September 28, 2019

December 19, 2018

Click Here for Freedom Middle School "Bulldog Barker" (Student Newspaper) article.

Click Here for FHS Press.com coverage of the 2018 Freedom Area Hall of Fame Banquet

Freedom Area Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of our 2013 Scholarships

Jacob DeWeese

Penn State University - Behrend

David Kiefer

Edinboro University of PA

Wesley Roberts

University of Pittsburgh

Taylor Wolff

Gannon University

                                  L-R: Robert Carothers, Dennis Haglan, Shirley Betz & Ronald Boro 

Freedom Area Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of our 2012 Scholarships

Madeline Kubica

University of Wisconsin

Brock Adams

Slippery Rock University

Jacob Potts

Youngstown State University

Rosalyn Nye

University of Pittsburgh

Elizabeth Reese

Dickinson College

Amanda Ford


Bob Gallagher


Ed Hill

Donna Pfeiffer

Sarah Hasenflu

Edinboro State University 

Katie Lambert

University of Pittsburgh

Bryan McSorely

Penn State University

Jessica Parson

Kent State University

Sunday, October 18, 2009

The Freedom Area Educational Foundation held it's 2nd Bulldog Bowling Bash on October 18th, 2009 at Jimmy Magg's Baden Bowl.

Individual bowlers of all ages had a wonderful time bowling throughout the afternoon and helped to raise funds to support the efforts of the foundation.

**Kids received medals for thier efforts and all others received certificates for free games of bowling.  

A special thanks to Baden Bowl for their support and assistance with the Bowling Bash and also to all of our Lane Sponsors:

Conway VFW Post 6713

Renaissance Building - Conway

ESB Bank - Baden

My Best Smile (Drs. Kokai & Feduska) - Baden

Oak Grove Cemetery - Freedom

Transport Workers Union of America - Conway

The Ellsworth Family

Friday, September 11, 2009

The Freedom Area Educational Foundation sponsored the 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Football Game on September 11th at the Freedom Area High School Stadium.

The new Hall of Fame Inductees - Class of 2009  - the 2nd group to be honored, were announced at the beginning of the game.  This year's inductees are:

• Vince Sinovic
• Bob Cercone
• David Kasunic
• Joe Linta

**See the Hall of Fame page for additonal informaiton about the inductees.

The Foundation also raffled off a football autographed by Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl Tight-End Heath Miller at half time.  Ken Teets won the football, and all proceeds go toward supporting the Foundation's mission to provide scholarships and teacher grants.

Foundation President Tony Ellsworth (left) & Treasurer Scott Levenson (right) present Steeler Heath Miller Football to Ken Teets at the Freedom Area Hall of Fame Football Game. 

After the game, a reception for the Hall of Fame inductees was held at the Freedom Eagles.

A banquet will be held in February 2010 to formal induct the Class of 2009 into the Freedom Area Hall of Fame.

Sunday, April 19, 2009
 

The Freedom Area Educational Foundation held it's 1st Annual Bulldog Bowling Bash on April 19th, 2009 at Jimmy Magg's Baden Bowl.

Teams of bowlers of all ages had a wonderful time bowling throughout the afternoon and helped to raise funds to support the efforts of the foundation.

Following are the winners of the various prizes awarded:

Perfect Game (300) - Lou Conti

1st Place Team - Disturbed Marshmallows

2nd Place Team - Jolly Wankers

3rd Place Team - We Care Less

Lucky Striker - Branden Heckman

Most Strikes (Team) - Miller Lite

Most Gutterballs (Team) - Bulldog Bombers

Youngest Bowler - Ryan Penson

Oldest Bowler - Ken Hissam

Movie Gift Basket - Sharon Lokomski

Bowling Ball - Kaylee Ellsworth

RMU Stadium Seat - Jon Penson

Pirates Gift Card - Shawn Morgan

**Over 20 free games were awarded for a strike with a colored head pin.

A special thanks to Baden Bowl for their support and assistance with the Bowling Tournament.

February 12, 2009
Members of the Foundation Board including President Tony Ellsworth, Treasurer Scott Levenson, and Directors Ellen Hill and Scott Challis presented the Freedom Area School Board  with a check for $14,000.00 at their regular meeting.

This check represents the majority of the proceeds raised from the Inaugural 2008 Hall of Fame Weekend. 

When added to a $10,000.00 grant received by the District from Highmark Blue Cross / Blue Shield, the initial planning and construction will be able to begin to make the Wellness Center a reality at the Freedom High School.

Left to Right: Steve Campos, Kathleen Schlegel, Tony Ellsworth, Scott Levenson, Ellen Hill, Scott Challis

Click Here for an Initial Planning Drawing of the Wellness Center

September 14, 2008

The Freedom Area Educational Foundation presented it's Inaugural Hall of Fame Weekend on Friday, September 12, and Saturday, Septermber 13, 2008.

Hall of Fame Weekend events included:

• A pre-Freedom High School football game reception behind the end zone for the Inaugural class of Inductees, as well as, members of the only 3 undefeated football teams in the history of Freedom School District.
• A post-game reception at the Freedom Volunteer Fire Department hall.
• Saturday Golf Outing at Shadow Lakes Golf Club, followed by a Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The initial class of Hall of Fame inductees included:

• Jimbo Covert
• Jack Farls
• J.D. Haglan
• Jim Karwoski
• Chuck Williams

Proceeds of the Inaugural Hall of Fame Weekend were designated to the development and construction of a new Wellness Center to be located in the Freedom Area High School.

The all-purpose Wellness Center will be utilized by Freedom Students, faculty, and eventually the community will contain selectorized strength equipment as well as cardiovascular equipment consisting of treadmills, elliptical and stepper machines, and stationary bikes. 

Click Here for more information about the Hall of Fame