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Random Cheese Goes Cheesy
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 […]
LeVan’s Website Improves Student Diet
February 25, 2011
Eating healthy is a recommendation that people hear often, but most people do not seem to really know what it means to truly be healthy in their eating habits. Fleetwood’s very own physical education teacher Carole Levan took it upon herself to help inform students of healthy ways to eat by creating a website centered […]
Random Cheese: What do you fear?
February 24, 2011
Everyone has a weird fear or phobia with which he or she deals everyday. Let’s see what other Fleetwood students and faculty fear! Tristessa Slesinski (‘12): “I’m scared of slender men. And worms.” Mallory Christman (‘12): “I hate falling on ice. I hate ice, and I hate falling.” Josias Piri (‘12): “Oh! Razors…the hair ones. One […]
Does Aguilera Deserve a Second Chance at the Anthem?
February 23, 2011
From a very young age, Christina Aguilera was well-known for her singing capabilities after she first appeared on Star Search at just ten years of age. She was also no stranger to television, making her appearance on The Disney Channel’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” from 1993 to 1994. Aguilera has been in the spotlight of the […]
Fleetwood Finds Some Glee!
February 22, 2011
Almost everyone has heard of the new television phenomenon Glee! It tells the story of a high school Glee Club and the adventures that ensue. Now Glee! has swept through the nation all the way to the doors of the Fleetwood Area High School. A Glee Club is a club in which people can sing […]
What Are We Celebrating on Presidents’ Day?
February 18, 2011
Many people think that Presidents’ Day is to celebrate all of the American presidents, both living and dead. But the original celebration of Presidents’ Day was to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. The non-confederate states would also celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. A bill was eventually passed for Washington’s birthday to become a national holiday, and this […]
Favre Family Legacy Tarnished Further
February 18, 2011
Thursday, January 13th—this was a day when the students of Fleetwood were in school bettering themselves as human beings. Meanwhile, Brandi Favre, younger sister of superstar quarterback Brett Favre, was arrested in Diamondhead, Mississippi. Brandi was among five criminals arrested on the 13th, but none of the others have the celebrity status of her family. […]
Texting and Walking is More Embarassing than Dangerous
February 17, 2011
Ever since Cathy Cruz Marrero’s now infamous fall into the Berkshire Mall fountain, many have wondered just how detrimental texting and walking can be to one’s health. They are two simple chores that the average citizen with a cell phone probably undertakes daily without really thinking seriously about his or her actions. While we have all […]
MTV’s “Skins” Is One Big Blemish
February 16, 2011
The release of a new MTV series often means just one more addition to the ridiculously long list of popular shows by which the more mature viewer would be repulsed. In each instance, MTV seems to immerse its viewers into an hour of mind numbing teenage partying and predictable consequence. But, hey, maybe Skins is […]
Oscars Expected to Favor “King’s Speech”
February 16, 2011
The highly anticipated Oscars are right around the corner. The Oscars are the awards given out for the year’s greatest works of cinema. The categories typically include American-made films; however, there is a foreign film award given out as well. Predictions for the 2011 Oscar winners shouldn’t be too hard to guess this year. “Black […]
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