For the first time since 1986, Fleetwood Area High School’s field hockey team brought home a county title. Alyssa Delp and Lauren Hoffman scored a goal each to give the Tigers a 2-0 win over Hamburg in the Berks County Championship on Thursday, 19 October. “It feels pretty good and overwhelming that a team other […]
November 30, 2011 by thetigertimes2
Journalism and English instructor Zachary Houp–with assistance from his wife–recently brought a new life into the world. Mia Faith Houp, born on October 18th at 8:30 in the morning, weighed in at 6 lbs., 9 oz., and measured 19 in. “We wanted something simple and beautiful for her first name, and we wanted her middle […]
November 29, 2011 by thetigertimes2
Winter is fast approaching in Berks County, meaning it is almost time to break out the comfy sweaters and hot cocoa. For many middle and high school girls, wintertime also means stepping out in their new Ugg boots. Ugg, an Australian brand made popular in the 1970s, makes suede boots, moccasins, and other footwear. Ugg has […]
November 29, 2011 by thetigertimes2
With high expectations for the new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game, it’s safe to say that Infinity Ward met, if not exceeded, those expectations,. Even though the game gets its storyline from its predecessor Modern Warfare 2, the installments definitely have their differences.The single player mode takes gamers globe-trotting through the world’s most powerful countries […]
November 23, 2011 by thetigertimes2
Conservation of wildlife is a topic frequently visited in today’s world, but certain species of animals are continually passed over, even as the numbers of the endangered and threatened continue to climb. Penguins, some of the most easily recognizable birds in the world, seem to fit perfectly into this category because of the lack of […]
November 23, 2011 by thetigertimes2
The silent majority has spoken, and it does not seem that its cry will be easily muffled this time. The Occupy Wall Street movement, which, in recent weeks, has been a matter of great interest to many Americans, has taken flight and is gaining support at an alarming rate. Occupy Wall Street, an ongoing series […]
November 22, 2011 by thetigertimes1
War has broken out at Fleetwood Area High school. Not one of physical strength, but one of rhymes. In the past few weeks, rap battles have taken over the halls of Fleetwood High every day before ninth period. Rap battling, the basis for all rap music, is truly where rap music originated. The object of […]
November 22, 2011 by thetigertimes2
Reading, Pennsylvania, a city of approximately 88,000, has for many years been the urban epicenter of Berks County. With a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, it has also developed into a cultural melting pot of sorts–or tossed salad, if you prefer. In recent years, however, the city of Reading has become fixed in a full-on […]
November 21, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh. These card games are popular among students. Which do you prefer? Conor Donohoe: “Magic—Yu-Gi-Oh is for children.” Pat Shukraft: “Magic—Yu-Gi-Oh has too many overpowered cards.” Herr Rudy: “Magic—Yu-Gi-Oh is inferior.” Jake Braswell: “Yu-Gi-Oh–I’ve been playing since I was a lad.” Tyler Dierolf and Avian Cabassa: “Yu-Gi-Oh ’cause it’s da bomb.”
November 21, 2011 by thetigertimes1
With college application deadlines fast approaching, time is of the essence for the graduating class of 2012. College visits and meetings with guidance counselors encompass the early part of many seniors’ years, but, when it comes down to the wire, the application process can be a daunting task for many. Even before sending your first […]
November 18, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Whether you have heard it or not, FAHS students finally have the official declaration of the high school’s 2012 production: The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet. The Director will once again be Chemistry teacher Matthew Biniek. “We can always use more people: dancers, singers, musicians, crew, and actors. We need everyone, and we will take […]
November 18, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Hello! Welcome to my very first “Where is that Gnome?!” I, that gnome, will be somewhere in the USA and you must figure out where I am. As I hope everyone else does, I will be starting my adventure at my home in Fleetwood. I am, as a matter of fact, the Fleetwood roaming gnome! […]
November 17, 2011 by thetigertimes1
On Sunday, 16 October, 2011 at 1:00 in the afternoon, Fleetwood hosted a community CROP Walk starting at the Fleetwood Area High School Stadium and proceeding throughout the town. Participants walked a hefty three miles around the town before completing the walk. The acronym “CROP” stands for “Communities Responding to Poverty.” Over one hundred participants were […]
November 17, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Is corporal punishment the right way to get a point across? According to a 2000 survey, corporal punishment is widely approved by parents throughout the world. Corporal punishment is a form of physical punishment that involves the deliberate infliction of pain as retribution to an offense. There are still many countries, including states in the […]
November 16, 2011 by thetigertimes1
During the month of October, from the 14th to the 21st, I spent time in Colorado. Though I was tired from my early waking at 5:15 in the morning, I was pleasantly surprised by how sunny Colorado was when my plane landed at the Denver airport. After my father and I were picked up by […]
November 16, 2011 by thetigertimes
Cross Country is a sport unlike any other. The dedication and discipline that it requires can come as a shock to most. That may be why the team at Fleetwood is so small. In every Cross Country meet in Berks County, a race is 3.1 miles long (or 5K). The whole point of the sport […]
November 14, 2011 by thetigertimes1
The annual Holiday Craft Show (formally known as the Holiday Bizarre) will take place this year on 19 November from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria, auxiliary gym, and hallways. The Holiday Craft Show is a fundraiser for both FBLA and the class of 2012’s graduation. The event consists of vendors […]
November 11, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Within Berks County alone, noteworthy local bands abound. The number of local cover bands and bands making their own material is mind-boggling. Each of the bands is unique in its stage presence, musical taste, and countless other things. The band United We Fall of Blandon was created in the summer of 2010 with Brian Erb playing bass […]
November 10, 2011 by thetigertimes1
On 5 October 2011, the world lost one of the most intelligent and creative people in recent memory; Steve Jobs passed away of cancer at the age of 56. Jobs will forever be remembered for his innovative Apple computer products and how they made people’s lives easier. But how did his inventions change the way […]
November 10, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Like every class for the last few years, Fleetwood’s class of 2012 took the annual trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on Thursday, 13 October. It was a rain-filled day at the Faire, but luckily the rain was only coming straight down. Students who did not bring an umbrella were soaked for the bus ride […]
November 9, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Snapback hats have been making a comeback in the last year. These popular hats are not new to the fashion world; in fact, they were actually created and worn by baseball players in the 1950s. The Snapback hats became very popular in the 1980s and were worn as sporting apparel in many other sports. Snapbacks are also a […]
November 9, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Social networking websites now appeal to 73% of high school students, or roughly three out of every four high school kids. When the words “social networking” are brought up, most people immediately think of Facebook; however, Twitter is on the rise among students at Fleetwood. More and more students are turning to Twitter to let […]
November 8, 2011 by thetigertimes
Spirit animals are an important part of one’s life. While many are unaware that they have a spirit animal, they are undoubtedly an important part of life…….and by that I mean people generally just say their favorite animal. Anywho, here’s this edition’s Random Cheese… “A Chicken.” –Sam Cabrera “An Aardvark.” –Dina Heffner “A […]
November 8, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Fleetwood’s Hockey team is swiftly advancing towards the end of the 2011 – 2012 season, and we all the student body is proud! What? You weren’t aware of the Fleetwood Area Hockey team? That’s probably because it never officially existed until this year. With two seniors from Fleetwood Area High School–Brad Wanner and Joey Matteo–on the varsity team […]
November 30, 2011 by thetigertimes2
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