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The Importance of Change

The Importance of Change

Emma Troutman, Staffer • November 13, 2020

 It’s no surprise that students may often get frustrated with school. For some it’s the waking up early, for some it’s the homework, and for some it’s just having the responsibility on their shoulders...

2020 National Honor Society induction ceremony

November 4, 2020

Join us for the Pottsville Area High School National Honor Society induction for the 2020-2021 school year.

2020 Homecoming candidates

October 23, 2020

Learn more about the 2020 PAHS Homecoming candidates. Be sure to vote for your choice for King and Queen.

PAHS band practices their pregame show while socially distancing. Junior Crystal Mease says, “ The safety procedures may be weird and it’s a very big change but it’s what we have to do to keep us safe.”

Music’s Impact

Emma Troutman, Staffer • October 2, 2020

Music has always had its own way of touching the heart. Whether it be through making it or just listening to it. Most have found themselves turning to music to find light in a tough time. The thing is,...

Sophomore Trinity Reedy shows off her coloring skills accompanied by her stuffed sloth, Barbecue Sauce. Trinity said, With the quarantine driving me insane, coloring with a stuffed sloth is one of my best options.

Boredom Busters

Emma Troutman, Staffer • September 22, 2020

When you're cooped up in your house without a single thing to do, you can really grow bored with staring at the walls around you. Even when you have the hobbies you like at your disposal, they can often...

After getting news the Little League World Series was cancelled, many students were sad. Students understood what a dream it is to play in Williamsport. The last time I was at The Little League World Series was back in 2016 when Japan won the championship. And I watched it on TV every year since then. Im going to miss just seeing kids playing the game they love. No contracts, no money, just passion. junior Josh Frehafer said

Little League World Series cancelled for 2020

Alison McCord, Staffer • May 22, 2020

On April 20 2020, Stephen Keener, Little League President, announced this year's World Series would be cancelled. Due to the quarantine caused by COVID-19, the Little League World Series and many other...

Head Custodian, Mr. Brad Ross is wearing his C-Tide mask, while at work. Masks are mandatory because of the Coronavirus. “My goal is to complete much needed repairs since we have extra time,” said Ross.

Custodial and cafeteria staff busy during COVID-19 quarantine

Madison Wright, Staffer • May 5, 2020

COVID-19 left students, teachers, parents, and many others sitting in their houses racking their brains for something to do. However, while students are at home, who is taking care of our school? The custodians...

According to Times Leader “As of March 16, 2020 Governor Tom Wolf enforced that all nonessential businesses close.” Sadly everyone, not just business owners are affected. Freshman Maddie Strauss said, “It is disappointing to have my first ever musical with the high school postponed. I was so excited to be able to be a part of something we all worked so hard on throughout the year. However, I feel even more sorrow for our amazing seniors who are waiting to see what will happen. We are all holding on to hope and we aren’t giving up on this play. It’s an honor to be part of this group.”

PAHS musical uncertain due to quarantine

Samantha Woodford, Staffer • May 2, 2020

You walked across the stage, a smile from ear to ear on your face. The lines you memorized weeks before confidently fell from your lips. The applause of the audience only caused the smile on your face...

Working at the Dunkin Donuts drive thru in St. Clair, senior Bella Woodford poses with a coffee. Woodford wears protective gear like gloves and a mask due the coronavirus outbreak. We have to sanitize our lockers where we keep our stuff and we have a plastic guard covering half the window. If we feel any symptoms, we have to call HR and we need to stay out for two weeks, Woodford said.

Working through the pandemic

Alison McCord, Staffer • April 30, 2020

As of April 30, many fast food chains and other businesses still remain open during the COVID-19 outbreak. Governor Tom Wolf allowed certain businesses to remain open during the pandemic as long as it...

The abrupt change of quarantine has caused us to adapt and overcome. Junior Carter Yeager said, I wake up at 5 every morning to work on homework before I go to work with my dad at 7. We get done work at 4:30 most days and then I come home and do more homework and then I like to watch YouTube before going to bed. For him the winds of change have made him more productive

Adapting to isolation

Carly Mohl, Staffer • April 25, 2020

Isolation (Noun): without relation to other people or things; separately.  Until March 13, the average Pottsville Area High School student  divided their 6 hour and 56 minute school day between nine...

Then to now - growing up with figure skating

Then to now – growing up with figure skating

Greta Snukis, Editor-In-Chief • April 25, 2020

At only age 10, Junior Greta Snukis found her passion for an incredibly time consuming and challenging sport. As of 2020, she has been figure skating for about seven years and plans to continue it for...

104 Days of Quarantine from Pottsville Area School District on Vimeo.

104 Days of quarantine

April 21, 2020

Junior Leilani Lespiegle uses a beloved childhood theme song to show the current situation the world is in.

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