Every high school student knows it is a battle to get into college. Between SAT scores, grades, and extracurriculars, students will do whatever it takes to have an impressive college application. High school students across the country work very hard to get accepted into their dream school. Unfortunately, money talks, and some do not have […]
May 23, 2019 by thetigertimes7
A shooting never ends with the last bullet; it continues to live on with the survivors and the memory of violence. This was proven true all in one week when three innocent people took their own lives; they had one thing in common: all of them were victims of school shootings. Over the course of […]
May 22, 2019 by thetigertimes
Paige Garrett ( Grade 11)–“Clearwater beach in Florida, because they have the best waves for surfing and they have the best sunsets, and that’s where I have a lot of good memories with my dad.” Kenzie Miller (Grade 10)–“I love any beach really; the freeness of the ocean and the waves, it just all feels […]
May 21, 2019 by thetigertimes7
This year’s book club wandered Philadelphia for their trip on 12-13 April. Exploring Philadelphia was inspired by the book, All The Bright Places. Advisors expect the trip to offer an educational experience for the book club students who are participating. On Saturday, 12 April, the Fleetwood Area Book Club took a journey to many historic […]
May 20, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Every month, two students, one male and one female, from the senior class are selected by faculty as the Students of the Month. These students who are selected receive a special parking spot and a gift card to a place of their choosing. For the month of March, both students proved to be some of […]
April 30, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Recently, Christopher Lee Watts’ confession tapes were released to the public. The following is a timeline of the various events that lead up to today. 13 August 2018: The day of the murder, Shan’ann, Bella, and Celeste were reported missing by a friend. “When I came home, it was a ghost town. I have no […]
April 29, 2019 by thetigertimes7
In a previous article, The Tiger Times began its state rankings with states 50-26. Here is the finale, states 25-1. Using criteria such as location, climate, culture, cities, diversity, and much more, we formed a list ranking the fifty states. Here are the top twenty-five states in the American union. 25. Kentucky–With big college towns […]
April 26, 2019 by thetigertimes7
In late February, Fleetwood’s varsity cheer squad competed in a nationwide tournament against other high schools known as the Cheer Movement National Competition. The country’s best squads would compete for the Grand Champion title. A lot has happened on the way to the top, but Fleetwood was able to come out as number one in […]
April 25, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Empire star Jussie Smollett, 36, has been charged with felony disorderly conduct after falsely reporting an alleged hate crime. Smollett actually staged the whole ordeal simply to gain publicity in order to get a raise in his salary. The following is a brief timeline of the events leading up to today. 22 January 2019: A […]
April 24, 2019 by thetigertimes7
On 23 January 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new abortion law into legislation. The law makes it easier for state residents to have post-availability, third-trimester abortions. The old law only allowed abortions in the third-trimester if the mother’s health was in danger. The bill AB 6221 passed with a vote of 94-49. […]
April 23, 2019 by thetigertimes
Turning Point USA is the nation’s biggest conservative movement across thousands of universities and high schools. A common misconception of the organization is that it preaches Republican propaganda. In this day and age, there are various different kinds of Republicans. TP USA just focuses on promoting American freedom, the free market, and limited government. On […]
April 17, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Recently, Fleetwood Area High School had an assembly about a new app, Safe2SaySomething. FAHS Guidance counselors Fred Engelhardt, Ann-Marie Neubert, and Amy Moyer hosted the assembly. The program encourages students to submit an anonymous tip if they suspect someone they know may be planning to harm themselves or others in order to “say something” that […]
April 16, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Over 100 beluga whales, orcas, and baby walruses are currently awaiting their fate in icy, inadequate confinements called “whale jails.” These “whale jails,” located in Russia’s Pacific East Coast, near the city of Nakhodka, have reportedly killed at least 3 of it’s trapped marine mammals. Designated to be sold to Chinese aquariums, these animals have […]
April 15, 2019 by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood Area High School is renovating its library into a library media center. The renovation will take place in the summer of 2019 and will be ready for the 2019-2020 school year. The school district has been planning the renovation for a while now, and it is very well-funded. The new library will not […]
April 8, 2019 by thetigertimes7
On 23 February 2019, Fleetwood Area High School held its annual Art Event. “The Art Event was designed as a fundraiser for Artifact, our school’s fine art literary magazine, but became so much more. After 15 years, we now have our first students bringing their children as participants. My favorite part is seeing the whole […]
April 5, 2019 by thetigertimes
Every month, two students from the senior class are selected as the Students of the Month. For the month of February, two well-deserving candidates were chosen. Seniors Samuel Schappell of Tiger Times renown and Leah Dewald have been selected by faculty and staff as February’s Students of the Month. Both receive a gift card to […]
April 4, 2019 by thetigertimes
Ever wonder which states rank among the top (and bottom) in the nation? The Tiger Times has you covered with an entirely uncalled-for, unprofessional ranking of the Fifty United States, from worst to best. Location, culture, cities, diversity, climate, and numerous other factors were taken into consideration in these rankings. This installment will include states […]
April 1, 2019 by thetigertimes
On 1 March 2019, it was decided that prom would be held in the high school instead of the planned venue at Bear Creek. Due to a lack of funds, prom will have to be held at the high school. Since there will be school on Friday, there will not be enough time to decorate […]
April 1, 2019 by thetigertimes
FAMS science teacher Mr. Kyle Bollendorf went on a science expedition to put an end to the Flat versus Round Earth debate. What he discovered may be a shock. “I’ve heard rumors of the ridiculous ice walls situated at the edge of the ‘disc,’ so I decided to check it out,” Bollendorf said. His journey […]
March 19, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Every month, two students, one male and one female from the senior class, are selected by Fleetwood Area High School faculty as the Students of the Month. These students who are selected receive a special parking spot and a gift card to a place of their choosing. For the month of January, both students proves […]
March 15, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Nathan Sutherland, 36, a licensed practical nurse, was arrested on 22 January 2019 and charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of vulnerable adult abuse after assaulting a woman in a vegetative state and impregnating her. Police were led to Sutherland after giving all male employees of Hacienda Healthcare DNA tests. His […]
March 14, 2019 by thetigertimes7
America is having trouble deciding what is an acceptable form of Freed Speech. In Washington D.C. on 18 January 2019, a group of Covington Catholic School boys were harassed for wearing ‘Make America Great Again’ hats. The boys were there to rally peacefully at a March for Life event, but unfortunately their day did not […]
March 13, 2019 by thetigertimes7
On 22 January 2019, the Trump administration presented a transgender military ban to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court granted the request to allow it to ban most transgender individuals from serving in the military. The Supreme Court allowed the ban with a vote of 5-4. The policy states and prohibits “transgender persons who require […]
March 6, 2019 by thetigertimes7
Susan Hunsicker, whose name was later changed to Grace Packer, was born 14 August 2001 to Rose and Rodney Hunsicker. She has an older sister named Marybeth and a younger brother named Joshua, whose names were also changed. According to Hunsicker’s lawyer, David Tornetta, Rose, Rodney, and their two daughters were living in a house […]
May 24, 2019 by thetigertimes7
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