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The art show was held at John S. Clarke Elementary on May 16, 2025 from 6-9. “I love the art show because there’s so much to do, you don’t just have to look at the art but listen to the high school’s stage band,” Senior Elizabeth Ortiz said.

A night of art at John S. Clarke Elementary

Maya Johnson, Co Editor May 27, 2025

As well as seeing the art works of students across the schools, JSC, DHHL Middle School, and PAHS, you could also buy refreshments, listen to music, and gamble at a chance to win something at the Chinese...

The valedictorian and salutatorian for last year’s school year, Faith Eckley and Samarra Reedy. They wear the yellow cape that comes with the name of “Honors Graduate.”

Highly anticipated honor graduate ceremony

Maya Johnson, Co Editor May 27, 2025

An honor graduate is a student who is at the top 10% of their class and it is not awarded to everybody. The honor graduate title is for students who have worked hard to become a head of the game and ahead...

History Night for 2025 took place on May 15. Some of the topics of History Night ranged from The Beatles to the History of Pottsville.

Juniors take on history night

Maya Johnson, Co editor May 27, 2025

History Night is an annual event that takes place here at Pottsville. If you’re a junior at PAHS that took American History 3 Honors you spend most of your third and fourth marking periods on this project....

Lizzy Martinko, Elena Holden, Julie Szeliga, and Lauren Kelly all pose with their colleges’ shirts on. National Decision Day was on May 1, and most, if not every, senior has committed.

Seniors are nostalgic over leaving

Maya Johnson, Co Editor May 27, 2025

As we near the end of the year, seniors are gearing up to go to college, trade, or work. Next Tuesday, May 27, will be the seniors’ last day. Senior year can be a very stressful time for them, and by...

Dominic Zembas (12), Carter Strouse (12), Ryan Devine (11), and Grady Leskin (11), helped out cleaning the Crimson Carnival after it was finished. Other members of the National Honors Society helped clean up as well.

Annual Crimson Carnival Happens in 2025

Maya Johnson, Co Editor May 27, 2025

The Crimson Carnival is an annual event at PAHS. The Carnival is for all students at the end of the year as a present for getting through the year. The Carnival has snacks, food, bounce houses, face paint,...

Junior Alexa Giuffre makes it to States for the second year in a row for her outstanding track performances. “My biggest piece of advice I can give to any underclassmen is to stay humble,” Giuffre said.

Giuffre Makes it to States Again

Maya Johnson, Co Editor May 27, 2025

How did you feel at States for the second year in a row? Being at States for the second year in a row gave me a little bit of an advantage because I had already experienced the atmosphere before....

Seniors Hadley Snyder, Dominic Zembas, Michael Allen, Ryan Galen, Luke Schane, Lainey Dusel, and Cullen Clarke playing the charades game Heads Up! “For my last year in Pub, I wish that the party could’ve been outside but overall it was a great farewell to something I’ve dedicated my last three years to,” Senior Hadley Snyder said.

Publications Ends Their Year with Fun

Maya Johnson, Co Editor May 22, 2025

It’s a new starting tradition that the Publications staff hosts a “End of the Year Pub Party” for all students to enjoy. The yearbook is a very taxing and time-consuming development, and the celebration...

There are various brands in the selection of energy drinks. Many students in our school drink Celsius, Alani,and Monster. These all have 200mg of caffeine or higher.

Increase of Caffeine Intake at PAHS

Charlie Hemerly, Staff April 11, 2025

Energy drinks have recently become a popular drink in society among teenagers and young adults. Brands like Red Bull, Celsius, Alani, and others have been selling out of stores with new flavors, and special...

The Man of La Mancha cast is ready to perform for the weekend after previewing it to the entire high school. The show dates are March 28th at 7pm, March 29th at 7pm, and March 30th at 2pm.

PAHS Crimson Players Prepare for Man of La Mancha

Maya Johnson, Co Editor March 28, 2025

Every year the drama club puts on a show they put on to all of Schuylkill County and more. This year they’re performing the popular show Man of La Mancha. Many students were happy with this outcome because...

Jules Sharockman is a clarinet player for the PAHS band. Her favorite part of the parade was playing music for everyone who attended the parade.

Pottsville Holds Annual St. Patty’s Parade

Charlie Hemerly, Staff March 20, 2025

Pottsville’s annual parade took place on Friday March 15th. The parade was set in downtown Pottsville and began at noon. This parade is a celebration and sets off all the St Patty’s Day festivities....

Brogan Rooney and Avery Zeroual both acted in a TideTV commercial to warn against vaping. If you are caught vaping in school, you can receive up to a $250 dollar fine.

Vaping Epidemic Becomes Bigger in Schools

Maya Johnson, Co Editor March 19, 2025

As the years go by, vaping becomes more and more of a crisis in teenagers and schools. More and more students get caught vaping at school than ever before. The vaping epidemic grows in numbers every single...

Hadley Snyder and Lauren Kelly recited the National Anthem in Spanish over the announcements during Foreign Language Week.

Foreign Language Week at PAHS

Gianna LaSelva, Staff March 17, 2025

Foreign language week is a week during early March that highlights the three languages here at Pottsville, being German, Spanish, and French. Each day, a new language is introduced on the announcements,...

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