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Peanut Butter Cup Cut-Out Cookies Make for a Sweet Holiday
Christmas time is almost here, and what better way to spread the cheer than making Christmas cookies? It is also a great way to spend time with family. To get started making these delicious peanut butter cup cookies, you need to purchase all of the ingredients and set them out on a counter so they […]
German Club Celebrates with Apfelstrudel
December 11, 2013
A few weeks ago, Fleetwood’s German Club decided to bake apple strudel as a way to experience some German culture. The club also made sugar cookies while the strudel was baking. “The German club baked apfelstrudel, the German word for apple strudel, to learn about the German culture to enrich the curriculum. Traditionally German people […]
Typhoon Haiyan Devastates the Philippines
December 10, 2013
“It’s so sad. Seeing all the destruction just makes me sad,” senior Cesar Avila said. This typhoon or hurricane hit the Philippines on 8 November 2013. Its special name was Typhoon Haiyan. It was one of the strongest ever to hit these islands. According to CNN, about 9 to 13 million people were affected. Of […]
Car Models Dictate Teen Safety
December 9, 2013
Purchasing a car is a tough decision for teens and parents. Teens want a fast, expensive car while parents want a cheaper, safer car for their teens. “Volvo is a generally safer car,” wood and metal shop teacher John Heck said. A good source for teen drivers looking to buy cars would be NBC’s top […]
Operation “Safe Stop” Stops Unsafe Drivers
December 9, 2013
Every weekday morning, someone would see a bus picking up children to bring to school. A person would also see a driver right behind that bus waiting for the bus to continue on its voyage to school. Luckily enough, that driver was being patient for the bus. However, there are situations where the driver is […]
Rap Artists Make Splash in Music Industry
December 6, 2013
Hip Hop/Rap is arguably the most popular genre in the country in the last few years. Artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and Drake are just a few examples of the artists who have taken the rap game by storm in recent years. Lately, newer artists have made a big impact, including Kendrick […]
Voting Values Lost in Superficiality
December 5, 2013
The 1920s were one of the greatest times for American wealth, culture, and happiness. It was a time of dancing and merrymaking. But all of this stopped on the 29 October 1929: Black Tuesday. On that day, the stock market crashed, sending millions into debt, nearly tripling the suicide rate. People were losing their homes […]
Boston Wins World Series
December 4, 2013
It was a dream come true for the Boston Red Sox and their fans. The Red Sox knew they had to make history. It has been 95 years since the Red Sox last won at home to win the World Series. “If you would have asked me in the beginning of the season who would […]
12 Years a Slave Rivets Spectators
November 27, 2013
Slavery is always a sensitive topic in film. The peculiar institution has either been romanticized, such as in Gone with the Wind, or used as a backdrop and sidestepped to tell a different story, such as last year’s Django Unchained. Few films have grappled with it as directly and brutally as this year’s 12 Years […]
Thanksgiving Games are an American Tradition
November 27, 2013
The Thanksgiving Day game has been a tradition for the NFL and America. The first Thanksgiving Day game was played back in 1934 between the Lions and Bears. The Bears won the game 19-16. The Thanksgiving Day game tradition started in Detroit, and the city has played in every Thanksgiving Day game, except for 1939- […]
Fleetwood Deals with Sports Injuries
November 26, 2013
Injuries from sports are definitely a disadvantage and can lead to serious issues. Throughout Berks County, the majority of injuries are found in football because of the high level of contact. “Although football produces the most injuries, it is not always the sport with the highest percentage of injuries per number of participants,” Mr. Moyer, […]
Thanksgiving a Cornucopia of Tradition
November 26, 2013
It is that time of the year again. The leaves are changing, the temperature is lowering, and the smell of fresh-cooked home meals wisps through the air. Thanksgiving is now approaching, and the signs are all here as both natures’ changes and human decorum begin to reflect the approaching holidays. The time for giving is […]
Americans under a Watchful Eye
November 25, 2013
Every day, the average teenager sends over 60 texts per day and spends an average of three hours on the computer. Many teens believe their lives revolve around technology and popular social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. But all of this is being monitored by the United States Government, which searches for […]
What is your Favorite Part of Thanksgiving Break?
November 25, 2013
What is your favorite part about Thanksgiving break? Auston Clauss, Grade 12- “Thanksgiving is a time when I can truly put my natural talents of eating and doing nothing into use.” Carly Gieringer, Grade 12- “I don’t like Thanksgiving, but it’s cool that there’s no school.” Erica Groncki, Grade 12-“Not going to school.” Jenna Roberts, […]
Harvest Festivals Celebrated Around the World
November 22, 2013
Thanksgiving is almost here again, and it is a beautiful, loving, happy time of year filled with food, family, and quality time. Thanksgiving can also be a stressful time for the person cooking . Helping someone out on that day can keep the day happy and stress free. Many families may have traditions or family […]
Iverson is Done
November 22, 2013
“I’m happy with my decision and I feel great,” Allen Iverson said on his retirement. Iverson was one of the smaller point guards in the NBA, at six foot even. He was born on 7 June 1975, in Hampton, Virginia. He went to Bethel High School and played football and basketball. He won the Associated […]
Herman Takes the Helm at FAHS
November 21, 2013
FAHS will be getting a new principal for the 2014 school year! His name is Mr. Stephen Herman. He currently is the principal at Millersburg High School. Herman has had that position for the past four years. Herman began his teaching career in Colorado. He taught chemistry and physics. Later he became an assistant principal […]
Brody Cargen: Retired Soccer Star
November 21, 2013
Brody Cargen is a Junior at Fleetwood Area High School. He is known by his friends for having an offbeat and bizarre sense of humor. “He is a great kid and one of the funniest people I know,” junior Gary Gabriel said. Cargen does not have any life goals at the moment, although he says […]
Walking Talking Wednesdays Takes Over Fleetwood
November 20, 2013
Walking Tacos, a new invention, consists of a bag of any select kind of chip customers want with taco meat and any topping for a taco that a person chooses. It makes for a good fundraiser activity. This is something from which Coach Kellet (Fleetwood Girls’ Basketball Coach) hopes his team can profit. He started […]
Missing Girl Case Re-opened
November 20, 2013
In May of 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann went missing from Praia da Luz in the Algarve, Portugal. This case was just reopened recently by Portuguese police. “It is horrible. I’m glad they re-opened it,” assistant teacher Kyle Yasembousky said. On Thursday, 3 May 2007, at 8:30pm, Kate and Gerry McCann, Madeleine’s parents, left their apartment […]
Ninth Graders Visit Gettysburg
November 19, 2013
The battle of Gettysburg was fought during the first three days of July during the year of 1863. Every part of the town was devastated, and every building was used to house soldiers during the battle. The battle resulted in Lee’s retreat to Virginia, and it ended the hopes of the Confederacy to win the […]
Driving Safety a Constant Issue for Teens
November 19, 2013
Driving is exciting for teens, and it teaches them important skills they will need to know the rest of their lives. Teens can start driving at 16, but many do not make an attempt until they are 18. Driving is fun and grants teenagers a unique freedom, but with that freedom comes great responsibility. “All […]
U.S. Reaches Drone Agreement with Pakistan
November 18, 2013
A drone is a remotely controlled military device. They are becoming more popular to in modern warfare because it does not require the use of a human in the drone for it to operate. Drone strikes and complete missions can be launched from someone simply sitting on his or her couch, basically. The technology also […]
Maloney Tragedy Raises Football Concerns
November 12, 2013
Andre Maloney, a star high school football player for Shawnee Mission West High School, collapsed during a game. The standout wide receiver collapsed on the sideline after catching a 63-yard touchdown pass. Maloney was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. The doctors found that Andre had a blood clot in his brain. During surgery, […]
The Tiger Times 
December 12, 2013
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