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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 drop at a time: Dayne Bailey, maintenance, waters the newly finished outfield to ensure the sod roots properly. Due to the lack of rain, the sod has to be watered manually every day.

Baseball field undergoes renovation

Cameron Stumpf, Social Media Director September 30, 2025

After the boys’ successful 2025 baseball season, renovations to their field have been approved. Mr. David Badamo, Athletic Director, worked with the school’s grounds director to create a proposal for...

News-in-brief

Calla Reynolds, Editor-in-Cheif September 30, 2025

SHAWNEE ANNOUNCES DEADLINES FOR SENIORS On Aug. 4, the Shawnee Yearbook sent out an email to the senior class and their guardians detailing deadline dates for portraits and tribute advertisements. The...

Teachers begin year without contract

September 30, 2025

Since June 30, teachers have been working without a collective bargaining agreement. This means that their previous contract has expired, and they have to go through negotiations for a new contract. A...

Steel and flame: Looking over the Monongahela River is the largest coke plant in the country. This photo was taken before the explosion took place.

Local steel factory explodes, results fatal

Addison Freeman and Aubrey Boyd September 30, 2025

On Aug. 11, the United States (U.S.) Steel Clairton Coke Works had a fatal explosion, sending 10 people to the hospital and killing three people on the scene. The steel mill produced coke, a vital component...

Spring is in the air: Standing on risers, the high school chorus performs its final concert of the year. The spring concert was a great way of showing how far the chorus has come and allowed the members to showcase their talents and hard work.

Chorus brings spring cheer through concert

Elizabeth Mooney, Opinion Editor May 31, 2025

On May 14, the middle school auditorium was filled with the sounds of music as the 9-12, 7-8 and 5-6 grade choruses took the stage in their annual spring concert. From 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Jennifer...

Keeping it steady: In the high school library, Arthur Evans (11) presents his long-term project to a group of students. Evans' project analyzed what height and angles were prime for designing a functional bridge.

Students, alumni present during Science Conference

Reese Neely, News Editor May 31, 2025

This year marked the ninth year of the Science Conference, an annual event where students gather to learn more about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This also allows physics students,...

New and improved: Speaking proudly, Sara Aland (12) is interviewed by teachers for her senior project. This is the first year that students who passed their Keystone exams did interviews instead of presentations.

Seniors interview, present new-look graduation projects

Anna Majors, Asst. Features Editor May 31, 2025

Every year, graduating seniors are tasked with doing a senior project. Even though these projects are no longer a state requirement, the school enforces them to prepare students for their future. Leading...

Masterful melody: At the annual spring concert, Ashley Benavidez-Martinez (9) diligently watches the director. To stay in tune with one another, instrumentalists must continously listen to their peers and adjust their own sound from there.

Annual band concert hits all the right notes

Colton Blank, Social Media Director May 31, 2025

On May 21, the Freedom Area Jazz and Concert Band took on their annual challenge of performing their spring concert. The concert was held in the high school auditorium, where the doors opened at 6:30 p.m....

Sea of color: Waiting anxiously for their names to be called, the CTC graduates await receiving their official credentials which allow them to work in their respective fields. For the 2024-2025 school year, the BCCTC graduated over 300 senior students.

Beaver County CTC holds graduation

Alex Micon, Asst. Sports Editor May 31, 2025

The Beaver County Career and Technology Center (BCCTC) is an important part of the district’s career pipeline, serving as an entryway into the trades for a number of students within the district. The...

News-in-Brief

Lainey Tuszynski and Reese Neely May 30, 2025

DEAL NAMED 2025 MR. BEAVER COUNTY  This year's Mr. Beaver County Event was held on May 15, 2025. Each contestant was required to submit a reference from a school faculty/staff member, a video presentation...

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