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Tide Lines
The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

Tide Lines
The student news site of Pottsville Area High School

Tide Lines
Varsity players Mike Sukenna, Nicco Heimbaugh, and Johnny Ballard practice masked up in Martz Hall. The boys varsity basketball team holds a record of 2-1 beating North Schuylkill, and Lehighton and losing to Wilson. Senior varsity basketball player, Nicco Boris (not pictured) said, “ It’s hard to breathe and play at 100% but we will do anything to be able to have our season. Even if this is having to wear the mask.”

Masked up for winter sports

Ava Jefferson, Staffer • January 21, 2021

After the commonwealth of Pennsylvania was shut down for three weeks, winter sports are back in session. COVID did not have much of an effect on fall sports but for winter sports it is a different story....

Mr. Sterner is taking safety precautions by wearing his mask while teaching class. Masks were made a requirement in order to enter the building at Pottsville Area. Mr. Sterner said, “I find it is much more difficult to get to know my students, only getting to see kids no more than 2 days a week and only seeing half of their faces while they are here.”

Students and staff weigh in on masks

Harry Walls, Staffer • October 1, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19, precautions have been taken to prevent the spread of the disease. Wearing a mask and maintaining a six foot distance from others have become prerequisites to enter many businesses...

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