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
Christopher Denkovich

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-In-Chief

All content by Christopher Denkovich
The look: Smoldering behind the newspaper, The FHS Press Staff recreates Mr. Fitzpatrick’s iconic profile picture. The newspaper photo is not needed for publication, which allows the staff to have fun with poses.

Senior Editor-in-Chief writes final farewell

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2025
Admiring the view: Seniors arrived at school early on their first day to watch the sunrise as a way to kick off the school year. On May 2, senior students have the opportunity to watch the sunset as a remembrance of their high school careers.

[Photo] Goodbye class of 2025

Brooke Stragand, Social Media Director
April 30, 2025
Learners permit: Taking risks, international students travel to the United States for a chance at world class education. In order to do so, students need a visa.

Local student visas revoked

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Cheif
April 30, 2025
Out of gas: Feeling burnt out, Seniors often struggle towards the end of the year. With the finish line in reach, it is easy to just give up.

Senioritis: Real, not an excuse

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Cheif
March 28, 2025
Unseen toll: Losing sleep, students sacrifice their mental health for academic achievement. Students often feel pressure to live up to certain expectations.

School should be collaborative, not competitive

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2025
Taking it in: Chronically scrolling, Meta users consume information about global events and world politics from posts by their peers. With the end of third-party fact checking it will be more difficult for users to discern between real and fake posts.

Meta ends third-party fact checking

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Cheif
January 31, 2025

Sniffles should not stop students

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2024
Chop shop: Carving pumpkins, Thomas Ward (12) and Garrett Drutarosky (11) fit axles into the derby cars. Physics Club students prepared all of the drilling and cutting to ensure Fall Fest was as safe as possible for the younger students.

Physics Club puts on annual Fall Fest

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Cheif
November 26, 2024
Demonizing opponents: In recent years, politicians have resorted to name calling and slander as a main tactic of campaigning. This causes further political divide while polarizing the country in a dangerous fashion.

Political name calling causes division

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2024
Winning pass: Running, Isaiah Leasha (12) runs down the field while attempting to make a pass. Freedom lost to Ellwood City 43-3 this game.

[Photo] Bulldogs reflect, prepare for upcoming football season

Hannah Shaffer, Digital Content Director
October 31, 2024
Making moves: Dekota Roberts (12) runs past the 40-yard line carrying the ball during the Aug. 23 game against Quaker Valley. Roberts was selected to be one of the team’s four captains.

Weather causes football schedule changes

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
The pass: As “SmartPass” is introduced to students take time to be familiarized with new system. With new pass introduction, time is needed to see how it benefits the school.

[Photo] High school pilots new hall pass technology

Joseph Castelli, Sports Editor
May 23, 2024
Mixed reviews: Causing differing opinions, the housing plan, set to be built on Klein Road, faces the risk of potentially disrupting the scenery of the area. Differing opinions on the housing plan's construction led to not all community members welcoming the plan with open arms.

Potential housing plan sparks debate

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2024
Under construction: Standing tall over the Ohio River, the Rochester-Monaca Bridge is occupied with construction workers working to make repairs. The nearly $7 million dollar project aims to provide safer transporation.

[Photo] Rochester-Monaca Bridge undergoes renovation project

Noah Brandon, Photo Editor
April 30, 2024
The breakdown: Getting a closer look, a graphic shows the six components that comprise the Neuralink chip. The chip is implanted via a surgical robot instead of a human hand.

The thought that counts

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
April 30, 2024
Fully stocked: Across the nation, high school students are starting to rely on caffine. An illustration represents how students are consuming energy drinks in alarming numbers.

Caffeine craze

Christopher Denkovich, Editor In Chief
March 26, 2024
Spreading awareness: The school has several signs placed along the walkway into the building that give positive affirmations. These signs can create a small but impactful difference in the lives of students.

[Photo] Fashion Forward

Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor
February 29, 2024
Spreading awareness: The school has several signs placed along the walkway into the building that give positive affirmations. These signs can create a small but impactful difference in the lives of students.

Proposed legislation addresses mental health

Christopher Denkovich, Editor In Chief
February 29, 2024
2nd annual science alumni conference makes strides

2nd annual science alumni conference makes strides

Christopher Denkovich, Editor In Chief
January 31, 2024
Small district: The size of Freedom's campus is significantly smaller than some schools, since all education levels are in one place.

[Photo] Women’s sports becoming more popular

Aiden Pournaras, Assistant Editorial Editor
January 31, 2024
Paying it forward: After raising over $1,600, Katie Prest hands a check to members of Freedom's administration. Prest raised money to pay off student lunch debt. Left to right: High school principal, Mr. Steven Mott, Director of Food Service, Mr. Randy Walker, Prest and superintendent, Ms. Diane Workman

Alumni give back to district

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2023
Breaking through: Pushing the offense, the Bulldog defense attempts to down the Mohawk runner. As the blockers are cleared out, the defense files through to complete the tackle.

Temporary score; permanent memories

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2023
Breaking through: Pushing the offense, the Bulldog defense attempts to down the Mohawk runner. As the blockers are cleared out, the defense files through to complete the tackle.

[Photo] Physics club hosts 10th annual Fall Fest

Madison Meyer, News Editor
November 30, 2023
Trash to treasure: Senior Zach Wynn saved a painting from his neighbor’s garbage and gave it as a gift to Mr. Langelli. The painting now resides permanently above Mr. Langelli’s Smartboard, visible to all of his students.

Strong bonds build better futures

Christopher Denkovich, Editor In Chief
October 31, 2023
Trash to treasure: Senior Zach Wynn saved a painting from his neighbor’s garbage and gave it as a gift to Mr. Langelli. The painting now resides permanently above Mr. Langelli’s Smartboard, visible to all of his students.

[Photo] District community celebrates homecoming

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor
October 31, 2023
Enticing entrance: The varsity football team storms the field after their introduction during the first home game of the season. The team was also joined by all of the younger divisions of Freedom football.

Football team optimistic for season

Christopher Denkovich, Editor In Chief
September 29, 2023
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
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.

[Photo] Volleyball starts season with new players and coach

Lainey Tuszynski and Colton Blank
September 29, 2023
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
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Softball team exceeds expectations

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor (Print)
April 28, 2023
Local schools face active shooter hoax

Local schools face active shooter hoax

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor (Print)
April 28, 2023

20 minutes to be added to school day

Leannah Messenger and Christopher Denkovich
March 29, 2023
The impact of a voice

The impact of a voice

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor (Print)
March 1, 2023
The impact of a voice

The impact of a voice

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor (Print)
February 23, 2023

The world as we read it

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor (Print)
January 31, 2023

‘Structured Day’ focuses on reform, not punishment

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor (Print)
December 21, 2022
Bus schedule issues cause delays

Bus schedule issues cause delays

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor
November 30, 2022
A colorful scene

A colorful scene

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor
October 31, 2022
Serving the competition

Serving the competition

Christopher Denkovich, Managing Editor
September 30, 2022
Students who don't stimulate their brains over the summer can fall behind their peers that do. On the contrary, students who feel like they are behind their peers can use this as an opportunity to catch up.

Summer activities make return to school easier

Christopher Denkovich, Asst. News Editor
May 24, 2022
Collective punishment can add stress to students and further isolates peers. More often than not, collective punishment creates issues as opposed to solving them.

Eye for an eye

Christopher Denkovich, Asst. News Editor
May 2, 2022
Death tolls for both sides are increasing every day. Thousands of men, women and children have lost their lives so far.

Russia announces peace terms

Christopher Denkovich, Asst. News Editor
March 31, 2022
After a hard-fought victory, the Freedom bocce team shows their sportsmanship as they take a group photo with the Vikings team.

Rolling out of good season

Christopher Denkovich, Asst. News Editor
February 28, 2022
The great 12 day Babylonian festival was known as Akitu, and was held in the middle of March.

Maybe next year

Christopher Denkovich, Asst. News Editor
February 1, 2022
The CDC states that the Delta Variant is twice as contagious as previous variants, including the Omicron Variant.

New COVID-19 variant strikes Africa, US

Christopher Denkovich, Asst. News Editor
December 23, 2021
Daylight savings time tradition should not be continued because of poor health effects.

Set back, stay back

Christopher Denkovich, Assist. News Editor
November 30, 2021
Sleep deprivation is a serious issue among students with a Healthline research study showing that 73% of high school students are not getting enough sleep.

Better sleep, better success

Christopher Denkovich, Assistant News Editor
October 29, 2021
U.S. troops fought the Taliban forces in Afghanistan for many years until President Biden ordered a troop withdrawal from the area.

America’s longest war comes to an end

Christopher Denkovich, Assistant News Editor
September 30, 2021
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