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Weeks Starting Fresh after Night School
To most students, night school is a place where you do not want to end up. Cameron Weeks was one of the unfortunate people who had to be enrolled in night school. Cameron is a sophomore who is completely ecstatic about coming back to regular school. After attending several months of night school, Weeks finally […]
Venus Provides Global Warming Data
December 30, 2010
Global warming has been an issue in the media for as long as any student in the high school can remember. But Earth’s sister planet, Venus, may contain the key to help keep this planet cool. And we have a scientific solar radiation malfunction to thank! Venus is covered in sulfuric acid clouds that block […]
Torres Finds Funds in Refuse
December 29, 2010
Karina Torres, a senior here at Fleetwood Area High School, is on a mission to collect soda cans to help raise money for an educational ambassadorship program to Europe. In addition, Torres wants to help raise money for college and other personal expenses. As Torres began this endeavor, she thought that collecting cans would be […]
Snow Day Secrets Revealed
December 28, 2010
As soon as the temperature drops and meteorologist Ed Hanna utters one word about a ten percent chance of snow, the familiar expression We’re getting out early! spreads through the halls of Fleetwood Area High School. Whether the statement is true or not, most students immediately become distracted in the hopes that school will let […]
“Power of Love” Powerful for All
December 27, 2010
In “Power of Love” by Elizabeth Chandler, Ivy is mourning the death of Tristan, the recently deceased boy with whom she was in love. She is also struggling through many near-death experiences of her own. She is trying to figure out who could have cut the brake lines to Tristan’s car and who may now […]
Artifact Wants Your Help
December 23, 2010
The award-winning FAHS fine arts and literary magazine known as Artifact is in need of some help. Editors are looking for original writings or art from anyone who is willing to submit them. The journal typically accepts poetry, short stories, plays, and any other kind of original creation. The good news is that there is no […]
FAHS Doc Trailer Posted Online
December 22, 2010
Sean Gaston and Jennifer Goss, producers of the FAHS Holocaust Documentary “Misa’s Fugue,” recently posted the first official trailer for the film on their website www.FAHSDocProject.com. In addition, screenwriter Zachary Houp has blogged an extensive account of his efforts so far to make the story of survivor Frank Grunwald a reality for 21st Century students. Periodic updates will be […]
Cruz Named Student of the Quarter
December 21, 2010
Congratulations are in order for FAHS student Jelissa Cruz, a junior who was named student of the quarter by the Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1989, this Chamber of Commerce promotes and recognizes the voluntary contributions of the public in the local region. School districts involved in the Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce include […]
Richmond Students Support Charities
December 20, 2010
Richmond Elementary has been conducting different fundraisers lately to raise money for local charities. In October, Richmond Elementary conducted a pumpkin decorating contest. Twenty-one staff members volunteered to decorate pumpkins. The pumpkins were displayed in the front lobby of the school, and students could vote for their favorite pumpkin by placing change in the corresponding […]
No Christmas for Florida Elementary School
December 17, 2010
In late November, an elementary school in Florida decided to ban Christmas for children. Parents were in an uproar. The principal had banned everything that was associated with Christmas. Santa Claus was banned from every classroom at Heathrow Elementary School because he is an overt symbol of the holiday. However, controversy arose when non-Christian images, […]
Tree-Lighting Unites Fleetwood
December 16, 2010
Friday, December 10th, was definitely the night to be out and about in Fleetwood. The tree-lighting at the park put many residents into the holiday spirit and brought the community together for a beautiful evening. Whole families came together in the bitter cold to celebrate the start of the holiday season. In addition, many local […]
Christmas Creates Continued Controversy
December 15, 2010
Have you ever thought of renaming the tree that Christians put up in their houses every year? Nearby political figures are challenging the use of the word “Christmas” when referring to certain holiday artifacts. Activities such as baking “Christmas” cookies and decorating a “Christmas” tree could shortly become taboo. In Philadelphia, Mayor Michael Nutter is […]
Russo Is Waking.Our.World
December 14, 2010
Jes Russo, a sophomore at Fleetwood Area High School, was inspired to start an organization after listening to motivational speaker Josh Shipp at a Student Council conference in 2008. Ever since, Russo has been preparing to form her very own awareness organization. W.O.W. is the acronym for Russo’s organization; it stands for Wake.Our.World. Russo’s plan is to […]
Long Speedily Becoming Fleetwood Fixture
December 13, 2010
In Fleetwood, there is a legend about a student so energetic, so fast, that, even while unseen, his greetings can be heard through the halls of Fleetwood. He welcomes everyone with a smile, a wave, and then he speeds away in a blur. He is Scott Long. Scott Long is a sophomore here at Fleetwood. […]
Book Recommendation: “Kissed by an Angel” by Elizabeth Chandler
December 10, 2010
In the book “Kissed by an Angel,” by Elizabeth Chandler, Ivy, the protagonist, is attending a swim meet when she starts thinking about the first time she came to Stonehill High School in Connecticut. She watches her school’s most popular swimmer, Tristan Carruthers, swim the butterfly in the race. Also at the meet is Gregory […]
Big Decisions Ahead for College-Bound Seniors
December 9, 2010
The senior class of Fleetwood Area High School has some big decisions to make. Most importantly, they must decide where they would like to attend college. Do these students want to go far away from pleasant ole’ Fleetwood? Or, do they wish to stay local? “We have received applications from students for various colleges from […]
December 2010 Horoscopes
December 7, 2010
Aries: Working hard is very rewarding this month. You are busy broadening your occupational horizons. You may be accused of having too many opinions, but don’t let anyone phase you. Romance is going to appear this month when you least expect it, so make sure you are prepared for anything. December 4-6 are your best […]
Keystone Exams: A Better Testing Alternative?
December 6, 2010
The moaning and groaning one usually hears prior to the PSSAs may forever be replaced with a whole new chorus of moaning and groaning prior the Keystone Exams. The Keystone Exams are intended to be a more effective standardized testing system that aims to replace the PSSAs and that will be administered to all students in […]
Hydrogen Car Visits FAHS
December 3, 2010
On Thursday, November 4th, Air Products—a world leader in the production of industrial gases—brought a hydrogen car to Fleetwood Area High School. Scott McCullough, the school’s physics teacher, had been requesting the car to come to Fleetwood since April. It was many months before the company responded. McCullough was interested in getting the car to Fleetwood […]
Black Ops Meets Big Expectations
December 2, 2010
The new Call of Duty game is finally here. Black Ops is a first-person shooter game that takes place in Vietnam during the 60’s. For the solo campaign, players attempt to avert a war between the U.S and Soviet Russia. This would be easy if your character wasn’t brainwashed. You have been captured, and you […]
Biniek Steps into Glass Slipper
December 1, 2010
Every year in March the Fleetwood High School performs a play or musical. This year will be no different. This year the Fleetwood Theatrical Society and director Matthew Biniek have chosen Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s version of Cinderella. The musical will be performed on March 18th and 19th of 2011. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m., […]
TheTigerTimes.com Goes Public
November 30, 2010
If you’re reading this here on the Internet, then this is less news than history, but perhaps you haven’t heard about all of the outlets available to Tiger Times readers. The Tiger Times newspaper has made an enormous amount of progress since it was first formed decades ago. Just recently, the Tiger Times became the […]
Lunar Calendar Makes Birthdays Bi-Yearly
November 29, 2010
Every culture in the world has key differences. In the Chinese culture, two calendars are used in everyday life. The regular calendar that native Americans use is the calendar that everyone follows. But there is also the lunar calendar, which is based on the phases of the moon. Every year, the lunar calendar starts at […]
Pumpkin Cookies are a Great Autumn Treat
November 25, 2010
Looking for a great holiday treat this year? These delicious pumpkin cookies are sure to be a hit among children and adults of all ages. Whether you’re making them for a party or just to share at home, you won’t be disappointed once you take a bite of this enjoyable dessert. Ingredients needed for cookie […]
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