Earlier in the year, the Fleetwood Area Middle School hosted an Earth Day Poetry Contest. Students who wished to participate had to submit a poem regarding Earth Day. Four of the best poems were chosen depending on how well they were written. Mrs. Pors, the 5th-8th grade gifted teacher, was the judge of the winning… [Read more…]
June 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
May 21st, 2011, was supposed to be Judgment Day, as predicted by 89-year-old Harold Camping of Family Radio. Camping predicted that there was going to be a worldwide earthquake at precisely 6:00 pm. During this earthquake, everyone who believes in God was supposed to be taken up to heaven, and those who do not believe… [Read more…]
June 2, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Fleetwood’s FBLA, which stands for Future Business Leaders of America, is a club in numerous schools around the country. It is especially important for students interested in a business career. This program has become very popular for students because of how exciting the program can be. As a member of the club, students raise… [Read more…]
May 17, 2011 by thetigertimes
Caught in the predicament of having an excess of leftover Easter candy? If you have any leftover peanut butter cups, here is a delicious solution. Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown… [Read more…]
May 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
In recent years, the vegetarian lifestyle has become more and more popular among Americans. However, these eating habits seem to be considered more of a way of life than a diet. The word “vegetarian” is more of a blanket term that covers all different groups of people who do not eat meat, poultry, fish, or… [Read more…]
May 5, 2011 by thetigertimes
Almost everyone has heard of the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, but how many people actually know what the day is commemorating? The name of the holiday translates, simply, to the fifth of May. On that day in 1862, the Mexican militia celebrated a victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla. The… [Read more…]
April 14, 2011 by thetigertimes
Do you want to go to prom without the hassle of buying an expensive dress? On April 23rd, a Prom Dress Swap and Shop will be held at the Walnuttown Fire Company. The event will occur from 8 a.m. to noon. Jewelry, shoes, and purses will also be swapped along with dresses. All proceeds from… [Read more…]
April 4, 2011 by thetigertimes
April is National Poetry Month. In the spirit of this celebration, here is a poem about our own FAHS journalism class. Journalism Class— Our talent, you can’t surpass. The Tiger Times is what we write, The words in which are black and white— Bringing the news to you, Giving you a new point of view.The… [Read more…]
March 16, 2011 by thetigertimes
On March 17th, Irish people around the world celebrate the death of the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, by wearing the traditional color of green. The holiday originated in Ireland with a “feast day” commemorating the anniversary of Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick was born somewhere along the west coast of Britain in 385 AD.… [Read more…]
March 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
One of the most useful and important devices in the lives of American teens has been revealed to have a significant effect on one’s overall health. Recent studies on the effects of cell phones have provided some interesting results. The electromagnetic field emitted by cell phones causes a notable increase in brain activity. Dr. Nora… [Read more…]
February 8, 2011 by thetigertimes
Jennifer Goss, a social studies teacher at the Fleetwood Area High School, has been hired as the new coordinator of the Holocaust Resource Center at Albright College. She began this part-time position on January 3rd, 2011, when the position became available because of the death of the previous coordinator, Dan Tannenbaum. “I first met the… [Read more…]
January 26, 2011 by thetigertimes
On Monday, January 17th, 2011, Betty White, a veteran of Hollywood, celebrated her 89th birthday. The adored comedic actress has decades of success to celebrate. Born in 1922, Betty White rose to fame by hosting her own radio shows. White moved with her family to Los Angeles during the Great Depression, which may have been… [Read more…]
January 24, 2011 by thetigertimes
On Friday, March 18th, March Madness will hit the FAHS gym. The Fleetwood Olympians Club is holding a basketball tournament for high school students. This is the third tournament in the club’s saga, and the money raised will yet again benefit the weight room at the high school. The 18th is a half day, so games… [Read more…]
January 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
One of the most exciting and intense sports is coming to Fleetwood. A dodgeball tournament is being organized by the Fleetwood Olympians Club and will be held in the FAHS gym. The tournament will be held at the end of the school day on Friday, February 18th, 2011, which is a half day. The competition should… [Read more…]
December 15, 2010 by thetigertimes
Have you ever thought of renaming the tree that Christians put up in their houses every year? Nearby political figures are challenging the use of the word “Christmas” when referring to certain holiday artifacts. Activities such as baking “Christmas” cookies and decorating a “Christmas” tree could shortly become taboo. In Philadelphia, Mayor Michael Nutter is… [Read more…]
November 24, 2010 by thetigertimes
On Friday, November 12th, FAHS held a volleyball tournament in the main gym. Games started at 3:00 p.m. after school. A total of thirteen teams participated in the tournament, and competition was fierce. Teams were made of a minimum of six players, each with at least two girls. A $3.00 donation was required by each… [Read more…]
November 15, 2010 by thetigertimes
There’s a new face in the FAHS guidance office, and her name is Mrs. Kim Randolph. She started working at the Fleetwood Area High School on October 13th and is enjoying the experience so far. Mrs. Randolph grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and attended Roosevelt High School. She went to the University of Minnesota and… [Read more…]
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
The FAHS sophomore class held a pancake breakfast on October 23rd. There was a great turnout on that Saturday morning from 8 to 11 o’clock. All of the food at the breakfast was donated by local companies and residents of Blandon and Fleetwood, and the sophomore class would like to express their gratitude to them.… [Read more…]
October 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
Michael Vick was convicted and sentenced to time in jail for unlawful dog fighting activities a few years back. After 19 months in prison, he’s back on the football field. After being released in July of 2009, Vick was added to the Philadelphia Eagles roster as the backup quarterback to Kevin Kolb. After all that… [Read more…]
September 22, 2010 by thetigertimes
Did you know that 50% of first marriages end in divorce? It’s true. Half of the people who get married in the United States get divorced at least once. Since most people have children in their first marriage, that leaves a lot of kids growing up without both a mom and dad in the same… [Read more…]
June 23, 2011 by thetigertimes
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