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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 […]

Teens Should be Cautious about Dieting Fads

December 6, 2023

“Good food is very often, even most often, simple food.” Diets for teens can be confusing: with the world changing every minute, consumers are as well. One’s diet is both an incredibly important and–surprisingly–unimportant factor in the lives of teens. When bringing up a diet, people often think about not eating as much food. Via […]

FAHS eSports to Debut This School Year

December 5, 2023

Fleetwood is developing its extracurricular options to focus more on computer science, and that means the start of the school’s first esports club. Matthew Farr, a math and computer science teacher at Fleetwood Area High School is starting various classes pertaining to computer science. He is also starting an eSports club for competitive students who […]

FAHS Students Sign National Letters of Intent

December 1, 2023

Current seniors at Fleetwood Area High School have received National Letters of Intent to pursue their athletic ambitions in college. Aiden Soumas, Alivia Neider, and Ava Sallee, who all want to continue sports after high school, received letters of intent to continue doing their desired sports in college. The National Letter of Intent, or the […]

Major Amusement Park Chains Cedar Fair and Six Flags to Merge

November 30, 2023

Cedar Fair, the company that operates Dorney Park in Allentown, PA, and Six Flags, the company that operates Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ, announced on November 2, 2023, that the two will be merging. The announcement stated that the chains have agreed to a merger of equals, creating an $8 billion amusement giant. As stated […]

Chronic Absenteeism in Schools Doubles Since Pandemic

November 28, 2023

Chronic absenteeism in schools across the United States has doubled since before the pandemic. This is according to a recent study released by the ReturnToLearn Tracker. The study shows chronic absenteeism, which the tracker defines as a student who has missed 10% or more of the school year, has gone from 15% in 2018 to […]

UFC to Cut Ties with Drug-Testing Agency

November 13, 2023

Early last month, the USADA CEO announced that the UFC has begun to cut ties with the drug testing agency come 2024. Athletes are in disbelief after UFC President Dana White cut ties with USADA starting in 2024. The sport is going to see a big change in the new year. According to USADA CEO […]

Student Internships Flourish at FAHS

November 10, 2023

Students at Fleetwood Area High School are able to apply for internships during the school day to get a head start on what they’re interested in pursuing in the future. At FAHS, many seniors are getting started on their lives after school by doing internships in many different places to help them discover more about […]

FAHS Names September, October Students-of-the-Month

November 9, 2023

This year’s September students-of-the-month at Fleetwood Area High School are Lindsay Solomon and Dominic Barrell-Kobryn. The students-of-the-month for October are Gabbie Williams and Carly Karnish. Each of these students has taken advantage of the opportunities available to them at the high school. They are heavily involved in their community as well. “Try to push yourself […]