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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

On Wednesday, May 18, 2021 was Pottsville Area's Triple A track and field district championship. Districts were held at Blue Mountain this year with most events being canceled last year due to COVID-19. In...

Senior Bobby Walchak stands proud after winning first in the 110M high hurdles. Leagues were held at Tamaqua Area High school this year. Walchak says “ My hardest event year was probably the 300m hurdles. I only ran it once, and I was doing really good until I fell. After that I retired from the 300 hurdles.”

Running into Schuylkill Leagues

Ava Jefferson, Staffer • May 26, 2021

One of the last track events for most athletes, the Track and Field Schuylkill League Championships took place at Tamaqua Area high school on May 11 and May 12. Nativity BVM, Pottsville, Tamaqua, Pine...

Senior Bobby Walchak is in action during the 300m intermediate hurdles. Walchak and the other seniors had their senior night on April 19th. Bobby said, “This year I ran the 110m high hurdles, 100m dash, 300m intermediate hurdles, threw javelin and did long jump. Track helped me for football by giving me a good workout, and also helped me with my 40 yard dash for football.”

Seniors say their goodbyes- Track and Field Senior Night

Ava Jefferson, Staffer • April 30, 2021

Monday, April 19, 2021 was the Pottsville Area track and field senior night. Every senior was walked down the track by their parents while having information announced about where they’re going to college...

Seniors Jersey-Lynn Cook and Kierstin Schmitt pose while shopping for prom dresses. Last year’s prom was canceled due to COVID-19 and left all seniors and their dates devastated. “This is the first time I am going to a prom and I’m excited to spend the night with friends and having a great time to remember,”said senior Jersey Cook.

Preparing for “the last dance”

Alex Blum, Staffer • April 30, 2021

Last year’s spring prom was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.  This year's prom is at St. Nicholas Hall on May 1st for all seniors and their dates. Pottsville usually has their prom Hillcrest in...

In the picture above, Bobby Walchak is seen in a Penn State and Pottsville uniform. Bobby’s family believes that he’ll do great the upcoming football season for Penn State. “I am ecstatic over Bobby being offered to play football for what I believe is one of the top college football teams in the country. It shows that hard work pays off. I believe Bobby will represent his family and Pottsville well. We are proud beyond words. I think Bobby has a gift to play football, I have seen it at a young age and how he developed over time confirms my belief in his talent. Bobby will continue to work hard, and it will only be a matter of time until the coaches at PSU will reward his hard work with an opportunity to get on the field and do what he does, which is making game changing plays,” said Bobby’s father, Bob Walchak.

Bobby Walchak commits to PSU

Tanya Johnson, Staffer • January 27, 2021

Senior Bobby Walchak has committed to play football for Penn State University Penn State offered him this opportunity on December 23rd. Getting an offer means that a person can play football for...

Students in the student section cheered the varsity football team on to victory during the 2020 football season. COVID-19 has turned spectating sports virtual instead of attending in person. “Football Fridays were some of the best nights of my life, I miss going to the games after a long week of school and cheering the team on in the student section. The whole school comes together and we have a great time there. Definitely something I miss about high school,” said graduated student Clayton Demcher.

Seniors Deal with COVID-19

Tanya Johnson, Staffer • September 17, 2020

The COVID-19 virus has made this school year different from past years. This has been a new and difficult experience for everyone, especially the seniors.  Classrooms are empty because some students...

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60 Seconds with Bobby Walchak

Leilani Lespiegle, Staffer • October 29, 2019

This week, Lelani spoke with Bobby Walchak.

Fall Sports Recap

Fall Sports Recap

Alexis Yoder, Editor-In-Chief • December 17, 2018

Football Aidan Moran The football team turned in a 6-4 regular season record. This included a win in an overtime thriller against rival Blue Mountain by a score of 41-40 and a convincing 21-7 early...

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