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Berks Conservancy Helps Fleetwood Flood Victims

October 14, 2011 by

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Because of the recent hurricane, the rise Willow Creek has flooded numerous homes and community properties surrounding the waterway. The Berks Conservancy is putting together a tree planting along the Willow Creek in Fleetwood to help with the damage caused by the creek. The planting is set to take place on 15 October 2011 with a […]

Homecoming 2011 Came and Went

October 13, 2011 by

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Homecoming 2011 arrived for the 2011-12 school year during the week of 26 September. This year a lot was going on.  Even though there were not any new events taking place, most students reported the festivities were fun and exciting.  Homecoming celebrations occurred primarily leading up to the football game versus Wyomissing on 1 October . […]

Fan Expectations High for Fleetwood Soccer

October 13, 2011 by

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Soccer has always been a major part of Fleetwood history. The expectations year after year are always extremely high; fans expect the most out of their team. But no one expects more than the players themselves.  “[The goal is to] win counties and districts,” said senior Ryan Hollenbach, varsity captain for the team. Hollenbach said […]

Reporter Bio: Jacob Lash

October 12, 2011 by

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Jacob Lash is a 15-year-old sophomore who is entering his first year as a member of The Tiger Times. He has joined The Tiger Times staff  because of his ambition to be a sports writer someday. He currently works at Keystone Villa on Saturdays and Sundays. His hobbies when not at school or working include playing video games, […]

Fleetwood FBLA to Aid Friend Inc. Charity Project

October 12, 2011 by

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For the second consecutive year, members of Fleetwood’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter will be working in conjunction with Friend, Inc. throughout the next several months as part of the Pennsylvania FBLA’s Partnership with Business project. Friend, Inc., a non-profit social services organization, provides northeastern Berks County with services such as food pantries, case […]

Fleetwood Journalism ’11-’12 Cast List

October 11, 2011 by

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Mr. Houp’s journalism class is noticeably the driving force behind The Tiger Times. Paired with free-lance reporters, the school newspaper is a way for students to stay updated. It has recently expanded online to its own website (www.TheTigerTimes.com), Facebook, and Twitter; and students can also receive email updates. The Tiger Times is student-run and is […]

Reporter Bio: Madison Rice

October 11, 2011 by

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Madison Rice is a rock-out-loud reporter who was born in Reading, moved to Iowa, and is now back in good ol’ Pennsylvania to write for The Tiger Times. When she’s not in the newsroom, she’s reading a book, playing her guitar, playing volleyball, or spending time with her friends. Something a lot of people don’t […]

Reporter Bio: Ryan Steward

October 10, 2011 by

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The world changed on 5 April 1995 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for Ryan Steward was born. Ryan enjoys playing basketball and baseball, and his favorite types of music are rock and rap. After high school, he hopes to attend Penn State. He views war and violent conflicts across the world to be not only the biggest […]

Reporter Bio: Derek Petersen

October 10, 2011 by

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Derek Petersen is a 17-year-old senior at Fleetwood Area High School. Now in his second year at The Tiger Times, Derek has earned the position of copy editor for the paper. He is also a four-year varsity player on the baseball team for Fleetwood . In addition to writing and editing for The Tiger Times, […]

Reporter Bio: Brittney Stufflet

October 7, 2011 by

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After an impressive first year at The Tiger Times, Brittney Stufflet has earned the position of layout editor as well as Vice President of the Journalism class in only her second year. Her favorite part about writing is how it makes her think of different topics and how she is free to voice her opinions. […]

Reorter Bio: Kendra Wert

October 7, 2011 by

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Journalism was Kendra Wert’s first choice for an elective because she may major in it in college. Her most meaningful class was her freshman English class with Mrs. Sahayak, which developed her love for writing. After high school, Wert plans on attending East Strousburg or Albright for either journalism or environmental sciences. Wert has other interests,  […]

Does Columbus Day Celebrate Tragedy?

October 6, 2011 by

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October 10th holds special meaning this year as Americans celebrate the life and maritime discoveries of Christopher Columbus. Or, rather, Columbus Day celebrates Christopher Columbus and his accidental discovery of the “New World” on 12 October of 1492, but Columbus is also remembered for his role in the decline and murder of many native civilizations. […]

Reporter Bio: Alexis Sonon

October 6, 2011 by

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 A first-year Tiger Times reporter, Fleetwood senior Alexis Sonon is a practiced member of the Fleetwood Media community. A well-known reporter on the news program Tiger TV, Alexis brings journalistic experience to the newspaper this school year. Sonon has been a Fleetwood student her entire life and plans to attend college to major in Broadcasting after graduating […]

Reporter Bio: Kyle Flannery

October 5, 2011 by

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Kyle Flannery is a 6’ 6”, 15-year-old sophomore at Fleetwood Area High School. His goals in life are to be successful, have a family, and just be happy. He does not know what his future occupation will be, but he does want to attend college. He is undecided as to where he would like to […]

Reporter Bio: Holly Wagner

October 5, 2011 by

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Holly enjoys cross country, soccer, reading, and her favorite book series, Vanished. She is currently in three honors classes. Holly, who usually is the quiet girl, enjoys laughing with her friends when she can. She spends her free time with her cat, Kitty, and her dog, Oreo. She visited New York this summer and became lost […]

Reporter Bio: Daniel Lopez

October 4, 2011 by

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Daniel Lopez is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School who was born in Reading, Pennsylvania.  Lopez is all about soccer, for those who are unaware. In fact, if he could do one thing for the rest of his life, it would be to play soccer. The first game of his junior season happens to be […]

Reporter Bio: Kelsey Steiner

October 4, 2011 by

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Kelsey is the sister of Katie, a 2009 graduate of Fleetwood Area High School,  and Jeff, a 2007 graduate. This is her first year on The Tiger Times staff. She has been writing for leisure since she was little. After school, you can find her hanging out at Hummel’s restaurant and bar, shopping at Sheetz, or […]

Reporter Bio: Andrew Moran

October 3, 2011 by

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Andrew Moran, born 4 January 1994, hails from Brooklyn, NY. He decided to take journalism and join the staff of The Tiger Times because he had heard from multiple friends that the class would be fun and interesting. Andy’s many hobbies include soccer, school sporting events, and listening to music, but the one thing he […]

Reporter Bio: Melanie Lehman

October 3, 2011 by

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Melanie Lehman is an active student at Fleetwood Area High School. As a junior, she is involved in many clubs, such as band front, paranormal club, karate, FBLA, student council, the high school musical, and German club. Lehman enjoyed writing for The Tiger Times last year, and she hopes to continue writing entertaining articles for the student […]

2011 Fleetwood Homecoming Royalty Coronated

October 1, 2011 by

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Freelance parent correspondent Lori Robertson said Fleetwood’s 2011 homecoming royalty coronation dubbed Tiger Times reporter Ryan Cortazzo as King and Autumn Noll as Queen. Two weeks ago, students selected five court members of each gender by nominating individuals in their first period classes.  This past Thursday, students were asked to again vote, this time selecting […]

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