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 bunch of Lunch: Students eat and talk with one another during their B-lunch on Sept. 19 in the cafeteria

A new taste of things

Caden Beringer and Colton Blank September 29, 2023

At the start of the 23-24 school year, high school principal, Mr. Steven Mott, made the decision to remove B lunch from the students schedule. This removed the lunch that cut the third block in half. Now,...

Safely gated: The cafeteria parking lot was gated off to protect students from possible injury with hot tar and other constuction hazards. Due to this, the Homecoming dance will be held in the gymnasium.

Roof construction delays school

Joseph Castelli and Christopher Denkovich September 29, 2023

Shortly after the 2022-2023 school year ended, summer construction began. On June 5, air conditioning installation started for a select few rooms in the high school. The rest of the roof was tarred and...

During the concert band performance on May 2, junior Lilly Burgess (center) played alongside the other students in the flute section.

Showing the growing

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing Director May 25, 2023

As spring approaches and the year wraps up, performers of all kinds prepare to take to the stage one last time with their fellow members and friends. For seniors, this was the last time they would experience...

In the midst of dancing, senior Mikalah Smith and junior Alyssa Imhoff stop and pose for a photo.

Prom season arrives

Brigette Richard, Asst. News/Business Manager May 25, 2023

Prom season is a special time of year, favored among many high school juniors and seniors. For this year’s theme, the junior class officers chose “Enchanted Garden.” Decorated with vines and fairy...

Mr. Griffith, now middle school principal,   is welcomed with a sign from the students.

Griffith named new middle school principal

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor May 25, 2023

Vice Principal Mr. Jeff Griffith was hired as middle school principal on May 4.  This position change was prompted by the leave of Dr. Ryan Smith. After Smith moved to Franklin Regional, the middle school...

Concerns about dangerous intersections rise among New Sewickley residents

Paige Young, Editorial Editor May 25, 2023

New Sewickley Township. is home to many students and their families, covering about 32.66 square miles with a population of about 7,000 people. Many would describe New Sewickley to be a rural area with...

Presenting in the library on May 5, sophomore Elias Boyd presents his long-term, which explores the effect of putting cork in baseball bats.

Not a ‘science fair’

Luke Snavely, Managing Editor May 25, 2023

In the seven years Dr. Brain Wargo has been putting together the science conference, he has made one thing clear: this is not a science fair. Science fairs often explore the already known, replicating...

Power lines down, students have virtual learning

Power lines down, students have virtual learning

Troy Pawlowski, Copy Editor April 28, 2023

At the end of March, specifically the weekend of the 24th, there was a severe thunderstorm which had high mile per hour winds. Due to these winds, many trees were blown over, as well as power lines. Thousands...

Debate over sex education in schools take center stage in Florida

Debate over sex education in schools take center stage in Florida

Janey Parks, Photo Editor April 28, 2023

Many students across the globe dread that notorious talk discussed in, what is most often, a middle school health class. Frequently, kids of middle school level education do not want to talk about reproductive...

Freedom Focus Media students participate in annual PSPA state competition

Freedom Focus Media students participate in annual PSPA state competition

Madison Sanders, News Editor April 28, 2023

On Thursday, March 30, 11 members of Freedom Focus Media competed in the Pennsylvania School Press Association (PSPA) state finals. This is a yearly competition where students from all eight regions around...

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