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Mr. Carmen DiCello discusses the importance of tradition in todays COVID-19 reality. Mr. DiCello retired from teaching at Pottsville in 2020. He said, It is crucial to regularly reorient ourselves to our hallowed past, that is, to our tradition.

Tradition – Changes, Challenges, and the Things that Endure

Mr. Carmen DiCello, Retired PAHS Teacher October 21, 2020

With all the recent changes we have faced—from viruses to shutdowns to various struggles in our own district—Pottsville has gone through a rather difficult period. When such things occur, when faced...

Every year, Pottsville students expect to see trees like this covered with snow during the winter. However, this year was unlike many others in the fact that Pottsville did not receive one snow day or hardly any snow. “I think we should have snow days for safety reasons,” said Mr. William Rhoads.

No Snow Days?

Madison Wright, Staffer March 16, 2020

No snow days? This is rare. Normally we see multiple days throughout the winter months where school is called off. This year however, we have seen none.There have been a few two hour delays and even...

School Violence: The Series (Columbine)

School Violence: The Series (Columbine)

Columbine Colorado Shooting
Samantha Woodford and Madison Wright February 5, 2020
A student sits on the floor, knees brought up to his chest as his friends around him do the same. The room is silent. The students are holding their breaths as to not inform the perpetrator of their presence. The only sounds to be heard are the footsteps outside the door, echoing down the hallway like a taunting click as they come closer. With each thump of the perpetrator’s foot, the students have a harder time staying silent. The constricting feeling in their chest increases, the dread of knowing who is outside that library door only makes their fear worse. And when they heard that unforgettable sound… their hearts drop. The twist of the doorknob, as the perpetrator opens it.
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