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Champion’s League Tournament Prepares To Heat Up

February 26, 2015

The Champion’s League round of 16 has just begun after a two-month break for the holidays. The two biggest games featured Chelsea vs. PSG, and Real Madrid vs. Shalke. The last time Madrid and Shalke met, Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid thrashed them in the first leg, 6-1. This year it was not as bad, […]

Kotsch And Kohl Students Of The Month for January

February 25, 2015

Fleetwood’s students of the month for January are Gabe Kotsch and Hannah Kohl. Gabe is the son of Karl and Kristen Kotsch. He is also the oldest out of four children. Gabe plans on attending Liberty University to major in either political science or psychology. During his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, hanging out with […]

Random Cheese: What Do You Like To Do In Your Spare Time?

February 20, 2015

“I like to sleep, eat pizza rolls, and watch Netflix,” junior Kayla Musitano said. “I don’t have much spare time, but. when I do. I catch up on sleep,” junior Adam Buonasera said. “I like to sleep and play Xbox. I also have to work,” senior Levi Gieringer said. “I like to snowboard, hang out […]

In Memoriam: Sarah Earnest

February 19, 2015

Fleetwood Area High School lost a very special friend over Christmas Break, Sarah Earnest. The Life Skills class is creating a memory quilt in her honor. Each student will fill out a patch on the quilt with whatever they want and help sew the patches together. They will be holding a memorial quilt hanging ceremony, and […]

Oklahoma Execution Declared Inhumane

February 9, 2015

On 15 January 2014, Charles Warner was executed for the murder of his ex-girlfriend’s 11-month-old daughter. Warner was convicted of this crime back in 2003, but the crime was committed in 1997. Charles was executed in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Oklahoma. The execution began at 7:10 p.m., and he was pronounced dead at […]

Eight Years Straight, FAHS Science Olympiad Team Continues County Streak

February 6, 2015

On 9 January 2015, Fleetwood Area High School’s Science Olympiad team won the Berks County Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament. This was the team’s eighth consecutive county title. Fleetwood finished first out of thirteen teams. Twenty-three students from Fleetwood competed in a variety of events, covering many scientific areas, including physics, biology, astronomy, ecology, and many […]

Solo’s Charges Dropped After Two Counts of Assault

February 4, 2015

International Women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo was recently charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault. The incident occurred on 21 June 2014, when she apparently attacked her nephew and also her half-sister at a party. Todd Maybrown, who is Solo’s attorney, asked for dismissal saying that the victims have not allowed depositions that were granted the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ King Returns Home

February 2, 2015

The biggest news from the NBA heading into this season was that “The King,” LeBron James, decided to leave South Beach to head back to his home in Cleveland with the Cavaliers. James went straight into the NBA Draft after graduating his high school, St. Vincent-St. Mary’s. He was drafted to the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played […]

Random Cheese: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

January 29, 2015

“I want to be a neonatal nurse,” sophomore Siarah Drumheller said. “I want to be a cook,” sophomore Cameron Hathaway said. “I’m going into the marines,” senior Tyler Milligan said. “I want to be an archaeologist,” senior Noah Long said. “I want to be a vet,” sophomore Zack Hadeed said. “I want to be a […]

Daniels, Rapposelli to Take Athletics to College

January 29, 2015

With senior year coming to a close, college searches are narrowing down. Many athletes are trying to matriculate in a school and further their education and career. Two Fleetwood student-athletes know where they are committing already. Seniors Tyler Rapposelli and Kayla Daniels know where they are headed. Kayla Daniels has played soccer for Fleetwood Area High […]

Five NFL Head Coaching Positions Vacant After 2014/2015 Season

January 28, 2015

There are currently five head coaching vacancies in the NFL. The vacancies are for the Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, Oakland Raiders, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers. The candidates for the Denver Broncos coaching job are Jack Del Rio (Broncos Defensive Coordinator), Adam Gase (Broncos Offensive Coordinator), Dan Quinn (Seahawks Defensive Coordinator), Teryl Austin (Lions […]

Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Sue School

January 28, 2015

The families of two of the 20 students killed in the 2012 Sany Hook shooting massacre are suing the town of Newtown, Connecticut, for lack of school security. These families are suing on the grounds that the school district did not install doors that could be locked from the outside and install bullet proof glass. […]

Philadelphia Flyers’ Season isn’t Soaring

January 27, 2015

The Philadelphia Flyers are two games under .500 at 17-19 about midway through the season. The Flyers are currently in fourth place in the Metropolitan division, just behind the New York Rangers. “I’m not a Flyers fan, but they’re the hometown team, and I get more of their games than the Redwings games, so I […]

Sony Entertainment Hacked Over Controversial Film

January 27, 2015

Sony Pictures Entertainment was hacked on 24 November 2014. This hack caused the release of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s employees’ private information. The group of hackers also made copies of unreleased movies. The hackers call themselves “Guardians of Peace” or “GOP.” They demanded the cancellation of the film, The Interview. This movie stars Seth Rogen and […]

Ohio State Buckeyes Take Home Playoff Title

January 26, 2015

Twelve days before the College football season, Ohio State lost their starting quarterback, Braxton Miller. Miller was a Heisman candidate at the beginning of the season; he had participated in three tremendous seasons at Ohio State. He suffered a shoulder injury right before the season was about to begin. Next in line was J.T. Barrett. Barrett […]

Random Cheese: What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?

January 22, 2015

“To not the fail junior year,” junior Adam Buonasera said. “To chill with Bree more,” sophomore Shelby Ralston said. “To be more spontaneous,” junior Cristine Humer said. “To not let senioritis get the best of me,” senior Angelika Guiguema said. “To get better grades and make more bank,” junior Lizzie Geesey said. “To do better […]

Reporter Stuart Scott Dies of Cancer

January 20, 2015

Stuart Scott was born on 19 July 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. Scott is highly regarded as one of the best sports reporters in history. He was most widely known as an anchor for ESPN. In 2007, he received an appendectomy. He later found out his appendix was cancerous. After remission, he was diagnosed again in 2011 and […]

Fleetwood Experiences Pre-Holiday PRIDE Day

January 14, 2015

Fleetwood Area High School enjoyed a school spirited PRIDE day right before Christmas break! The students interacted with each other and participated in many different activities the school staff had arranged for the day. This day brought the students together by creating festive decorations for classroom doors. “I thought it was fun!” junior Xavier Gonzalez said. […]

Meet German Teacher Frau Moll

December 17, 2014

Here at Fleetwood Area High School, students have an optional German language class taught by Frau Christine Moll. In addition, a German club helps to enrich the German curriculum through cultural events. “I wanted to be the Garman Club advisor to bring the curriculum alive for all interested students at Fleetwood,” Moll said. “I’ve always enjoyed […]

2014 Fleetwood Hall Of Fame Inducts Nick Hope

December 15, 2014

Nick Hope, along with two other students, was chosen to be a part of the 2014 Fleetwood Hall of Fame. Nick started playing soccer at the age of six and has been playing for eleven years. He plays defender for Fleetwood Area High School. “I’ve grown to love the game, and the people who I […]

Life Skills Teaches Our Tigers Skills For Life

December 12, 2014

The Life Skills department is a great opportunity for kids to learn to be independent. The kids do many things to help the school. For example, they make all of the cookies at lunch! They bake them, and they stock them in the cafeteria. They do many fundraisers like making crafts to sell. Students in […]

Random Cheese: What Are Your Plans After High School?

December 9, 2014

Lizzie Geesey, 11th grade: “I want to go to Outgrown University for a film program and hopefully major in broadcast. After that, I want to move away.” Shaq Cob, 12th grade: “My plans are to go to college for sales and play football, then leave with a degree and be drafted into the NFL.” Sophia […]

Meet Fleetwood Footballer Mounier Salit

December 8, 2014

Mounier Salit is a ninth grader at Fleetwood Area High school. He moved to Fleetwood from Bally, and this is his first year in Fleetwood. He said he likes the people here because they are nice to him and very friendly. Salit has been playing football ever since he was eight years old, and he […]

Chisdak Wins November Teacher of the Month

December 5, 2014

This year, Fleetwood Area High School started choosing a Teacher and Student of The Month. The teacher of the month is chosen by facility members at the monthly faculty meeting. Each member votes on who they believe deserves to be chosen. For the month of November, Ms. Diane Chisdak was selected. Chisdak teaches many different […]