PAHS students stand against racism
Every year students participate in “Ice cream against racism,” but few realize it is actually a movement across the country to raise awareness against racism. The school’s Diversity Club has participated in the stand against racism event for the past four years.
P.A.H.S. Weekly Calendar May 14- May 18, 2012
PAHS WEEKLY CALENDAR- THE WEEK OF MAY 14, 2012
Eagerly Battling for More
*SPOILER ALERT*- Do not read further if you do no wish to know plot spoilers about “The Hunger Games” book and movie.
Tide Task Force discusses dangers of drug use
The Tide Task Force organized a panel discussion at D.H.H. Lengel Middle School April 24. The panel was for the audience to ask any questions they had pertaining to drug use, but the speakers also offered a private discussion for anyone uncomfortable with asking about the topic at the meeting.
Fifth graders honor Arbor Day
“A people without children would face a hopeless future; a country without trees is almost as hopeless,” Theodore Roosevelt said.
Roosevelt’s quote was one of many read when Ms. Diane Howe’s fifth grade class held a tree planting ceremony outside Martz Hall April 27, which was Arbor Day.
PAHS says farewells to Mr. Powers
Each year teachers retire, but rarely does the dean. Mr. John Powers has been employed at Pottsville Area High School for 41 years and has doled out detentions as the dean for 21 of those years.
Betsey Johnson files bankruptcy
Thursday, April 26, was a sad day for Betsey Johnson lovers worldwide. After nearly 50 years of business, Betsey Johnson LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection according to forbes.com. This filing will most likely result in the closing of most of her stores and the firing of 350 employees.
App Opens New Dooors
With all the apps out now, it is hard not to find an app one would enjoy using. Whether the app is useful or just a game to keep one occupied, “there is always an app for that.”
