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

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...

Junior Cole Skuse accompanied physics teacher Brian Wargo to the conference in Harrisburg.

FHS Teacher recognized as nominee for Teacher of the Year

Mason Hedge, News Editor December 21, 2018

The main job of an educator is to give students information that is helpful to them. Whether it’s in the fields of math, science, history or English, there is an infinite amount of information that students...

Proposed schedule change sparks debate among stakeholders

Cade Skuse, Editor-In-Chief (Online) December 3, 2018

Since the beginning of November, rumors have been spread about a potential change in the schedule for next year. The rumor states that rather than having a block schedule like there is currently, the schedule...

Safes will be placed in classrooms that contain the JAMBLOCK device.

Freedom schools install new JAMBLOCK security system

Baylee Stewart, Managing Editor (Print) November 30, 2018

New emergency door stoppers are being installed in classrooms throughout the district. Each classroom will receive one of these door stoppers. These door stoppers, called JAMBLOCKs, will be used in the...

Restoring HOPE in Conway

Restoring HOPE in Conway

Claudia Huggins, Editor-In-Chief (Print) November 30, 2018

Since 2016, Conway Elementary School has sat vacant after it merged with Big Knob Elementary. This new elementary school now sits on main campus along with both the middle and high school. Over the...

News-In-Brief

Mason Hedge, News Editor November 30, 2018

School Board member resigns. On Nov. 6, the school board accepted the resignation of former school board member and treasurer Alan Colorito. The board opened applications and will be conducting interviews...

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