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Local Craft Show Offers Gifts, Therapy
When winter swings around, the Fleetwood community knows to expect the annual Craft Show. On November 16th, over 150 vendors flushed through the halls of Fleetwood Area High School, boasting all kinds of special items, including handcrafted jewelry, decorative mugs, winter attire, and candles. It’s true that local talent always finds a home here, and […]
Quill and Scroll Program Recognizes Fleetwood Area High School students
June 5, 2024
To end off the school year, the annual Quill and Scroll ceremony occurred at Fleetwood Area High School. A selection of students participated in the Quill and Scroll program. In addition to elected Quill and Scroll students, others have also been recognized for their achievements in the business, journalism, and art departments. A variety of […]
How Does Sunscreen Work?
June 5, 2024
As summer approaches, it is important to understand how to protect yourself from UV rays, one of the most effective ways being through the use of sunscreen. Sunscreen is an important part of having a healthy summer. It protects skin against sunburn, wrinkling, and skin cancer by either blocking or absorbing UV rays. Sunscreen is […]
Taylor Swift’s New Album Faces Controversy over Lyrics
June 4, 2024
Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department: debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart on April 19, 2024. The surprise double-album consists of 31 songs, ranging from the heartbreak ballad, ‘So Long, London’ to the upbeat summer anthem, ‘So High School’. Despite the immediate success of the album, certain songs […]
Summer Learning Loss is Scary but Can Be Prevented
June 3, 2024
As students look forward to a long-awaited summer break, one issue becomes overlooked: summer learning loss. Also known as the “summer slide,” summer learning loss is the decline in academic skills and knowledge that occurs over the summer. Summer learning loss affects students of all grade levels and can easily be prevented. Research shows that […]
Fleetwood Dancers Leap Their Way Through the End of the Season
May 31, 2024
Students at Fleetwood Area High School finished off their dance and twirl season for Emerge Dance and Twirl. McKenna Bucks, Ashley Hughes, Anya Flicker, Ella Youse, and Leiana Corpora have competed in a variety of competitions and ranked highly from the benefit of hard work and practice. The team has competed in two different types […]
Fleetwood Area High School Celebrates Prom 2024
May 30, 2024
Fleetwood Area High School hosted its junior and senior prom on May 3, 2024 at Stokesay Castle. The event had a “Be our Guest” theme, based on the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. Students had the opportunity to dress up and spend the night with close friends. “I decided to go to prom because […]
Fleetwood Students Sign their National Letters of Intent
May 20, 2024
Various seniors at Fleetwood Area High School recently signed their National Letters of Intent. Rachael Hess, Makayla Yellets, Abigail Hostetler, Kaylee Haas, Sean Carpenter, Jorjanne Seaman, Kelsie Toucher, and Lindsay Solomon all signed their letters of intent. The National Letter of Intent is an agreement between a college and a a student-athlete who has been […]
Fleetwood Area High School Names March and April Students of the Month
May 13, 2024
Fleetwood Area High School seniors Cloey Rentschler and Ryan Hromiak were named Students of the Month this past March. Fellow seniors Riley Spannuth and William Maurek earned this award for the month of April. Each month, teachers can recommend seniors whom they feel deserve the title of Student of the Month. This award recognizes students […]
Fleetwood Area High School Students Compete in FBLA State Competition
May 8, 2024
The Fleetwood Area High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America attended the State Leadership Conference in April. This competition was held from Monday, April 8, to Tuesday, April 9, at the Giant Center in Hershey. Students had the choice between several events in which to compete, including individual and group tests and several […]
Israel/Iran Conflict Intensifies Drone Warfare
May 7, 2024
On April 13th, Iran attacked Israel. Reporters and news outlets across the globe are reporting that the attack was sparked by an airstrike sent by Israel that killed military personnel and officers. Little to nothing has been released or publicized on why Israel sent the initial airstrike, but according to the NYTimes.com, the attack was […]
Fleetwood Victorious at National History Day Competition
May 6, 2024
Three members of the National History Day Club, Tony Zhang, Ian Bieber, and Adrien Leriche, took first place at the regional competition on March 2nd, at Messiah College. The team’s victory indicates a milestone for the team, as they advance from the regional competition to the state competition at the University of Scranton in May. […]
Teenagers Push for Change in Voting Age
April 29, 2024
“In January, Newark’s City Council voted to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board races. Supporters hope that the ordinance marks the start of a statewide and national movement,” The New York Times said. It has become a popular debate whether 16- and 17-year-olds should have the right to vote. While some […]
American Traditional Tattoos Experience Modern Resurgence
April 19, 2024
The culture of tattoos in the USA is vastly different than in other countries. While some countries have specific traditions, do not pull inspiration from any single tradition or source. However, American traditional tattoos have recently resurfaced in popularity in the last 5 years amongst the youth and younger generations. This has caused a shift […]
FAHS German Students Engage in Pen Pal Writing
April 18, 2024
Students in Mrs. Karen McGuinness’s German classes have done pen pal exchange letters with people in Rheine, Germany. In order for German students to gain more knowledge of the language and culture of Germany, Fleetwood students have been writing letters throughout the course of the school year. The students from both countries have learned new […]
Iconic Children’s Character Now Open in Public Domain
April 17, 2024
Due to copyright laws, the original version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on January 1st, 2024. There has been controversy over the copyright expiration of Steamboat Willie. Now that he is classified as public domain, new content starring the character has featured him in a new light. “I sincerely hope that he remains […]
Technology and Internet Safety Grows More Advanced
April 16, 2024
“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’: 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 […]
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 […]
The Tiger Times 
December 5, 2024
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