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Students participating in Red Ribbon week stand underneath the 2017 class mural. PAHS allowed students to wear their favorite team jersey or t-shirt on this day. Freshman Mason Major said, “I grew up a Bears fan and the reason I wore that specific jersey is because I’m inspired by players on the Bears team.”

Students Support the Ribbon

Maura McDonald, Staffer October 30, 2019

Red Ribbon Week is part of the Red Ribbon Campaign whose mission is to keep people away from drugs and alcohol. At PAHS, students and faculty participate in themed “spirit days” to show their support...

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While washing their hands, the kindergarten students were reminded to wash hard to reach places like the backs of their hands and underneath their fingernails. Mrs. Mary McGinley, kindergarten teacher, said Overall, this program was very beneficial in teaching the students proper hand washing with the upcoming flu season.

Healthy Choices Program at JSC

Jena Reilly, Destiny Angel, and Brock Regnier October 24, 2019

About to bite into one of the healthy treats offered by PSU Extension speaker Mrs. Kim Woodford, first grade student Selene Heck participates in the Healthy Choices program offered for kindergarten...

Mr. Lucas Bricker is sharing a slideshow presentation for the PBIS Assembly. He explained the importance of PBIS and PRIDE. Mr. Bricker made the assembly fun and very enjoyable for the audience, said Camron Williams [student in the audience].

Students Learn the Value of PRIDE

Madison Wright, staffer October 23, 2019

As students walked into the auditorium on Monday September 23, for the PBIS assembly, excitement was in the air. Freshmen were told to sit near the front of the balcony and the upperclassmen were told...

Sophomore Victoria Lutz moves mulch to a planter bed at John S. Clarke elementary center on September 16, 2019. Lutz, a student in the PAHS Life Skills class, had the opportunity to learn landscaping skills with her peers while helping beautify the school grounds. “I loved learning how to landscape because it’s different from everyday school activities.”

Lending a Helping Hand

Greta Snukis, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2019

Ready, Set, PLANT. PAHS students, from Ms. Winkler’s Life Skills class, had the opportunity to learn how landscaping works and the prerequisites needed for the job. As well as learning about landscaping,...

Senior Adam Kelly is presenting his Supreme Court case on Cake Day. Kelly enjoyed trying all the different cakes. “I absolutely loved Cake Day. It was a great way to incorporate a fun activity into the lesson.”

AP Government Students Take on Cake Day

Greta Snukis, Editor-in-Chief October 18, 2019

Mrs. Kayla Watt, the AP Government teacher, created a fun baking activity for her students, known as Cake Day, to learn about federalism.  Cake Day is a day (or two) of presentations done by the students...

Pottsville Area High School Band members are pictured above performing their Pregame show in Veteran’s Stadium. In the past, the band performed at one competition every year. “The band hasn’t attended a competition in a while, so we are all very excited to go and perform,” said sophomore majorette Vanessa Biddle.

Band to Attend First Competition in Three Years!

Tanya Johnson, Staffer October 18, 2019

Have you ever wondered what a marching band competition would be like? Who would participate? How long would it be? What songs would be played?  You have the chance to find out.  A band competition...

John S. Clarke unveils new bus rewards program

Madison Wright, Staffer October 15, 2019

John S. Clarke Elementary students Emma Culbert, Da-Shawn Jones, Ceira Kline and Kyla Ney describe what they did to receive bus bucks. Bus bucks are like pride cash and students can get them for doing...

Homecoming King, Owen Golden and Homecoming Queen, Madison Dalton stood together after being crowned. After being crowned, the two stand together in excitement, as they will become future role models of PAHS. “I ran for homecoming king because I asked my friends if I should run and they said yes, you would win,” senior Golden said.

PAHS Royalty

Alex Maley, Staffer October 11, 2019

During the football game on October 4, 2019, Mr. Michael Keiner said, “This year the 2019 Homecoming winners are Madison Dalton and Owen Golden”. The stadium exploded in excitement when the winners...

Flyers like this adorned the halls of PAHS for the last few years. AIDs balloon release has been a popular event with the students. The tradition had to be cancelled because of the lack of helium.

Up, Up, and No Helium

Greta Snukis, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2019

For the past few years, AID has organized a release of balloons to show awareness for breast cancer and the people suffering. Students and faculty paid two dollars to dedicate each balloon. The release...

Sophomore Francisco Guerrero is seen outside of study hall. He recently transferred from the Dominican Republic. “I want to see what happens here and if there are any good opportunities for me,” Guerrero said.

Hola, New Student Alert!

Tanya Johnson, Staffer October 3, 2019

There’s a good chance that you’ve heard of the Dominican Republic. Whether you learned in History or Spanish class, the Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation located in Central America, known for...

Stage Band is performing at their spring concert. They provided music for the community to enjoy. Senior Olivia Tokonitz said,”I love entertaining people with different styles of music.”

Time to get Involved!

Alex Maley, Staffer September 25, 2019

It’s 7:54. Assembly bell schedule. All of a sudden most of the other students in homeroom have disappeared. Where did they go? Club meetings of course! Many of the interesting and diverse clubs at...

Students Show Off Technology Skills in PA Media Design Competition

Students Show Off Technology Skills in PA Media Design Competition

Justin Lescavage, Staffer May 31, 2019

On Tuesday May 21, students from many schools competed at the PA Media Design Competition at Dickinson College in Carlisle. The PA Media Design Competition is an annual event that allows students from...

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