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Ron Burgandy Stays Classy
On 28 March, legendary comedian and actor Will Ferrell made a guest appearance on Conan, Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show. In character as Ron Burgundy, the famous news anchor from Paramount’s 2004 hit Anchorman, Ferrell unexpectedly took the stage, jazz flute in hand. After serenading the audience with his classy tunes and firing a few […]
Every Time I Die Brings Life to Music Scene
May 15, 2012 by thetigertimes4
The band Every Time I Die–formed in Buffalo, New York in 1998–is made up of original members Jordan Buckley (Guitar), Keith Buckley (Vocals), and Andy Williams (Guitar), along with Josh Newton (Bass) and Ryan Leger (Drums). They are considered one of the few Metalcore groups that infuse a good amount of Southern Rock and Math Rock tendencies […]
Pennsylvania Hosts Assortment of Amusement Parks
May 14, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Despite popular belief, Pennsylvania is loaded with plenty of attractions to visit during the summer. From water parks to theme parks to zoos, there is no shortage of exciting entertainment in the Keystone State. One unknown gem is DelGrosso’s Amusement Park is in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. The death-defying rides include DeGrosso’s Crazy Mouse, […]
FBLA Team Brings Home the Victories
May 14, 2012 by thetigertimes1
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Awards Program recognizes students for their excellence in competitions having to do with business. At the State Leadership Conference in April, students from Fleetwood competed in events testing their knowledge and skills in business. If students perform well enough, they are then eligible to compete at the […]
Interact Club Gets Involved
May 11, 2012 by thetigertimes4
The FAHS Interact Club is Rotary International’s service organization for young people ages twelve to eighteen. The ultimate goal of Interact is to promote community service. The Interact Club at FAHS is sponsored by the Fleetwood Rotary Club, which provides some support and guidance for the students, but the club itself is self-governing and self-supporting. Every club […]
Debilitating Senioritis Epidemic Strikes Fleetwood High
May 11, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Although senioritis is not a scientific illness, and there are no official symptoms of it, seniors have been coming down with an assortment of lethargy-type maladies as the 2011-2012 school year comes to a close. For those who don’t know or have never heard of it, senioritis is a crippling disease that strikes high school […]
A Brief Survey of 134 Years of Film
May 10, 2012 by thetigertimes4
The creation of popular movies including The Hunger Games and Hall Pass would not be possible without the history of the equipment behind the magic. Film dates back to 1878, when Eadweard Muybridge found a way to take pictures in motion. His camera would take pictures fast enough to recreate a motion through pictures. He proved this by […]
Pretzel Dessert Combines Salty and Sweet
May 10, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Ingredients: 2 cups ground pretzels 1 1/2 sticks butter 2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese 2 cups sugar 2 pkgs. whipped topping 2 pkgs. any flavor Jello 2 cups pineapple juice 2 sm. boxes frozen strawberries (or fruit to match Jello) Directions: Mix 2 cup of crushed pretzels with 1 1/2 sticks melted butter. Press […]
MLB 12: The Show Hits a Homerun
May 9, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Sony released MLB 12: The Show on Tuesday, 6 March. The game includes all current Major League players on their respective teams. Some major changes have been made since the last game, MLB 11: The Show. The pitching controls have changed tremendously. The old meter pitching in previous games has been replaced by a new pulse […]
Kinex to Coaster
May 9, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Love rollercoasters? How about an upside down one? This could be possible in the future because one of Fleetwood’s own students has made a model out of Kinex for a Research and Design Project in his Drafting class. Chris Georgia, an FAHS junior, earned the privilege for the completion after 9 levels of drafting and plans […]
John Deere Cake a Treat for Farmhands
May 8, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Ingredients: • 1 package of white/ yellow cake mix • 1/3 cup of vegetable oil • 4 eggs • 8 ounces of sour cream • 8 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder • 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips • 1 banana, peeled and mashed Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour one […]
Random Cheese: How Much Did You Spend on Prom this Year?
May 8, 2012 by thetigertimes1
With Prom quickly approaching, students are starting to buy dresses, suits, and other essentials. How much did you spend on Prom this year? Emily Shilling (’12)- “$430 by the time I finish.” Brad Arndt (’12)- “$215.” Lauren Schlegel (’14)- “$350.” Shelbi Heffner (’15)- “$270.” Brittany Hottenstein (’12)- “$90.” Ryan Hollenbach (’12)- “$140.” Connor Donohue (’12)- “$210.” Patrick Schukraft […]
Bear Creek Patrons Enjoy Even Mild Winter
May 7, 2012 by thetigertimes
Greiss Rebuts ‘Kony 2012’ Campaign
May 7, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Recently, there has been controversy over the supposed conflict in Uganda between its government and the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) led by Joseph Kony. The attention given this topic is thanks to the humanitarian group Invisible Children. Make no mistake, Kony did orchestrate all the cruel acts which he is credited. For over twenty years, […]
Underclassmen Aspire for Senior Status
May 4, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Every underclassman wishes he or she was a senior on more than one occasion throughout high school. One might ask why everybody, including I myself, wants to be a senior. Senior year is the end of the road for students. I am looking forward to walking in front of everyone on graduation day, when Mr. […]
Ted Tantalizes Family Guy Fiends
May 4, 2012 by thetigertimes1
With summer rapidly approaching, many heavily discussed movies are set to hit theaters. One of the highly anticipated movies for the summer is the movie Ted. This comedy is rated R and includes high-profile actors such as Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane, creator of the hit show Family Guy, will be the […]
Victim’s Family Wants End to Bullying
May 3, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Bullies had been haunting high school freshman Teddy Molina for years, making fun of him for having a mixed racial background and threatening to even kill him. A group of kids who went by the name “The Wolf Pack” were the criminals. The bullying grew so bad Molina wound up leaving his school in Corpus […]
Random Cheese: What’s Your Favorite Sporting Event?
May 3, 2012 by thetigertimes1
With the Stanley Cup quickly approaching, there will be a plethora of sporting events to watch in the coming months. What is your favorite sporting event to watch? Cristian Custodio (9th)-“The World Cup.” Morgan Waid (9th)-“The World Cup.” Adam Beidler (10th)-“The Super Bowl.” John Jaramillo (12th)-“The World Cup.” Daniel Milloy (12th)-“The World Cup.” Vinny Leiva (12th)-“The World […]
Trayvon Martin Murder Stirs Controversy
May 2, 2012 by thetigertimes4
The shooting of Trayvon Martin in February caused controversy and discussion over the last few months. Martin, a seventeen-year-old African American boy, was killed by George Zimmerman, a man who was a member of his community’s neighborhood watch program. Zimmerman defended his crime by accusing Martin of attacking him before he was shot, which is […]
Philadelphia Provides Plenty of Summer Attractions
May 2, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Looking for something to do during the long summer months? The City of Brotherly Love is the place to satisfy all of the summer blues. Philadelphia is an amazing place to visit and find entertainment. From museums to shopping to the great food, Philadelphia has something for everyone. The city of Philadelphia is a very […]
Senior Year and Senioritis a Bittersweet Blessing
May 1, 2012 by thetigertimes1
For most, the second a person steps foot into high school his or her freshman year, he or she wants to be a senior; no one likes being the underclassman. Not only is being the oldest nice, but you get a lot more privileges than the underclassmen. One of the best things about being a […]
Helpful Tips for 5th Grade Camp Councilors
May 1, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Almost every fifth grader looks forward to one thing during the whole year: fifth grade camp! With the memories they create alongside their friends, or with all of the fun they have camping, many students remember their fifth grade camp counselors for a myriad of different reasons. Many of the kids remember their counselors because […]
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May 15, 2012 by thetigertimes
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