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Fleetwood Baseball Looking for Another Big Season
Two years ago, the Fleetwood boys baseball team did something they had not done in a while. They had the chance to play for the County title at FirstEnergy stadium. Fleetwood went on to win the County Championship for the first time since 1970. To achieve that stage, they beat Hamburg and then won against Wilson 3-2 in […]
Sixers Tie NBA Record Losing treak
April 16, 2014
The Philadelphia 76ers’ losing streak tied the NBA record with 26 straight losses. They had not won since 29 January against Boston, 95-94. In spite of this, the team does not yet have the worst record in the league. The Milwaukee Bucks hold that distinction. Their head coach is Brett Brown. Thad Young has an average of […]
Changes Planned for Fleetwood Pool
April 15, 2014
The Fleetwood pool has been attracting families and teenagers all over the community for many years. In addition to a pool, there is a snack shack, slide, two diving boards, and a baby pool. They even have a “Dip and Dance” throughout the summer. This year there will be changes to the Fleetwood pool. Now […]
Malasysian Flight Meets Tragic End
April 14, 2014
A Malaysian flight that left on Friday, 8 March, en route to Beijing went missing and has not been seen since. It never reached its destination and was not seen on the radar much after its departure. There has been much speculation onto what might have happened. Some say terrorism, hijacking, or mechanical malfunctions. The […]
Global Tensions Spread from Crimean Peninsula
April 8, 2014
The wars in the Middle East have been replaced by the conflict between Ukraine and Russia as the hot topic in foreign affairs. Russia recently invaded its neighbor Ukraine, a country of about 233,000 square miles and 45 million people. Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union on 24 August 1991. Viktor Yanukovych was kicked […]
Relay Team Runs to Save Lives
April 2, 2014
The Fleetwood Tigers Relay for Life team will be hosting their first annual Run for a Life on Saturday, 26 April, at 11:00 am. Registration will begin at 10:00 am. All of the proceeds will be given to the American Cancer Society to help finish the fight against all forms of cancer. Along with a […]
Live Better and Live Positively
March 31, 2014
Having a positive attitude, a healthy diet, and understanding your own body and limit are essentials in feeling better about life. Boosting your own self-esteem and not waiting for others to do that for you will help you feel powerful and confident. Every morning, tell yourself, “I am beautiful, I am proud of myself, what […]
Spring Fashion Trends Sprout Anew
March 28, 2014
The 2014 spring wardrobe is a unique and tasteful collection. Different styles and trends are breaking out into stores. Long shorts are out, and short shorts are in. Stripes and leather were last year’s trend, but this year soft pastel colors are in. “My favorite clothing to wear in the spring is short sleeve shirts and […]
What Happened to Tiger TV?
March 27, 2014
In the past years at Fleetwood Area High School, students and staff have been treated to a weekly news/variety program put together by Mr. Sean Gaston and the TV media students. This year, Gaston decided not to run Tiger TV. “Just talk to some of the junior or seniors that are in TV media 1 and […]
Top Songs of February 2014 an Eclectic Mix
March 27, 2014
The average American listens to three hours of music every day. Music can be inspiring, motivational, or relaxing. Pop music dominates most radio stations. It is difficult to predict which songs will become popular and place highly on the charts. New trends start quickly, and some popular songs can fade out in a matter of […]
High-Paid Athletes Break the Bank
March 26, 2014
As many may know, professional sports are an extremely high-paying industry in the world right now. Many may not know the exact figures earned by the best athletes in the world. The numbers on this list are, quite honestly, unbelievable. Ranking at number ten in the charts is American Quarterback all-star, Peyton Manning. Known by […]
Lasagna Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are Fun and Easy
March 26, 2014
Grilled cheese sandwiches are great for making you feel better on a cold night. To make things even more interesting, combine them with Mama’s homemade lasagna and make lasagna grilled cheese sandwiches! This recipe makes two sandwiches. For ingredients, you will need to grab four slices of any kind of bread you like, 2 tablespoons […]
2014 MLB Spring Training Underway
March 25, 2014
The 2014 MLB season has started up with spring training underway. Many teams are looking to bounce back after missing out on playoffs in 2013. There are also teams that are predicted to remain at the top of the league. Big teams that should be back on track for the 2014 season after missing the […]
NHL Players in Olympics Spark Controversy
March 25, 2014
Are the 2014 winter Olympic games the last time we will see NHL players in the Olympics? Players from the NHL (National Hockey League) have been allowed in the Olympics since 1998, but 2014 may be the last year we will see them in the Olympic Games. Owners of NHL teams have been raising issues […]
Fourth FAHS Shakespeare Field Trip Imminent
March 24, 2014
Fleetwood Area School District has always incorporated reading Shakespeare into its curriculum. Students read “Romeo and Juliet,” “Julius Caesar,” “Macbeth,” and sometimes “The Taming of the Shrew” for a quarter in their English classes. Four years ago, Fleetwood began attending a Shakespeare play in Philadelphia at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre. If students are interested in attending […]
This Week in History: 25 March to 31 March
March 24, 2014
March 25 31 – First Easter, according to calendar-maker Dionysius Exiguus. 708 – Constantine begins his reign as Catholic Pope. 1821 – Greece gains independence from Turkey. 1965 – Martin Luther King, Jr., leads 25,000 to state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama. 1970 – Concorde makes its 1st supersonic flight (700 MPH/1,127 KPH). March 26 1668 […]
Shigo Signs with Penn State
March 21, 2014
Morgan Shigo signed his National Letter of Intent with Penn State University on 10 February, 2014. The ceremony was held in the Fleetwood Area High School Library. He signed the letter at 4:00 p.m. The signing was covered by the Reading Eagle and 69 News. Shigo is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. He […]
Fill Your Bucket List with These Vacations
March 20, 2014
Many of you may have heard of a bucket list, or maybe you have one of your own. A bucket list is a list of things to do or places to go before you die. There are an abundance of places you might want to check out in your lifetime. Zhangye Danxia landform in Gansu, […]
Russell Wilson to be Two-Sport Athlete?
March 19, 2014
Russell Wilson is a professional quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. Wilson played college football for the University of Wisconsin and was picked by the Seahawks with the twelfth pick in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. Wilson was never seen to be the starting quarterback of a Super Bowl championship-winning team, considering he […]
Real Madrid Shows Promise
March 18, 2014
Real Madrid is highly regarded as one of the best teams ever. The club has incredible history and is looking to keep it going with their talented team. Madrid signed Cristiano Ronaldo, who is currently the best player in the world, in 2009 for a world record bid at the time of 94 million pounds. […]
FAHS Musicians Attend Counties, Districts, Regionals
March 14, 2014
During the month of December, members of Fleetwood’s band had the opportunity to participate in county band and district band. “It was in Exeter about three weeks ago and I liked it a lot,” Rachel Clarke said. “I’ve been in county band since seventh grade, except my sophomore year. I also know most of the […]
Philly Snowfall Still Pales to Alaska
March 13, 2014
This year has been record breaking for snowfall. Compared to previous years, this is the coldest winter Pennsylvanians have had in quite a few years. Researchers gathered information stating Philadelphia has had a total of 54.8 inches of snow this year so far. According to Philly.com, it has been snowing over 2 inches per hour. […]
U.S. Brings Home the Gold in Sochi
March 12, 2014
The 2014 Olympic Games were held in Sochi, Russia, on 7 February 2014. The United States came home with nine gold medals, seven silver, and twelve bronze. The categories in which America ranked were Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding, Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Bobsled, Skeleton, Ice hockey, Short Track, and Luge. The U.S. took home gold medals […]
2,220 US Soldiers Lost in Afghanistan to Date
March 11, 2014
On 12 February 2014, soldiers were killed in Kapisa Province, east of Kabul, Afghanistan. Specialist John A. Pelham, 22, from Portland, Oregon, and Sergeant First class Roberto C. Skelt, Jr., 41, of York, Florida both died from wounds. This was the second inside attack against coalition forces this year. The gunmen were dressed up as […]
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