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Lauren Oliver’s “Delirium” a Mixed Bag
Delirium is a good book to read if you are the type of person who is a sucker for a rebellious love story, especially the ones like Romeo and Juliet. Lauren Oliver’s Delirium provides a futuristic view at dystopian America. In the book, scientists have conjured up a cure for love and all other emotions. […]
Random Cheese: Who Is Your Favorite Pokémon?
April 8, 2011
Some things never change. The popularity of Pokémon is one of these tests of time. It’s safe to say that most students at Fleetwood Area High School have played Pokémon at some time in their lives. Most of these people have a favorite. But which of the pocket monsters are they? “Celebi—because it travels through […]
London, Freshmen Spread Word of Help Hotlines
April 7, 2011
Everyone experiences stress in life, whether from family, friends, relationships, school, or work. Some people can expel these feelings by playing a sport or talking to a friend. But for those who do not know where to turn, there is help out there. Dozens of non-profit organizations all over the United States are waiting for […]
Tusnami Strikes Japan!
April 7, 2011
On March 11th, 2011, a devastating earthquake hit the north-east coast of Japan. It struck at 5:46 a.m., six miles below the sea level and about 78 miles off of the coast of Japan. The earthquake had an 8.9 magnitude, which triggered the tsunami. The tsunami was recorded to be around 10 meters high, and […]
ADTR Album an Acquired Taste
April 6, 2011
A Day to Remember’s newest album “What Separates Me From You” came out on the 10th of November of last year. I had not sat down and legitimately listened to this album until recently, and I’m rather glad I did. Upon listening to the opening track “Sticks & Bricks,” one would think that this album […]
Holocaust Survivor Speaks to FAHS Students
April 6, 2011
As you may or may not know, Dr. Larry Rotenberg, a survivor of one of history’s most horrific events, recently spoke to Holocaust students at the Fleetwood Area High School. Rotenberg was originally from Romania and was about 2 or 3 years old when the Holocaust began. He first realized what was going on around him […]
Keep America Beautiful This April
April 5, 2011
Each of us has an obligation to preserve and protect our environment. Through our everyday choices and actions, we collectively have a huge impact on our world. It’s a simple concept with far-reaching effects. April is national “Keep America Beautiful Month,” and if everyone puts in an extra effort to help clean up the world […]
April is Autism Awareness Month
April 5, 2011
Autism—when defined, it’s a disorder of neural development portrayed by faulty social interaction and communication. Restricted and repetitive behavior follows. Signs typically begin before the child reaches three years of age. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a spectrum of psychological conditions grouped by common abnormalities. The five forms are classical autism, Asperger syndrome, Persuasive Developmental Disorder […]
The Tiger Times Celebrates National Poetry Month
April 4, 2011
April is National Poetry Month. In the spirit of this celebration, here is a poem about our own FAHS journalism class. Journalism Class— Our talent, you can’t surpass. The Tiger Times is what we write, The words in which are black and white— Bringing the news to you, Giving you a new point of view.The […]
A Poem for Poetry Month
April 4, 2011
For the month of April Poets and others celebrate the art of poetry.The Academy of American Poets established A national event for the poets and poems of society. They are grateful For this country, For supporting the fine arts That influenced human society. Even in their hearts They produce variety. It is a complex heritage And […]
Black’s “Friday” Inspires Mixed Reactions, Immediate Fame
April 1, 2011
It’s Friday! Which seat should I take? Rebecca Black takes the front seat when it comes to recent popularity. Almost everyone knows the catchy song “Friday” by Rebecca Black. This song started at four thousand hits and, in one night, increased to two hundred thousand hits. Rebecca Black is one of YouTube’s biggest successes, and […]
April Fools’: Summer Break Extended by One Month
April 1, 2011
Hey, Tigers, FASD just fulfilled your wildest dream! Summer vacation has been extended by a whole month. Students and faculty are going wild over the news. Apparently, the year-long schedule submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) contained a misprint that has added almost all of September to the summer vacation. Attempts for the […]
Art Event a He(art)y Sucess
March 31, 2011
The Art Event is always big hit around the community, and this year was no exception. This year’s theme was “Spring Fever,” and it was more kid-oriented than ever. Senior Amanda Oswald said, “We wanted to gear it towards kids so they’ll have fun and come back each year.” The National Art Honor Society earned […]
A Brief Survey of Senior Pranks
March 28, 2011
Many students make inside jokes or pranks with their closest friends whenever they have a chance to do so. When walking down the halls at Fleetwood, you hear a lot of friends laughing and talking. Between classes, students get the chance to socialize with their friends. But not all the jokes and pranks happen outside […]
FAHS Junior Wenzel Commits to Cincinnati Baseball
March 28, 2011
A few weeks ago junior, FAHS Junior Devin Wenzel became verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati competes at the Division I level in the Big East conference against colleges such as Syracuse, Louisville, Villanova, and Pittsburgh. The 473 acre campus is in an urban area on the outskirts of Cincinnati, […]
Sophomores Sell Gertrude Hawk Goodies for Fundraiser
March 25, 2011
Attention all sophomores who don’t want to pay out of their own pockets for prom and graduation: Your spring fundraiser has been chosen, and it is just in time for Easter! The spring fundraiser will be Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, and class officers issued the forms on Monday, March 7th. The difference for this fundraiser is […]
Girls’ Soccer Seeks Tenth Consecutive Title
March 25, 2011
For the past decade, the Fleetwood Area High School girls’ soccer team has been a perennial power in the Berks league, and this season should be no different. The Tigers return with a plethora of talent, including five league honorees from the 2010 season. Head coach Mike Boyer returns for his fourteenth season and will […]
Senior Fashion Show to Unveil Spring ’11 Styles
March 24, 2011
Every year after graduation, a safe graduation party is held at Ozzy’s Family Fun Center. All graduating seniors are invited to spend the night and to take part in the various activities provided . Plenty of fundraisers help to support this night, such as Vera Bradley Bingo and Mazzola’s coupons. One fundraiser in particular stands […]
Recent Budget Meeting Exposes Program Chopping Block
March 24, 2011
On March 15th, 2011, The Fleetwood Area School Board hosted a meeting in the middle school to discuss the consequences of the anticipated budget deficit. Governor Tom Corbett’s budget is slashing funding for schools all over Pennsylvania, and Fleetwood is no exception. Obviously, a $1,900,000.00 deficit is a big deal. Corbett’s cuts to school funding, […]
FAHS Principal DeAntonio Reflects on ’11-’12 Budgetary Concerns
March 22, 2011
I came across this quote the other day…. “Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” ~Gilbert K. Chesterton As we attempt to remember the real reason that public education exists, let us not forget that we owe our students the same opportunity that we were given–the […]
’10-’11 High School Yearbook Sales Begin
March 21, 2011
Heart Health Contest Awards iPod to Jameson
March 18, 2011
Everyone is buzzing over the iPod contest that recently occurred in the high school. Although the prize was originally intended to be red, a pink iPod was awarded. Unfortunately, only one person had the chance of winning. That lucky winner was none other than Heather Jameson! Said Jameson, “I entered the contest just because I […]
Talent in Short Supply for Canceled Talent Show
March 17, 2011
To the misfortune of the Fleetwood community, the talent show scheduled for Saturday, February 19th, was cancelled. Fashion Show Co-Coordinator and Spanish teacher Anita Lewis was very upset that Fleetwood students were not able to see the performers, and her heart goes out to the participants of the show who were hoping to show their […]
Hirneisen, Higo Achieve at Regional Art Competition
March 16, 2011
In January, students from Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon Counties gathered together at the Allentown Art Museum to show off what they could do with their artistic minds . Fleetwood students Charlotte Hirneisen and Jess Higo represented Fleetwood at this Regional Scholastic Art Competition. This Annual contest provides students the opportunity to enter their works […]
The Tiger Times 
April 8, 2011
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