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FAHS Science Olympiad Returns to States
Every year, the FAHS Science Olympiad team seems to succeed at the competitions. The team recently won 1st place at the County level and 3rd place at the Regional level, gaining them a place at states. Participants from Fleetwood won several medals at the latest competition, which was held at Kutztown University on March 9th, […]
Houp #3 Expected at FASD
April 28, 2011
Murmurs around the school regarding Mr. Houp and his possible offspring…are true! Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Houp are expecting a bundle of joy this coming October 12th. Mama Houp—first grade Fleetwood teacher Jennifer Houp—is ecstatic about her pregnancy. “I’m so excited! Hearing the heartbeat of the baby has been one of the most amazing things […]
What Does Your Favorite Color Say about You?
April 27, 2011
The following colors each fit with different personality types. One color may represent you, but, more than likely, you can be described by many colors. Many students wear their favorite colors a lot, so, to have fun, plan a day to wear the color that best describes you. If you are a very social person […]
Book Recommendation: “The City of Bones,” by Cassandra Clare
April 27, 2011
Shadowhunters, demons, vampires, warlocks, silent brothers, mundanes, fairies, and the forsaken are only the beginning of this atypical story. The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare is an impeccable story about the terror that lurks right in front of our eyes. In the world that is hidden from mundanes, everything is order and survival. You are either […]
“Insidious” Full of Bumps in the Night, Not Gore
April 26, 2011
Saw director James Wan and Paranormal Activity’s Oren Peli unite to produce an “old-time” horror film called Insidious, which was released on April 1st. For the duration of the movie, Dalton, an only child, is in a coma, and no one knows why–not even the doctors. While Dalton is in a coma, a series of […]
“Misa’s Fugue” Kickstarted
April 26, 2011
By this time, everyone in the Fleetwood Area School District should be well aware of the documentary project in which high school students are currently knee-deep. The majority of the publicity circulating around the film is centered mostly on the plot of the film, the film’s gestation, the role of the students, and so on. […]
Is Tubmlr the Next Big Thing?
April 21, 2011
Although Facebook and Twitter are popular sites in the social networking world, another site has come along that has Fleetwood students very interested. Tumblr is a website that allows you to blog and post pictures, videos, links, quotes, and audio to your profile. Users are able to “follow” other people and re-blog whatever the Tumblr […]
Easter Origins a Hodgepodge of Tradition
April 21, 2011
Were you ever curious why Easter involves bunnies and eggs? Or why ham is an Easter dinner favorite? Or, perhaps you are curious where the Easter tradition originated. The contemporary American Easter traditions are actually a combination of the pagan and Christian ideologies. In the pagan celebration of Easter, participants celebrated the arrival of […]
Boy in China Weighs Five Times the Norm
April 20, 2011
Are you tired of people whining about how obese America is? At least America doesn’t have the dubious honor of breeding a 132 lb. toddler. A Chinese boy named Lu Hao, arguably one of the most overweight children in history, is topping existing records. The crazy thing is that Lu is only three years old. […]
Karaoke Club Carries Glee Torch
April 20, 2011
Fleetwood Area High School has many different clubs and activities in which students can participate. The Glee Club was a new addition to the ’10-’11 school year, and it is already undergoing some significant changes. A typical glee club involves singing, dancing, and interpreting music in different styles. Sometimes Glee Clubs even get the chance […]
Fuel Prices Gush Sky High
April 19, 2011
Gas prices right now are almost up to four dollars a gallon. Nobody knows how high these prices will climb, but everybody wants the price fluctuation to switch directions. Few people take the liberty to think about the seemingly unbearable cost of transportation, but everyone has to bear it as costs skyrocket. “I try not to think […]
Passover Traditions Revealed
April 19, 2011
Each year, Jewish individuals celebrate the holiday called Passover, which is a series of days that celebrates the end of the Jewish enslavement by the Egyptians. Passover, also called Pesach, falls on the 19th of April this year. The holiday is best known in Christian culture because the Last Supper of Jesus was a Passover […]
Keystone Exams Looming, Growing
April 18, 2011
Every student has to take PSSAs during his or her junior year of high school, but what some students don’t know is that, sometime soon, the younger classes will have to begin the transition from PSSAs to Keystone State Testing. However, because of significant state budget cuts, the Keystone testing could be pushed back further. […]
Reese’s® Easter Egg Pie Offers Holiday Cheer
April 18, 2011
This recipe creates a quick, easy, and delicious dessert that the whole family will love for your Easter holiday. Reese’s® Easter Egg Pie Ingredients: – 1 Oreo® pie crust – 2 cups peanut butter – 1 box chocolate pudding mix – 1 ½ cups chocolate Cool Whip® – 6 Reese’s® peanut butter eggs […]
Modern Music Intdustry a Surprising Collection of Contradictions
April 15, 2011
Many of today’s popular bands are suddenly calling it quits seemingly without reason, and many fans are growing alarmed. Of course, these bands aren’t really disbanding for no reason; many simply cannot afford to be out on the road anymore. Some readers might be thinking, “But I thought musicians got paid really well,” and, for the […]
Summer ’11 Movies Boast Superheroes but Little Animation
April 15, 2011
Spring is here, which means summer is just around the corner, and with the time of year comes a barrage of high-octane, crowd-pleasing “flicks.” A quick glance at the list of films set to be released between May and August in 2011 shows that superhero movies are abundant. The first of these films is X-Men: […]
Spring Concerts Abound
April 14, 2011
Spring is here, and that means the annual Pasta and Presto event was held on Saturday April 2nd, at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nearly five hundred instrumental students from grades 3-12 and vocal students from grades 7-12 participated in the concert, and many of the students looked forward to the event. “I’m very excited! […]
Prom Dress Swap Scheduled for April 23
April 14, 2011
Do you want to go to prom without the hassle of buying an expensive dress? On April 23rd, a Prom Dress Swap and Shop will be held at the Walnuttown Fire Company. The event will occur from 8 a.m. to noon. Jewelry, shoes, and purses will also be swapped along with dresses. All proceeds from […]
Corbett’s Budget Hits Education Hard
April 13, 2011
Governor Tom Corbett recently disclosed the state’s new budget of $27.3 billion dollars. This amount is a 3% drop from last year’s fiscal spending. Corbett decided to shuffle the manner in which money is dispersed across the state. He has decided that the majority of budget cuts will be from Pennsylvania’s education programs K-12. Budget […]
Leadership Class an Overlooked Gem
April 13, 2011
Leadership class is a course available to Fleetwood Area High School Students, but it’s a class not many students take each year. The class is taught by Colleen Lenett and is all about ethical decisions. In the class, students are given a book with “ethical dilemmas,” and they discuss whether they would respond by stealing, cheating, […]
Keirstead Achieves Spelling, Writing Success
April 12, 2011
After many long nights of studying, all of her hard work finally paid off when Fleetwood Area Middle School prodigy Rachel Keirstead recently won the Berks County Spelling Bee. She studied using a packet full of words designed for the Scripps’ Spelling Bee. For winning, she was awarded a $100 savings bond, a very large […]
Fleetwood Inducts New NHS Members
April 12, 2011
3 March 2011—Fleetwood Area High School inducted fifteen new members into the National Honor Society. The women’s chorus began the evening by singing the national anthem, and Vice Principal Thomas Salpino followed by welcoming the families and friends of the students being honored. NHS advisor Debra Mahnken proceeded with the ceremony by presenting each senior member […]
Health Fair Deemed Succesful
April 11, 2011
The health fair was held on Friday, March 18th. The presentations varied from safe dating to avoiding cancer to distracted driving. But do people really like the health fair, or do they consider it to be another opportunity to hang out with friends and have fun? Student Liz Geisinger’s favorite part of the health fair […]
Pokémon Black and White Is Quite a Catch
April 11, 2011
As the newest additions to what is arguably the most successful video game franchise in history, Pokémon Black and White have taken the internationally popular series to new heights. Developed once again by Game Freak and Creatures Inc., the new games have made a gigantic leap in presentation from the previous generation. With an entirely […]
The Tiger Times 
April 28, 2011
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