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Barnett’s Elementary Transfer Stimulates Student Comparisons
The class of 2015 would not know it, but Fleetwood Area High School lost an irreplaceable member of its teaching staff last year. Amy Barnett, who taught both drivers’ education and girls’ physical education, was transferred to Willow Creek Elementary School at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Governor Corbett’s budget cuts got the […]
Tis the Season for Flu Shots
October 31, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Are flu vaccines really necessary for teenagers? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), they are very necessary. Over time, the flu vaccinations received by children begin to wear down, and many older kids can develop risks for certain infections in their teen years. Teenagers might also have to catch up on vaccines they […]
Fleetwood Closed on Monday, 31 October
October 30, 2011 by thetigertimes
In an AlertNow Message at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, 30 October, Superintendent Dr. Paul Eaken informed students and staff that the Fleetwood Area School District would be closed on Monday, 31 October, owing to road closures and fallen trees.
Corbett to Pass Tough Driving Law
October 28, 2011 by thetigertimes1
On 28 September, a bill was passed creating tougher rules for junior drivers, and Governor Corbett has said he will eventually sign it into law. The bill will limit the number of passengers allowed in a junior driver’s vehicle to only one passenger for the first 6 months the driver has his or her license. […]
Trite Transfers from Security Guard to Fleetwood Teacher
October 28, 2011 by thetigertimes1
A familiar face once observed protecting the halls of Fleetwood Area High School found himself a new place to call home this year, Room #8. Adam Trite made the transition from security guard to history teacher this year after Mr. Lessig announced that he would embark on a missionary trip to Africa. Trite, who had […]
Safe Trick-or-Treat Better than Ever
October 27, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Last night on 26 October, the FAHS Relay for Life time hosted its annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event at the high school. People under the age of eighteen are admitted into the event for only $5.00 while parents or students over the age of eighteen who are accompanying minors get in for free. The haunted journey started upon entering […]
Phillies Set Win Record but End Season Early
October 27, 2011 by thetigertimes1
On Wednesday, 8 September, the Philadelphia Phillies set a franchise record for regular season wins with a four to three extra-inning victory over the slumping Atlanta Braves. The Phillies, who seemed almost certain to surpass the previous mark of 101 wins early in the season, suffered an eight game losing streak on the heels of clinching the […]
Fleetwood Diligent in Fighting Obesity
October 26, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Headlines across the nation proclaim that obesity is increasingly becoming a problem. The main demographic for concern in this matter is school children ranging from elementary schools all the way up to high school. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2002 16% of children between the ages of 6 and 19 […]
Tough Decisions Await Female Athletes in Fall
October 26, 2011 by thetigertimes1
For a long time now, rumors have been circulating that the high school girls’ soccer season, which takes place every spring, will be moved to the fall because of an alleged lacrosse season taking place in the spring. According to Matt Diehl, athletic director for Fleetwood Area School District, the change is taking place, but for […]
Thomas Takes Reigns from Shetayh
October 25, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Some students have been wondering whilst walking through the halls, “Who is that mysterious new teacher in Mrs. Shetayh’s old room?” The answer to that question is Mr. Andrew Thomas. Mr. Thomas attended Brandywine Heights High School where math was, not surprisingly, his favorite subject. After graduating, he enrolled in State University to pursue his undergraduate […]
Fleetwood Students Still Lack Gay-Straight Alliance
October 25, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Times are changing in the United States, especially in places such as New York, Massachusetts, and California. The fight for gay rights is gaining momentum all over the country, helped along by an organization called The Gay-Straight Alliance. This organization specializes in forming clubs in high schools and colleges nationwide. Fleetwood, however, is not one […]
Vera Bradley Bingo a Fleetwood Tradition
October 24, 2011 by thetigertimes1
The class of 2012 hosted their annual Vera Bradley Bingo on Sunday, 23 October, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The bingo began at 1:00 p.m., and cost was $20 for 22 games. Proceeds benefited the class of 2012. The event was held at the Maidencreek Banquet Hall in Blandon, PA. Vera Bradley is a […]
Same Face, New Place for Becky Jarosynski
October 24, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Becky Jarosynski, current social studies teacher at Fleetwood Area High School, taught business at Fleetwood for seven years before being moved to her current position at the onset of 2011-2012 school year. “Due to the Retirement of Mr. Ghessi and our School Budget cuts, it was decided by the administration to move me from a business […]
Olivia Edwards is Fleetwood’s 2012 Outstanding Young Woman
October 21, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Each year, students across Pennsylvania participate in a competition encompassing scholastic abilities, interviewing skills, performing arts, public speech, and personal fitness. This pageant is known as Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Young Woman Competition. The main motivation behind winning this ‘pageant’ is the opportunity of receiving a scholarship to a school of the winner’s choice. As of this summer, […]
Rumors Abound in Fleetwood Camel Controversy
October 21, 2011 by thetigertimes1
In the recent weeks, Fleetwoodians have been questioning if the terrible rumors surrounding the camel at M&M Mechanical were true. Zach Williams, a sophomore at Fleetwood Area High School, informed The Tiger Times staff via Facebook that the “Fleetwood Camel” was dead. “Personally, I think it would be an absolute tragedy if the […]
The Truth About “Yerp”
October 20, 2011 by thetigertimes1
In recent years, students and faculty have grown to expect this word numerous times throughout a typical school day at Fleetwood Area High School. Unfortunately, this term is also causing some confusion amongst some. Many students and faculty members do not understand what “Yerp” means or how to even use the word. “Yerp means absolutely […]
Random Cheese: What Do You Like about Fall?
October 20, 2011 by thetigertimes1
With autumn just beginning, the staff of The Tiger Times thought it would be appropriate to ask students at FAHS what their favorite part of this beautiful season is. Casey Heffelfinger (’12): “Halloween.” Corey Unger (’13): “Leaves.” Emily Schilling (’12): “Football games and tennis.” Joel Snyder (’12): “The leaves.” Molly Flannery (’12): “The weather is […]
KU’s Professor Fruehauf Comments on Centralia
October 19, 2011 by thetigertimes1
In the small town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, one would most likely not realize that there has been an ongoing mine fire since 1962. The catastrophe was caused by burning trash that was thought to be put out but wasn’t fully extinguished. The fire then spread to the mine beds and became greater until it was […]
Misa’s Fugue Delayed
October 19, 2011 by thetigertimes
The Misa’s Fugue conglomerate has been hard at work for a little more than a year now. Their unique project began on Labor Day weekend of 2010 in Indiana. At that time, producer Sean D. Gaston was hoping to complete the film in about a year. This was a lofty goal, which Mr. Gaston […]
Fleetwood/Oley Union Makes for Promising Football
October 18, 2011 by thetigertimes
The year has finally come in which sports and clubs are cut alongside other budget cuts. Many schools in the area are trying to decide what they are going to cut and why. Oley Valley High School decided to cut the football team, and Fleetwood has considered letting some athletes from Oley play for the […]
Houp Awarded ASNE Journalism Fellowship
October 18, 2011 by thetigertimes
You may know him as your English teacher, and others may know him as their journalism teacher, but everyone knows him as Mr. Houp. Zachary Houp teaches English 10 and 12 at Fleetwood, and he is also the advisor of The Tiger Timesnewspaper. This is going to be his eighth year overall at Fleetwood […]
Fleetwood Football Returns to the Gridiron
October 17, 2011 by thetigertimes
After last year’s end-of-season win over Kutztown, there was a lot of hope for the 2011 FAHS football team. Things began to look even better when Fleetwood received 11 new varsity players due to a cooperative sponsorship with Oley Valley. “The addition of Oley to the team was huge, and they are a bunch of great […]
Fleetwood Tiger SuperFans Loud and Proud
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 […]
Fleetwod Field Hockey Seeks Postseason Run
October 14, 2011 by thetigertimes1
The girls’ field hockey team is looking forward to a promising season this year. Five games into the season, the Tigers’ record currently stands at 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie. Senior Mallory Christman said, “I think overall we are going to do very well this season. We have both a strong offense and […]
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