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Weinhold and Crissman Selected as November Students of the Month
Sarah Crissman and Chris Weinhold were named Fleetwood’s November Students of the month. Sarah is the daughter of Pam and Dave Crissman, and Chris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weinhold. “I think I was chosen because the teachers and faculty have acknowledged that I have a positive influence in the classroom and […]
Trump Administration Considers Repealing Ban on Elephant Hunting
December 13, 2017
A census that was conducted in 2014 declared that only around 700,000 African elephants were left in the wild. The President of the United States Donald Trump and the Trump administration are now considering repealing an Obama-era ban that protects these giants. This ban blocks the imports of hunting trophies. The ban was introduced to […]
Miller and Crissman Sign Letters of Intent
December 12, 2017
On 8 November, two seniors signed their letters of intent. Those seniors were Ryan Miller and Sarah Crissman. As long time sports players here at Fleetwood, it’s time for them to take their next step! Sarah Crissman has committed to Monmouth University for track and field, while Ryan Miller has committed to N.C. Central for […]
Fleetwood Fall Blood Drive a Success
December 11, 2017
The Miller-Keystone Blood Center Blood Drive took place at Fleetwood Area High School recently and was a huge success. Taking place on 19 October, many students turned out to donate blood. The drive was in honor of Alison Stern, who passed away earlier this year. Miller-Keystone’s cause reaches throughout the Berks area and other counties. […]
Classcraft Makes Fleetwood Debut In Algebra I
December 8, 2017
Teachers are always looking for ways to make their lessons more interesting and engaging to students. Fleetwood math teacher Ms. Amy Schlott is no different, having recently introduced Classcraft to her Algebra 1 classes. “For me, I think Classcraft has helped a lot. You still learn the same, but with a twist on it. It’s […]
Australia Votes ‘Yes’ to Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
December 7, 2017
On 15 November 2017, Australia announced that they would legalize same-sex marriage. The decision was settled upon a public opinion survey sent out to Australians to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on allowing same-sex couples to marry. Overwhelmingly, 61.6% of Australians voted ‘yes,’ while 38.4% voted ‘no.’ More than 12.7 million people participated in the survey. […]
Fleetwood is First School In Berks County to Start a Rho Kappa Chapter
December 6, 2017
Fleetwood Area High School is the first school in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to join Rho Kappa, the Social Studies Honor Society. The induction ceremony will be held at the Reading Public Museum on 11 December 2017. “The Social Studies Honor Society recognizes juniors and seniors who excel in social studies,” economics teacher Dina Heffner said. […]
FAHS Hosts Animal Rescue League Donation Drive
December 5, 2017
Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Mrs. Nancy Castiglioni is running an Animal Rescue League charity drive in the high school. This donation drive is a great cause in which students can be involved. Students are encouraged to bring in canned food, toys to donate, or cash. The Rescue League is a non-profit organization dedicated to […]
Christmas Traditions Clarified
December 4, 2017
Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus of Nazareth was a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of Christianity. Popular customs of Christmas include exchanging gifts, decorating a Christmas tree, attending church, sharing meals, and waiting for Santa to arrive with ample gifts. Many students in […]
Fleetwood Senior Qualifies for National Orchestra
December 1, 2017
Fleetwood Area High School senior Marisalley George made National Orchestra. George was “honestly really surprised” when she found out that she qualified, given there were many other people who auditioned for the orchestra. She has been playing the viola since she was in fourth grade because the viola caught her attention the most when her […]
Largest Shooting in Texas Leaves 26 Dead
November 22, 2017
November 8th marks the day of one of the largest mass shootings in U.S. history and the largest mass shooting in Texas history. Twenty-six people, ranging from five to seventy-seven years old, were killed whilst attending morning mass. The shooting occurred inside a small church in Sutherland Springs, Texas on a Sunday morning. Two of […]
Animal Cruelty Not Limited to Leather Industry
November 20, 2017
Every year, more than one billion animals are subjected to extreme crowding and confinement, deprivation, and un-anesthetized castration, branding, tail-docking, and dehorning. These torments are all part of the leather industry. Leather is a byproduct of most multi-billion dollar meat industries. Once a dairy cow is no longer deemed useful, it is slaughtered, and then […]
Safe Trick-or-Treat a Family Hit
November 17, 2017
Do you want your kids to have a fun and secure experience when trick-or-treating? If your answer is yes, then your kids should attend next year’s Safe Trick-or-Treat event at the Fleetwood Area High School. Every year, the Relay for Life team conducts major activities like the haunted house, trick-or-treating, cookie decorating, pumpkin decorating, and […]
North Korea Continues to Violate Human Rights
November 15, 2017
After World War II, many powerful leaders swore to never let such atrocities happen again. Nevertheless, there is now a crisis that has been going on for quite some time. Escaping a prison camp in North Korea is considered to be impossible, suicidal even. This raises a question, why are there prison camps in the […]
McGarry, Masenheimer Named October Students of the Month
November 9, 2017
Fleetwood’s students of the month for October are Jenna Masenheimer and Jake McGarry. Both students are heavily involved in school activities and very academically inclined. Jenna Masenheimer is the child of Mr. and Mrs Timothy Masenheimer. Masenheimer is involved in many school activities, including band, FBLA, Student Council, and Magic Club. Masenheimer also volunteers around […]
Fleetwood Class of 2018 Will Graduate in All Red
November 8, 2017
For the 2018 graduating class of Fleetwood Area High School, the students will be dressed in all red when crossing the stage to receive their diplomas this year. Fleetwood’s administrators have decided to change the gown color to all red, eliminating the white gowns for the girls. This decision has made some of the student […]
Cruz, Trump Conspiracy Theories Take Twitter by Storm
November 7, 2017
Have you ever wondered what Ted Cruz and Melania Trump have in common? They were both trending on Twitter for a hot minute on 18 October. The reason for this was a mixture of conspiracies and confusion. Ted Cruz has been the subject of two long-running conspiracy theories. One is that he is actually a […]
History Repeats Repeating Itself
November 3, 2017
History repeats itself. While it may not repeat itself down to names and dates, there are some cases of history repeating itself over the course of time. One example of history repeating itself is Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812 and Hitler’s invasion of Russia in 1941. After gaining control over the surrounding countries in […]
FBLA Attends Leadership Workshop
November 2, 2017
The Future Business Leaders of America at Fleetwood attended the Region 8 Leadership Workshop in September of this year. They excelled in the debate portion and in most cases came out on top. While they were at the Workshop, the students learned about The Alzheimer’s Association and the ways the student body could help the […]
Random Cheese: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Winter?
November 1, 2017
“Honestly, I hate winter because it’s all cold and stuff, and I hate the cold and stuff,” senior Josh Nasados said. “Snow,” sophomore Emily Logar said. “Snowboarding,” senior Nicole Rohall said. “Lord of the Rings marathons,” senior Leah Conrad said. “Nothing,” senior Zach Warren said. “Sports,” sophomore Trent Gehringer said. “Snow,” sophomore Callie Barr said. […]
The Nasados Siblings Steal the Variety Show
October 31, 2017
At the Fleetwood Area High School Homecoming Variety Show, two student’s performances stuck out, performances that are sure to become legendary in the years to come. These performances were by beloved members of the student body, Joshua and Veronica Nasados. But why and how did these two come to be in the variety show? To […]
Puerto Rico in Dire Straits
October 30, 2017
Puerto Rico is in a dire situation ever since Hurricane Maria hit its coast. Nearly 85% are without electricity and 45% without drinkable water. Puerto Rico’s recovery could cost up to $85 billion, which could destroy the island’s economy. The Trump administration submitted a $29 billion disaster-relief request to Congress last week to fund recovery […]
Eating Vegan Has Countless Benefits
October 27, 2017
People who follow a vegan diet display lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure. They also have a less likely chance of getting colon and prostate cancer, as well as a decreased rate of ischemic heart disease. Veganism is a dietary lifestyle that, after much research, is found to be beneficial in many ways. Going vegan […]
Mandatory Recycling Makes an Impact
October 23, 2017
Recycling has been around for years, and it’s definitely influencing the environment. Thirty of the nation’s one hundred largest cities have mandatory recycling. Mandatory recycling only began in January of 2006. Since then, recycling rates have increased. Mandatory recycling mostly affects businesses. Enforcement on this in the workplace must be implied because there is a […]
The Tiger Times 
December 14, 2017
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