Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press
Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press
Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press
JoAnn Sharpless

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Web)

All content by JoAnn Sharpless
If you find yourself feeling lost or just feeling like you need to talk to someone you can call the Beaver County Crisis Intervention Hotline at 724-371-8060 or the National Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

Pandemic impacts mental as well as physical health

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Web)
June 9, 2020
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[Photo] Is change a good thing?

Jalynn Falk, Sports Editor
June 9, 2020
a harsh reality that many are unable to see their family members in this tough time.

Tragic time, Tragic care

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
April 30, 2020
Together, the women in this image have accomplished great things that have changed history for the better.

It’s all in the genes: the estro-genes

JoAnn Sharpless and Hallie Spielman
April 1, 2020
A look into former fashion trends making a comeback to the mainstage

Out with the new, in with the old

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Web)
March 30, 2020
Shown above are electronic devices that all have risks of being hacked.

Cybersecurity or cyber prison?

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
February 28, 2020
Sophomore Cadence Gorajewski dribbles the ball up the court in an attempt to score during a game against Ellwood.

Defying the odds

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Web)
January 31, 2020
The very out of shape poster hanging outside the almost empty movie theater for "Cats".

What a “CAT”astrophe

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Web)
January 31, 2020
A flyer for the NHS food drive found in one of the halls of the highschool

It’s the season of giving

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
December 21, 2019
Sophomore Renae Morhbacher plans on how she will attack the Mohawk Warriors defense during a close match on Jan. 14

A warm-up before Warm-ups

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
December 1, 2019
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[Photo] No more room at the kids’ table

Cole Skuse, Business Manager/Copy Editor
December 1, 2019
Halloween: Holiday or a boo-ring time?

Halloween: Holiday or a boo-ring time?

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
November 1, 2019
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[Photo] Columbus Day replaced with Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Leah McNear, Distribution Director
November 1, 2019
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[Photo] Freedom thinks pink

Baylee Stewart, Editor-in-Chief (Print)
November 1, 2019
Depicted above is a map of all the fires that took place in the Amazon rainforest on Aug 22-23

Amazon Rainforest Aftermath

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
September 29, 2019
Staff Editorial

[Photo] Stereotypes come from trends, grief comes from stereotypes

Mason Hedge, Managing Editor (Print)/Co-Distribution Director
September 29, 2019
A day of refinement

A day of refinement

Ella Walden and JoAnn Sharpless
June 1, 2019
The graph above shows what the rate of college enrollment is according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the United States.

Signs that a college isn’t reliable

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
April 30, 2019
April English assists freshman John Nelson with measuring flour as sophomore Micha Henley works with another student behind them to make pastries for Cafe 116.

Brewing up change

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
March 29, 2019
The sound of silence

The sound of silence

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
March 29, 2019
Happiness is almost like an equation; and when more money is added to the picture the amount of overall happiness increases.

Money makes the world go ’round

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Web)
February 28, 2019
Senior Riley Adams and High school teacher Mr. Langelli fight for control over the ball on Jan. 28, 2019.

Freedom meets Hockey

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
February 10, 2019
Shown above are some of the different federal agencies that have been affected the most during the government shutdown.

What’s happening with this government shutdown

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
January 17, 2019
Thirty-one DECA members competed at the district competition on Dec. 3, which was held at the Sheraton Hotel near the Pittsburgh Airport. Thirteen of the 31 qualified to advance to states, which will take place in Hershey from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22.

‘We mean business’

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
December 21, 2018
Shown above are just a couple of the Santa's you can find located around the world.

Ho ho holidays

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Web)
December 21, 2018
Keystone Testing logo shown above.

Pushing Back Keystones

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
November 30, 2018
Rachel DeCesaris and Micheal Keith crown the next Homecoming King (Riley Adams) and Queen (Melissa Keith).

A place called Homecoming

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
October 31, 2018
Senior Jenna Engel attacks the ball in an attempt to get a point against Chartiers-Houston on Sept. 4.

Volleyball team hopes to be invigorated with season in full swing

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online)
September 28, 2018
Picture of New London School fire which led to an explosion where only 130 people out of the 600 staff evacuated without serious injuries.

This is not a drill

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
May 22, 2018
People flocki to look at different crafters at the festival.

Sticking Around

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
April 30, 2018
Chadwick Boseman plays the lead role in Marvel’s Black Panther.

Heroes versus society

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
March 22, 2018
A vertical farmer reading an evaluation on the crops being grown, and adjusting the environment to establish better growth.

Vertical farming could be end to world hunger

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Three well known fast-food Industry Titans are in a battle to sell their food

Death by deal

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Morgan Swab challenges Union player for ball.

Patience is Key

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
December 22, 2017
Festive, easy fall decorations can be used to spice up your home.

Three Easy DIY Fall Decorations

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
This spooky decoration will make the Halloween season spooktacular.

Three easy DIY halloween decorations

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
October 30, 2017
John Mohrbacher and Jon Stich stand next to each other after game with matching letterman jackets on.

Kickin’ it old school

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017

Confederate statues: History or hate?

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
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