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LeVan’s Website Improves Student Diet
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 […]
FAHS to Attend State FBLA Competition
February 15, 2011
Recently, the Future Business Leaders of America club participated in the annual local competition. Although some did not make it to the state competition, many were recognized, and all were winners at heart. Sophomore Steven Hilborn commented on the competition. “I competed in the Sports Management event and placed second out of twenty,” said Hilborn. “It […]
Ickes Honored as Science Student of the Month
February 15, 2011
For the month of January, FAHS senior Elizabeth Ickes was named the Carpenter Science Student of the Month. Liz was nominated by science teacher Matthew Biniek for her continual success in the science department, both in the classroom and during extracurricular activities. Here at Fleetwood, Ickes is a member of Science Olympiad team, Envirothon, National […]
Remembering “The Day the Music Died”
February 14, 2011
February 3rd will long be remembered as “The Day the Music Died.” In 1959, a private plane took off from Clear Lake, Iowa, transporting Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson (known as “The Big Bopper”), and the pilot to Moorhead, Minnesota. These artists were made famous by some of the most well-known songs of that […]
New Faces at American Idol Judges’ Table
February 14, 2011
American Idol is back once again for season ten, but it is returning as a far different show than in previous years. Joining the panel of judges beside well-known Randy Jackson is legendary Stephen Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. J-Lo has already proven herself as an actress, singer, dancer, producer, and fashion designer, and she has won […]
Valentine’s Holiday Observed
February 11, 2011
Valentine’s Day is a time when people get together and celebrate love. They give flowers, candy, and cards; they give kisses and hugs. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for years beyond recall, but what started this lovable holiday? Long ago, the Roman Empire held a celebration every year called the Lupercian Festival. The Lupercian festival was held […]
Make Valentine’s Day Every Day
February 10, 2011
Most girls are excited for Valentine’s Day, but why does everyone seem to make a big deal out of this holiday? When children are younger, they make cards and hearts for each other in class. But one of the bigger factors that attracts the attention of the younger generation to the holiday is getting candy. But […]
Everyone Loves a Snow Day!
February 10, 2011
Every high school student loves a snow day, even the big, bad seniors. But what do students do when they are not in school? More certainly occurs on these days than just sleeping, eating, and shoveling. Ryan Cortazzo and Zachary Noll like to spend their snow days sledding and chilling. For others, sitting around reading […]
February Has More than a Few Funky Holidays
February 9, 2011
The day that most people anticipate in the month of February is definitely the day of love, Valentine’s day. While people spend weeks preparing for what they are going to get their significant others, they could be celebrating the many other days that make up February. February 2nd is a day to which a lot […]
Goss Becomes Albright Holocaust Resource Center Coordinator
February 8, 2011
Jennifer Goss, a social studies teacher at the Fleetwood Area High School, has been hired as the new coordinator of the Holocaust Resource Center at Albright College. She began this part-time position on January 3rd, 2011, when the position became available because of the death of the previous coordinator, Dan Tannenbaum. “I first met the […]
Cinderella Cast Prepares for Broken Legs
February 7, 2011
This year, the FAHS Theatrical Society has decided to perform “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” In case you were wondering, it is not even close to the Disney adaptation! The performance will be held on the following days and at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium: March 17th (Senior Citizens Night), March 18th, and March 19th. The […]
Lohan’s Legal Troubles Continue
February 4, 2011
Lindsay Lohan was recently released from her third trip to rehab. The actress told The Sun, “I tried to mask my problems with cocaine, alcohol, and mind-altering substances. I ran myself down and lost track of who I was.” Ironically, Lindsay pledged to be in rehab for about another year, but she decided to leave […]
This Article is not 8e6-ed!
February 4, 2011
Have you ever tried working on a project in school and have not been able to complete it because the school has every possible website blocked? Here’s why… Fleetwood initially started blocking websites because they were simply inappropriate. Now the school district is required by law to block these websites. The only websites that are supposed to […]
Senior County Band an FAHS Tradition
February 3, 2011
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors were recently eligible to audition for Senior County Band. Fleetwood’s musical department has always had an amazing reputation, and this year’s Senior County results were no exception. Sophomore Taylor Delehanty, who plays clarinet III, was overjoyed to have made the cut: “It felt great to make it. I worked extremely hard […]
“Misa’s Fugue” Continues as Planned
February 3, 2011
With each passing month, the end of the school year grows nearer and nearer, and accompanying the end of school is the anticipated release of the FAHS Holocaust documentary. The documentary has a tentative release date of late May, and Media teacher Sean Gaston’s students and production staff are working very hard to have the […]
The Tiger Times 
February 25, 2011
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