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Cleanliness Is Next to Studiousness
The most germ-riddled places in the world are schools. In Fleetwood, for example, there are nearly one thousand people coughing, sneezing, and touching surfaces that can be used to transmit disease to any number of students and staff each day. Every day a number of students are absent because they have contracted a virus or […]
Peanut Butter Cup Tarts a Party Favorite
May 17, 2011
Caught in the predicament of having an excess of leftover Easter candy? If you have any leftover peanut butter cups, here is a delicious solution. Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown […]
Sanders’ Thumb Earns Two Thumbs Up
May 17, 2011
Elementary school days are filled with fun, especially around the holidays when art projects and parties fill up the class time. Thanksgiving was one of those special holidays, and we can all remember the ever-popular hand print turkey art project—tracing your hand with paint to create that beautiful work of art that Mom would treasure. […]
Four Assaulted at Kutztown University
May 16, 2011
Berks County police along with Kutztown University officials are investigating two alleged rapes as well as two alleged attempts of sexual assault that occurred between March 26th and April 10th on the campus of Kutztown University. The first rape supposedly occurred March 26th between 9:30 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. This incident was not reported until […]
Barry Bonds Found Guilty
May 16, 2011
After a two and a half week trial, Hall of Fame potential Barry Bonds was found guilty on one count of obstruction of justice. Bonds was accused of one count of obstruction of justice and three charges for perjury. The court was held two miles away from AT&T Park, which is where Bonds has spent […]
FAHS FBLA Finds Success at State Level
May 13, 2011
On April 3rd-6th, 2011, Fleetwood’s very own Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the state competition for business leadership. Kayln Hess won second place for community service hours. Overall, she accrued 960. Hess said of her accomplishment, “I didn’t even know I could get an award. I didn’t have to try hard. I […]
FAHS Students Choose Silence for a Day
May 13, 2011
On April 15th, 2011, a Day of Silence was voluntarily in effect for students who supported the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals. As a reporter who was also participating in this event, I can certify the success of the exercise by the extreme difficulty I had both for undertaking interviews and […]
2011 FAHS Prom Goes East
May 12, 2011
The end of the year is approaching faster than students have expected. As teenagers wait for more information on the event, they are able to begin shopping for all the necessities required by the annual junior/senior prom. The theme for this year’s prom is Asian Escape. At $40.00, the tickets, thought to be expensive, are […]
Voluntary Fleetwood Faculty Pay Freeze Seems Imminent
May 11, 2011
It’s no secret that Fleetwood’s students are less than excited about the upcoming school year. In fact, the only individuals even less excited may be the teachers. The 2011-2012 school year is looking fairly grim as a result of the abundance of cuts for programs, sports, and clubs due to Governor Corbett’s tentative state budget. […]
FAHS Welcomes Four-Legged Friend
May 11, 2011
Look but don’t touch—that is the biggest tidbit of advice freshman Kayln Hess can stress about any seeing-eye dog, including hers. Mila, a 10-month old golden lab, is currently in training at Fleetwood Area High School. Although she started training at 6 months, she was not allowed to be in the school environment until she […]
“Guat-Money Productions” Represents Fleetwood at 4500 Competition
May 10, 2011
A few months ago, Fleetwood’s TV Media class entered into the sixth annual 4500 Digital Video Competition. The students from Fleetwood who took part in the competition were Devin Wenzel, Andy Moran, Dan Milloy, Ryan Milloy, Colton Greiss, and Matt McCammit. These six students came together to form the production company known as “Guat-Money Productions”. […]
Herbivorous Habits a Proven Plus
May 10, 2011
In recent years, the vegetarian lifestyle has become more and more popular among Americans. However, these eating habits seem to be considered more of a way of life than a diet. The word “vegetarian” is more of a blanket term that covers all different groups of people who do not eat meat, poultry, fish, or […]
Mexican History Remembered on Cinco de Mayo
May 5, 2011
Almost everyone has heard of the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, but how many people actually know what the day is commemorating? The name of the holiday translates, simply, to the fifth of May. On that day in 1862, the Mexican militia celebrated a victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla. The […]
2010-2011 Tiger Times T-Shirts on Sale Now!
May 5, 2011
The Tiger Times High School Newspaper will be selling t-shirts to benefit the publication and advertise it around the community. The t-shirts will be black with red lettering on the front and back. The images above are mock-ups of the final product. Each t-shirt will be $8.00. If you are interested in purchasing a t-shirt, please […]
“Prevention” Magazine Names Six Food Myths
April 29, 2011
In a society obsessed with dieting tips and weight loss tricks, it is not hard to stumble across a few that are absolutely ridiculous, but, even in myths, there are often lies with some hidden truths. Prevention Magazine recently released six of the most common food myths—or myths that are “mostly” false—and also included the […]
FAHS Science Olympiad Returns to States
April 28, 2011
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. […]
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