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Fleetwood Singing Its Way to the Top
Congratulations are in order for the students at FAHS who were selected for senior county and district chorus. Students selected for senior county chorus must perform a song in front of a panel of judges. Eventually, the selection process is narrowed down to the top 200 students. Fleetwood’s very own Emily Metcalf, Dorie Wolford, Marissa […]
FBLA Offers Holiday Help
November 13, 2010
Ever wonder what those boxes covered with construction paper and pictures of turkeys are doing in your first period class? They are more than just boxes—they’re boxes that will make a difference! FBLA is teaming up with Friend Inc. to acquire food donations for Thanksgiving. Friend Inc. is a non-profit organization in Kutztown that helps those […]
Swift Is Back In Fine Style
November 13, 2010
Berks County native Taylor Swift released her third album on October 25th. The new album is entitled “Speak Now” after the fourth track on the CD. Just like her past two CD’s, the songs have been inspired by mean boys and personal love tragedies. However, the lyrics and her voice have matured since her last […]
“I Am Not a Human Being” Delivers
November 12, 2010
With yet another mix tape now released by Lil’ Wayne, we’ve come to expect nothing but the best, and this one delivers. “I Am Not a Human Being” provides listeners with twelve songs, most of which are stunning. With artists who have made as many songs as Wayne, one generally expects to see originality fading, […]
Reading Mother Charged
November 12, 2010
Since July 29, 2010, police and mental health experts have been baffled by the bizarre case of 44-year-old Michele G. M. Kalina. The Reading resident, who has worked for 14 years as a home care aid, was recently charged with criminal homicide, abuse of a corpse, concealing the death of a child, and other related […]
Progress Report: FAHS Holocaust Documentary
November 11, 2010
When last The Tiger Times heard from Gaston and his production staff, they had interviewed and filmed Mr. Frank Grunwald over a 3-day weekend in Indianapolis, and his TV media students had just begun the process of transcription. Together, they copied every spoken word from the interview into a word processor document that was 116 […]
Tri Valley Y Preparing Holiday Parade
November 11, 2010
Have any plans for Saturday, December 11th, at 9:00 a.m.? If not, you may want to come out and support the Fleetwood Santa Parade. The parade will start at the high school parking lot and travel up Richmond Street and continue to Main Street. Then it will continue down Laurel Street and then Arch Street. […]
Yost Finds Unusual Stress Relief
November 10, 2010
Everyone has his or her own different ways of working out. Whether it is football, soccer, volleyball, or Wii Fit, there are enough methods for people of all preferences to stay in shape. For Fleetwood senior Jake Yost, it’s a variety of things: MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Mauy Thai, conditioning, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Says Yost, “I do […]
Morig Migrates to America
November 10, 2010
Being a new kid in a school is tough enough, but imagine if you’re from a completely different country. It would be even harder yet! For Lisa-Marie Morig, it’s all about culture and the learning experience. Lisa-Marie is from Germany, and she is here through this whole school year up until July. Traveling all the […]
Fleetwood Boys Soccer Makes Districts…Again
October 31, 2010
Fleetwood soccer made districts? Who saw that coming? It’s almost expected nowadays that Fleetwood will make it to the playoffs every year. Anything less would seem to truly be a disaster. But the lofty expectations aren’t unwarranted; the team has made districts a total of eight times over the past ten years, including three of […]
Dorney Does Halloween
October 31, 2010
Adventure, fun, memories, and more can all be found at Dorney Park—even at Halloween time. Dorney Park has been thrilling fans since 1860, and the amusement park seems set to do so for years and years to come. Of course, Dorney Park is known for the eight thrilling roller coasters that command the attention of onlookers, but […]
Longer School Year/Day Still an Option
October 31, 2010
In 2009, President Barrack Obama stated that America’s academic level was lower than that of other countries. The United States serves 180 days a year in school while Japan serves 243 days a year. Obama hopes that having students attend school for a longer amount of time will help America’s upcoming leaders become academically equivalent […]
First Octoberfest Finds Fleetwood
October 31, 2010
Fleetwood was the hot spot on Saturday, October 16th, 2010. Where? If don’t know, then you missed the fun at the first Octoberfest at the new Simmeria Café and Bistro on Main Street, which has now been opened for three months. This was the first Octoberfest in the history of Fleetwood. Octoberfest had a fair outside that lasted […]
Oliver Roland Heck: October 4th, 2010
October 31, 2010
Mr. Heck, the design applications teacher here at FAHS was blessed with his first child on October 4th, 2010. Heck and his wife have decided to name the baby boy Oliver Roland Heck. Heck is still very anxious about this major life change, but he is very excited nonetheless. However, he also believes that his […]
Former Penetentiary a Paranormal Hot Spot
October 31, 2010
Looking for a real haunted house this year? Instead of hay rides and corn mazes, take a tour through the Eastern State Penitentiary, a former prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It first opened in 1829 and held famous criminals such as Al Capone and Willie Sutton. The original design for the building separated each cell by […]
Pancake Breakfast a Sweet Success
October 31, 2010
The FAHS sophomore class held a pancake breakfast on October 23rd. There was a great turnout on that Saturday morning from 8 to 11 o’clock. All of the food at the breakfast was donated by local companies and residents of Blandon and Fleetwood, and the sophomore class would like to express their gratitude to them. […]
Dear Dymdog: Friendships Cause Tension in Fleetwood
October 31, 2010
Dear Dymdog, I have a new girlfriend, and I really like her, but she thinks I’m spending too much time with my friends and not enough time with her. I started spending a lot more time with her than my friends, and now she’s mad at me. What should I do? ~Friendless in Fleetwood Dear […]
Paranormal Club Flourishes Over Time
October 31, 2010
Some students may not know this, but at FAHS there is a club where learning about ghosts and paranormal activity is a self-selected research project. This club involves field trips and researching the past. The club’s adviser is one of FAHS’s teachers, Mrs. Follweiler. Says Follweiler, “I always liked ghosts and monsters.” Follweiler thinks that the […]
Faculty Temperature Fears Prove Unfounded
October 31, 2010
Rumors from the teachers and staff allege that, depending on the period and the class size, the temperature may be noticeably different from room to room. Mr. Golinsky, school facilities manager, stated, “We are standardizing the set points in classrooms and offices for heating and cooling throughout the district as follows: heating between 68 degrees […]
Everybody Is Kung-Fu Fighting
October 31, 2010
Ninja, one of the world’s fastest growing backyard games, has found it’s way to Fleetwood. It’s a simple game that anyone can play, but, most importantly, it is fun. Ninja was invented by five kids from Colorado who were stuck in their basement overnight. The kids became bored really quickly and invented the game. They […]
2010 Top Halloween Costumes Announced
October 31, 2010
Halloween is one of the most anticipated of all the holidays out of the year. Children, adults, and teens dress-up and knock on doors for delicious candy. Almost every single person who celebrates Halloween dresses up in a costume. Each year, new costumes make the ranks of the top 10 most popular costumes. Beware…you might […]
Chilean Miners Rescued at Last
October 31, 2010
On August 5th, 2010, thirty-three Chilean miners were caught in the San José Mine after a collapse in the main ramp occurred. All thirty-three of the miners were caught a half of a mile underground. One of the thirty-three miners requested to leave three hours before it collapsed, but the others ignored his request and […]
Where Are All the Guys?
October 31, 2010
You no longer see many male cheerleaders cheering on their fellow students, particularly at FAHS; however, men were the ones to actually create cheerleading! In the 1890’s, the first “pep squad” was formed at Princeton University. The founders were all males. Cheerleading wasn’t predominantly a female activity until the 1950’s when gymnastics became synonymous with […]
Seniors Survive Rainy Renaissance
October 31, 2010
On October 14, 2010, the senior class took its yearly trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. During the days leading up to the trip, the weather forecasts were predicting rain throughout the entire trip. When the day arrived, there was not a cloud in the sky, and everyone’s hopes immediately rose. But around 10 o’clock […]
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