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 showcasing a talent, an anti-drug poster and an introduction of themselves. At the event, they were then asked a random fish bowl question in which they had thirty seconds to answer. At the end of the night, this year’s Mr. Beaver County and $1,000 winner was announced as Freedom’s own Bryson Deal (11).
KREPPS, BAUCAN NAMED STUDENT OF THE MONTH
For the month of May, two students were awarded student of the month for the Beaver County Career and Technology Center. Those students were Robert Baucan (11) and Alana Krepps (12). Baucan is a Culinary Arts student and Krepps is an Electrical Occupations student.
FACULTY SELECT STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
For the 2024-2025 school year, two pervious student of the month winners from each grade level were awarded student of the year. The students were Nora Powers (9), Wyatt Miller (9), Edelyn Gonzalez-Reyes (10), Charles Powell (10), Mackenzie Mohrbacher (11), Colton Blank (11), Lainey Tuszynski (12) and Christopher Denkovich (12).
JOURNALISM STUDENTS RECEIVE AWARDS
Judging for the remaining Pennsylvannia School Press Association Student Journalism Contest State Finals finalized in early May for the digital submission categories. Christopher Denkovich (12) won the state title in the Newspaper Photography Category. This win marked the first state title for Denkovich and Freedom Focus Media’s first state title in a photography category. Additionally, Kara Aland (12) and Riley Tokar (12)’s Cafe 116 submission, which qualified them for the state competition as well, earned them an honorable mention for the National Federation of Press Women.
SENIOR EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE
As graduation approaches, the guidence department has made seniors aware of the following upcoming senior events. On June 2, the top 10 dinner will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the Springfield Grill. On June 3, the Senior Brunch will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the high school auditorium. Later that evening, Circle of Scholars will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Javy’s. On June 4, graduation practice will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the senior class picnic following at 12 p.m. Lastly, commencement will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium with the Senior Send Off following from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
SHAWNEE YEARBOOKS ARRIVE
The 84th edition of the Shawnee yearbook has arrived on campus for the high school. Distribution began on May 22 and ran over the course of the following days. Supplements will arrive over the summer and will be distributed to students during the 2025-2026 school year. Seniors, you will need to visit the high school office at this time to pick up your supplement. More information will be avalible closer to the distribution date.