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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

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

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

National Honors Society Ceremony held at PAHS

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

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

October 23, 2022
J.S.Cs 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

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

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 grandmothers 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

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

February 3, 2022
Ava Jefferson and her parents went to her grandmothers 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

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

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

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

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

October 19, 2021
PAHS Students 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

September 24, 2021
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