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Reporter Bio: Jayden Rivas
Jayden Rivas is an individual with a lot of interests and experiences that shaped who he is today. One of his favorite hobbies is playing basketball, a sport that allows him to stay active and competitive. In his free time, he also enjoys working out, spending time alone, and completing his homework. Over the summertime, Jayden traveled […]
Reporter Bio: Sophia Nestler
September 24, 2025
Sophia Nestler, otherwise known as Sophie or Sammy Nestler, is a fifteen-year-old sophomore born on July 21, 2010. She first lived in Phoenix, Arizona, moving to Pennsylvania later in life. Nestler lives with multiple pets, including two cats named Link and Kittymoney Cash, several schools of fish, a cockatiel named Quasimodo, and a guinea pig […]
Reporter Bio: Dainard Ortiz
September 24, 2025
Dainard Ortiz was born on June 21, 2008 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Public School 91 Elementary and PSIS 119 Middle School in New York. For a short time, he went to an American Sign Language specialized school, but then he dropped out when he didn’t want to learn sign language anymore. In early […]
Reporter Bio: Jonathan Lado
September 23, 2025
Jonathan Lado, or as he prefers to be called, Jack, was born on Friday the 13th, June 2008. Jack has spent his whole school career in Fleetwood. He is a senior with a passion for learning, creating, and exploring new ideas. Jack has five cats and one dog, as well as an older sister and […]
Reporter Bio: Natalie Dawson
September 23, 2025
Natalie Dawson was born in 2009 in Hackensack, New Jersey, and she is in tenth grade. Dawson has many hobbies and talents, such as singing, playing the guitar, playing the clarinet, writing, scrapbooking, journaling, acting, and making videos. She has been singing for her entire life, and she really immersed herself in music starting in […]
School, Social Media Become Outlets for Student Political Viewpoints
April 7, 2025
Does politics really go deeply enough to affect high school students? With the recent presidential election in 2024 between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, students at Fleetwood Area High school have had a burst of debates and conversations about Trump’s second win. People are either ecstatic about his victory or people are fearing for what […]
Jane Austen: Victorian Feminist or W Rizzler?
February 19, 2025
What follows is part one of a multi-part series on teenage language use and slang. “If you speak to a man in a language he understands, it goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, it goes to his heart.” Nelson Mandela spoke these immortal words to a crowd of […]
The Future of Libraries in Question with Rising Technology
January 24, 2025
With the rise of digital engagement among younger generations, will people continue to find joy going to the library to find new content to read or new sources to research? Avid readers and librarians alike have been pondering the future of what the world will look like if technology were to replace physical books. People […]
Local Craft Show Offers Gifts, Therapy
December 5, 2024
When winter swings around, the Fleetwood community knows to expect the annual Craft Show. On November 16th, over 150 vendors flushed through the halls of Fleetwood Area High School, boasting all kinds of special items, including handcrafted jewelry, decorative mugs, winter attire, and candles. It’s true that local talent always finds a home here, and […]
Quill and Scroll Program Recognizes Fleetwood Area High School students
June 5, 2024
To end off the school year, the annual Quill and Scroll ceremony occurred at Fleetwood Area High School. A selection of students participated in the Quill and Scroll program. In addition to elected Quill and Scroll students, others have also been recognized for their achievements in the business, journalism, and art departments. A variety of […]
How Does Sunscreen Work?
June 5, 2024
As summer approaches, it is important to understand how to protect yourself from UV rays, one of the most effective ways being through the use of sunscreen. Sunscreen is an important part of having a healthy summer. It protects skin against sunburn, wrinkling, and skin cancer by either blocking or absorbing UV rays. Sunscreen is […]
Taylor Swift’s New Album Faces Controversy over Lyrics
June 4, 2024
Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department: debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart on April 19, 2024. The surprise double-album consists of 31 songs, ranging from the heartbreak ballad, ‘So Long, London’ to the upbeat summer anthem, ‘So High School’. Despite the immediate success of the album, certain songs […]
Summer Learning Loss is Scary but Can Be Prevented
June 3, 2024
As students look forward to a long-awaited summer break, one issue becomes overlooked: summer learning loss. Also known as the “summer slide,” summer learning loss is the decline in academic skills and knowledge that occurs over the summer. Summer learning loss affects students of all grade levels and can easily be prevented. Research shows that […]
Fleetwood Dancers Leap Their Way Through the End of the Season
May 31, 2024
Students at Fleetwood Area High School finished off their dance and twirl season for Emerge Dance and Twirl. McKenna Bucks, Ashley Hughes, Anya Flicker, Ella Youse, and Leiana Corpora have competed in a variety of competitions and ranked highly from the benefit of hard work and practice. The team has competed in two different types […]
Fleetwood Area High School Celebrates Prom 2024
May 30, 2024
Fleetwood Area High School hosted its junior and senior prom on May 3, 2024 at Stokesay Castle. The event had a “Be our Guest” theme, based on the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. Students had the opportunity to dress up and spend the night with close friends. “I decided to go to prom because […]
Fleetwood Students Sign their National Letters of Intent
May 20, 2024
Various seniors at Fleetwood Area High School recently signed their National Letters of Intent. Rachael Hess, Makayla Yellets, Abigail Hostetler, Kaylee Haas, Sean Carpenter, Jorjanne Seaman, Kelsie Toucher, and Lindsay Solomon all signed their letters of intent. The National Letter of Intent is an agreement between a college and a a student-athlete who has been […]
Fleetwood Area High School Names March and April Students of the Month
May 13, 2024
Fleetwood Area High School seniors Cloey Rentschler and Ryan Hromiak were named Students of the Month this past March. Fellow seniors Riley Spannuth and William Maurek earned this award for the month of April. Each month, teachers can recommend seniors whom they feel deserve the title of Student of the Month. This award recognizes students […]
Fleetwood Area High School Students Compete in FBLA State Competition
May 8, 2024
The Fleetwood Area High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America attended the State Leadership Conference in April. This competition was held from Monday, April 8, to Tuesday, April 9, at the Giant Center in Hershey. Students had the choice between several events in which to compete, including individual and group tests and several […]
Israel/Iran Conflict Intensifies Drone Warfare
May 7, 2024
On April 13th, Iran attacked Israel. Reporters and news outlets across the globe are reporting that the attack was sparked by an airstrike sent by Israel that killed military personnel and officers. Little to nothing has been released or publicized on why Israel sent the initial airstrike, but according to the NYTimes.com, the attack was […]
Fleetwood Victorious at National History Day Competition
May 6, 2024
Three members of the National History Day Club, Tony Zhang, Ian Bieber, and Adrien Leriche, took first place at the regional competition on March 2nd, at Messiah College. The team’s victory indicates a milestone for the team, as they advance from the regional competition to the state competition at the University of Scranton in May. […]
Teenagers Push for Change in Voting Age
April 29, 2024
“In January, Newark’s City Council voted to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board races. Supporters hope that the ordinance marks the start of a statewide and national movement,” The New York Times said. It has become a popular debate whether 16- and 17-year-olds should have the right to vote. While some […]
American Traditional Tattoos Experience Modern Resurgence
April 19, 2024
The culture of tattoos in the USA is vastly different than in other countries. While some countries have specific traditions, do not pull inspiration from any single tradition or source. However, American traditional tattoos have recently resurfaced in popularity in the last 5 years amongst the youth and younger generations. This has caused a shift […]
FAHS German Students Engage in Pen Pal Writing
April 18, 2024
Students in Mrs. Karen McGuinness’s German classes have done pen pal exchange letters with people in Rheine, Germany. In order for German students to gain more knowledge of the language and culture of Germany, Fleetwood students have been writing letters throughout the course of the school year. The students from both countries have learned new […]
Iconic Children’s Character Now Open in Public Domain
April 17, 2024
Due to copyright laws, the original version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on January 1st, 2024. There has been controversy over the copyright expiration of Steamboat Willie. Now that he is classified as public domain, new content starring the character has featured him in a new light. “I sincerely hope that he remains […]
The Tiger Times 
September 25, 2025
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