The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

Tide Lines
The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

Tide Lines
The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

Tide Lines
Faith Younker

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief

Hey, I’m Faith Younker a senior here at PAHS! I spend most of my time with my family & friends! My interests are traveling, golfing, the beach, the Lake, concerts, shopping, & photography. I also enjoy playing acoustic guitar. Once I graduate I plan on starting my own business’s.

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This Week @ PAHS

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April 29, 2024

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March 25, 2024

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March 11, 2024

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February 26, 2024

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February 20, 2024

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February 12, 2024

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February 5, 2024
Beckett Teresavage got dropped off at the Schuylkill Technology Center for his first day. He was excited and eager to go in to learn about criminal justice and meet new friends.

Second Semester for STC Students

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief
January 24, 2024

This Week @ PAHS

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January 8, 2024

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December 18, 2023

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December 5, 2023
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

This Week @ PAHS

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November 13, 2023

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October 30, 2023

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October 23, 2023
Homecoming 2023 in Review

Homecoming 2023 in Review

Faith Younker and Chase Teresavage
October 20, 2023
HOCO Spirit Week 2023

HOCO Spirit Week 2023

Faith Younker and Chase Teresavage
October 16, 2023

This Week @ PAHS

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October 16, 2023

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October 10, 2023

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Faith Younker, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2023
Seniors running for Homecoming have created posters to help their campaign. Pictured is a poster made by Liv Peleschak and Parrish McFarland that is hanging in the stairwell going from the 1st to 2nd floor.

Homecomings Around the Corner

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2023
Summer has come to an end and fall has finally arrived. As we get further into the season the leaves begin to change, creating a beautiful scene.

[Photo] Falling into Autumn

Jackie Robinson, Staffer
October 1, 2023

This Week @ PAHS

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2023
Before the game, Adam Jones along with wife, two sons, former teammates and others gathered together for a picture. After the game country singer Brett Young had a concert on the field.

Player Returns for Retirement; Post Game Concert

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief
September 20, 2023

This Week @ PAHS

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief
September 17, 2023
Mr. Messina is an alumni of PAHS, and is excited to be back pursuing his dream job.

Pottsville Alumni Returns for Dream Career

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2023

This Week @ PAHS

Faith Younker, Editor in Chief
September 11, 2023
Mini Thon held annual carnival

Mini Thon held annual carnival

Faith Younker, Staffer
May 24, 2023
On the Track with Joey Palko

On the Track with Joey Palko

Faith Younker, Staffer
March 31, 2023
There are a variety of flavors that Sughr has to offer. Pictured, is a red velvet cupcake filled with cream cheese and topped with cream cheese frosting.

New Bakery comes to Minersville

Faith Younker, Staffer
March 12, 2023
Students received chocolate roses on Valentine's day sent by friends. The roses were sold by the PAHS club AID.

Valentine’s Day celebrated at PAHS and JSC

Faith Younker, Staffer
February 24, 2023
Students attended the gold out game to support their basketball team, show their school spirit, and support a good cause.

Mini Thon held annual Gold Out

Faith Younker, Staffer
February 10, 2023
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrated 96 years this past Thanksgiving. The annual event included 12 marching bands, 28 floats, and 16 giant character balloons.

PASD looks back at Thanksgiving Break

Faith Younker, Staffer
December 5, 2022
The top three candidates Brenna McGowan, Emma Seiger and Alaina Bartashus were selected to compete in the Winter Carnival. They will now move on to compete with other girls around the county to be Snowflake Princess.

Juniors running for Snowflake Princess

Faith Younker, Staffer
November 21, 2022
The juniors and seniors celebrated their hard work with the N.H.S ceremony. The National Honors Society inductees and this year's speaker Mr. Smink stand on the courtyard steps for a group photo.

National Honors Society Ceremony held at PAHS

Faith Younker, Staffer
November 14, 2022
On Monday, October 24th students and staff participated in the Red Ribbon Week theme, which was tourist day. Students and staff wore Hawaiian shirts to represent the theme.

SADD sponsored Red Ribbon Spirit Week

Faith Younker, Staffer
November 1, 2022
The 2022 homecoming king, queen, and court were announced Friday October 7th. L-R Rylen Matlock, Kyler Bowers, Xavier-Phillip Johnson, Maura McDonald, Amaree Bainbridge, and Zoe Holden.

PAHS Homecoming winners of 2022

Faith Younker, Staffer
October 23, 2022
J.S.C's new principal has a tiktok page called principal_lubinsky. She has 3846 followers and 226k likes. She posts several different videos on her page, one of the main types is radio-style contests with the staff.

Ms. Lubinsky joins J.S.C

Faith Younker, Staffer
September 19, 2022
On the day of the carnival students get to go outside and enjoy the 2 ½ hour event known as the Crimson Carnival. Students enjoy hanging out with each other especially with the seniors before they leave. Senior Jason Fermaintt said “It’s pretty fun. All the activities the staff put together are really cool. And I like how it’s something everyone can agree on so nobody is left out.”

Preparations for end of year Carnival

Faith Younker, Staffer
May 13, 2022
Jefferson loves spending time with her dog Remi. Jefferson stated some of the things she did over break she said “During spring break I spent time with my family on Easter. We had dinner at my grandmother's house with the rest of my family. I took some naps here and there, hung out with my friends and my dog.”

Students await Spring Break

Faith Younker, Staffer
April 21, 2022
Vice President Dominic Alvarez, President Maddie Strauss, and Secretary Annabelle Chaklos were elected at one of the first big meetings. Each of them have an important role which they live up to at each meeting. Maddie Strauss said “I love being President. Having leadership in a club I’m really passionate about is an honor. I love leading discussions and helping the club decide on what to debate next.”

What is Debate Club

Faith Younker, Staffer
February 3, 2022
Ava Jefferson and her parents went to her grandmother's house to celebrate Christmas. Everyone celebrates Christmas differently, but Jefferson celebrated following her family’s tradition. Jefferson said “On Christmas I got to see my grandmother for dinner later in the day. In the morning we open gifts at my house, then I go to my other grandmothers and then also my grandfathers.”

Students reflect on winter break

Faith Younker, Staffer
January 14, 2022
Students worked hard to pass their keystone retakes. While many others got to sleep in. Maddy Forbes said “I was sleeping until 8:30 which isn’t normal for me. It was better for my mental health. For any normal school day I dread getting up. Recently it’s been fine because there’s no stress.”

Some take Keystones while others sleep in

Faith Younker, Staffer
December 12, 2021
Ava Jefferson and her dog Remi love spending time together outdoors. Remi is a German Shorthair Pointer, who just turned one. Ava said she is looking forward to having time off from school, so she has more time to spend with him. “I love going hunting with Remi each season, and am looking forward to going with him more because of break.”

Students plan for Thanksgiving Break

Faith Younker, Staffer
November 24, 2021
On Friday, October 29th, PAHS students demonstrated their Tide Pride by wearing school spirit wear. All students were able to participate in the red ribbon week, but Friday’s was the favorite by far.

SADD partners with Red Ribbon week

Faith Younker, Staffer
November 5, 2021
Students have the option to switch to full virtual learning very soon. This will cause a decrease in students in the school, and may cause almost empty classrooms. “I think having the option to be able to switch to virtual if needed is great. You can get your work done and be home at the same time, and your at less of a risk of getting sick” said sophomore Olivia Moser.

Virtual learning opportunity

Faith Younker, Staffer
October 19, 2021
PAHS Student's enjoy an outdoor pep-rally. They are all taking advantage of the relaxed dress code to keep them from getting too hot in the heat outdoors. “I like the relaxed dress code because for events like theses they keep everyone comfortable”, said senior Faith Eckley.

Relaxed Dress Code at Pottsville

Faith Younker, Staffer
September 24, 2021
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