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Technology and Internet Safety Grows More Advanced
“Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022,” the Federal Trade Commission said. The 21st century has ushered in a considerable boost in […]
Fleetwood Area Middle School Presents “Beauty and the Beast”
April 12, 2024
On March 8, 2024, Fleetwood Area Middle School held the opening night performance for their production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Students involved in the musical began preparation for the show in November during audition camp. Once the cast was set, students practiced two to three times a week from December until the weekend of […]
Fleetwood Area High School Presents “Fiddler on the Roof” for Spring Musical
April 5, 2024
“You know what they say. When you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. That’s how it feels to be in theater,” the lead in Fleetwood Area High School’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” senior Dominic Barrell-Kobryn, said. “Fiddler on the Roof” is a 1964 musical by Joseph Stein. […]
Sunscreen Proves Just as Valuable in Wintertime
April 3, 2024
Sunscreen, a common applicant during the summer season, is being recommended during the winter season as well. Failing to use sunscreen during the winter could lead to ultraviolet rays breaking down your skin, just as it would during the summertime. It may even be worse during the winter. Because Fleetwood is in the northern hemisphere, […]
In Memoriam: Benjamin Miller
April 2, 2024
Fleetwood Area High School lost beloved classmate and friend Benjamin Miller this January. Ben was a notable football player and a tenacious defensive lineman. He had a great love for the sport of American football. Matt Riffle, Ben’s coach, had spent a lot of time with Ben. “Ben never backed down from anyone and never […]
April Fools’: FASD Takes a Break from Spring Break
April 1, 2024
The Fleetwood Area School board shut down the idea of spring break for the ’24-’25 school year. All plans for giving students a spring break after the current school year are looking to be canceled. Spring break is a time when students are looking forward to making trips, seeing family, and traveling. “In a time […]
April Fools’: Dodgeball to Become Fleetwood Area High School’s Newest Sport
April 1, 2024
Dodgeball will become Fleetwood Area High School’s newest sport in the 2024-2025 school year. The sport will be available for students in 10th through 12th grade. Freshmen can attend practices and games, but they will not be able to play in the games based on the competitive sport’s age restrictions. New to the district from […]
April Fools’: Fleetwood Area High School Hours to Start Earlier for ’24-’25 School Year
April 1, 2024
Students and teachers at the Fleetwood Area High School were faced with shock when it was announced that the start time for school would be changing starting with the 2024-2025 school year. Due to scheduling complications and student attendance, the school board made the decision to start the regular school day at 6:30 a.m. Debate […]
FAHS Names February Students of the Month
March 8, 2024
Every month, Fleetwood Area High School selects students of the month, a title given by the school to students who display extraordinary character. Fleetwood has released the names of the two students selected as students of the month for February as Annie Lee and Katelin Mileshosky Both students are heavily involved in the many music […]
Caffeine Consumption Is a Mixed Bag of Benefits
March 4, 2024
Have you ever thought about how much your health could be affected based on the amount of caffeine you drink? Caffeine is an ingredient that many people enjoy consuming; it is a stimulant that can be naturally found in certain beans, leaves, berries, and more. While many people drink caffeine to have a boost in […]
Hamburg Continues to Host Hawk Olympics for Student-Athletes with Special Needs
February 29, 2024
Hamburg once again invites students across Berks County to participate in the Hawk Olympics. Students with physical or intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to participate in an Olympic-style event. It’s to be held once again at Hamburg School District. The Hawk Olympics works similarly to traditional Olympic events: competitors participate in athletic events to earn […]
Gaston Introduces New Class to Teach Critical Thinking Skills around JFK Assassination
February 28, 2024
“Critical thinking skills are skills that are beneficial to anyone and can be used on a daily basis, multiple times per day,” Fleetwood Area High School teacher Mr. Sean Gaston said. Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, Fleetwood will offer high school students a class entitled, “The JFK Assassination: A Journey in Critical Thinking,” taught […]
The Kettlebell Can Do More than Bodybuilding
February 23, 2024
Functional Strength training is the way to go–from swinging to carrying to even throwing! These primal movements improve the overall health and strength of the individual. Kettlebells have been around for centuries, from ancient Eastern civilizations to Western farmers swinging cowbells to pass the time. Functional fitness is ideal for one’s health and overall performance, […]
Questions over AI in the Legal System Foreshadow Classroom Issues
February 22, 2024
With Artificial Intelligence’s sudden rise in popularity, the ethics of such bots have been called into question. When should AI be used, if ever? Questions are also rising about the privacy of using AI. These questions have an impact on Fleetwood Area High School which, as an educational institution, is having its own problems with […]
Fleetwood FBLA Competes at Regional Competition
February 14, 2024
On December 18, 2023, the Fleetwood chapter of Future Business Leaders of America attended the regional competition at Albright College. Every student that attended placed in the top five for his or her event. Twenty-five of these students qualified for the state competition as well. States for FBLA will take place in April. At the […]
Fleetwood’s Svoboda Signs National Letters of Intent to Play Football in College
February 12, 2024
The National Letter of Intent commits a student to a particular college and confirms that the college will provide an athletic scholarship to the student for at least one year. According to the Next College Student Athlete recruiting website, the NLI program includes Division One and Division Two schools. “The NLI is a voluntary program […]
Minimum Wage Changes Have Occurred across the U.S.
February 1, 2024
For the start of 2024, many states and companies across the U.S. have been raising the minimum wage for their workers in response to numerous complaints. January 1, 2024, was the day that many companies and states increased their minimum wage for U.S. citizens that are working in the U.S. Some Pennsylvania workers are wondering […]
Another Year at FASD “in the Books”
January 10, 2024
“When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable, if I have not an excellent library”-Jane Austen As the world grows more and more, and generations come and go, the forms of entertainment change. Some English teachers at Fleetwood Area High School were kind enough to share what their 2023 year has […]
Fleetwood’s Internet Filters Offer Flexibility for Faculty, Parents
January 9, 2024
Internet filters have become largely used in schools across America. Fleetwood uses these filters through a program called Lightspeed. The Children’s Internet Protection Act requires all schools to use internet filters that are meant to ensure the appropriate use of school-issued devices. An article by Todd Feathers and Dhruv Mehrotra, entitled “Inside America’s School Internet […]
Female Flag Football Rises in Popularity
January 8, 2024
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have a female flag football team at your high school? The possibility of that coming to fruition is much higher than you might imagine. Flag football has increased in popularity in the past few years, which has brought it attention from all football fans, […]
Statues across the World Can’t Stay Put
January 5, 2024
Would you feel comfortable having historical or religious monuments in your hometown that you don’t personally agree with? In recent years, the statue of General Robert E. Lee was melted down because residents of Richmon,d Virginia, thought it did not represent them appropriately. Author Roy Blout Jr. describes Lee as a “paragon of manliness” and […]
Chatbot “Murrow” Enhances Journalistic Education
December 18, 2023
With the recent rise in the popularity of chatbots, also known as Large Language Models, a new tool has been released, capitalizing on the rise in popularity. Murrow, rather than focusing on being a source of quick help to students seeking answers for homework, helps to analyze and critique a student’s writing, particularly journalistic writing. […]
FAHS Students Accepted into Several Prestigious Choral Groups
December 14, 2023
Students at Fleetwood Area High School have been accepted into the Senior County Chorus and PMEA District 10 Chorus. Several Fleetwood Area High School students who are involved in the chorus are participating in the annual Senior County Chorus and PMEA District 10 Chorus festivals. They have been chosen via audition to perform alongside students […]
Holiday Season Arrives at Fleetwood Area High School
December 13, 2023
The holiday season has arrived at Fleetwood Area High School. Decorations are hung and activities are prepared for the students and staff to enjoy leading up to the holidays. In preparation, the Student Council has created several themed activities for students to take part in during the days before winter break. “Student Council plans every […]
The Tiger Times 
April 16, 2024
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