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Beloved M.S. Phys. Ed Teacher to Retire

May 7, 2015

The enthusiastic middle school gym teacher that students have all come to know, Mrs. Debra Phillips, has decided to retire after the 2014/2015 school year. This was a very difficult decision for her to make, and she has been considering it for two long years. Phillips believes that it is too soon to leave her teaching […]

Brush Up on 2015 Hairstyle Trends

April 30, 2015

There are a lot of new trending hairstyles in this year’s 2015 collection. The popular hairstyles of both men and women change frequently, especially from lighter colors to darker depending on the season. According to Bazaar, Boho Waves are very popular. This is more of a Bohemian style. They are waves, mainly for long-haired women […]

2015 Prom Fashion Previewed

April 27, 2015

Prom 2015 is just around the corner. There are a lot of designers out there to help girls look like a princess. Blush prom dresses and evening gowns are designed for the woman looking to show off her own unique style. Sensational designer dresses are typical for winter formals, holiday celebrations, and especially prom. Halter mini dresses […]

PRIDE Party to Be Thrown for Winning Class

April 24, 2015

This year in the high school, the PRIDE program was introduced. P stands for “Prepared,” R stands for “Respect,” I is for “Integrity,” D is for “Decision-making,” and E means “Excel.” Throughout the school year, there are PRIDE days with a bunch of different team-building activities. In addition to those activities, there are different types of […]

Meet Freshman Soccer Star Brandi Mahedy

April 23, 2015

Brandi Mahedy is a freshman at Fleetwood Area High School. She is fifteen-years-old and was born on 12 November 1999. She also has a stepbrother. She loves sports more than anything. Mahedy has surfed for three years, and she also used to play basketball. However, her favorite sport in which to participate is soccer. During […]

Phillies Look to Make Most out of What They Have

April 21, 2015

The 2015 Phillies’ year is not looking too promising. They are projected to lose over 100 games (out of 162) and to be the worst team in baseball. This would be only the third time in the franchise that they would lose 100 games and would go down in the record books as one of the […]

Teen Drinking Presents an Excess of Dangers

April 20, 2015

Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of twenty-one die as a result of underage drinking. This includes about 1,900 deaths from car crashes, 1,600 as a result of homicides, 300 from suicide, as well as hundreds from other injuries such as falls, burns, and drowning. Many minors are suffering the consequences of drinking too […]

Fleetwood Baseball Expects a Strong Season

April 20, 2015

The Tigers are expected to place second under Berks Catholic in their division and place in playoffs. With their senior ace pitcher graduating last year, Clay Weidemoyer, among other senior pitchers, the underclassman are going to need to play a bigger role on the team. “I’m looking forward to coming back from college and watching […]

New Styles for Summer Fashion in 2015

April 17, 2015

Black is the new black. 2015 summer fashion is different than any other season. There are so many new styles for the warm weather coming up. Skirts, jeans, and black are at a new high for this year. There is also a blend of bright colors on tops and shoes. Black boots and heels are […]

Fleetwood Students Visit Sky Zone

April 17, 2015

Fleetwood Area High School members from the elective classes Business Leadership, Sports and Entertainment Management, and the after school club FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) went on a class trip to Sky Zone in Lancaster, PA, on Thursday, 26 March. Thirty-nine members from the elective classes and the club went to Lancaster, where Sky […]

Tsarnaev Found Guilty on All Counts

April 16, 2015

Dzokhar Tsarnaev was convicted for the 2013 bombing of the Boston marathon. A federal judge found him guilty on Wednesday, 8 April, 2015, for the terrorist attack that killed three people and wounded nearly 260. Tanaraev, who is only twenty-one years old, is guilty on nearly thirty verdicts, seventeen of which have the possibility of the death penalty. […]

Track Teams Look to Start Strong out of the Gate

April 16, 2015

Both the boys and girls track teams are expected to do big things again this year. Both teams went 6-1 last year, only losing to Wyomissing. “I can’t wait for the first meet. I’m trying the hurdles for the first time this year, and I’m super excited about that. I just hope all the injuries […]

Frau Moll Takes German Club to Deitsch Eck

April 15, 2015

On Friday, 13 March, Frau Moll’s German students took a trip to the restaurant Deitsch Eck in Lenhartsville. They departed from school at 11:30 a.m., and their reservation was for 12:00. The restaurant is usually not open for lunch, but an exception was made for the Fleetwood students. All of the members of the German […]

FAHS Baseball Season Underway

April 13, 2015

Spring sports are underway at Fleetwood Area High School, which means it is finally Baseball season. “I’m really glad the season is finally here. This is going to be my last year before I go off to college, so I’m really looking forward to it,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Tigers finished last season with […]

Top Soccer Stars Named

April 10, 2015

In the world of soccer, there are a few who compete with the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., and Eden Hazard. These players are playing for some of the best teams in the world, including Barcelona and Real Madrid. Lionel Messi has been dominating the soccer world for the past couple years, along with […]

Boys’ Volleyball Team Looks To Make Big Impact

April 9, 2015

The Fleetwood boys’ volleyball team looks promising this upcoming season, with key seniors Ryan Gantz and Tomas Paniak leading the team. The boys play sixteen games this season and have a very tough schedule. They play teams like Governor Mifflin and Wilson, and they will have to play well each game to win. The boys played […]

Recent Rap Albums Receive Positive Praise

April 7, 2015

The past couple months have given birth to a couple of fantastic hip-hop/rap albums from artists including J.Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. Another will soon come from Kanye West. With many other artists also planning to drop albums this year, it seems as if 2015 will be a very fruitful year in the rap industry. […]

PIAA High School Football Moved to Spring Season

April 1, 2015

The biggest news in Pennsylvania sports is soon to be revealed to the public. Pennsylvania high school football is set to move from a fall sport to a spring sport in 2017. It will be a huge change, but it seems to most people that it will be a positive change. The main focus is attracting […]

Phillies lose to NCAA division II baseball team

March 31, 2015

In the first game of the Spring, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to a Division II baseball team. The Phillies suffered a tough loss to the University of Tampa. UT is viewed as, arguably, the best Division II baseball school in the country. “I’m in total disbelief that the Phillies lost to a college team. It […]

Four Student Council Reps Attend PASC

March 30, 2015

On 19 February, four Fleetwood students and student council members went to the state capitol in Harrisburg for a PASC Youth Summit. Those four students who attended were junior Max Vogel, sophomore Samantha Evans, freshman Joey Moyer, and freshman Chris Logar. At 9:00 a.m., the House of Representatives were welcomed by PASC President Michaela Lynch […]

Eagles Acquire New Talent

March 27, 2015

The Philadelphia Eagles made a lot of moves this offseason. Some people may question the moves while others support them. The Eagles started the offseason off by signing former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell to a six-year, $60 million contract. Next, the Eagles traded their Franchise leading rusher LeSean McCoy to the Bills for Linebacker […]

Various Attempted Kidnapping Around Berks County

March 26, 2015

There have been many attempted child abductions in and around Berks County recently. They have all been reported as different men, but there are descriptions of what they look like. Some victims even helped create sketches of them. Police also have descriptions of their vehicles. In Exeter Township, there was a report of an attempted child luring of […]

Another NHL Trade Deadline Passes

March 24, 2015

The NHL trade deadline, and the weeks prior to it, usually brings out an uproar of activity for many teams. Teams are either making a final push to secure a playoff spot or hoping to go deep into the playoffs attempt to trade to acquire key veterans or goal scorers in order to fill empty […]

Mariota to Enter Draft

March 20, 2015

Marcus Mariota was the 2015 Heisman trophy winner. He is a graduate of the University of Oregon in Eugene. Mariota declared for the NFL draft in January, and his pro day is coming up soon. The draft is happening in April. Mariota attended the NFL scouting and did very well. He participated in the Quarterback […]