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Is Tom Brady the Greatest Of All Time?

December 20, 2013 by

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Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr., otherwise known as Tom Brady, was born on 3 August 1977 in San Mateo, California. He stands at 6 feet, 4 inches, tall and is 225 lbs. He is the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. He and Peyton Manning are two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play […]

Anniversary of Kennedy Assassination Resurrects Fond Memories

December 19, 2013 by

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On 22 November 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was shot. He was in Dallas, Texas, campaigning for next year’s upcoming election. Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. A Dallas policeman was also shot in the confusion. “I was in school, in fourth grade, and we got an announcement.  All I remember was my teacher started […]

Bracelets Sold to Support Cancer Patient

December 18, 2013 by

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During the month of September, my parents, Jeffrey and Stephanie Steiner, went on a hunting trip to Washington. My step mom, Stephanie was having severe back pains during and before her trip. When she came home from her trip, she decided it was time to go to the hospital. Stephanie’s diagnosis was that she had […]

NFL Postseason Shaping Up for Excitement

December 17, 2013 by

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The six seeds for the AFC in the playoffs as of right now are Denver, New England, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Baltimore. “Denver Broncos at 10-2 will go all the way and win the playoffs,” junior Thaddeus Cornick said. The Broncos are at the top of the AFC playoff picture. They have beaten some […]

Fleetwood Favors Nike, Adidas

December 17, 2013 by

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Soccer players take their footwear very seriously. Professional players all across the world use the best cleats possible to procure every advantage they can in the game. One of the main reasons companies create hundreds of different varieties of cleats is to find a feeling that is suitable to each individual player. Nike and Adidas […]

FAHS Joins KU World Language Competition

December 16, 2013 by

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On 27 March 2014, Fleetwood’s German Club will go to Kutztown University to compete in an all-day competition called the “Kutztown World Language Meet.” “So far, the tentative schedule is that Fleetwood students will compete in three events: cultural presentation, Taboorades, and go-animate.  Then they will tour the campus and the language department,” German teacher […]

What is your favorite part of winter break and why?

December 13, 2013 by

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“Staying home and hanging out with my friends.” –10th grader, Erik Clemons “My birthday is over break.” –English teacher, Andrew Good “Christmas time and spending time with family and friends.” –10th grader, Katie Lochman “Being able to relax and not worry about school.” –10th grader, Adam Bounasera “Seeing all of my family members since there […]

Seahawks Make a Big Impact

December 12, 2013 by

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The Seattle Seahawks are quite possibly the most feared team in the NFL at this moment. With an incredible defense and dynamic offense, this team is almost impossible to stop. When they are playing at home, it makes for a much taller task for the opponent. “They will be impossible to beat at home.  The […]

Peanut Butter Cup Cut-Out Cookies Make for a Sweet Holiday

December 12, 2013 by

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Christmas time is almost here, and what better way to spread the cheer than making Christmas cookies? It is also a great way to spend time with family. To get started making these delicious peanut butter cup cookies, you need to purchase all of the ingredients and set them out on a counter so they […]

German Club Celebrates with Apfelstrudel

December 11, 2013 by

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A few weeks ago, Fleetwood’s German Club decided to bake apple strudel as a way to experience some German culture. The club also made sugar cookies while the strudel was baking. “The German club baked apfelstrudel, the German word for apple strudel, to learn about the German culture to enrich the curriculum. Traditionally German people […]

Typhoon Haiyan Devastates the Philippines

December 10, 2013 by

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“It’s so sad. Seeing all the destruction just makes me sad,” senior Cesar Avila said. This typhoon or hurricane hit the Philippines on 8 November 2013. Its special name was Typhoon Haiyan. It was one of the strongest ever to hit these islands. According to CNN, about 9 to 13 million people were affected. Of […]

Car Models Dictate Teen Safety

December 9, 2013 by

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Purchasing a car is a tough decision for teens and parents. Teens want a fast, expensive car while parents want a cheaper, safer car for their teens. “Volvo is a generally safer car,” wood and metal shop teacher John Heck said. A good source for teen drivers looking to buy cars would be NBC’s top […]

Operation “Safe Stop” Stops Unsafe Drivers

December 9, 2013 by

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Every weekday morning, someone would see a bus picking up children to bring to school. A person would also see a driver right behind that bus waiting for the bus to continue on its voyage to school. Luckily enough, that driver was being patient for the bus. However, there are situations where the driver is […]

Rap Artists Make Splash in Music Industry

December 6, 2013 by

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Hip Hop/Rap is arguably the most popular genre in the country in the last few years. Artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Drake are just a few examples of the artists who have taken the rap game by storm in recent years. Lately, newer artists have made a big impact, including Kendrick […]

Voting Values Lost in Superficiality

December 5, 2013 by

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The 1920s were one of the greatest times for American wealth, culture, and happiness. It was a time of dancing and merrymaking. But all of this stopped on the 29 October 1929: Black Tuesday. On that day, the stock market crashed, sending millions into debt, nearly tripling the suicide rate. People were losing their homes […]

Boston Wins World Series

December 4, 2013 by

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It was a dream come true for the Boston Red Sox and their fans. The Red Sox knew they had to make history. It has been 95 years since the Red Sox last won at home to win the World Series. “If you would have asked me in the beginning of the season who would […]

Random Cheese: What Is Your Favorite Football Team and Why?

December 3, 2013 by

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“Saints, because I have liked them my whole life.” –Sophomore Sam Lerch “Cowboys, because they’re America’s team.” –Senior Maddie Bossler “I don’t have one because I don’t watch football.”  –Senior defensive tackle Antonio Goode “I like the Eagles because they’re from the hometown.” –Junior Joe Kinek “Steelers, because that’s the first team that my dad […]

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