schools Dr. Richard Gusick and school board President Dr. Roberta Hotinski. (Photo by George Zhang and brief by Abby Bagby and Maya Shah)