News – Tide Lines

Little League World Series cancelled for 2020

After getting news the Little League World Series was cancelled, many students were sad. Students understood what a dream it is to play in Williamsport.

Alison McCord, Staffer

May 22, 2020

On April 20 2020, Stephen Keener, Little League President, announced this year's World Series would be cancelled. Due to the quarantine caused by COVID-19, the Little League World Series and many other sporting events have to be cancelled. Social distancing and stay at home orders prevent close contact...

Tags: Alexandra Chattin, Camron Williams, Josh Frehafer, Little League World Series, Pottsville Area High School

Custodial and cafeteria staff busy during COVID-19 quarantine

Head Custodian, Mr. Brad Ross is wearing his C-Tide mask, while at work. Masks are mandatory because of the Coronavirus. “My goal is to complete much needed repairs since we have extra time,” said Ross.

Madison Wright, Staffer

May 5, 2020

COVID-19 left students, teachers, parents, and many others sitting in their houses racking their brains for something to do. However, while students are at home, who is taking care of our school? The custodians and cafeteria staff work behind the scenes year round to make school possible. Before most...

Tags: Brad Ross, Cafeteria, COVID-19, Custodian, Lisa Eckley, Pottsville Area High School

Roller Roost II closes for good

With news of the Roller Roost II closing, many people were upset. Most of their them spent part of their childhood in the skating rink.

Tanya Johnson, Staffer

May 2, 2020

Open since 1980, the Roller Roost II is a roller skating rink known for its birthday parties, laser tag, and mini arcade. It was a place for friends and family to have fun and connect. Along with every other business closing because of the COVID-19 virus, the Roller Roost II has joined their ra...

Tags: Allegra Hossler, Janna Androshick, Makayla Scharadin, Roller Roost II, Sydney Gerhard, Xaviere Phillip-Johnson

Working through the pandemic

Working at the Dunkin' Donuts drive thru in St. Clair, senior Bella Woodford poses with a coffee. Woodford wears protective gear like gloves and a mask due the coronavirus outbreak.

Alison McCord, Staffer

April 30, 2020

As of April 30, many fast food chains and other businesses still remain open during the COVID-19 outbreak. Governor Tom Wolf allowed certain businesses to remain open during the pandemic as long as it follows necessary guidelines. For example, fast food restaurants are only allowed to have customers...

Tags: Camden Deibert, Elizabeth Donovan, Pottsville Area High School, quarantine

Graffiti Highway Closing for Good?

Juniors Rebecca Lascala, Allison Campion and Isabella Varano traveled to Graffiti Highway in Centralia on March 15, 2020.

Greta Snukis, Editor-in-Chief

April 10, 2020

Known by the tons of people that travel there every year, Graffiti Highway was a popular unofficial tourist attraction in Centralia, Pennsylvania. The abandoned highway was once part of Pennsylvania’s Route 61, but had to close in 1993 because of the ongoing underground fires. It later became a place ...

Tags: Alyssa Hammer, Centralia, Emilee Rose, Graffiti, Graffiti Art, Graffiti Highway

Local Businesses React to Coronavirus

Local businesses and companies have been shut down because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Signs like this were hung on the doors of these facilities as of March 20, 2020. Toni McElvaney, owner of Rita’s, said, “Being shut down is a negative for the business owner and the employees. It’s hard to deal with because I am only a seasonal business.”

Greta Snukis, Editor-In-Chief

March 27, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many businesses and companies to shut down due to risk of employees becoming infected with the virus. As of Friday March 20, 2020 all non-essential businesses were ordered by Governor Tom Wolf to close. Companies such as Rita’s Italian Ice, the Philly Pretzel Factory,...

Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Hahner Bros Roofing, Penndot, Rita’s Italian Ice

Coronavirus Causes Parade Cancellation

The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in a Pottsville is held every year during March. Unfortunately, the parade was cancelled due to the COVID-19. Freshman flag Emma Troutman said, “It’s amazing when the community comes together for events like the parade.”

Ava Jefferson, Staffer

March 20, 2020

Do you know the true definition of Saint Patrick’s Day? This global celebration was required when one of Ireland's patron saints, St. Patrick ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century. This holiday is also celebrated in our county. The Pottsville Area Band was scheduled to be marching...

Tags: Marching Band, parade, pottsville, St. Patrick’s Day

No Snow Days?

Every year, Pottsville students expect to see trees like this covered with snow during the winter. However, this year was unlike many others in the fact that Pottsville did not receive one snow day or hardly any snow. “I think we should have snow days for safety reasons,” said Mr. William Rhoads.

Madison Wright, Staffer

March 16, 2020

No snow days? This is rare. Normally we see multiple days throughout the winter months where school is called off. This year however, we have seen none.There have been a few two hour delays and even a half day, but no snow days. Teachers and students have been eagerly awaiting their pause to a stress...

Tags: Gwen Biddle, Mr. Carmen DiCello, Mr. William Rhoads, No snow, snow day

PAHS Students Qualify to Regional Band

(From Left to right) Christian Honicker, Grace Mongrain, and Vanessa Biddle stand in front of the P.M.E.A District Band Concert sign. All three students qualified to Regional Band after their successful efforts at District Band. Honicker said, “I wasn’t expecting to get this far. I guess it goes to show how far we have come as musicians.”

Alex Maley, Staffer

March 9, 2020

“Practice makes perfect” is a quote that juniors Christian Honicker and Grace Mongrain, and sophomore Vanessa Biddle live by. Three Pottsville Area High School students competed for spots in District Band and also made it into Region band. Region Band is the next level up from District Band. Students...

Tags: #Grace Mongrain, band, Christian Honicker, pottsville, Vanessa Biddle

Women’s Symposium Trip

This past Monday, students from PAHS attend the Junior Achievement Young Women’s Symposium. The Young Women’s Symposium is a full day of activities surrounding women's empowerment. It hosts speakers, workshops, career exploration, and self assessment.

Carly Mohl, Staffer

March 6, 2020

The Junior Achievement Symposiums are one-day workshops for “mentoring, motivation, and opportunity for high school juniors and seniors”, as explained on their website. Through seven years of Symposiums, over 1,000 Central Pennsylvania students have benefited, with no cost. According to their website, �...

Tags: Isabelle Mettam, Junior Achievement Symposium, LVC, Women's symposium

Bonjour! Hallo! Hola!

Madison Wright, Staffer

March 5, 2020

This week, from March 3 to 5, students at PAHS began the day with the Pledge of Allegiance first in French, German, and Spanish. Also announced were the top students in each specific language for every grade and students that had been chosen to become members of the language National Honor societies. “I...

Tags: French, German, Mr Lynn, Spanish

Be My Valentine: AID Annual Valentine’s Day Sale

Freshmen Maya Golden, Kyler Bowers and Alex Blum organize the AID flowers to prepare for the distribution on Valentine’s Day. Students at PAHS purchased the flowers throughout the month of January. “The AID valentines take a lot of organizing and help from both the members and Ms. Coleman,” Bowers said.

Madison Wright, staffer

February 17, 2020

Friday, Valentine’s day, AID sold and distributed flowers and cards purchased by students at PAHS. Every year AID sells cards attached to a flower for one dollar. AID is a sorority-based club that uses fundraisers to help out people and charities in our community. This year the profits go toward...

Tags: AID, Flowers, Valentines Day