Throughout its history, Fleetwood Area School District has been represented athletically by the colors red and white. However, the once beloved team nickname, the Tigers, is nearing the end of its time as the school mascot. The Tiger, established as Fleetwood’s mascot in 1919, was given to the athletics programs of the school in commemoration of… [Read more…]
October 17, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Throughout the history of American athletics, scholastic fervor for sports teams has been an integral part of the atmosphere of a sporting event. Reserved “Student Sections” are consistently the loudest area among most high-school sporting venues. Fleetwood High School students have expanded this concept over the past two decades and created a persona that establishes… [Read more…]
September 23, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Matt Voyer is a third-year member of the journalism program at Fleetwood and the lead editor of The Tiger Times. He was born in Rhode Island in November 1993 and moved to Fleetwood during first grade. As a huge sports fan and a talented writer, it’s no surprise he plans to pursue a career in… [Read more…]
June 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
Dearest Readers, Over the past year, I have witnessed, as many of you have, a drastic improvement in the quality of our journalism program at Fleetwood Area High School. As a two-year member of The Tiger Times staff and the newest lead editor, I am proud to have been part of this change. After the… [Read more…]
April 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
As the newest additions to what is arguably the most successful video game franchise in history, Pokémon Black and White have taken the internationally popular series to new heights. Developed once again by Game Freak and Creatures Inc., the new games have made a gigantic leap in presentation from the previous generation. With an entirely… [Read more…]
March 3, 2011 by thetigertimes
Hello, fellow Pennsylvanians. First off, I would like to apologize. Not for anything I did but rather for a series of events that have robbed you. You all have been deprived of a certain joy that can only be experienced through the success of an NBA team. You may think, “Why should I care?! NBA… [Read more…]
January 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
In 1997, the “Deep Blue” IBM computer beat a human world champion in a game of chess. It made true artificial intelligence a likely possibility for the masses. Deep Blue used logic to outsmart a human being in a game of analytical skill and judgment. In 2010, IBM took the next step. A computer named… [Read more…]
December 13, 2010 by thetigertimes
In Fleetwood, there is a legend about a student so energetic, so fast, that, even while unseen, his greetings can be heard through the halls of Fleetwood. He welcomes everyone with a smile, a wave, and then he speeds away in a blur. He is Scott Long. Scott Long is a sophomore here at Fleetwood.… [Read more…]
October 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
The YMCA has long been an integral resource for the youth of the Fleetwood Community and beyond. The organization’s local branch has organized camps and other events for the children of Fleetwood. But for years, these occasions have operated mainly out of the Fleetwood Park and Community Center. But construction has recently begun on an… [Read more…]
September 23, 2010 by thetigertimes
Every year the student body of Fleetwood High anticipates the energy associated with Homecoming week. This time of year is arguably the most spirited point on the school calendar. The centerpiece of this enthusiastic time is always the Homecoming Parade. The parade itself is a combination of floats created by the various clubs, groups, and… [Read more…]
April 1, 2012 by thetigertimes
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