Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press
Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press
Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press
Kickin' it: The girl’s soccer team embraces Senior Emma Falk during her time on the field for senior night despite her injury. The soccer team started all of their seniors on the field for the start of the game.

Girls soccer team aims for playoff success

Brodie Falk, Assistant News Editor • October 31, 2023

As the girls soccer team's regular season play comes close to an end, the team is hopeful about the rest of the season. Sitting at the top of their section, the team has clinched a playoff spot. In the...

Jay Mohrbacher (10) during the game on October 12th, pushing the ball up field, attempting to make a pass.

Boys soccer team improves this season

Noah Brandon, Photo Editor • October 31, 2023

In a thrilling turn of events, the boys soccer team has been gaining momentum and showing significant improvement in the current season. With a series of remarkable wins and a newfound sense of unity,...

Shut Down: Going up for the block, senior Cassidy Harris and freshman Kameron Haskey try to block the opposing hitter. Blocking is a very important part of volleyball, and used to stop on-coming spikes.

Preparing for the future

Colton Blank, Assistant Sports Editor • October 31, 2023

While the girls’ volleyball team has been progressing through the season, they have played some formidable opponents. During this season, so far, the girls are 4-11 overall, and 1-9 in sections. While...

Last stretch: Finish line in sight, Noah Chaousy pushes to get to the finish line. The last stretch of the race can be the hardest part for runners.

Cross country team finishes strong

Skylar Scobbo, Features Editor • October 31, 2023

Although the season quickly came to an end, the team worked hard up until then to finish strong. With each meet, the runners pushed themselves and showed much improvement from the beginning of the season. ...

Breaking blocks: Senior Cody Patterson pushes his way through the Mohawk defense on Oct. 13. “It feels amazing. When the offense does their job and clears the way for a touchdown, there is nothing better than hearing the fans scream behind you,” Patterson said. All of the players wore pink socks to support their community during the annual “Pink Out” game to support breast cancer awareness.

Football team remains optimistic for next season

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor • October 31, 2023

Friday night football games have become one of the most popular events for students and parents to have a blast; watching their team play, listening to the band and cheering in the bleachers with the cheerleaders....

Wrapping things up: Before a big game, Alex Rawding wraps up Sophomore Riley Beegle’s ankle before beginning warm ups. Wrapping up her ankle gives her the support that she needs to allow stress on it.

Athletic trainer of 4 years, resigning

Madison Meyer, News Editor • October 31, 2023

Freedom’s Athletic Trainer, Alex Rawding, had her last day on Oct. 9. After taking on the role of athletic trainer at the beginning of the 2019 school year, Rawding has decided to resign due to a better...

Trash to treasure: Senior Zach Wynn saved a painting from his neighbor’s garbage and gave it as a gift to Mr. Langelli. The painting now resides permanently above Mr. Langelli’s Smartboard, visible to all of his students.

Strong bonds build better futures

Christopher Denkovich, Editor In Chief • October 31, 2023

Every student has had a class that they absolutely dreaded going to. The only thing they could focus on is the tapping of someone else’s foot and the humming of the lights above that were way too bright...

Spooky characters: Many people enjoy these Halloween movie characters. These characters play a huge role in the development of halloween culture.

Movies influence Halloween culture

Jenna Haskey, Staff Writer • October 31, 2023

Spooky season is here and Halloween lovers have started their Halloween movie binge at the very beginning of October. Some scary movies that are a necessity to watch are The Conjuring, Halloween, Scream,...

A sharp taste: The packaging of a Laffy Taffy is torn back revealing a razor blade; meant to symbolize how the dangers that come with Halloween could be so easily concealed.

More Tricks than Treats

Bryson Deal, Copy Editor • October 31, 2023

Fall is officially here, and with fall comes Halloween. Dressing up in costumes, going to haunted houses,  trick-or-treating and even getting hit by drunk drivers! The Halloween holiday can be a great...

Pitch Perfect: Joyfully, alumn Dante Colorito sings “Moving Too Fast” from the musical “Last Five Years” on Oct. 14. Colorito played the “Beast” in Freedom’s 2018 “Beauty and the Beast” production.

Freedom Drama weaves nostalgia into musicalitty

Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor • October 31, 2023

For the first time in Freedom history, the musical talent within each graduating class was recognized in the auditorium on the evening of Oct. 14. On this evening, Freedom alums from various graduating...

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