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School, Social Media Become Outlets for Student Political Viewpoints

April 7, 2025 by

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Does politics really go deeply enough to affect high school students? With the recent presidential election in 2024 between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, students at Fleetwood Area High school have had a burst of debates and conversations about Trump’s second win. People are either ecstatic about his victory or people are fearing for what […]

The Future of Libraries in Question with Rising Technology

January 24, 2025 by

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With the rise of digital engagement among younger generations, will people continue to find joy going to the library to find new content to read or new sources to research? Avid readers and librarians alike have been pondering the future of what the world will look like if technology were to replace physical books. People […]

Quill and Scroll Program Recognizes Fleetwood Area High School students

June 5, 2024 by

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To end off the school year, the annual Quill and Scroll ceremony occurred at Fleetwood Area High School. A selection of students participated in the Quill and Scroll program. In addition to elected Quill and Scroll students, others have also been recognized for their achievements in the business, journalism, and art departments. A variety of […]

Fleetwood Dancers Leap Their Way Through the End of the Season

May 31, 2024 by

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Students at Fleetwood Area High School finished off their dance and twirl season for Emerge Dance and Twirl. McKenna Bucks, Ashley Hughes, Anya Flicker, Ella Youse, and Leiana Corpora have competed in a variety of competitions and ranked highly from the benefit of hard work and practice. The team has competed in two different types […]

Teenagers Push for Change in Voting Age

April 29, 2024 by

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“In January, Newark’s City Council voted to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board races. Supporters hope that the ordinance marks the start of a statewide and national movement,” The New York Times said. It has become a popular debate whether 16- and 17-year-olds should have the right to vote. While some […]

FAHS German Students Engage in Pen Pal Writing

April 18, 2024 by

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Students in Mrs. Karen McGuinness’s German classes have done pen pal exchange letters with people in Rheine, Germany. In order for German students to gain more knowledge of the language and culture of Germany, Fleetwood students have been writing letters throughout the course of the school year. The students from both countries have learned new […]

Iconic Children’s Character Now Open in Public Domain

April 17, 2024 by

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Due to copyright laws, the original version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on January 1st, 2024. There has been controversy over the copyright expiration of Steamboat Willie. Now that he is classified as public domain, new content starring the character has featured him in a new light. “I sincerely hope that he remains […]

Technology and Internet Safety Grows More Advanced

April 16, 2024 by

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“Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022,” the Federal Trade Commission said. The 21st century has ushered in a considerable boost in […]

April Fools’: Fleetwood Area High School Hours to Start Earlier for ’24-’25 School Year

April 1, 2024 by

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Students and teachers at the Fleetwood Area High School were faced with shock when it was announced that the start time for school would be changing starting with the 2024-2025 school year. Due to scheduling complications and student attendance, the school board made the decision to start the regular school day at 6:30 a.m. Debate […]

Caffeine Consumption Is a Mixed Bag of Benefits

March 4, 2024 by

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Have you ever thought about how much your health could be affected based on the amount of caffeine you drink? Caffeine is an ingredient that many people enjoy consuming; it is a stimulant that can be naturally found in certain beans, leaves, berries, and more. While many people drink caffeine to have a boost in […]

Hamburg Continues to Host Hawk Olympics for Student-Athletes with Special Needs

February 29, 2024 by

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Hamburg once again invites students across Berks County to participate in the Hawk Olympics. Students with physical or intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to participate in an Olympic-style event. It’s to be held once again at Hamburg School District. The Hawk Olympics works similarly to traditional Olympic events: competitors participate in athletic events to earn […]

Minimum Wage Changes Have Occurred across the U.S.

February 1, 2024 by

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For the start of 2024, many states and companies across the U.S. have been raising the minimum wage for their workers in response to numerous complaints. January 1, 2024, was the day that many companies and states increased their minimum wage for U.S. citizens that are working in the U.S. Some Pennsylvania workers are wondering […]

Female Flag Football Rises in Popularity

January 8, 2024 by

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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have a female flag football team at your high school? The possibility of that coming to fruition is much higher than you might imagine. Flag football has increased in popularity in the past few years, which has brought it attention from all football fans, […]

FAHS Students Accepted into Several Prestigious Choral Groups

December 14, 2023 by

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Students at Fleetwood Area High School have been accepted into the Senior County Chorus and PMEA District 10 Chorus. Several Fleetwood Area High School students who are involved in the chorus are participating in the annual Senior County Chorus and PMEA District 10 Chorus festivals. They have been chosen via audition to perform alongside students […]

FAHS Students Sign National Letters of Intent

December 1, 2023 by

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Current seniors at Fleetwood Area High School have received National Letters of Intent to pursue their athletic ambitions in college. Aiden Soumas, Alivia Neider, and Ava Sallee, who all want to continue sports after high school, received letters of intent to continue doing their desired sports in college. The National Letter of Intent, or the […]

Student Internships Flourish at FAHS

November 10, 2023 by

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Students at Fleetwood Area High School are able to apply for internships during the school day to get a head start on what they’re interested in pursuing in the future. At FAHS, many seniors are getting started on their lives after school by doing internships in many different places to help them discover more about […]

“Misa’s Fugue” Inspiration Frank Grunwald Passes Away at 90

October 24, 2023 by

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Holocaust survivor Frank “Misa” Grunwald, subject of the FAHS film “Misa’s Fugue”, has passed away at age 90 in Indianapolis from cancer. Grunwald was a Holocaust survivor; that is the primary focus of “Misa’s Fugue”, a documentary that tells the story of his and his family’s experience in the Holocaust. He recently died at 90-years-old. […]

FAHS to Present Another Batch of One-Acts

October 17, 2023 by

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The Fleetwood Area High School Drama Club is starting production on the Fall One Acts, a performance involving two short plays. The one-acts are a theatrical presentation fully produced by students. Two short plays are going to be performed; The Wind In The Willows is being directed by Dominic Barrell-Kobryn and You, The Jury is […]

Reporter Bio: Irie Miller

October 4, 2023 by

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Irie Miller enters her junior year at Fleetwood Area High School this year. She has lived in Fleetwood her whole life and has one brother, named Ben, and two dogs, named Mia and Rocky. Her favorite subject in school is English due to its less objective style, as opposed to classes such as math or […]

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