Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

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Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press
Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

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Hannah Shaffer

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor

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During PLT, on June 3, students stand around Cafe 116 waiting for and ordering their drinks. A portion of the profit that was received was given to ‘Alex’s Lemonade Stand’.

Cafe 116 holds ‘Alex’s Lemonade Stand’ fundraiser

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
June 5, 2024
In lights: Standing in front of the archway, senior Skylar Scobbo and junior Elias Boyd pose for pictures during grand march. The stage was decorated with a lit arch, lanterns hanging from the ceiling and floating candles lining the stage.

‘And at last I see the lights’

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
May 23, 2024
Pressing record: Asking a question, senior Aiden Pournaras talks to an interview subject. For the competition, student journalists interviewed Assistant Athletic Director for Creative Content and Branding, Sarah Higgins, to get information about her job at Penn State.

Print Media students compete in state competition

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
April 30, 2024
Burning Anger: While there is a great amount of citizens who participate in peaceful and respectful protests, there is an equal amount of those who participate in protests that are dangerous and destructive. Buildings have been destructed throughout protests, causing harm to many.

[Photo] Freedom Drama presents: ‘Matilda the Musical’

Brodie Falk, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2024
Burning Anger: While there is a great amount of citizens who participate in peaceful and respectful protests, there is an equal amount of those who participate in protests that are dangerous and destructive. Buildings have been destructed throughout protests, causing harm to many.

Taking it to the extreme

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
March 26, 2024
Pinning for the win: Junior Jordan Delon wrestles Brenden Sanko from Central Valley, winning by 18-3 in five minutes and 24 seconds.

Wrestlers are back-to-back section champs

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
February 29, 2024
Never alone: Students who struggle from sexual violence and rape are never alone. No matter how hard the feelings are, there is always someone out there who understands what one is going through.

[Photo] Fashion Forward

Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor
February 29, 2024
Never alone: Students who struggle from sexual violence and rape are never alone. No matter how hard the feelings are, there is always someone out there who understands what one is going through.

A woman’s fight

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
February 29, 2024
Life choices: When it comes to substance abuse, there is a very heavy choice to make. Say “yes” to life or say “yes” to drugs; its all about what you decide.

Illicit substances create detrimental effects on teenagers

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
January 31, 2024
Practice makes perfect: In the mat room, senior Ryan Kredel and junior Gavyn McCray practice together after school on Dec. 14. The wrestling team meets multiple times a week for practice.

Wrestling season starts off strong

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
December 21, 2023
On the move: After snapping the ball, freshman Rylie Vojtko hands the ball off to other freshman Tessa Wright as she proceeds to run down the field. Handing off the ball to another player gives the offensive team a chance to run the ball down the field and score.

[Photo] Seniors prevail in annual Powder-Puff tourney

December 21, 2023
Final hit: Smiling hard, senior Lilly Burguess dances to Bye Bye Bye by the band *NSYNC. This halftime performance, on Oct. 27, was the last for Burguess, and the last for the 2023 season.

As seasons change, so does music

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
November 30, 2023
Final hit: Smiling hard, senior Lilly Burguess dances to Bye Bye Bye by the band *NSYNC. This halftime performance, on Oct. 27, was the last for Burguess, and the last for the 2023 season.

[Photo] Managing Madness

Brodie Falk, Assistant News Editor
November 30, 2023
Breaking blocks: Senior Cody Patterson pushes his way through the Mohawk defense on Oct. 13. “It feels amazing. When the offense does their job and clears the way for a touchdown, there is nothing better than hearing the fans scream behind you,” Patterson said. All of the players wore pink socks to support their community during the annual “Pink Out” game to support breast cancer awareness.

Football team remains optimistic for next season

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
October 31, 2023
Sleepy after the socials: After a long night of staying up on social media, sophomore Garrett Drutarosky falls asleep in his PLT while working on schoolwork. Showing the effect that when you stay up on social media throughout the night it can cause someone to fall tired in class.

Social media usage affects student sleep schedules, performance in school

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
October 31, 2023
Breaking blocks: Senior Cody Patterson pushes his way through the Mohawk defense on Oct. 13. “It feels amazing. When the offense does their job and clears the way for a touchdown, there is nothing better than hearing the fans scream behind you,” Patterson said. All of the players wore pink socks to support their community during the annual “Pink Out” game to support breast cancer awareness.

[Photo] District community celebrates homecoming

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor
October 31, 2023
High School girls Alyssa Bearer, Trinity Vojtko, and Rylie Vojtko, dress up to go and watch the Barbie movie on July 23, with their sisters and younger friends. Fans across the country weredressing up in pink to go watch the hit movie intheaters.

More than a Barbie

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor
September 29, 2023
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