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Lamar Jackson’s Back at the Bank
With the Ravens capitalizing on the draft and extending their star player, the future looks bright in Baltimore. This upcoming season will highlight many of these changes and prove whether or not the team made the right ones. Arguably, the largest and most monumental task came with the contract decisions regarding Quarterback Lamar Jackson. Once […]
Posted in: Joshua Tiemann
April has Found Its FAHS Students of the Month
June 2, 2023
by thetigertime01
Both April students-of-the-month say it came as a total surprise. Every month, Fleetwood Area High School names two senior students the “Students of the Month.” It is awarded to two students who excel academically and personally. Matthew Foose and Francesca Snyder have been selected as the students-of-the-Month for April. Both are active and engaged students […]
Posted in: Jacob Rauenzahn
How to Avoid Summer Slacking
June 1, 2023
by thetigertime01
During summer, few take the time to think of schoolwork. Kids of all ages get distracted very easily. The most important part of summer is to have fun and not have to worry about too many things at once. The best thing to do is keep a child active, but he or she also needs […]
Posted in: Jaden Calm
Disney Film Causes Political Havoc in FL School
May 31, 2023
by thetigertime01
A Florida teacher is under state investigation for showing her class a Disney movie with a gay character. Not knowing this would be a problem, she left many parents upset and worried for their children to be in this class environment. “I wasn’t aware the state’s controversial law banning instruction about certain LGBTQ topics had […]
Posted in: Jaden Calm
Fleetwood Prom Held on May 5th
May 30, 2023
by thetigertime01
Friday, May 5, 2023 was the night of nights for Fleetwood Area High School juniors and seniors. From the beautiful venue of Stokesay Castle to the tasteful Italian food that was served, to the dance floor that got everyone moving, prom exceeded expectations. Compared to last year’s drowsy weather filled with rain, this year had […]
Posted in: Sarah Grim
May 2 Marks the 12-Year Anniversary of Death of Bin Laden
May 24, 2023
by thetigertime01
May 2nd was the 12-year anniversary of the day DEVGRU (Seal Team 6) took out Osama Bin Laden. According to History.com, the raid of the hideout took place at 1 a.m. local time, which would be 4 p.m. EST. The entire operation was said to have lasted 40 minutes. According to “FBI files,” Osama Bin […]
Posted in: Owen Williams
Tragedy at Waco Turns 30
May 22, 2023
by thetigertime01
On April 19, 1993, the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, burned to the ground. The Compound burning down was the last stage in the bloody 51-day standoff between the Branch Davidians and the federal government. The tragic event started on February 28, 1993. It began with a local news reporter who had been tipped […]
Posted in: Jacob Rauenzahn
News Magazine Makes Strides
May 19, 2023
by thetigertime01
Students and teachers have been working in collaboration on the inaugural edition of the Paw Print. The newly founded class, News Magazine, has established something the school has not offered in the recent past, a magazine that will have district-wide coverage. This elective started only in the second semester of this year, making it brand […]
Posted in: Joshua Tiemann
Eight More Fleetwood Students Ready to Play Sports in College
May 9, 2023
by thetigertime01
Eight Fleetwood seniors signed their National Letter of Intent on 12 April 2023. All student-athletes are going to different colleges but all have bright futures. Anthony Downs committed to Alvernia University for track and field as well as ice hockey, while majoring in criminal justice. He has been participating in track and field for six […]
Posted in: Sarah Grim
Local Chocolate Factory Explodes
May 8, 2023
by thetigertime01
The R.M. Palmer Company makes national headlines after a fire and explosion at their factory quaked in West Reading. On March 24th, the R.M. Palmer Company chocolate factory exploded. It leveled the building and affected the surrounding buildings as well. The explosion was large enough to push a neighboring building 4 feet. “The National Transportation […]
Posted in: Lauren Kile
The 2022 Fleetwood Yearbook Makes History by Receiving a PSPA Gold Medal
May 4, 2023
by thetigertime01
The Fleetwood yearbook for the 2022 school year scored gold in the PSPA awards. PSPA stands for Pennsylvania School Press Association, and this award focuses on yearbook critique. The yearbook can be given a score of gold, silver, or bronze. In order to win the award, the yearbook needs to score gold in all four […]
Posted in: Sarah Grim
Fleetwood Seniors Named March Students-of-the-Month
May 3, 2023
by thetigertime01
It is that time of the month again when the students-of-the-month are announced. The students-of-the-month for March were Connor Tucci and Meghan Emery. Meghan and Connor have both displayed strong academic work and great character. “I think I was selected to be student-of-themMonth because I am fortunate enough to have good relationships with teachers who […]
Posted in: Jeffrey Brown
Most Misunderstand Anarchy
May 2, 2023
by thetigertime01
Anarchy is a word frequently used but seldom understood. It is often equated with ideas of mob rule, disorder, and chaos. The philosophy, however, is more complex. Anarchy comes from the Greek word anarchos, with “an” meaning “without” and “archos” meaning “rulers,” so “anarchy” in its simplest translation simply means “without rulers.” Anarchy is essentially […]
Posted in: Jacob Rauenzahn, Owen Williams
Swatting in Pennsylvania
April 28, 2023
by thetigertimes
On the morning of Wednesday, March 29, 2023, schools all over Pennsylvania were swatted. Swatting is defined as someone calling the authorities claiming to be in danger, or that a serious crime is taking place. These calls, like all calls about people being in danger, are taken very seriously by the authorities, especially after the […]
Posted in: The Paw Print
History Club Competes at Regional Level
April 27, 2023
by thetigertime01
On Saturday, 18 March, students involved in the history club competed in the annual regional competition. Students from both regions eight and nine combined to meet at Messiah University, near Mechanicsburg. This move comes after it was held at Kutztown University for the past several years. The theme for the competition this year was Frontiers […]
Posted in: Joshua Tiemann
FAHS Planning “Enchanted” Prom Night
April 25, 2023
by thetigertime01
Save the date! Prom will be on May 5th, starting at 5:00 p.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. The theme is “Enchanted,” and many students expect it to be better than ever before. The memory-making evening will be hosted at Stokesay Castle in Reading, PA. There has been a lot of planning for the prom. […]
Posted in: Sarah Grim
Darth Vader is Philo-SITH-ical
April 12, 2023
by thetigertime01
The philosophical and political representation of the story of “Star Wars” has been an ongoing discussion since the release of the original trilogy. The character of Darth Vader is now 45 years old, and for 45 years he has been a major villain in the eyes of the “Star Wars” demographic. The tragic story of […]
Posted in: Owen Williams
FAHS’s Music Trip Adds to The Disney Magic
April 3, 2023
by thetigertime01
From February 26th through March 1st, students involved in FAHS music programs took a trip to Florida. Universal Studios and Walt Disney World were the featured major attractions. The trip itself runs once every four years. Many students anticipated this outing for a long time, especially considering no other school trip is similar to it. […]
Posted in: Joshua Tiemann
April Fools: FAHS to Prohibit Camo over Fears of Invisibility
April 1, 2023
by thetigertimes
The tyranny of the easily seen has finally reached Fleetwood. Fleetwood has banned camouflage. The decision is not without controversy. This has many students in an uproar. The school’s reason for banning camo? It makes it more difficult to see students. “This is blatant authoritarianism, worse than anything I have ever seen,” Fleetwood Area High […]
Posted in: Jacob Rauenzahn
Boys’ Basketball ’22-’23 Finds Much Success
March 31, 2023
by thetigertime01
The Fleetwood boys’ basketball team had a successful season. With a 22-5 record, the team pushed limits and reached their goals. Although most of their games ended in victory for the Tigers, the team faced some losses. Those scores were normally separated by one point. For example, the team’s loss against Wyomissing was 34-35 and […]
Posted in: Sarah Grim
Reading Film Fest Plans High School Competition
March 30, 2023
by thetigertimes
The Reading Film Fest is holding a 5-minute high school film festival on April 24th-26th 2023. It will be broadcast on Youtube, Facebook, and BCTV. The Awards Ceremony will occur in person on Thursday, April 28th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Miller Center for the Arts RACC. It will include special guest speaker, J.W. Cortes, […]
Posted in: Landon Roth
Fleetwood Musicians Headed to New York
March 29, 2023
by thetigertimes
Music students from across the east coast will gather in Rochester, New York, this year on April 14th to practice and perform in a biennial festival for only the best musicians. Three Fleetwood Area High School students will be amongst their ranks. Baxter Beihl, Francesca Snyder, and Riley Spannuth are attending the NafME All-Eastern music […]
Posted in: Lauren Kile
Jared Speece and Harmoni Stoudt Named January Students-of-the-Month
March 28, 2023
by thetigertimes
The FAHS students of the month have been identified for January 2023 as Jared Speece and Harmoni Stoudt. Stoudt and Speece both pride themselves on their work ethic and are happy to receive this award. “Part of it is that I’m always putting forth my best effort in everything I do,” Stoudt said. “I think […]
Posted in: Jeffrey Brown
For Most, You’re as Violent as Your Viewing Habits
March 27, 2023
by thetigertime01
The word “violence” is frequent in the vocabulary of society’s youth. Violence in the media has been a matter of many debates, with some parents allowing their children to witness and take in all information that is shared in the media. The American Psychological Association released a report in 1988 saying, “Virtually all independent scholars […]
Posted in: Owen Williams
The Tiger Times 
June 5, 2023
by thetigertime01
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