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
One last time: Mr. Christopher Coennen talks with students on Feb. 28, his last day in the district. Throughout the year, Coennen was able to make meaningful connections talking with students and learning more about them.

Coennen leaves lasting impact on district

Anna Majors, Asst. Features Editor • March 28, 2025

After many classes and hundreds of hours at the high school, Mr. Christopher Coennen closes this chapter of his career. Feb. 28 was his last day working in the teaching field. He announced his resignation...

Tasteful traditions: When celebrating Mardi Gras, many delve into customary delicacies such as the classic Paczki doughnut dessert. During other festivities, such as Lent, people enjoy other traditions such as fried fish.

Community honors Mardi Gras

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor • February 28, 2025

The month of February marks the beginning of many annual celebrations and jubilations, many of them leading into the following months. These unique traditions have varied backgrounds, several stemming...

Getting experience: Holding the leash, Emma Ward (11) attempts to manage the dog with her classmates. The Beaver County Career & Technology Center provided both in-class educational experiences and hands-on experiences for students to gain the most out of their education.

Outside programs provide career education

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editor • February 28, 2025

Working towards a future career or aspiration does not need to begin post-graduation. Students can utilize the various academies and courses provided by the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) and...

Best buddies: Spending quality time with her mentee, Payton Bickerstaff (12) colors, while her mentee sets up Candy Land. A major part of Big Brothers Big Sisters is for children to have a mentor that they are able to spend time with and look up to.

Students assist younger generations

Hannah Shaffer, Digital Content Director • February 28, 2025

Through sports, extracurricular activities, summer camps and more, students influence the children they are around. Many young children hope to look up to students far older than themselves, and that is...

From sacrificial to celebrated: Valentine’s Day has changed a lot since it’s beginning. Beginning with sacrificing animals and whipping people, to beheading a saint for marrying couples where it’s forbidden, to the roses and chocolate of today.

Love is in the air

Mia Roncevich, Asst. Opinion Editor • February 28, 2025

Valentine’s Day is a popular holiday around the world that is all about celebrating love. People get family, friends and partners gifts, such as chocolate and flowers. The history of Valentine’s Day...

“Scrolling” to a halt: The TikTok app is very ingrained in youth culture these days. The app ban temporariiy stopped Americans from interacting with the humor, ideals and dance that the app features.

Behind the rumors

Mia Roncevich, Asst. Opinion Editor • January 31, 2025

Many kids at Freedom High School enjoy scrolling through the TikTok app and are not alone. According to Pew Research, 63% of teenagers aged 13-17 use TikTok. However, rumors have been circulating recently...

Whole lotta... empty seats: Aside from some of the biggest names, many artists' concerts are reeling in fewer and fewer attendees. As the amount of rap fans continues to diminish, more and more artists struggle to sell out venues like they once did.

Dropping Bars

Bryson Deal, Sports Editor • January 31, 2025

Rap music began during the early 1970s in The Bronx, New York City. Two stars of this early hip-hop era were DJ Kool Herc and DJ Hollywood. DJ Kool Herc’s parties are credited with being the birthplace...

Morning meals: Standing at the breakfast cart, Ms. Becky Spieler collects Lucas Bradel’s (10) prefered breakfast items. A free breakfast is provided for all students through either the breakfast cart or within the cafeteria.

District provides nutritional meals for students

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editors • December 19, 2024

As a district, Freedom encompasses students from all economic backgrounds. No matter what situation they are facing, these individuals come to school each day to receive the educational, nutritional and...

Helping hand: Looking down, Mr. Jim Gregg assists Harmony Martin (12) with her ceramics project. Many students go to the art room during PLT to get guidance from Gregg.

Gregg fills high school art teacher position

Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor • December 19, 2024

Art classes at the high school underwent a change in educators within the last month. On Nov. 7, the school board approved the resignation of former art teacher Ms. Kaylee Haggerty. At the same board meeting,...

A new world: Reading from his phone, Leo Kaleugher (11) presents his part on the behalf of Physics Club during the club fair. This year’s annual club fair took place on Nov. 25 in the auditorium.

High school adds 2 new clubs

Alex Micon, Asst. Sports Editor • December 19, 2024

Just as every year does, this school year has brought plenty of new clubs to the roster for students to join and participate in. Clubs like Physics Club or Drama Club are staples in the Freedom community,...

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