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Reporter Bio: Dainard Ortiz
Dainard Ortiz was born on June 21, 2008 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Public School 91 Elementary and PSIS 119 Middle School in New York. For a short time, he went to an American Sign Language specialized school, but then he dropped out when he didn’t want to learn sign language anymore. In early […]
Holiday Season Arrives at Fleetwood Area High School
December 13, 2023 by thetigertimes
The holiday season has arrived at Fleetwood Area High School. Decorations are hung and activities are prepared for the students and staff to enjoy leading up to the holidays. In preparation, the Student Council has created several themed activities for students to take part in during the days before winter break. “Student Council plans every […]
Reporter Bio: Joshua Snyder
October 5, 2023 by thetigertimes
Josh is currently a sophomore enrolled at Fleetwood Area High School, born and raised in the Fleetwood/Blandon area. Josh has a sister in Fleetwood as well, currently in the 7th grade; he also has a dog named Daisy. Over this past summer, Josh was working at a law firm, which was a paid internship. However, […]
Opinion: The Military-Industrial Complex is a Grand Force for Evil in the World
June 30, 2023 by thetigertimes
Eisenhower warned us “We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial-complex.” For a very long time, the United States has been a nation at war. Experts have warned us of the dangers this could pose, but regardless, the United States continues to involve itself in many foreign […]
High School Orchestra ‘Greater Than’ Ever with Addition of Combined Middle School Piece
June 28, 2023 by thetigertime01
On May 18th, the Fleetwood Area High School had its spring concert, and the middle school orchestra was given an opportunity to go on stage with the high school to perform a piece. The middle school orchestra prepared for months to join the high school on stage to perform the piece, ‘Greater Than.’ “The middle […]
Students Achieve Excellence in FBLA
June 27, 2023 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood students involved in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) were able to achieve excellence this school year. Around thirty Fleetwood students moved on to the PA FBLA State Leadership Conference, which came after the regional competition. FAHS FBLA President Hannah Nied placed first in community service hours for the entire state, with over 100 […]
Biden Faces Anti-Establishment Challengers
June 26, 2023 by thetigertimes
Whether Kennedys or new-agers, Biden does have challengers. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Marianne Williamson are both running in the 2024 Democratic primaries against incumbent Joe Biden. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr,. is an environmental lawyer who was born into the Kennedy family. His father was Robert F. Kennedy, who served as attorney general under Junior’s […]
FAHS Boys’ Volleyball Ends Excellent Season
June 16, 2023 by thetigertimes
What a season it has been for Fleetwood Area High School Boys’ volleyball! Just one season after going 1-14, the team clinched a district seed. The boys have found a winning recipe that has impressed many, even exceeding their own expectations. “The team has progressed leaps and bounds across every metric imaginable. The one year […]
Biniek’s Retirement from Theatre Stirs Up Emotions
June 15, 2023 by thetigertime01
Fleetwood’s very own high school chemistry teacher says goodbye to the stage and steps down from his position as director of the high school drama club. Mr. Matthew Biniek has been the high school’s musical theater director for many years. He directed “Into The Woods,” “The Addams Family,” and “Clue” the past three years, as […]
Eating Disorders Are Discrete, Dangerous, and Everywhere
June 13, 2023 by thetigertimes
Experiencing bad eating habits can be hard, and there are many different types of eating disorders. It’s important to know how to solve these problems so one’s body doesn’t end up too sickly. When dealing with an eating disorder, sometimes it may be hard to reach out and ask for help, and there are many […]
Time Management Is a Necessary Skill
June 12, 2023 by thetigertimes
How do you manage time for work and school? Being young and in school full-time with a part-time job can be hard. Being expected to save money, keep good grades, and make time for friends and family all at once is sometimes an impoosible thing to balance. Not enough teachers and students take into consideration […]
Gambling Comes with Risks
June 10, 2023 by thetigertimes
As gambling continues to grow and people lose more money, the question is…Why? Think about the last time you watched a sporting event. You can likely name a time when the commentary mentioned betting odds or a betting line was shown somewhere during the broadcast. The sportsbook companies are paying a lot of money to […]
Fleetwood Graduate Makes it Big
June 8, 2023 by thetigertime01
Former Fleetwood student Evan Santos has set himself up for great success. Santos attended Kutztown University to study public relations and minor in cinema, television, and media production. While at Fleetwood, Santos was always interested in TV media. He attended classes with Mr. Gaston, including “Intro to TV Media” as well as “TV Media.” Santos […]
Fleetwood Seniors Look Forward to the Day They Walk Across the Stage
June 7, 2023 by thetigertime01
Fleetwood students are counting down the days until the last day of school. Getting out at 10 a.m. on the seventh of June is the start of summer, not to mention the same day seniors will walk across the stage. Graduation has come faster than most expected, and, for many, it feels as if senior […]
Lamar Jackson’s Back at the Bank
June 5, 2023 by thetigertime01
With the Ravens capitalizing on the draft and extending their star player, the future looks bright in Baltimore. This upcoming season will highlight many of these changes and prove whether or not the team made the right ones. Arguably, the largest and most monumental task came with the contract decisions regarding Quarterback Lamar Jackson. Once […]
April has Found Its FAHS Students of the Month
June 2, 2023 by thetigertime01
Both April students-of-the-month say it came as a total surprise. Every month, Fleetwood Area High School names two senior students the “Students of the Month.” It is awarded to two students who excel academically and personally. Matthew Foose and Francesca Snyder have been selected as the students-of-the-Month for April. Both are active and engaged students […]
How to Avoid Summer Slacking
June 1, 2023 by thetigertime01
During summer, few take the time to think of schoolwork. Kids of all ages get distracted very easily. The most important part of summer is to have fun and not have to worry about too many things at once. The best thing to do is keep a child active, but he or she also needs […]
Disney Film Causes Political Havoc in FL School
May 31, 2023 by thetigertime01
A Florida teacher is under state investigation for showing her class a Disney movie with a gay character. Not knowing this would be a problem, she left many parents upset and worried for their children to be in this class environment. “I wasn’t aware the state’s controversial law banning instruction about certain LGBTQ topics had […]
Fleetwood Prom Held on May 5th
May 30, 2023 by thetigertime01
Friday, May 5, 2023 was the night of nights for Fleetwood Area High School juniors and seniors. From the beautiful venue of Stokesay Castle to the tasteful Italian food that was served, to the dance floor that got everyone moving, prom exceeded expectations. Compared to last year’s drowsy weather filled with rain, this year had […]
Tragedy at Waco Turns 30
May 22, 2023 by thetigertime01
On April 19, 1993, the Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas, burned to the ground. The Compound burning down was the last stage in the bloody 51-day standoff between the Branch Davidians and the federal government. The tragic event started on February 28, 1993. It began with a local news reporter who had been tipped […]
News Magazine Makes Strides
May 19, 2023 by thetigertime01
Students and teachers have been working in collaboration on the inaugural edition of the Paw Print. The newly founded class, News Magazine, has established something the school has not offered in the recent past, a magazine that will have district-wide coverage. This elective started only in the second semester of this year, making it brand […]
Eight More Fleetwood Students Ready to Play Sports in College
May 9, 2023 by thetigertime01
Eight Fleetwood seniors signed their National Letter of Intent on 12 April 2023. All student-athletes are going to different colleges but all have bright futures. Anthony Downs committed to Alvernia University for track and field as well as ice hockey, while majoring in criminal justice. He has been participating in track and field for six […]
Local Chocolate Factory Explodes
May 8, 2023 by thetigertime01
The R.M. Palmer Company makes national headlines after a fire and explosion at their factory quaked in West Reading. On March 24th, the R.M. Palmer Company chocolate factory exploded. It leveled the building and affected the surrounding buildings as well. The explosion was large enough to push a neighboring building 4 feet. “The National Transportation […]
The 2022 Fleetwood Yearbook Makes History by Receiving a PSPA Gold Medal
May 4, 2023 by thetigertime01
The Fleetwood yearbook for the 2022 school year scored gold in the PSPA awards. PSPA stands for Pennsylvania School Press Association, and this award focuses on yearbook critique. The yearbook can be given a score of gold, silver, or bronze. In order to win the award, the yearbook needs to score gold in all four […]
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