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Fleetwood Boys Soccer Makes Districts…Again
Fleetwood soccer made districts? Who saw that coming? It’s almost expected nowadays that Fleetwood will make it to the playoffs every year. Anything less would seem to truly be a disaster. But the lofty expectations aren’t unwarranted; the team has made districts a total of eight times over the past ten years, including three of […]
Dorney Does Halloween
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Adventure, fun, memories, and more can all be found at Dorney Park—even at Halloween time. Dorney Park has been thrilling fans since 1860, and the amusement park seems set to do so for years and years to come. Of course, Dorney Park is known for the eight thrilling roller coasters that command the attention of onlookers, but […]
Longer School Year/Day Still an Option
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
In 2009, President Barrack Obama stated that America’s academic level was lower than that of other countries. The United States serves 180 days a year in school while Japan serves 243 days a year. Obama hopes that having students attend school for a longer amount of time will help America’s upcoming leaders become academically equivalent […]
First Octoberfest Finds Fleetwood
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood was the hot spot on Saturday, October 16th, 2010. Where? If don’t know, then you missed the fun at the first Octoberfest at the new Simmeria Café and Bistro on Main Street, which has now been opened for three months. This was the first Octoberfest in the history of Fleetwood. Octoberfest had a fair outside that lasted […]
Oliver Roland Heck: October 4th, 2010
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 […]
Former Penetentiary a Paranormal Hot Spot
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Looking for a real haunted house this year? Instead of hay rides and corn mazes, take a tour through the Eastern State Penitentiary, a former prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It first opened in 1829 and held famous criminals such as Al Capone and Willie Sutton. The original design for the building separated each cell by […]
Pancake Breakfast a Sweet Success
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. […]
Dear Dymdog: Friendships Cause Tension in Fleetwood
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Dear Dymdog, I have a new girlfriend, and I really like her, but she thinks I’m spending too much time with my friends and not enough time with her. I started spending a lot more time with her than my friends, and now she’s mad at me. What should I do? ~Friendless in Fleetwood Dear […]
Paranormal Club Flourishes Over Time
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Some students may not know this, but at FAHS there is a club where learning about ghosts and paranormal activity is a self-selected research project. This club involves field trips and researching the past. The club’s adviser is one of FAHS’s teachers, Mrs. Follweiler. Says Follweiler, “I always liked ghosts and monsters.” Follweiler thinks that the […]
Faculty Temperature Fears Prove Unfounded
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Rumors from the teachers and staff allege that, depending on the period and the class size, the temperature may be noticeably different from room to room. Mr. Golinsky, school facilities manager, stated, “We are standardizing the set points in classrooms and offices for heating and cooling throughout the district as follows: heating between 68 degrees […]
Everybody Is Kung-Fu Fighting
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Ninja, one of the world’s fastest growing backyard games, has found it’s way to Fleetwood. It’s a simple game that anyone can play, but, most importantly, it is fun. Ninja was invented by five kids from Colorado who were stuck in their basement overnight. The kids became bored really quickly and invented the game. They […]
2010 Top Halloween Costumes Announced
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Halloween is one of the most anticipated of all the holidays out of the year. Children, adults, and teens dress-up and knock on doors for delicious candy. Almost every single person who celebrates Halloween dresses up in a costume. Each year, new costumes make the ranks of the top 10 most popular costumes. Beware…you might […]
Chilean Miners Rescued at Last
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
On August 5th, 2010, thirty-three Chilean miners were caught in the San José Mine after a collapse in the main ramp occurred. All thirty-three of the miners were caught a half of a mile underground. One of the thirty-three miners requested to leave three hours before it collapsed, but the others ignored his request and […]
Where Are All the Guys?
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
You no longer see many male cheerleaders cheering on their fellow students, particularly at FAHS; however, men were the ones to actually create cheerleading! In the 1890’s, the first “pep squad” was formed at Princeton University. The founders were all males. Cheerleading wasn’t predominantly a female activity until the 1950’s when gymnastics became synonymous with […]
Seniors Survive Rainy Renaissance
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
On October 14, 2010, the senior class took its yearly trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. During the days leading up to the trip, the weather forecasts were predicting rain throughout the entire trip. When the day arrived, there was not a cloud in the sky, and everyone’s hopes immediately rose. But around 10 o’clock […]
Band, Band Front Succeed in New Holland
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Each year the band performs at numerous parades; the first one this year was in New Holland, where the FAHS band was privileged to receive two awards: Best Marching and Best Music (in their division). Mrs. Lucrelli, one of the band front advisors, stated, “We were pleased to win awards.” Even though this is her […]
Reign of Elliker, Rosario Begins
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
The crowning of the homecoming King and Queen is often one of the most anticipated events of homecoming weekend. On the evening of October 9th, Fleetwood students and community members filled Tiger Stadium for the final event of the weekend. The football team was prepared to play Holy Name High School, and the crowning was […]
Fleetwood Homecoming Invested in Tradition
October 18, 2010 by thetigertimes
Time and tradition are two words that describe homecoming weekend in Fleetwood. This year proved to be no different. The homecoming festivities began on Friday, beginning with a pep rally on the half day. Various games and competitions took place, all of which are part of the FAHS tradition. The hallways were decorated in preparation […]
Senior Powder Puffs Come Out on Top
October 18, 2010 by thetigertimes
Powder Puff Football made an appearance at FAHS on Friday, October 8th, for the Homecoming festivities. The game consisted of male cheerleaders and female football players from each grade. The event started off with Juniors versus Freshman and Seniors versus Sophomores. The final rankings placed Freshmen in fourth, Sophomores in third, Juniors in second, and […]
Sydney Opera House Amazes, Delights
October 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
Sydney, Australia—halfway around the world and so far out of reach until July 16th, 2010. Fifteen students from Pennsylvania, a handful of students from scattered states, and about 23 students from California joined together at LA X to travel over the Pacific on a journey of a lifetime to experience different cultures and people. Fortunately, […]
Vick Flies High, Briefly
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 […]
Borrell Becomes Octogenarian
October 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
Eighty years ago, on November 18th, 1930, Fleetwood’s very own Mr. Borrell was born. Since then, he has accomplished many endeavors within this community and Fleetwood Area High School. For twelve years, Borrell had the tremendous responsibility of being the mayor of Fleetwood. As mayor, Borrell had countless difficult tasks to manage throughout the borough. […]
“Tiger Tale” Pleases Judges, Students
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 […]
Barnett Becomes New Bausher
October 12, 2010 by thetigertimes
In late July, Mr. Kirby Barnett was hired to replace Mrs. Carol Bausher as the high school’s librarian. This is his first major job. After hearing from the Kutztown University librarian that Mrs. Bausher might soon be retiring, Barnett checked the school’s website all the time for a job opening. In May of 2010, he […]
The Tiger Times 
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
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