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Random Cheese–Do you want another snow storm this school year, and why?
February 12, 2014
Mr. Matthew Biniek – Chemistry Teacher “No, that’s a horrible thing to ask because people die and 3000 people are still without power in Philly, you big meany.” Maddy Garcia – 10th grade “No, because I want my spring break as long as possible, and I don’t want to stay in school longer.” Erica Groncki […]
Jameis Winston Takes the Heisman
January 29, 2014
There’s no doubt that it is the most prestigious individual award in college football. The Heisman, which acknowledges the best player of the past season, began in 1935 and was named after John Heisman. “I think Jameis deserved the award. He had an amazing season, and he ended up winning the national championship,” sophomore Matt […]
PA Offers Myriad Spring Break Travel Choices
January 28, 2014
As the long cold winter starts to dissipate, the fresh air and warm sunshine of spring rolls right around the corner. Along with this fresh degree of happiness comes a much celebrated event in the school year, Spring Break. A time of laughter and fun, Spring break is a time of enjoyment before the final […]
Soccer Champions League Explained
January 27, 2014
The Champions League includes one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world. Most people know number one biggest, World Cup. The UEFA Champions league is played similarly to the World Cup. Teams must qualify for the Champions league exactly like the World Cup. Then there is a playoff round. After the playoff round is […]
Royals Start Season Right
January 21, 2014
The Reading Royals Hockey Team, part of the ECHL, has had a good start this season. Although the 2013-2014 team has high standards after last year winning the Kelly Cup, this year’s Royals are off to a great start. “The Reading Royals are fun to watch,” junior Lizzay Faust said. “The Royals are a really […]
Random Cheese: What Is Your Favorite Football Team and Why?
December 3, 2013
“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 […]
Carbon County Jail Reignites Ghost Story
November 14, 2013
Carbon County Jail is a two-story historic jail in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. This jail was built in 1871 and was used until 1995. This jail is now open for tours and ghost tours to guests of this historic town. It has approximately seventy-two rooms and contains twenty-seven cells, plus a dungeon in the basement. The […]
Tragedy Strikes Nevada
November 13, 2013
Monday, 21 October 21, 2013, was a scary day for Spark Nevada Middle School. A thirteen-year-old student opened up with a 9mm pistol on students and teachers. He most likely took the gun from his parents. His motives are currently unknown and being investigated by the police. “I don’t think he was being bullied at […]
Oktoberfest Returns to FAHS
November 7, 2013
Has anyone ever heard of Oktoberfest? Oktoberfest is the largest fair in the world. Six million people around the world come to this festival every year. Originating in Munich, Oktoberfest is 16 days of nothing but eating, singing, and dancing. It all started in 1810, and every year since has been better. The festival used […]
Celebrate Your Drive…Every Day!
October 23, 2013
Thanks to all of those who have participated in our Celebrate My Drive program by making a commitment to drive safely each day. Fleetwood Area High School is currently ranked 42nd. The top fifty schools will receive a grant (up to $100,000), so keep up the good work and continue to log into to www.celebratemydrive.com until Saturday. […]
Commit to Safe Driving!
October 20, 2013
YOU CAN HELP THE HIGH SCHOOL WIN BY COMMITTING TO BE A SAFE DRIVER! Fleetwood Area High School students are rallying community members to commit to safe driving. In conjunction with State Farm’s Celebrate My Drive® program, FAHS is working to reverse the startling statistic that car crashes are the number one killer of teens in the United […]
12 Years a Slave Leads Fall Film Releases
October 14, 2013
It is that time of year again: the weather is getting cooler, the leaves are turning, and the movie industry is shifting gears from the tent pole blockbusters of the summer to the more serious-minded, award-hopeful films of the fall. With the Oscars on the horizon, this is a good time to catch a few […]
Rowe Brings Hockey to Fleetwood
October 9, 2013
“I have been a student of the game and involved in hockey for over twenty-five years, having played and coached Dek, Roller, and Ice at multiple levels”, FAHS hockey coach Stephen Rowe said. Rowe has been around hockey for a while, and he knows what he is doing. He plans on challenging the varsity players […]
Reporter Bio: Renee Gerhart
October 8, 2013
Renee Gerhart’s main reason for taking journalism is that it will help with college and permit her the chance to join the Quill and Scroll Honor Society. In her free time, Gerhart likes to practice color guard and read. Her favorite genre to read is fantasy, including The Mortal Instruments series. Once high school is […]
Reporter Bio: Levi Gieringer
October 7, 2013
Levi Gieringer wants to be an architect when he is older. He wants to go to Kutztown University. He wants to visit California when he is older. Levi loves sleeping. He currently employed at Burger King. His ethnicities are German and Swedish. He was born in Placerville, California. He loves to shop at Champs. Levi […]
Reporter Bio: Cassandra Stankiewicz
October 4, 2013
Cassandra Stankiewicz’s main reason for choosing this class is that she likes to write. She enjoys writing about fantasy and fiction, which is also her favorite to read. Some of her favorite books are The Mortal Instruments or Vampire Academy series. Cassie plans on attending either Kutztown University or Albright after high school for a […]
Reporter Bio: Holly Wagner
October 3, 2013
Holly Wagner will be graduating this year with the rest of the class of 2013-14. She hopes to attend Lehigh University. She plans on majoring in psychology, and there is a possibility she will minor in journalism while attending college. Holly is the sweeper, or last defender, on Fleetwood’s girls soccer team. She participates in […]
Reporter Bio: Mia Nowotarski
October 2, 2013
Mia Nowotarski is originally from the Exeter school district. After sixth grade, she moved to the Fleetwood Area School District, where she is currently enrolled as a sophomore. Outside of school, Mia is very friend- and family- oriented. She has two brothers and two sisters, along with one dog and one cat. If she had […]
Reporter Bio: Zachary Koenig
October 1, 2013
Zachary Wyatt Koenig is a sixteen-year-old junior at Fleetwood Area High School. Koenig has been playing football and baseball for eight years. Being such an experienced player, he enjoys watching professional sports, including hockey, football, and baseball. Two players who have inspired him are football player Drew Brees and baseball player Cliff Lee. Koenig also […]
Reporter Bio: Kelsey Steiner
September 30, 2013
At the age of nine, Kelsey Steiner’s dad was in a motorcycle accident. Later, her parents divorced, and she has been taking care of herself ever since. Kelsey participated in cheerleading for nine years. She has a job at a dairy farm called Vista Grande Farms, for whom she has been working since she was […]
Reporter Bio: Kyle Weinhold
September 27, 2013
Born 7 January 1996 to Martin and Lorrie Weinhod, Kyle Weinhold is a 17-year-old senior at Fleetwood Area High School. This is his first year taking journalism. He enjoys writing and thinks journalism will help him achieve his future goals in a field of writing. Kyle writes and draws in his spare time. His stories […]
Reporter Bio: Tyler Rapposelli
September 26, 2013
Tyler Rapposelli, born on 24 May 1997, is an energetic and enthusiastic writer, athlete, and student. He finds inspiration from his love of sports, soccer in particular. He has a lot of experience with this sport because he has played it since the age of 6 and now volunteers his time to help referee the […]
Reporter Bio: Emily Moyer
September 25, 2013
Emily Moyer is currently a sophomore at the Fleetwood Area High School. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, 16 years ago. When Emily gets older she wants to be a psychologist with a degree from Albright. Moyer is partially Irish, German, Pennsylvania Dutch, and Dominican. She owns a chocolate lab named Dyna, a yorkie named Sophie, […]
The Tiger Times 
March 3, 2014
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