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

High school staff shake-up

Marissa Lammie, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2021

On Dec. 22 Communications teacher Emily Skirtich took her leave from the district after pursuing a new job opportunity. The Communications course is responsible for preparing students with basic presentation...

Abigail Lisanti in the middle of peaceful protests that took place on Jan. 6 in Washington D.C.

Coup at the Capitol

Alexa Davis and Marissa Lammie January 10, 2021

On Jan. 6, the ground in Washington D.C. began to shake with the gathering of thousands of President Donald Trump’s loyal supporters. Before the events took place, Trump supporters were peacefully protesting...

Freedom graduate Alexandra Lizzi and her father, Detective Jeff Lizzi, attend a National Police Appreciation Day celebration on Jan 9, 2020.

Police Appreciation Day

Gracie Shane, Staff Writer January 10, 2021

On Jan. 9 of every year, people and officers across America celebrate National Police Appreciation Day. The day symbolizes the importance of police officers across the country. Many people may wonder why...

This light-covered rocking horse is just one of many light displays in Clinton, PA this Christmas season.

A light in the dark

Alexandra Mizzelle, Asst. Sports Editor December 22, 2020

Although COVID-19 has disrupted most everyday activities and special events, Christmas is just around the corner, and so are holiday light shows.  “My family and I are going to see lights at Big...

As the first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are made available in the U.S.,
Freedom students are divided on whether or not they plan to receive it.

Students split on COVID-19 vaccine

Abigail Ketterer, Staff Writer December 21, 2020

With the spread of COVID-19, scientists have been working hard to get a vaccine. Although there are many vaccines under development in the United States, there is not yet an authorized or approved vaccine...

Freedom students return to online learning with rising COVID-19 cases.

Beaver County schools return to virtual learning

Mikalah Smith, Staff Writer December 21, 2020

Many students were happy to be back in school on Nov. 9. COVID-19 cases are rising and many schools decided to go back to online school. Although there are many students who enjoy doing school at home,...

Several students from Cafe 116 surround Rosie on her first day of school on Dec. 7.

Meet Rosie

Marissa Lammie, Editor-in-Chief December 21, 2020

On Nov. 19 the school board approved a therapy dog for the high school. This dog will act as an emotional support animal for students and teachers alike. Therapy animals have been seen to have immense...

Days after the passing of Paul “Windy” Young, many local supports hung a black ribbon over the front of the custard stand along with flowers and candles to show condolences to the Young family.

The legacy lives on

Jessica Majors, Photo Editor December 11, 2020

“What’s the flavor of the day?” A common question asked by customers as the sliding windows open at a local ice cream shop and the employees are there ready to take your order and fulfill your sweet...

Bark for Schools has alerted countless schools of possible concerning searches on student accounts. On Oct. 30, Freedom installed the program on all school-issued computers.

Bark installed for schools

Keith Pawlowski and Luke Snavely November 24, 2020

On Feb. 14, 2018, tragedy struck Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Student Nikolas Cruz brought a gun and opened fire in the school, killing 17 innocent people. This devastating event came...

After eight months of virtual instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students arrive at the high school for the first day of in-person classes on Nov. 9 for the first time since March 12.

All students return to in-person schooling

Marissa Lammie, Editor-in-Chief November 24, 2020

Since March 13, the Freedom Area School District has been shut down due to COVID-19. This forced the entire district to go a different route with their teaching through the end of the school year. The...

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