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Oriental Cole Slaw Great for Thanksgiving

November 19, 2012

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Ingredients: 1 pack (chicken) Ramen Noodles with seasoning packet 1 pound bag cole slaw ½ cup sliced almonds 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 2 tablespoons butter 4 teaspoons sugar ½ cup canola oil 1 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons rice vinegar Directions: 1. Crush noodles. 2. Melt butter. 3. Add almonds, noodles, and sesame […]

Beardvember a Glorious Time for Guys

November 1, 2012

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Beardvember is a time of glorious facial hair bonding amongst men. One can ask any male friend, and someone will most likely know or have participated in Beardvember. Also known as “No Shave November,” this activity is fun for all who embrace it. The idea behind this occasion is pretty simple. Guys get to enjoy a […]

Jeter Off to Hot Start

June 25, 2012

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Derek Jeter, a future 1st-ballot Hall of Famer, is off to a great start this year after many of his critics said he should retire and hang up the spikes. The 37-year old shortstop, who has been a hero around New York throughout his 17-year career for the Yankees, is arguably one of the best […]

Tie-Dye Fruity Cupcakes are Fun

June 12, 2012

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Ingredients: 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix ¼ cup dry JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin ¼ cup dry JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin ¼ cup dry JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin 1 container (16 oz.) ready-to-spread vanilla frosting Prep Time: 30 Minutes (plus refrigerating) Makes: 24 Servings Directions: 1. Prepare cake batter as directed on package. 2. […]

Tentative FASD Budget Approved

June 8, 2012

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Word has been circulating around the immediate area about the new budget cuts that have been approved by the Fleetwood School Board. The budget, which was approved in early May, will be the tentative budget for the Fleetwood Area School District starting in the 2012-2013 school year. Unfortunately, the budget has had some drawbacks. One […]

2012 Olympics Arriving in London This Summer

June 6, 2012

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Prepare yourselves, London, because the 2012 summer Olympics are coming to you! The summer Olympics consists of events such as diving, cycling, track and field events, skeet shooting, archery, badminton, basketball, among other sports. This will be the 48th summer games in documented history. The Olympics usually last over a span of 16 days, including […]

Random Profile: Brody Cargen

June 4, 2012

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What were your first thoughts walking into high school? “Cool….” What is the most rewarding experience you’ve had? “Kissing my grandma.” Who or what inspires you? “Madison Rice.” What is the strangest talent you have? “I can eat a whole chicken (bones and all).” What is your snack of choice? “Animal Crackers.” What is your […]

Harper Hits His Way into the Big Leagues

June 4, 2012

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Bryce Harper, a 19-year-old baseball phenom, has taken the MLB by storm. He is the youngest player in the National League and has made the once terrible Washington Nationals team into a World Series contender. Bryce Harper left Las Vegas High School after his sophomore year and earned his GED, making him eligible for the […]

Random Profile: Edward Mendosa

June 1, 2012

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Where were you born? Medellin, Colombia. What is your favorite color? Blue. Who is your favorite singer? Daddy Yankee. What is your favorite food? Spanish food. Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Carr. Have you always attended Fleetwood? If not, where else did you go? Which school was your favorite? No, I didn’t.  I used […]

Avengers Not a Disappointment

June 1, 2012

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It’s finally here! Everybody’s favorite superhuman characters from the Marvel Comics have teamed up in the new movie The Avengers. These characters include Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. In the movie, Nick Fury, the leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., brings together a team of superhumans to fight Thor’s brother Loki and […]

Random Profile: Mike Jefferson

May 29, 2012

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Random Profile for Mike Jefferson Q: What are your plans for after high school? A: I am going to a 2-year community college for culinary arts. Q: Where is your dream vacation destination? A: Galapagos island because there are a lot of rare animals there that you don’t see any other place on earth. Q: […]

Fleetwood Hosts Fun-Filled Summer

May 29, 2012

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This summer in Fleetwood is going to be jam-packed with activities for the whole family. From music and pools, to cars and a carnival, Fleetwood has plenty in store for residents to enjoy this season. The Recreation Board will again sponsor Sunday Night Music in the Park. The kick-off date will be June 3rd with […]

NBA Playoffs Filled with Old Favorites

May 28, 2012

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The NBA playoffs are one of the most anticipated post-season events in sports. The first round of this year’s playoffs started on April 28th. The playoffs are a best of 7 tournament with 16 teams.  The winner wins the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Many NBA stars make their own marks on the game during the […]

New Bully Group

May 25, 2012

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Do you feel alone? Always bullied?  Depressed? Do you just want to get to know your classmates better? Accept may be the club for you to join if you answered “yes” to any of these questions. This year, the FAHS student body started a new club called Accept, which is the high school’s first anti-bullying […]

Bracketology Maddening to Some

May 24, 2012

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As the calendar flips to March each year, college basketball fans everywhere prepare for one of the biggest and most widely-followed sporting events in America. The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championships, known informally as March Madness, is a nearly month-long competition to determine the best college basketball team in all the land. The tournament, […]

Leenhouts Leads Way for Fleetwood Swimming

May 23, 2012

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“It was really exciting but completely unexpected at the same time” Sophomore swimmer Matt Leenhouts said. Fleetwood’s very own Matt Leenhouts, who placed first in Districts at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium in the 200 freestyle, represents how strong Fleetwood truly is in swimming although it is not advertised as a top sport. Leenhouts also placed […]

Mourning Wood to Release New Album in May

May 22, 2012

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Fleetwood Area High School is widely known for its inspiring music department. But, aside from the students who are constantly involved in band and chorus, one can witness multiple student-formed bands’ posters hung around the hallways, most of the time advertising for their next show. Many of these groups try and make it big, but […]

Presidential Race in Full Stride

May 22, 2012

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It seems like just yesterday Barack Obama won the presidential race. But here we are again, nearly four years later, in the midst of another election. Barack Obama has chosen to run for re-election and is the head candidate for the Democrats while Mitt Romney won the Republican primaries. Of course, the elections will take […]

Ohio Overhauling Senior Year?

May 21, 2012

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According to an article at Cleveland.com, Ohio’s top education leaders want to overhaul 12th grade so students can be involved in technical training, apprenticeships, and college classes. “We want to have no distinction between the senior year of high school and the first year of college,” aid Stan Heffner, the Superintendent of the Ohio Department […]

New Information Surfaces in Sandusky Case

May 18, 2012

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For the last six months, more and more information has come out about the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal. According to a document with new details on the case filed in early March, Sandusky is said to have sexually abused boys who were between the ages of eight and seventeen, including a member of his […]

Houp’s Tolkien Class Offers a Window into Fantasy, History

May 17, 2012

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Students have a unique opportunity to take the nerdiest elective  at Fleetwood. Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings is a quarter-long course offered at Fleetwood Area High School. This class is anything but boring. It provided an awesome learning experience for a book/movie series that many enjoy thoroughly. Students going into this class usually […]

Misa’s Fugue Debuts to Much Fanfare

May 16, 2012

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After 22 months in the making, Misa’s Fugue finally made its long-awaited debut at the Miller Center for the Arts on 16 April. “I think the premiere went very well!” Jennifer Goss, a co-producer of Misa’s Fugue, said. “It was awesome to see all of the people there watching the film and hearing everyone’s positive […]

FBLA Team Brings Home the Victories

May 14, 2012

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The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Awards Program recognizes students for their excellence in competitions having to do with business. At the State Leadership Conference in April, students from Fleetwood competed in events testing their knowledge and skills in business. If students perform well enough, they are then eligible to compete at the […]

Debilitating Senioritis Epidemic Strikes Fleetwood High

May 11, 2012

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Although senioritis is not a scientific illness, and there are no official symptoms of it, seniors have been coming down with an assortment of lethargy-type maladies as the 2011-2012 school year comes to a close. For those who don’t know or have never heard of it, senioritis is a crippling disease that strikes high school […]