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Fleetwood Students Compete in Economics Challenge
On 27 February 2013, seniors of the Fleetwood student body attended an Economic Challenge competition. The Economic Challenge was hosted by Millersville University, where seniors were placed on different teams to compete. Fleetwood student teams were a David Ricardo Team and an Adam Smith team. Many Fleetwood seniors competed in the economic challenge. Not all were […]
German Students Participate in Essay Contest
April 16, 2013 by thetigertimes5
At Fleetwood Area High School, there are several different contests and competitions that allow students to excel in academics and in life. For German classes, they can excel to places beyond Fleetwood’s borders. Frau Christine Moll, a German teacher working at Fleetwood Area High School, and her students will be competing in an unforgettable contest. […]
42 Expected to Thrill the Crowd
April 16, 2013 by thetigertimes4
On 12 April, the movie 42 hit the theaters. 42 is a biographical movie about Hall of Fame baseball player Jackie Robinson’s life and how he broke the color barrier in baseball. 42 was directed by Brian Helgeland, and it stars actors Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. “I plan on going to see the movie 42 […]
Boys’ Volleyball Prizes Teamwork, Motivation, Success
April 15, 2013 by thetigertimes5
The Fleetwood High School boys’ volleyball team has begun its season and is hoping for a successful record. The boys lost some key senior varsity starters, but upcoming players are expected to step up and fill the spots. “I just started playing volleyball this year, but so far, I see that we need to buckle […]
2013 FAHS Honor Society Inductees Honored
April 12, 2013 by thetigertimes
On 28 February, 2013, the FAHS chapter of National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. At this ceremony, senior members of NHS inducted the new junior and senior members. To be inducted into NHS, one must first apply. The application includes two essays and a list of one’s activities and community service. The tenants […]
2013 Pasta and Presto Concert Offers Variety
April 11, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Each year, the Fleetwood Area Music Association holds the Pasta and Presto Concert. On 16 March, 2013, in the high school gym, students performed in their musical groups at a 4:00 p.m. concert and a 7:30 p.m. concert. Pasta and Presto includes musical entertainment by students and a pasta dinner all throughout the day. At […]
Fleetwood Boys’ Baseball Hopeful for Success this Season
April 10, 2013 by thetigertimes5
The former county champions are back in action. The Fleetwood boys’ baseball team has started to practice again, and they are looking to have another successful season. The boys are hard at work to make sure they reach the same goals they achieved the year prior. “I’m hoping that we have a really good year, […]
Random Cheese: Gun Laws
April 9, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Should the government federal gun laws? Should Semi-Automatic weapons be banned? How do you feel about the government changing history by trying to change these laws? “No, we already have them. They should be allowed.” –Kylie Stoeckel, senior. “No, there are enough laws. No, [Semi-Automatic weapons] aren’t any worse than any other gun. It makes […]
The Wood Criterion Collection: Vol. V
April 8, 2013 by thetigertimes5
In this edition of The Wood, the pieces vary from sketchbook assignments, to an award-winning piece, to poetry. I is an Untitled Blurb piece by Anonymous that reads, “All I want is to be mad, at you, at what happened. All I want is one reason, one excuse, one justification. Just once I want to […]
North Korea Threatens Nuclear Warfare
April 5, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On Thursday, 7 March, North Korean leaders threatened the United States with a preemptive nuclear strike. This raised alarms throughout the nation and caused many to wonder if these threats wer serious. The threats came during a time when the U.N. Security Council was approving new sanctions against North Korea. Many believe these sanctions, including […]
FAHS Students to Compete in First Annual Language Meet
April 5, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On Wednesday, 10 April, German students will be going on a field trip to Kutztown University to compete in the first annual World Languages Meet. This meet will bring together students from high schools across the county as they showcase their skills in various language competitions. This event will include students who take Spanish, German, […]
Misa’s Fugue Earns Assortment of Laurels
April 4, 2013 by thetigertimes
Around Fleetwood Area School District, the name Misa’s Fugue is spoken with pride. What started as a student film project is now a powerful documentary of the time spent by artist Frank “Misa” Grunwald in Nazi concentration camps. “The film made me feel a wide array of emotions and a deep feeling of empathy for […]
Math Utility a Statewide Problem
April 4, 2013 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood Area High School’s math department includes Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, all of which are required courses by the state. Teachers must meet certain standards in a school year. Many students want the answer to one question that has been asked for years: When are we ever going to use this after high […]
Art Event 2013: I Art, Therefore I am
April 3, 2013 by thetigertimes
On Saturday, 2 March, the Fleetwood Area High School held its annual Art Event for five hours, opening for the public at noon. Five hours, however, was not even close to the full amount of effort high school students and art teachers put in to prepare for it. A main feature of the Art Event […]
Russian Meteor Explosion Rocks World
April 3, 2013 by thetigertimes
On 15 February, 2012, over the Moscow sky, a meteor approximately 55-feet in diameter exploded, causing mass mayhem. “I’ve seen videos of what people were doing at the time of the explosion. One guy had a piece of the meteor crash through the window of his car, and he just kept driving like it was […]
Random Profile: Mitchell Fuerst
April 2, 2013 by thetigertimes
Mitchell Fuerst is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School and in the graduating class of 2013. In his spare time, Fuerst likes to “hang out with friends, listen to some [rap] music, and just chill”. He also enjoys going on drives because he loves the sense of freedom and happiness he gets being on the […]
FAHS Theatrical Society to Perform South Pacific
April 2, 2013 by thetigertimes
This year, Fleetwood Area High School’s theatrical society will be performing Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s South Pacific. The play opened in Broadway in 1949 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1950. It plays on Broadway today and is still very popular. “This is one of the few shows that show the sacrifice of the […]
Seniors Afraid of Postponed Graduation
March 26, 2013 by thetigertimes5
With the year slowly winding down, many seniors anxiously await acceptance letters or begin prospective jobs, but there is something brooding over the head of every senior. The possibility of graduation being postponed is a real threat. With the school snow days dwindling down and Easter just around the corner, many students are worried whether or […]
Fleetwood Pool Unpopular among Students
March 26, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Fleetwood Community Pool is selling discount student tickets for $6.00 after 4:30 p.m. (student ID required). The pool will be open Fridays through Wednesday from 12:30 to 7:30 p.m. Some Mondays the pool will be closed at 6:00 p.m. for swim meets. One Thursday per month will be the Dip ’N’ Dance. The pool has a snack bar that’s […]
The Wood Criterion Collection: Vol. IV
March 25, 2013 by thetigertimes5
In collaboration with Diane Chisdak, both pieces exhibited in the collection are from the sketchbook, “Crustacean.” I is Junior Stephanie Favata’s piece in ink, manipulating different forms of texture, including stippling (a process in which numerous small dots or specks are used). Sophomore Hannah Kohl’s piece, exhibited as II, also is an example of this […]
Easter Celebrations Vary around the World
March 25, 2013 by thetigertimes4
The smell of chocolate is in the air. That’s right, Easter is near. Here in America, most people associate chocolate and giant bunnies with Easter, but, in other countries, there are different activities happening. In Germany, Easter starts on Good Friday with a feast of fish. Also, part of the lunch feast is a lamb-shaped […]
Obese America due to Fast Food
March 22, 2013 by thetigertimes5
During a study conducted during the years 2007- 2010, a new discovery was made concerning American diets. According to the research that was conducted, 11% of the average adult calorie intake (per year) consisted entirely of fast food. The criteria for the study included cheeseburgers, pizza, fries, and other types of foods that are usually […]
Future of Olympic Wrestling to be Determined
March 22, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Over the past two weeks, professional sources have been talking about the debate on whether Olympic wrestling should be excluded or not in the 2020 Olympic Games. Like every debate, there are two sides. One side supports banning Olympic wrestling, and the other is fighting for it to stay. “Wrestling in the Olympics shouldn’t be […]
Video Games a Scapegoat for Violent Crimes
March 21, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Gamers argue that video games do not cause violence; they are simply a way to relieve stress. Video games have become a vital part of society and a huge mark as to how technology is advancing. A hundred years ago, no one even dreamed of being able to play a video game, even with a […]
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April 17, 2013 by thetigertimes5
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