FHS Press

Working hard and playoff bound

Anna Patsch and Costa Barlamas • October 7, 2011

“I have to admit at the beginning I had my doubts, but the younger guys have really been stepping it up,” Senior Captain Jacob Niedergall said. Hands down, the Freedom boys’ soccer team is off to...

Football: Injuries to Victories

Costa Barlamas • October 7, 2011

After a hard year’s work of being the head coach, it paid off when Hernandez got his first win on Sept. 16, 2011. Traveling to an away territory of the Mohawk Warriors, the Bulldogs were favored to win.The...

Volleyball: New coach, more practices, higher goals

Megan Szatkiewicz • October 7, 2011

“Sharkbait! Hoo ha ha!” This chant, recognizable from Disney’s “Finding Nemo,” is led by Senior Carolyn Jenny at the beginning of every girls’ volleyball game in order to pump up the team....

New school rule’s flawed logic

FHS Press Staff • October 7, 2011

Have you been noticing a bit of wiggle-room in your jeans? Is this the first time you’ve seen your toes since the days of recess and cartoons? This could be a result of a strict workout regime, or maybe...

Today I don’t feel like doing anything—not even dressing myself

Amanda Hryckowian • October 7, 2011

Around the age of 5 years old, it was customary for a parent to choose their child’s outfit for the day. Most outfits revolved around shirts with cartoons or jeans with butterflies on them. As time continued,...

Get ready to pay: Most programs safe from budget ax, but student costs will rise

Emily Francis • June 7, 2011

At the May 12 school board meeting, members discussed important issues and changes to be implemented to the district next year. The high school will be seeing a few major changes in different areas, including...

FHS nabs 8 Mancini’s

Jordan Kusich and Emily Francis • June 7, 2011

The FHS drama club took home a total of eight Mancini Awards for their spring performance of Footloose when they visited Geneva College on May 18. Freedom was nominated in 11 of the 13 categories in which...

Saying goodbye: Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Moore retire

Rosalyn Nye • June 7, 2011

Everyone knows and thinks of Ms. Moore as the high school librarian, but she has actually only been in the profession for 12 years. One of those years was spent as an elementary librarian at Ambridge....

Corris makes plans for improvement: Several FHS rules slated to change next year.

Taylar McCoy • June 7, 2011

Mrs. Corris is planning to change several rules to better the high school experience for students next year. There are a few rules that will change drastically, and a few that are just in the process of...

Student Profile: Jimmy Kappas

Emily Bittner • June 7, 2011

A few months ago, Freedom student, James Kappas, received his acceptance letter to William & Jefferson College. The reason this was such a big deal is because he was only a junior. Jimmy agreed to sit...