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Dorney Park Haunt Terrifies
On 23 September, Dorney Park Haunt opened up for the first time this season. At Dorney Park, there are many new attractions that were added for the Haunt season. The biggest difference between The Haunt and Dorney Park during the summer is the actors walking around. There are clowns, vampires, and sliders. Sliders are the […]
Fleetwood Holds Blood Drive Honoring Steward
October 31, 2016 by thetigertimes7
It only takes a pint of blood to save lives. This year, the school blood drive was on 18 October. It was held in honor of Kiley Steward, a junior who tragically passed away right before the start of the school year. Her class continues to remember her. Miller Keystone, the local blood center, worked […]
Boys Basketball Season Looms
October 28, 2016 by thetigertimes7
The boys basketball team is starting up again. The season is looking exciting for the boys, as they come in as a very young team with a lot of experience and skill. Last year, the team only had two seniors, and one of them was out for the season, so the team really only played […]
Hubble Photo From 1995 Shows a Different View of the Universe
October 28, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Most people assume that the universe we know is quite big. Compared to the rest of the universe, humans are a speck that we often overlook in the scheme of things. Nearly twenty-one years ago, the Hubble space telescope was sent into space with some hope of new advancements in our knowledge, and it came […]
Fleetwood Holds Annual Pink-Out Football Game
October 27, 2016 by thetigertimes7
On 14 October, Fleetwood had their annual Pink-Out football game. Fleetwood lost to Exeter, 42-0. Because Exeter is one of the top teams in the county, the Tigers played with an ability like no other. The team played with heart, and the sight of the score on the scoreboard was shocking for everyone. As of […]
Beloved Teacher, Ann Henderson, Retires
October 27, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Over Ms. Henderson’s many years teaching at Fleetwood, she developed a strong bond with her students and fellow staff members, becoming one of the most respected teachers in the school. Henderson graduated from Exeter Township Senior High School in 1972 and obtained degrees from a variety of institutions, including her principal’s certification from Temple University. […]
Senioritis: Is It Real?
October 26, 2016 by thetigertimes7
What is Senioritis? Senioritis is described by Google as “a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance.” Many high school students experience this decline in their final year. This happens more often after being accepted to college. They lack the motivation […]
FDA Still Questioning LGBT Blood
October 26, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Up until 2015, gay and bisexual men were barred from donating blood for life. This was said to prevent the spread of HIV; however, the FDA allowed women who had had intercourse with an HIV-positive man to donate after waiting a year. This created significant controversy in both blood drives and the LGBT community as […]
Reading Considers Decriminalizing Marijuana
October 25, 2016 by thetigertimes
America approaches a climax of fear, fueled by shooting deaths of unarmed men, heroin overdoses, and an opioid crisis. The people look for changes but are afraid to embrace them. The legalization of Marijuana is one of these changes that the American populace has considered. Still, this idea shocked people when it was abruptly proposed […]
Girls Soccer Currently Undefeated
October 25, 2016 by thetigertimes7
The girls soccer team is currently undefeated. They are coming to the end of the season and are hoping to make it further than they did last year, even though they made it into states. This year’s team was expected to be good, but few thought they would be undefeated this many games into the […]
Fleetwood Starts a New Quarterback
October 24, 2016 by thetigertimes7
The football team went through a lot of changes this summer. They had a definite starting quarterback throughout most of the summer, Luke Emge. Then, Emge moved away. The quarterback spot was open for anyone to take. The coaches seemed to have a good backup plan. Trevor Koenig, brother of former FAHS quarterback Zach Koenig, […]
Fleetwood Students Start Computing Club
October 21, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Computing club is a new addition to the plethora of clubs at Fleetwood Area High School. Mr. Farr is the new club’s advisor. The computing club competes in multiple competitions. Learning different programming languages is just one of many skills acquired when attending club meetings. This new club helps significantly when wanting to continue learning […]
Homecoming 2016 a Success
October 21, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Homecoming 2016 began the week of 26 September. During the previous month, many students put in time during and after school hours preparing for this special week. The annual hallway decorating kicks off the homecoming events and gets everyone excited for the final festivities. The Jukebox Juniors took the win over the Fiery Freshman, Sweet […]
Fleetwood Dress Code Changes
October 20, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Currently, in Fleetwood Area High School, four basic dress code guidelines are to be followed. Those include modesty, cleanliness, health/safety, and preservation of proper academic atmosphere. A few more dress code rules specifically relevant to Fleetwood Area High School include the following: muscle shirts, sleeveless shirts, jerseys, and tank tops must have a shirt over […]
Meditation Helps Students Relax
October 19, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Meditation is a complex, yet simple, way to achieve relaxation and serenity. Anyone can meditate. Meditation can be performed anywhere that one feels comfortable enough to do so. Quiet is needed for some, while others prefer to meditate while listening to binaural beats. Some of the benefits of meditation are being able to perform more […]
Three Dead In California
October 18, 2016 by thetigertimes7
On 24 September 2016, three people were found dead within their own home in Fullerton, California. Two suspects have been identified as Josh Acosta, 21, and Frank Felix, 25. Their arraignment is scheduled for 28 October. Another suspect was unable to be identified due to her age. As a seventeen-year-old minor, her name could not […]
Field of Screams Returns for 2016
October 17, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Field of Screams is a haunted attraction that’s been around for twenty-six years that was created by brothers Gene and Jim Schopf. It includes a haunted hayride, two haunted houses, and a haunted trail. They have four heart-pounding attractions. There’s the Nocturnal Wasteland, which is their newest and most terrifying attraction. It’s a trail in […]
Marlins Mourn Fernandez
October 17, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Many across the baseball world have been mourning the death of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was tragically killed early Sunday morning, October 2. He and two friends perished after their fishing boat crashed into a rock off Miami Beach around 3:15 a.m. Fernandez, 24, was one of the game’s bright young stars and […]
FAHS to Host Mock Election 2016
October 14, 2016 by thetigertimes7
As America nears the Presidential election of 2016, students and teachers are beginning to express their feelings towards the candidates, as well as the debate themselves. Throughout the school, students will be “voting” for who they feel should be President. This is called a mock election. The mock election of 2016 will take place in […]
Reporter Bio: Rayanna Celmer
October 14, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Rayanna Patricia Celmer looks up to her parents the most. Her biggest dream is to save all the pandas in the world. If you couldn’t tell from that statement, the panda is her favorite animal. Celmer was born on 6 August 1999 in Reading, PA. She has one brother, Riley, who is in eighth grade. […]
Reporter Bio: Aubrey Reed-Roland
October 13, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood isn’t Aubrey Reed-Roland’s first school. She went to two schools before she came here. She isn’t a big fan of school, and she says that it was even worse at her old schools. She doesn’t like that school focuses on how smart you are in math and science, because for everyone, that isn’t the […]
Reporter Bio: Eric Ebner
October 12, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Eric is sixteen-years-old. He was born on 3 April 2000 in North Carolina. Eight years ago, he moved to Fleetwood and has lived here ever since. Eric has one sibling, a sister. Eric spends most of his free time with friends. He enjoys just hanging out or playing basketball. Eric took journalism to redeem himself […]
Reporter Bio: Brianna Bixler
October 11, 2016 by thetigertimes
Brianna Bixler is a junior and was born at Reading Hospital on 25 October 1999. Brianna elected to take journalism because no other classes were available, but she has found the class to be very interesting so far. Bixler looks forward to writing in the Tiger Times. English is her favorite subject in school because […]
Reporter Bio: Mina Isaac
October 10, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Mina Isaac was born in Alexandria, Egypt, on 22 May 1999. He and his family moved to Fleetwood when he was in sixth grade. His favorite part of living in Egypt was his close proximity to the beach of the Mediterranean Sea. While he is from Egypt, he is of half Libyan descent on his […]
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October 31, 2016 by thetigertimes7
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