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

 A look at the new lobby doors, which were among those that were recently renovated for easier opening.

Renovations continue at high school

Sam Romutis, Staff Writer February 1, 2019

The loud, obnoxious work of the drills, hammers and power tools have almost come to a close here at Freedom High School. Last year, the school board approved and chose to move forward with a project that...

News-In-Brief

Mason Hedge, News Editor February 1, 2019

2018 Shawnee yearbook recognized The Shawnee Yearbook, “Our Place in Time,” was given first place in the American Scholastic Press Association’s annual yearbook review and contest for the 2018...

The eight faculty members stood together to take a picture after they took the plunge.

Plunge for profits

Hallie Spielman, Editorial Editor February 1, 2019

The freezing day lacked snow to cover the ground. The chilly weather was caused by the neverending wind. The teams stood waiting for their turns to run into the frigid water. The 2019 Polar Plunge was...

Shown above are some of the different federal agencies that have been affected the most during the government shutdown.

What’s happening with this government shutdown

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online) January 17, 2019

On Dec. 21, 2018, lawmakers had a deadline to sign and pass the new spending bill for the 2019 year. Having missed the deadline due to both political sides not wanting to compromise, the government was...

Not just your Average Joe’s

Claudia Huggins, Editor-in-Chief (Print) January 9, 2019

Like any other club, Robotics Club works all year to earn money to help fuel their club and the things that come with it. For Robotics Club, these funds are used to buy supplies, such as metals and equipment,...

Thirty-one DECA members competed at the district competition on Dec. 3, which was held at the Sheraton Hotel near the Pittsburgh Airport. Thirteen of the 31 qualified to advance to states, which will take place in Hershey from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22.

‘We mean business’

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online) December 21, 2018

At Freedom Area high school, there are no classes that teach students about business and marketing. Students who show interest in these fields join DECA. DECA stands for the Distributive Education Clubs...

The FAHS choir joins the band in the concert’s finale, performing “He Shall Reign Forevermore.”

Warm music for a cold winter

Sam Covalt, Asst. Editorial Editor December 21, 2018

As autumn passes, the leaves fall to the ground and the cold sets in, everyone needs a little something to warm the months to come. We’ll gather around the fireplace, huddling together around the glowing...

In the picture above, the darkest areas represent where cannabis is legalized recreationally. The next darkest areas is where cannabis has been decriminalized and the white area is where cannabis is illegal.

Is legalizing recreational marijuana becoming a trend?

Natalie Dubovi, Staff Writer December 21, 2018

Legalizing marijuana is becoming a popular trend all around the world. In 2013, Uruguay became the first country to legalize recreational cannabis. In October, Canada became the second nation to legalize...

Flyers made by GSA members hang in the halls and include answers to questions people may have about the club.

New high school club seeks to improve relationships between students

Ella Walden, PR/Marketing Director December 21, 2018

A new club has been formed at Freedom called the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) that deals with different sexualities and identities coming together to discuss LGBTQ issues such as stigmas, misconceptions,...

Juniors Cole Skuse and Mason Hedge, sophomore Marissa Lammie and senior Mikayla Evans pose for photo prior to their concert at Honors Band on Dec. 1.

Representing with honor

Matthew Levenson, Asst. Sports Editor December 21, 2018

Every school year, some members of the band audition for honors band: a program run through the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA). The PMEA is a statewide nonprofit organization that promotes...

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