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The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

Tide Lines
The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

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Trinity Lutheran Church takes COVID-19 restrictions very seriously. Instead of an in-person service, a drive by communion was done along with a blessing. “At the beginning of Lent I went to Ash Wednesday mass with my parents to which started the season,” said freshman Emma Seiger.

Celebrating Lent during COVID-19

Alex Maley, Staffer • March 11, 2021

On Wednesday February 17, 2021, many families begin the season of Lent. In catholicism, Lent is the six week preparation period before Easter. It is also the start when people usually give something up...

Junior Kaylee Becker and Emilee Rose are seen warming up their ankles at track practice. Due to COVID there are restrictions at practice to wear a mask and social distance as much as possible. Junior Emilee Rose said, “ The first practice was definitely different from previous years, but I’m thrilled to be back to practice.”

Running through the pandemic

Ava Jefferson, Staffer • March 11, 2021

Monday, March 8 was the first official spring sports practice for the 2020- 2021 season. COVID took a big effect on fall and winter sports, but it also has an effect on spring sports. There will be little...

Students share their favorite show and movies to watch on Netflix. With the stress of the pandemic, students and teachers stream their favorite show and movies in their downtime, to relieve tension in their daily lives.

Students rank Netflix shows and series

Genesis Harrison, Staffer • March 10, 2021

With COVID-19 restrictions in place, people need to find ways to ease the stress in their daily lives, to relieve the tension by taking a well-deserved break. Students spend their downtime in many different...

Kaylee Becker shared her Valentine’s Day with Justin Lescavage. They got donuts, ate leftover pizza, and played video games all morning. Then they exchanged gifts and celebrated Justin’s birthday all weekend. “My Valentine's Day was really sweet and I loved getting to make the most of it considering the circumstances,” said junior Kaylee Becker.

How PAHS students spent Valentine’s Day- Photo Story

Alex Blum, Staffer • March 7, 2021

Students were able to have snow days and use them for wh they wanted to. Now, they yearn for those days but understand that virtual days are better for school. Zoe Holden says, “I enjoy having a snow day here and there... but having virtual days can be more helpful and beneficial.”

Virtual instead of snow days

Harry Walls, Staffer • February 25, 2021

This school year of 2020-2021 has been most interesting,  bringing innovative solutions to new and unknown problems. The biggest problem being COVID-19, which brought along the innovation of virtual days...

Graduate Noah George is seen at boot camp preparing to become a marine. The crucible at the marine boot camp was the final transition to becoming a United States Marine. George says, “No matter what you do, you can’t prepare mentally for boot camp. It is stressful and intense the whole way through.

Joining the military

Harry Walls, Staffer • February 9, 2021

The reason behind joining the military varies wildly, from it will pay for their college to people just wanting to join. This begins the long and sometimes tedious journey of joining the military.   The...

Sophomore Rylen Matlock plays his game against Tamaqua for JV. Matlock has been playing basketball since the third grade. Matlock says, “For the new year, I want to develop more basketball skills that will help me be the best I could.”

New Year’s resolutions for PAHS students

Alex Blum, Staffer • January 28, 2021

With the start of the new year, many students have resolutions and goals they hope to accomplish over the next 365 days. A new year means a complete fresh start for everyone. Whether it’s working out...

Making gingerbread houses during the holiday season is a popular tradition for many students. During the break, several people decided to decorate them. “Making gingerbread houses is a fun way to express my creativity,” said graduate Gavin Holley.

PAHS students take on winter break

Greta Snukis, Editor-In-Chief • January 27, 2021

“On December 23rd we will be having an early dismissal,” announced the PAHS administration. From December 23 to January 4, students had time off school to celebrate Christmas and to ring in the New...

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. shakes his fist at a speech in Selma, Alabama Feb. 12, 1965. His sermons and speeches have inspired today's social justice leaders. “Today I want to tell the city of Selma, today I want to say to the state of Alabama, today I want to say to the people of America and the nations of the world, that we are not about to turn around.”

Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Protests for a change

Genesis Harrison, Staffer • January 21, 2021

  “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter ”- Martin Luther King Jr. Students had a day of absence in tribute to a significant figure in American history. It is...

Family and friends gather around Mike’s car (middle) surrounded by the other two cars that belong to his best friends. Cars were something Mike was very passionate about. Lexi Platchko (not pictured) said, “I thought the event was very nice because it included some of Mike’s favorite things.”

Honoring Dayla and Mike- Photo Gallery

Greta Snukis, Editor-in-Chief • December 9, 2020

(From left to right Allie Miske, Greta Snukis, Ava Stankavage) Allie, Greta, and Ava pose in front of the festive fall door. If a person couldn’t see their family members in person, they had the option of FaceTiming them or talking to them in during a zoom call. Senior Greta Snukis said,“Every year at almost every holiday, my cousins and I get a photo in front of my aunt’s door. My cousin, Allie, was unable to attend our celebration because of her being in a different state. So we put her on FaceTime and found a way to still get the photo.”

Thanksgiving with COVID-19

Tanya Johnson, Staffer • December 7, 2020

Like everything else in 2020, Thanksgiving was very different from past years. With COVID-19 cases rising, families celebrating Thanksgiving could only have up to 10 guests while maintaining social distancing.  For...

(Pictured above Fort Indian Town Gap memorial) Fort Indiantown Gap is a National cemetery for fallen soldiers who die in active duty or any Veteran who was discharged under conditions that aren’t dishonorable. The cemetery was built on October 7, 2001 and many who served are buried here. Freshman Maddie Carl said, “Both my grandfather and uncle were in the military.”

Veterans Day: to remember the fallen

Ava Jefferson, Staffer • November 24, 2020

 Veterans Day is a memorable holiday that honors all of those who have served, and the men and women continue to serve for the country across seas, and in wars. Originally the holiday was called Armistice...

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