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The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

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Genesis Harrison

Genesis Harrison, Staffer

Hello and welcome to my bio. My name is Genesis and I am currently easing through my senior year. I am the President of the Diversity Club, Vice President of the Sketch Club and I take part in the Foreign Language and the Aevidum Club. Publications is an outlet to express my inner creativity, as it provides me the independence and the skills to write stories. I joined Tidelines to further assist in obtaining my goal: to work in publishing one day and inspire others to write creatively!

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Sophomore Anabellly Valdez and Robert Rulavage pose next to an Art Board featuring student artworks taken last May 13, 2022. The Art Show is an annual event held at John S. Clarke Elementary Center. The event will be held on Friday, May 12, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Students prepare for Art Show

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
April 28, 2023
Junior Ashley Constanza-Espiritusanto, Sophomore Jorel Powell and Junior Brianna Rogers (L-R) pose in front of the bulletin board with historical women figures. Women’s History Month is dedicated to celebrating the women in our life and shining a light on historical accomplishments. Freshman Veada Reavill said, “I think women should appreciate one another no matter what shape, size, color or font you are. I support every woman and I think that all women should be my favorite women.”

Happy Women’s History Month

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
March 22, 2023
The recent vaping epidemic targets teens and public high schools are making efforts to try to combat this viral issue. Recently, vape detectors were installed and had been used by many schools, including STC.The vape detectors detect all types of smoke and vapor and send a text message to the phones of teachers and administrators.

PAHS combats the vaping issue

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
March 1, 2023
(Left to Right) Jade Heberling, Charley Brode, Lillian Harris and Kaitlyn Paschal-Greene pose with their books of choice as they use their PBIS for independent reading and meditation with Mrs. Maria Malek. PBIS sponsored activities for students in which they are rewarded for good behavior and attendance through various activities. Junior Jade Herbling said, “ I chose the reading room for PBIS because I find reading comforting and relaxing. My friend and I thought relaxation is definitely what we needed for the end of the day.”

PBIS activities relieved end of semester anxiety

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
January 24, 2023
Prom King Parrish McFarland and Queen Gwen Biddle dance the night away. The two slow dance in the middle of the dancefloor in Saint Nicholas Hall.

Students dance the night away at 2023 Winter prom

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
December 21, 2022

Students pass time with Netflix

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
November 30, 2022
Students gather in the little theater to attend a Sketch Club morning meeting. Sketch Club is known by many for afterschool activities hosted by Mrs. Sara Arnold and President Robbie OmahaBoy. Sketch Nights are where students create drawings, participate in contests and other art related activities. Lillian Nelson, senior, said, “I love sketch nights because it allows students to unlock their inner creativity and collaborate with other artists with the same interests. It also provides opportunities to work on any art projects they have in their school schedules.”

Sketch Club hosts Sketch Night

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
November 8, 2022
Senior students sit in the homeroom awaiting starting their first classes. Recently, students conveyed that they had struggled with the feeling of being overwhelmed and stressed.

Tackling Senioritis Season

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
October 13, 2022
Diversity club teamed up with Aevidum Members and created a board dedicated to sucide awareness month. Junior Madison Eroh says, “ The stickers and affirmations are so uplifting and could easily put a smile on someone’s face.”

Diversity kickstarts the School Year

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
September 15, 2022
PAHS has recently established The Shadow In School pilot program sponsored by Careerlink PA. With many STC students being recruited by the guidance counselor, Mrs. Saunders most see it as an opportunity to gain work experience, earn money and learn new skills that will help them in their future career path . Junior Mason Major says, “I was lucky enough to get selected for the program and I would definitely recommend it due to the good pay.”

Student jobs hiring: The Shadow in school program

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
May 24, 2022

Students react to the controversial Oscars slap

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
April 25, 2022
April fools is the day meant for tricks, making mischief but more importantly, tons of fun. There are some that relish the day while there are others who dislike it. April Fools pranking can be taken too far and can create situations that may encourage destructive or malicious behaviors. Mr. Raymond Yost said, “In my opinion, it is not appropriate for students to prank teachers. It is better to avoid scenarios that may result in a student being reprimanded for something that was avoidable in the first place. Depending on the severity of an incident, students engaging in pranks taken too far may receive consequences as minor as a formal warning and as severe as out-of-school suspension or even expulsion.”

Opinions on April Fools Pranking

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
April 6, 2022
Daylight Savings (DST) is defined as the systematic practice of setting your clock turning ahead the clock. With that, comes a huge amount of conflicts that leave many restless with one hour of sleep missing from their circadian rhythm. Mrs. Julie Saunders said, “ I am much older, losing an hour of sleep once a year is quite inconvenient. Now that my clocks and phones change time automatically, I have little worry that I will ever miss a time change due to daylight savings time.”

Daylight Savings inconveniences many

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
March 23, 2022
Sketch Club member, Samantha Woodford shares her classmate Steph Dinu’s “Practice random acts of Kindness” tear-off poster. Sketch club members create posters spreading positivity through Rachel’s Challenge. Woodford says, “I absolutely love the idea of Rachel’s challenge. The more posters we get up, the more positivity we spread!”

Sketch Club promotes Rachel’s Challenge through posters

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
March 13, 2022
Aevidum selected student leaders to go to Minersville for Aevidum training. Recently, Aevidum Club has been urging students to take a part in aiding the community by mental illnesses through awareness. To join students were required to fill out an application to be selected as a club member.

Aevidum Club announces leaders

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
March 1, 2022
Diversity club held a conference in the little theater with Principal, Mrs. Tiffany Hummel afterschool. Members spoke with her, conveying their main issues and concerns. During the meeting she said, “What we have to do is continue this progress. I want to say, I’m on your side. I want you guys to come up with solutions for the bathroom’s. You can make your message heard by raising awareness; Conveying why something matters is something you can do as well as coming up with ideas.” Courtesy of Diversity Club.

Meeting highlights the T in LGBT+

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
February 11, 2022
Students prepare poetry for the poetry contest titled, “Pottsville in Every Season” sponsored by the yearbook publications staff. The contest runs from Monday, January 24th and ends on February 9th. “We are very excited to bring this new aspect to our yearbook to highlight the artistic talents of Pottsville High students. This new addition will include more students and their creativity to our Tidelines!” said Dr. Ali Hobbs.

Student’s Prep for the Publications Poetry contest

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
February 3, 2022

Coping with Seasonal Depression: Tips from your school counselors

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
January 28, 2022

Students set Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
January 12, 2022

Kwanzaa celebrated by many students

Genesis Harrison, Writer
December 22, 2021
Diversity Club makes a comeback in October with many joining the club. Senior Kassidy Balulis says, “Students should join the diversity club because it takes you on a journey of acceptance, embracing your differences and what makes you unique, but best of all gives you a support system! joining a club like the diversity club can not only help you break out of your shell and out of your comfort zone, but it could inspire others to want to make a difference as well!”

Diversity Club rebounds

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
December 14, 2021
According to the Pie Chart provided by Mrs. Tiffany Hummel out of 320 responses from PAHS students roughly 85.9% of students voted in favor of the prep while 14.1% of students voted opposed to the pep rally.

PAHS Pep Rally Debate

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
November 18, 2021
Autumn seasonal celebrations taking place in Pottsville. Abigail Powanda says, ““During the cold season in Pottsville. I bundle up when I’m outside but when I’m inside I usually wrap myself with a nice fuzzy blanket, even if it’s warm in my house. Although my absolute favorite thing to do is bundle up with leggings, sweatshirts, boots, and go to Dunkin’ for a nice hot caramel cappuccino.”

Halloween Festivities and frosty weather

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
November 4, 2021
“Don’t Bully” with cross out signs. Sketch Club members create posters for October’s Bullying Prevention month. Sketch club members can volunteer to help put up posters around the school. The goal is to create posters to spread awareness and tackle bullying with messages of positivity and awareness, to contribute to the fight against bullying in schools. Junior Lily Kreisler said, “The message we’re trying to spread is only a positive one. Both current and future Pottsville students should know that being themselves is the best thing they can be. Sometimes that fact can be hard to accept, so seeing projects like the posters is a great way of reinforcing an understanding that difference is okay. People should love each other and themselves and I hope that Pottsville, not just the sketch club, will carry that message for all of the future.”

Sketch Club condemns bullying with anti-bullying posters

Genesis Harrison, Writer
October 27, 2021
Senior Billy McGowan pole vaults through the air. AAA took place on Wednesday, May 18 2021. Mrs. Lombel says, “ Being in the AAA class is always tough, but we had impressive performances this season and at District Championships. The teams in AAA are always great competition and you know you are competing against some of the best athletes.”

Jumping into Triple A District Championships

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
May 27, 2021

¡Feliz el Cinco de Mayo!

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
May 19, 2021
Fully virtual students share their struggle of receiving fully virtual schooling. Students were presented with the option of in-person or full virtual. While attending virtual classes students at home are expected to join live presentations that count towards their attendance.

Being full virtual: a student’s perspective

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
March 30, 2021
Students share their favorite show and movies to watch on Netflix. With the stress of the pandemic, students and teachers stream their favorite show and movies in their downtime, to relieve tension in their daily lives.

Students rank Netflix shows and series

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
March 10, 2021
Junior Emilee Rose and senior Greta Snukis take a winter weather photo. On December 16, 2020, students had a day to spend outside enjoying the snow. Junior Emilee Rose said, “I enjoy snow days because watching the snow fall is very pretty.”

Snowstorms and winter weather

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
February 22, 2021
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. shakes his fist at a speech in Selma, Alabama Feb. 12, 1965. His sermons and speeches have inspired today's social justice leaders. “Today I want to tell the city of Selma, today I want to say to the state of Alabama, today I want to say to the people of America and the nations of the world, that we are not about to turn around.”

Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Protests for a change

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
January 21, 2021
Junior Lauren Klinger makes a splash during the Crimson and White meet. The meet was held on Thursday, December 10, 2020. Mr. Greg Schuettler said, “Every sport has their own unique challenges in dealing with the pandemic.”

Coaching winter sports during COVID-19

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
December 15, 2020
There was an earthquake drill on October 15, 2020. Several students are shown following procedures for an earthquake drill. Mr. Jeremiah Lynn (not pictured) said, “I feel that the drills are a necessary part of keeping everyone safe in our building.”

Weather drills at PAHS

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
November 13, 2020
Sophomore Zowie Zokuskie, sits comfortably at her desk in a casual manner, due to the temporarily changed dress code.

PAHS relaxed dress code

Genesis Harrison, Staffer
October 14, 2020
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