Teacher spotlight: Mr. Donahue
Stephanie Sparrow, reporter Within the school district of Jim Thorpe, there are many teachers who deserve the spotlight this year. One of those teachers is Mr. Nathan Donahue. Mr. Donahue has been a teacher here…
March 2016
Spring on the horizon
With spring around the corner, Jim Thorpe Area High School is alive with spring fever. Whether it is spring cleaning or packing up the snowboards, everyone is getting ready to leave winter in the dust….
Cracking down on dress code
Recently, at Jim Thorpe Area High School, a reminder of the school’s dress code policy was given to all students. The teachers and administration at JTHS have been reminding students what the rules are for…
Coffee, cappuccinos, and change
Last week, with enthusiasm bouncing off the walls, it was obvious something had occurred at JTHS. Coffee and cappuccino machines had been added to the cafeteria. Where, during breakfast and lunch, students may purchase these…
Futures in football
It has been a great year for the Jim Thorpe Area High School football team with an overall win to loss of 8-3. With senior year drawing to a close, colleges have been out looking…
The undecided party
Many of the students at Jim Thorpe Area High School cannot decide on a presidential candidate for the upcoming elections. When approached with the question, “Who do you want to win the election?”, many of…
Military careers after high school
by: Stephanie Sparrow, Reporter After high school, Students usually start working, go off to college, or go into the military. This year especially, Jim Thorpe School District has many of their seniors pursuing a career…
Senior pranks
It is a well-known tradition for seniors attending high school to give a little going away present commonly known as a senior prank. These pranks can range from a mass of students taking a nap…
JTHS brings their talent
On Thursday, April 14th, 2016, Jim Thorpe High School will be hosting their second annual Talent Show. This events takes place in the school auditorium, where the students display their best talents for a crowd…
Jim Thorpe girls basketball
Colleges, as well as high schools, often have sports programs. Whether spring, winter, or fall sports, many teenagers are involved in them. In Jim Thorpe High School, girls basketball has improved immensely this past school…