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
Lainey Tuszynski

Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Editor

All content by Lainey Tuszynski
Practice makes perfect: Demonstrating the steps to graphing, Ms. Becca Pessler informs the students in Algebra Keystone Remediation how to use online tools to practice. Desmos was one of the many online and in person resources shown to students to help them prepare for the test.

Keystone exam preparation leads to exams

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editor
April 30, 2025

News in brief

Lainey Tuszynski and Reese Neely
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.

[Photo] Senioritis: Real, not an excuse

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Cheif
March 28, 2025
Getting experience: Holding the leash, Emma Ward (11) attempts to manage the dog with her classmates. The Beaver County Career & Technology Center provided both in-class educational experiences and hands-on experiences for students to gain the most out of their education.

Outside programs provide career education

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editor
February 28, 2025

News-in-breif

Lainey Tuszynski and Reese Neely
January 31, 2025
Students who choose not to utilize their own transportation methods during harsh conditions, and on a daily basis, can arrive at school using the buses provided. Upon arrival, student walking paths will be salted and cleared to ensure safety.

Student safety above the law

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editor
January 31, 2025
Morning meals: Standing at the breakfast cart, Ms. Becky Spieler collects Lucas Bradel’s (10) prefered breakfast items. A free breakfast is provided for all students through either the breakfast cart or within the cafeteria.

District provides nutritional meals for students

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editors
December 19, 2024

News-in-Breif

Lainey Tuszynski and Reese Neely
December 19, 2024

News-in-Breif

Lainey Tuszynski and Reese Neely
November 26, 2024
Passing on knowledge: Demonstrating how to mold the clay, Ms. Kaylee Haggerty assists Hannah Shaffer (11) with shaping her lemon squeezer in ceramics. Haggerty often provided insight and assistance to her students within all levels of art.

Haggerty leaves high school

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editors
November 26, 2024
Passing on knowledge: Demonstrating how to mold the clay, Ms. Kaylee Haggerty assists Hannah Shaffer (11) with shaping her lemon squeezer in ceramics. Haggerty often provided insight and assistance to her students within all levels of art.

[Photo] Physics Club puts on annual Fall Fest

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Cheif
November 26, 2024
Bocce brilliance: Leaning in, Hailey Stinar (12) carefully rolls the bocce ball towards the pallina. The Bulldog bocce team placed 2nd out of 106 teams in their district last season.

[Photo] Bocce team rolls into a new season

Anna Majors, Asst. Features Editor
November 26, 2024

Back in time

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editors
October 31, 2024

News In Brief

Reese Neely and Lainey Tuszynski
October 31, 2024
Conquering the course: Running in the MAC invitational on Oct. 10 Noah Chaousy (11) maintains form to help reduce his time. Form is an important aspect of Cross Country as it will affect runner’s times and scores.

[Photo] Cross country season comes to an end

Anna Majors, Asst. Features Editor
October 31, 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.

[Photo] Political name calling causes division

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2024
The battle for 47: Voters will choose between former President Donald Trump (R), Vice President Kamala Harris (D) and a number of lesser-known third party candidates on Election Day, November 5.

[Photo] Presidential candidates debate

Bryson Deal, Sports Editor
September 30, 2024
Tee-mates: Preparing to sink the ball, Nicholas Metzger (10) holds the flag as Bryson Deal (11) putts his golf ball on Sept. 3. Players traveled with one team mate and two opposing players throughout the course.

Golf season comes to a close

Lainey Tuszynski, Asst. News Editor
September 30, 2024

Community appreciates teachers

Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Director
May 23, 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.

[Photo] The thought that counts

April 30, 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.

[Photo] Print Media students compete in state competition

April 30, 2024
Prepared participants: Gathered in a group, Special Olympic students smile after attending the Special Olympics Preview Day at Moon Township Park on March 22. This day allowed students to try different sports, meet other students, and learn about the upcoming Special Olympics.

Students participate in Special Olympics

Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Director
April 30, 2024
Future Focus: Sitting in his chair, senior Chase Grable takes notes. Sometimes Ms. Keith needs a bigger space to do interactive activities, so her class will use the library.

[Photo] Personal Finance class helps students learn crucial skills

Madison Meyer, News Editor
March 26, 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.

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

Brodie Falk, Assistant News Editor
March 26, 2024
Monthly messages: On the wall by the main stairwell, the Youth Ambassadors Program creates a positive monthly message wall for students to write down their responses to different prompts. Sophomore Elizabeth Smith was one of the many students who wrote down what or who they loved in their lives this month.

[Photo] Fashion Forward

Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor
February 29, 2024
Monthly messages: On the wall by the main stairwell, the Youth Ambassadors Program creates a positive monthly message wall for students to write down their responses to different prompts. Sophomore Elizabeth Smith was one of the many students who wrote down what or who they loved in their lives this month.

Helping hands

Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Director
February 29, 2024

2023 year in review

Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Editor
January 31, 2024
Looking to the future: Preparing for their game, junior Hailey Stinar rolls for her team during practice on Dec. 12. The eight members of the team split into two teams during practice so that they can simulate games.

Bocce team rolls into new season

Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Director
December 21, 2023
Hard to learn: Students face challenges when using the internet in school. Required sites often get blocked by the classroom manager Blocksi.

[Photo] Is it time to block Blocksi?

Editorial Board
December 21, 2023
Group celebration: Looking up to the crowd, the girls soccer team signs "I love you" to Farrisa Roberts' mom. The girls faced off RIverview at Highmark Stadium, ultimately winning with a close score of 1-0.

[Photo] Physics club hosts 10th annual Fall Fest

Madison Meyer, News Editor
November 30, 2023
Time for questions: During the assembly on Oct. 2, 2023, TCP and USG representatives had students incorporated into their presentations. One student, sophomore Colton Blank, interviewed the representatives about the program's details.

High school introduces The Challenge Program

Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Director
October 31, 2023
Time for questions: During the assembly on Oct. 2, 2023, TCP and USG representatives had students incorporated into their presentations. One student, sophomore Colton Blank, interviewed the representatives about the program's details.

[Photo] District community celebrates homecoming

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor
October 31, 2023
Heading home: At 2:40 p.m., the last bell rings and high school and middle school students fill the halls heading to their buses and cars. ABC buses line the road in between the schools ready to transport their students.

Heading a new direction

Lainey Tuszynski, Social Media Editor
September 29, 2023
The Bulldogs faced a change of scene during the Sept. 14, game against Sto-Rox in the middle school gymnasium. Giving their best effort through every set, the team's effort paid off with a 3-0 win for the team. Hoping to make this win a part of a trend, the players will continue to play their best as the season progresses.

Volleyball starts season with new players and coach

Lainey Tuszynski and Colton Blank
September 29, 2023
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
The cost of priceless memories

The cost of priceless memories

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing
April 28, 2023
Building besties

Building besties

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing
March 29, 2023
Bocce team makes playoffs

Bocce team makes playoffs

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing Director
March 1, 2023
Griffith named new safety coordinator

Griffith named new safety coordinator

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing Director
March 1, 2023
First responders risk their lives for others

First responders risk their lives for others

Madison Sanders and Lainey Tuszynski
January 31, 2023
High hopes for season

High hopes for season

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing
January 31, 2023
Rolling into a new season

Rolling into a new season

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing Director
December 21, 2022
Officer Pullen takes Officer Liberty’s position

Officer Pullen takes Officer Liberty’s position

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing Director
November 30, 2022
Through thick and thin

Through thick and thin

Lainey Tuszynski, PR/Marketing Director
October 31, 2022
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