I was twelve when my doctor told me with wide, sad eyes that I had two months to live. That was the day my life changed in a very drastic way. I had headaches every day, my left hand stayed closed most of the time, my left leg was so weak that I couldn’t’t walk very… [Read more…]
June 22, 2011 by thetigertimes1
The Fleetwood Area School District has officially run out of tissues! The few tissues that teachers have remaining in their class rooms are all the school has left, possibly forever. The short supply of tissues has caused the teachers to use them sparingly, saving the majority of the tissues for emergencies. Some students are really having a hard… [Read more…]
June 21, 2011 by thetigertimes
A study shows that most girls wear make-up to cover blemishes. Others just wear it for the sake of wearing it and end up using it more than is advisable. Many people think that make-up makes a person more beautiful, but people are supposed to know that it’s not what kind of cancer-causing product you… [Read more…]
June 15, 2011 by thetigertimes
Everyone has his or her favorite subject, but some people do not like to share out of concern for their teachers’ feelings. However, there are plenty of people who have no problem explaining what they thought about their favorite subject. For instance, Ethan Martinez boldly said that math was his favorite subject–until this year–without giving a… [Read more…]
June 1, 2011 by thetigertimes
All students know what they are going to do during summer vacation, but do any of them know or even care what the teachers do? Well, The Tiger Times does! People often think that all teachers do during the summer is eat, sleep, and read, but there seems to be a lot more to it… [Read more…]
May 31, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Q: Why did the cook get arrested ? A: He was caught beating an egg. -Knock knock, Who’s there? -Banana Banana who? -Knock knock, Who’s there? Banana Banana who? Knock knock, Who’s there? Orange Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? Without geometry, life is pointless. Q: What do you call cheese that’s… [Read more…]
May 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
What is your favorite holiday, who would you spend it with, and why? 1. Kyle Flannery My favorite holiday is Christmas. I like this holiday because I get to spend it with my mother’s and father’s sides of the family. 2. Sara Kilgore My favorite holiday is New Year’s. I would spend it with Morgan… [Read more…]
May 26, 2011 by thetigertimes
Only 20 days left! Many students are excited that school has almost ended, and everybody is making plans about what to do over summer vacation. For example, Ethan Martinez is planning to spend his summer on romantic picnics while Sara Kilgore plans to be as annoying as possible even though she claims it doesn’t take much… [Read more…]
April 19, 2011 by thetigertimes
Gas prices right now are almost up to four dollars a gallon. Nobody knows how high these prices will climb, but everybody wants the price fluctuation to switch directions. Few people take the liberty to think about the seemingly unbearable cost of transportation, but everyone has to bear it as costs skyrocket. “I try not to think… [Read more…]
April 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
The health fair was held on Friday, March 18th. The presentations varied from safe dating to avoiding cancer to distracted driving. But do people really like the health fair, or do they consider it to be another opportunity to hang out with friends and have fun? Student Liz Geisinger’s favorite part of the health fair… [Read more…]
April 1, 2011 by thetigertimes
Hey, Tigers, FASD just fulfilled your wildest dream! Summer vacation has been extended by a whole month. Students and faculty are going wild over the news. Apparently, the year-long schedule submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) contained a misprint that has added almost all of September to the summer vacation. Attempts for the… [Read more…]
March 18, 2011 by thetigertimes
Everyone is buzzing over the iPod contest that recently occurred in the high school. Although the prize was originally intended to be red, a pink iPod was awarded. Unfortunately, only one person had the chance of winning. That lucky winner was none other than Heather Jameson! Said Jameson, “I entered the contest just because I… [Read more…]
March 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
MRIs can seem like the most annoying procedures in the world. They are loud and obnoxious. Many people compare them to an x-ray or a cat-scan, but this machine is much more efficient, and, according to doctors, it takes better pictures of your insides. MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and, no matter how scary… [Read more…]
March 7, 2011 by thetigertimes
“I have been a whistler ever since I was able to!” says Fleetwood Area High School Technology Education teacher John Heck. But he does not realize when he starts or stops—he simply whistles unconsciously. Heck is unable to pick a favorite song. Everyone has heard Heck whistle, but what does the school think about his serenading?… [Read more…]
February 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
Every high school student loves a snow day, even the big, bad seniors. But what do students do when they are not in school? More certainly occurs on these days than just sleeping, eating, and shoveling. Ryan Cortazzo and Zachary Noll like to spend their snow days sledding and chilling. For others, sitting around reading… [Read more…]
January 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
These quotes are designed to make you laugh, giggle, or possibly cry, so have fun. All quotes are recommended by students from Fleetwood Area High School. It is not our fault if you are disappointed; you just need to get a better sense of humor! • “I don’t hate the other surfers; I just don’t… [Read more…]
January 25, 2011 by thetigertimes
Have you ever seen a big bug in your drain spout or kitchen sink? How about in that spot you just can’t reach unless you’re Josh Watkins? I’m sure I wouldn’t have had the slightest idea how to kill it! Here are some suggestions to help you in this awkward situation. The first idea is… [Read more…]
November 22, 2010 by thetigertimes
This is the time of year when everyone is wondering what to expect from the impending winter weather. Most people like to look in the “Farmer’s Almanac.” These old farmers are anticipating a nicer, gentler winter. Or so we hope… The “Farmer’s Almanac” also says that the weather will get colder than last winter, even… [Read more…]
November 14, 2010 by thetigertimes
WARNING—Reading this may make you temporarily confused, angry, or happy. No responsibility can be taken by The Tiger Times staff. It is not their fault that the jokes are so bad. Two muffins were sitting in an oven; one muffin says, “Whoa! It’s hot in here!” In reply, the other muffin says, “Whoa! A talking… [Read more…]
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Mr. Heck, the design applications teacher here at FAHS was blessed with his first child on October 4th, 2010. Heck and his wife have decided to name the baby boy Oliver Roland Heck. Heck is still very anxious about this major life change, but he is very excited nonetheless. However, he also believes that his… [Read more…]
October 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
The yearbook club in the Fleetwood Area School District has existed for over seventy years. Currently advised by Mrs. Shelton, the yearbook has also had three different names, including “The Leony,” “The Memoirs,” and the current “Tiger Tale.” “The Tiger Tale” name has been around since 1950, which makes it sixty-one years. The yearbook name… [Read more…]
June 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
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