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St. Patrick’s Day Is a Green Mystery for Many
On March 17th, Irish people around the world celebrate the death of the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, by wearing the traditional color of green. The holiday originated in Ireland with a “feast day” commemorating the anniversary of Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick was born somewhere along the west coast of Britain in 385 AD. […]
Snooki’s Book Isn’t Even a Beach Read
March 15, 2011
Only one word can describe A Shore Thing by Snooki—Grenade! As in, a bomb. It is all about the ups and downs of the Jersey Shore, and everything about it is predictable. Everyone has heard this typical “fall in love at the shore” story before Snooki had the urge to turn novelist. Giovanna “Gia” Spumanti […]
Fleetwood Represented at Regional Band
March 15, 2011
As the season for music festivals continues, Region V Band is next in the lineup. Students are selected to Regional band based on an audition at their respective district festival. Fleetwood is proud to announce that four band members have moved on to participate in the Regional festival after ranking high enough at the District […]
Toyota Recalls Continue
March 14, 2011
Toyota, the most popular brand of Japanese car, recently recalled many of their vehicles. It is estimated that Toyota will be recalling 1.7 million vehicles with many more expected in the near future. Fans of the automobile manufacturer express their love for Toyota by bragging about the reliability and reputation this brand has acquired. Between […]
Ides of March Not Always Caesarian
March 14, 2011
“I really don’t know anything about The Ides of March,” said Dan Hawkins. This was a common response from Fleetwood Area High School Students. But here’s the lowdown: The Ides of March is the Roman New year and also the day on which Julius Caesar died. The term “Ides” signifies the end of the Roman […]
Increased Brain Activity Linked to Cell Phones
March 11, 2011
One of the most useful and important devices in the lives of American teens has been revealed to have a significant effect on one’s overall health. Recent studies on the effects of cell phones have provided some interesting results. The electromagnetic field emitted by cell phones causes a notable increase in brain activity. Dr. Nora […]
FAHS Holocaust Trip Scheduled for April
March 11, 2011
Each year, the social studies department at Fleetwood Area High School takes the junior class and select sophomores to Washington D.C. This year, the field trip will be taking place on April 20th. This trip is very educational because the students go to the Holocaust Museum, which has many informational exhibits and gives a good […]
Girls’ Softball Serves Pancakes at Applebee’s
March 10, 2011
Do you have anything to do on March 13th? Do you want to help Fleetwood’s girls softball team? Have you ever dreamed of having breakfast at Applebee’s? Fleetwood’s very own girls softball team is sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 13th, at Applebee‘s on the 5th Street Highway. The time of this event is […]
MRIs Are Noisy and (Usually) Painless
March 10, 2011
MRIs can seem like the most annoying procedures in the world. They are loud and obnoxious. Many people compare them to an x-ray or a cat-scan, but this machine is much more efficient, and, according to doctors, it takes better pictures of your insides. MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and, no matter how scary […]
Random Cheese Goes Cheesy
March 9, 2011
During my tenure at The Tiger Times newspaper, I have always found the random cheese section of the paper to be interesting to say the least. When I was given the opportunity to manage the random cheese section, I decided I would follow a different path than my predecessors had. My question for the masses […]
FAHS Weight Room Improvements Pending
March 9, 2011
Many long-awaited updates will be coming to the Fleetwood Area High School weight room. As many know, the weight room is not currently classified as “modern.” However, due to the hard work of the school’s Olympian Club, there will soon be new additions and revisions to the available equipment. “Because of our Olympian tournaments, we […]
Ides of March Dance Promises to Knock ’em Dead
March 8, 2011
The Latin Club consists of students in FAHS Latin classes. Madeline Pearson, the Latin teacher here at Fleetwood, is the advisor for the club. There are approximately 20 members in the club at present. Due to the district’s diminishing budget, the club must fundraise for an event called “Convention.” “Convention” is held annually at Penn […]
FAHS Health Fair Targets Driving, Relationships
March 8, 2011
On March 18th, Fleetwood Area High School will be hosting its quadrennial Health Fair. Students and staffs will have an early dismissal that day, before which they will not attend regular classes. High School Nurse and Fair Organizer Bonnie Fansler said, “It is important for each student to experience the health fair once while attending […]
Mr. John Heck: Whistler Extraordinaire
March 7, 2011
“I have been a whistler ever since I was able to!” says Fleetwood Area High School Technology Education teacher John Heck. But he does not realize when he starts or stops—he simply whistles unconsciously. Heck is unable to pick a favorite song. Everyone has heard Heck whistle, but what does the school think about his serenading? […]
“Misa’s Fugue” Delayed!
March 7, 2011
Most people who attend Fleetwood Area High school are fully aware of the Frank Grunwald documentary the Media Arts department is producing. The Art, Music, and Yearbook departments are also helping out with the production. Misa’s Fugue is the story of 78-year-old Frank Grunwald, who survived the Holocaust when he was only nine-years-old. The production […]
Phillies, Red Sox Frontrunners for 2011 MLB
March 4, 2011
The best time of the year—baseball season—officially begins on March 31st. The off-season leading up to the 2011 regular season was full of excitement and surprise. Two teams, the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies, are believed to have had promising starts. The Red Sox bolstered their line-up and bullpen, while the Phillies acquired the […]
Happy Platypus Day!
March 4, 2011
Platypuses are cute little mammals with beaks, beaver tails, and egg-laying skills. Of course, you can tell they are awesome just by looking at them. What most people don’t know is that platypuses actually have their own holiday. National Platypus Day happens every March 5th. The most popular platypus of our day is Perry the […]
NBA Is Just As Worthy As Collegiate Basketball
March 3, 2011
Hello, fellow Pennsylvanians. First off, I would like to apologize. Not for anything I did but rather for a series of events that have robbed you. You all have been deprived of a certain joy that can only be experienced through the success of an NBA team. You may think, “Why should I care?! NBA […]
NCAA Predictions Include Old Favorites and New Surprises
March 3, 2011
As the NCAA Basketball season winds down, the predictions, hopes, and dreams all begin to heat up. People everywhere will be participating in bracket pools, competing against their friends as they try to predict the outcome of the annual NCAA Tournament known as March Madness. The tournament begins on March 15th and lasts until the […]
Three FAHS Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
March 2, 2011
On February 3rd, three Fleetwood Tigers signed National Letters of Intent for their future colleges. Liz Bergman, Sarah Bergman, and Jeff Mikitka all committed to playing sports at the collegiate level next year. Liz Bergman will be attending Lehigh University, which is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to play women’s soccer. Lehigh University is a small, […]
Khalifa Seizes Opportunity in Wayne’s Absence
March 2, 2011
While Lil Wayne was in jail from March to early November, rap didn’t exactly have a direction or a leader. Wayne had once led the pack by releasing his album “Rebirth,” which topped the charts for weeks. However, Wayne would not be releasing any more songs until his November 4th discharge from prison, which was simultaneous […]
Recent Lock-Down Drill a Modest Success
March 1, 2011
On Friday, February 4th, Fleetwood Area High School had a lock-down drill during second period. The purpose of lock-down drills is to practice what to do if there were ever a dangerous intruder in the building. Every student already knows what to do during this drill: be quiet, and hide out of sight of the […]
Snow, Snow Go Away
February 28, 2011
When the topic of spring comes up, the first thing students think about is the warm weather and the end to snow. Many students have posted on their Facebook pages that they enjoy the snow days, but having snow a lot more than usual can get really annoying after a while. FAHS student Melinda Gotzy […]
“Car Surfing” Causes Deadly Wipeouts
February 28, 2011
Have you ever wanted to go to a theme park but didn’t have enough money? If you’re smart, your solution won’t be to go car surfing. The definition of “car surfing” is when someone stands or lies on the exterior of a vehicle while someone else is driving. The objective is to balance on the […]
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