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Fleetwood Prepares for Sixth Year of Shakespeare in Philly
The Shakespeare trip is approaching quickly. On 31 March 2016, ninety students and six chaperones will be going on the “Breakfast with Shakespeare” field trip. The tickets sold out in only three weeks. “I like watching the student’s experiences to the city and reactions to the play. I wish more students were able to come […]
New iPhones Add Cool Features with a Big Pricetag
October 8, 2015
On 9 September, Apple announced the newest iPhone to hit the market, the 6S and 6S Plus. Sporting the slogan, “The only thing that’s changed is everything,” consumers expected nothing less than the best in new software and hardware. The iPhones are equipped with the new 3D touch sensors that allow for a more interactive […]
Random Cheese: What Are Your Thoughts on Racism?
October 6, 2015
Physics teacher Damian King: “I think it’s bad.” Senior Brooke Schaeffer: “I do not agree with it, and I think everyone should be treated equally.” Senior Katie Lochman: “The color of your skin shouldn’t matter.” Senior Lacey Griess, “Everyone should be treated equally.” Senior Julia Pickar: “There wouldn’t have been racism in the first place if […]
Reporter Bio–Owen Sandor
October 2, 2015
Owen Sandor was born on 10 February 1998. He enjoys writing, socializing, casual sports, and playing video games. He is involved in chess club and academic challenge. Sandor also volunteers his time to the Special Olympics and writes for the “Voices” section of the Reading Eagle. Sandor intends to attend college, majoring in Journalism and becoming […]
Foreign Exchange is a Cultural Exchange
October 1, 2015
They leave their entire lives, and all they know about life, behind, just to go to a school somewhere in a different country for five or ten months. This year, Fleetwood Area High School has four exchange students. They are from Japan, Romania, Denmark, and Sweden. They find life in America new and exciting (for the […]
Reporter Bio–Olivia Fenstermacher
September 29, 2015
Olivia Fenstermacher is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. She has attended the school district since Kindergarten. Her favorite subject in school is English. She enjoys looking for the symbolism in everything. It’s a good thing she enjoys English because her future plans include attending Alvernia or Kutztown University for paralegal studies, where she […]
Reporter Bio–Adam Buonasera
September 28, 2015
Adam Buonasera is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. He was born in New York but moved to Fleetwood at age nine. Adam was adopted into a huge family and has five sisters and a brother. In the near future, Adam plans to major in Journalism and Film; he has applied to Temple as […]
Reporter Bio–Laura Seidel
September 24, 2015
Laura Seidel is a senior who recently turned eighteen on 9 August. She has been in Journalism for two years now. Research papers are her favorite to write about because, in her opinion, they are simple and very informational. Her favorite and most used apps consist of Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook. If she was ever […]
Reporter Bio–Connor Underkofler
September 24, 2015
The life of Connor Underkofler began on the chilly night of 9 February 1998. Connor began to attend Fleetwood Area School District during sixth grade; he was previously enrolled at Hamburg. He is now a senior in the class of 2015. Connor enrolled in Journalism because he showed interest in other communication classes, such as […]
Reporter Bio–Lauren Boyer
September 23, 2015
Lauren Boyer was born on 7 March 1998. Her future plans are to go to Kutztown and major in special education and photography. Her dream is to be a writer. When she grows up, she wants to live in Pennsylvania. She currently works at Render’s as a cashier, and she is also dating Alec Miller. […]
Reporter Bio–Ripley Price
September 23, 2015
Ripley Price is a sophomore at Fleetwood Area High School and is in her second year of Journalism after being the only freshman in the class last year. She is the lead copy editor. Ripley was born and lived in Sydney, Australia. She was born on 27 October 1999 and lived in Australia for five […]
FIFA Scandal Upsets Soccer Fans across the Globe
June 16, 2015
FIFA President Sepp Blatter will step down as president. He was recently re-elected for a fifth term after recent allegations against the organization regarding fraud and illegal activities. There was bidding fraud for the FIFA World Cup to be held in the United States during the elections. This led to many FIFA oficials being arrested and asked to […]
Zombie-Making Bees Found in Thailand
June 12, 2015
A species of wasp found only in Thailand turns its prey into a “passive zombie.” According to a report by the conservation group The World Wildlife Foundation, once the insect’s venom is injected into the cockroach’s body, it proceeds to blocks the receptors that control proactive movement. “If I ever heard about zombie bug being […]
Festivities Flourish as School Comes to a Close
May 27, 2015
The end of the school year is coming up fast! There are a lot of things that will be going on within the next month so that the 2014-2015 school year can come to an exciting and official end. “I’m so excited to graduate. It came too fast, but it’s exciting to actually be able […]
Boys and Girls Track Wrap Up Great Season
May 26, 2015
The Fleetwood Tigers boys and girls varsity track teams wrapped up a great season. The boys finished with an outstanding record of 7-0, and the girls finished with a record of 6-1. “It was an amazing last season, and it’s one I’ll remember for a long time. We made a ton of great memories,” senior […]
FAHS Hosts 5K for AJ
May 11, 2015
Fleetwood Area High School is hosting the “5k for A.J.” Participants run three miles and then walk one mile to cool off. This fundraiser is for Aidan Sandor. “I think it’s awesome that we are able to raise money for Aidan and help him be able to afford everything he needs,” sophomore Charlie Wildermuth said. […]
Summer Means More Kebabs
April 21, 2015
Summer is right around the corner, and many people are excited to start eating their favorite foods. There are many summer recipes out there, but everyone should try these chicken kebabs. Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 […]
FBLA Seussifies Andrew Maier
April 14, 2015
On 3 March 2015, members of FBLA traveled to Andrew Maier. Their mission was to read Dr. Seuss books to the elementary children. They also made crafts with them and assisted in completing worksheets. “We had an officer meeting for FBLA, and Mrs. Ackerman asked us if we wanted to do something for ‘Dr. Seuss’s […]
Weidenhammer Welcomed in Fleetwood
April 13, 2015
Dawson Weidenhammer attends the Fleetwood Area School District. This is his first year at Fleetwood. He went to Brandywine for four years before coming to Fleetwood. “I like it here at Fleetwood,” Weidenhammer said. His favorite activities are basketball, skating, riding bike, and swimming. Weidenhammer likes to swim at his aunt’s house and at the […]
FAHS Tennis Takes the Court
April 9, 2015
Tennis is in season at Fleetwood. With all the snow and rain, the tennis team got a late start. After a 10-5 overall record last year, Fleetwood is looking to do well again this year. They want to make more of a push into the post-season this year. “I wanted to try something new and […]
Net Neutrality Negates Censorship
April 8, 2015
On 26 February 2015, the Federal Communications Commission approved its net neutrality rules, which reclassifies broadband Internet as a Title II public utility. This essentially keeps the Internet “free” by preventing internet service providers (ISPs) from discriminating against certain data based on the user, platform, and content, among other factors. “[Net neutrality] sounds pretty good,” […]
Parking Space Feud Inspires Shooting
April 8, 2015
An ongoing dispute over a parking space between two neighbors ended on 9 January 2015 when Dennis Padgett, age 34, shot both Troy R. Preston, age 40, and Robert Durham Thomas, age 47. Preston was shot in the head four times execution style, and Thomas was shot at close range in traffic on Ramblewood Street […]
NFL Free Agency Filled Intrigue
March 30, 2015
The NFL free agency began on 10 March and is heating up. “I love watching the moves and trades during free agency,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Seahawks signed tight end Jimmy Graham, one of the best tight ends in the game. The New York Jets signed two great cornerbacks, Darrelle Revis, and Antonio Cromartie. […]
Science Olympiad Captures Third in Regional Competition
March 27, 2015
On 10 March 2015, Fleetwood Area High School’s Science Olympiad team captured third place in the Central Eastern Regional Competition at Kutztown University, allowing them to qualify for their eighteenth state competition in a row. Northwest Lehigh took first place, followed by Perkiomen Valley. The three other teams to qualify for states from the Central […]
The Tiger Times 
October 23, 2015
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