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Tide Lines

Evan Galavage and Ryan Galen are preparing to make a video for the Tidelines website. “I really enjoy TideTV, I like how it connects with everyone at Pottsville. I am the VTR person who is the one who has all the roll ins, commercials, intros and the outros,” said sophomore Quinn Evans.

Hitting the big screens

Maya Johnson, Staffer January 19, 2024

Before 2024, our school’s announcements were said by PAHS’ trigonometry teacher Mr. David Sterner. Every morning, over the loudspeaker he would recite the national anthem, today's lunch, and important...

Mrs. Katelynn Reichard, Jake Powers (9), Makenzie Rebel (11), and Robert Rulavage (11), during their sectional. The four of them were practicing How the Grinch Stole Christmas for the band's concert.

PAHS held their Annual Band Concert

Maya Johnson, Staffer December 19, 2023

The concert was held on December 14 at 7. Mrs. Hummel made an announcement as well as Vincent Prestileo to introduce Mrs. Reichard to the audience. Junior “Overall it was a good concert and the Christmas...

60 Seconds With Brenna McGowan

Luke Gustas, Ryan Galen, Luke Schane, and Evan Galavage December 13, 2023

This week Luke Gustas had a 60 second interview with Brenna McGowan.

Mental health resources as seen on the third floor wall. Suicide prevention posters were put up by the aveidum club members.

Moods Changing with Weather

Jackie Robinson, Staffer December 13, 2023

Over a month ago during the night of November 5th, the US experienced daylight savings time. In the US, millions set their clocks back an hour and got extra sleep. However, the extra hour of sleep did...

The three Winter Carnival Pageant Candidates stand together after hearing they were nominated. From left to right: Shaina Schmitt, Lauren Kelly, and Brooke Palko. “Winter Carnival helped me break out of my awkwardness and social anxiety, and that was my goal in participating. I loved the events, people, and the girls I participated with.” said 2023’s Snowflake Princess, Brenna McGowan.

Talk with the Winter Carnival Candidates

Maya Johnson, Staffer December 8, 2023

Why did you want to participate in the 2024 Winter Carnival?  Brooke Palko said, “I wanted to participate in the winter carnival so I could represent our school in a positive way and be able to meet...

60 Seconds with Mr. Wartella

Luke Gustas, Ryan Galen, Evan Galavage, and Luke Schane December 6, 2023

A short 60 second interview with Mr. Wartella.

A student using the “Filter for good” filter created by xojourdanlouise on TikTok. The filter aims to donate any funds made from it to a chase directly supporting Palestine.

Student Perspective: Call to Ceasefire

Jackie Robinson, Staffer November 28, 2023

Over 5,000 miles away, a war is raging in the Gaza Strip. Since 1948, Israel and Palestine have been in conflict due to land. As the war intensifies, the world’s view on it also changes. The U.S government...

The former Wheel in Pottsville closed down in January. The owners changed it to Tres, to give Pottsville something new.

The Wheel’s last day arriving soon

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief November 22, 2023

The Wheel in Tamaqua is currently open but its last day is closing in and it will be taken over by new owners. In 2020, 4 years after Pottsville opened its location, the Wheel in Tamaqua opened in July....

National Honors Society students recognized for being in the top 5% or 10% of their class. Students were ecstatic after being inducted and being able to call themselves one of the smartest in their grade.

National Honors Society 2023-2024 Inductees

Maya Johnson, Staffer November 14, 2023

National Honors Society is an ongoing thing here at PAHS. It is run by Mrs. Patty Halko and Mrs. Amy Babcock. It has been going on since the school opened back in 1939. It honors the hard working juniors...

Literature teacher Andrew Smink is lecturing his Am. Lit class. Pictured is his 8th period class, reading and taking notes on “Young Goodman Brown”.

AI implemented into literature classrooms

Jackie Robinson, Staffer November 9, 2023

English and literature teacher Andrew Smink uses these programs to help students get a little bit more insight about the authors they’re learning about. “I think a program like that has a lot of benefits...

Dominic Alvarez gave candy to a kid wearing an Ash costume from Pokémon. “It was a great experience to hand out candy for kids for my team and I enjoyed seeing all of the kids in costumes.”

Kids Ready for Halloween

Maya Johnson, Staffer November 2, 2023

Trunk or Treat is a Pottsville Area School District tradition, where middle and elementary schoolers will come out and get candy. On Monday,October 23rd, many of the high school students will participate...

Homecoming 2023 in Review

Homecoming 2023 in Review

Faith Younker and Chase Teresavage October 20, 2023

       

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