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Buddy Holly Lesson by Principal Herman
On 2 March, Principal Stephen Herman taught a lesson about musician Buddy Holly and his influence on music in the 1950’s. Buddy Holly was a rock and roll singer. He is known to many as the person who started rock and roll. He inspired so many, including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elton John, John Lennon, […]
German Club Makes Gingerbread Houses
March 14, 2017 by thetigertimes7
The German club took part in Gingerbread house making for the recent holiday season. This event took place on 21 December 2016. One may not be aware of the history of gingerbread houses. The edible mock houses one sees today originated in Germany due to the popular tale, Hansel and Gretel. However, gingerbread being shaped […]
Effects of TV On The Brain
March 13, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Studies show that the amount of TV time per day can affect the way you live. According to livescience.com, people who watch a lot of television and don’t exercise much at all may begin to see the effects of their unhealthy living habits on their brains as early as their midlife. “Being physically active at […]
Do It Yourself: Stress Balls
March 10, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Stress is a big part of today’s society, and not one person will ever be completely “stress free.” There are many ways to relieve it ,and one of the well known ways is stress balls. Many stress toys can be found at local stores. Even businesses hand them out with company labels on them to […]
Do It Yourself: Lava Lamps
March 9, 2017 by thetigertimes7
In the late 1960s, the lava lamp came to symbolize all things counterculture and psychedelic. The lamp was invented by Edward Craven Walker, a British accountant, who died at age 82. Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lava lamp. If you don’t know how the lamps work, here is a quick scientific explanation. […]
Do It Yourself: No Sew Handbags
March 8, 2017 by thetigertimes7
If you are not the most crafty person or have a tough time with needles and thread, then keep reading. A way to make a stylish, cost-efficient bag without having to sew anything has been found. It has been trending on the DIY scale for a while. Many people enjoy this quick, ten-minute craft and […]
Fleetwood Golf Team Needs New Members
March 7, 2017 by thetigertimes7
As the winter sports come to a close, the fall sports begin to make their way into the interests of many students. With that in mind, there is one fall sport many overlook and don’t think sign up for. The golf team may be in the process of being ignored by the larger student body, […]
Wilkinson Holds Monthly Book Club
March 6, 2017 by thetigertimes7
English teacher Mrs. Sarah Wilkinson holds Book Club in her classroom once every month. She assigns a book for the students to read, and they have one month to finish the book. Once the book is finished and it is the date that she assigns the meeting on, all the students come to her room […]
Opinion: Animals Have Rights
March 3, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Over 56 billion farm animals are killed each year for food. Fish and other sea animals’ death toll is so great that the only measurement justifiable is tons. More than 100 million animals, including dogs, cats, monkeys, birds, rats, mice, fish, pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and frogs are killed each year for laboratory testing. […]
NHS Welcomes New Inductees
February 27, 2017 by thetigertimes7
On 23 February, the Fleetwood Area High School chapter of National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. Each year, juniors and seniors are honored with induction. Students with a 92% grade average are invited to apply. They are accepted on criteria including academics, community, volunteering, sports, music, etc., according to the Fleetwood Area High […]
Spring Student Teachers Arrive at FAHS
February 24, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood Area School District is hosting several Kutztown University student teachers, and starting this academic year, the student teaching program started running for a full college semester. “Yes, I do enjoy coming to teach at Fleetwood because it has a very inviting environment,” Mrs. Sarah Wilkinson’s student teacher Miss Milione said. “The students and staff […]
Heroin Investigation Puts Suspects behind Bars
February 23, 2017 by thetigertimes7
In August of 2016, the BCDTF (Berks County Drug Task Force) initiated a drug investigation into a heroin trafficking organization within Berks County. After numerous complaints were placed, undercover and controlled heroin was purchased, and information from confidential sources was received, police knew they had to do something. During this investigation, detectives found that the […]
Fleetwood Hosts First Overnight Mini-THON
February 22, 2017 by thetigertimes7
On 10 February, Student council hosted its first overnight miniTHON. This comes after nearly eight months of the /planning the event. Senior Emma Davies coordinated meetings once a week from the beginning of the school year in order to plan a successful fundraiser. “Everyone worked very hard to make sure we could reach our goal […]
How to Recreate Panera’s Broccoli Soup
February 21, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Panera is a very popular place to eat at any time of day. The homemade bread bowls and soups are some of the most popular menu options (next to the mac-and-cheese, of course). The fresh bread and fresh soup will warm you up on a cold winter night. Luckily, you can make it at home […]
2017 Season Brings Two Milestones To Girls’ Basketball
February 8, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Mr. Matt Kellett, a Fleetwood Area High School girl’s basketball coach, recently earned his 100th win, and Fleetwood senior Lauren Lister recorded her 1,000 point. It has been an exciting season for Fleetwood girls’ basketball, with two career milestones being reached by two different individuals. Kellett’s 100 wins came when the Fleetwood girls’ basketball team […]
Tilikum Passes Away in Unnatural Habitat
February 7, 2017 by thetigertimes7
On 6 January 2017, Tilikum, the notorious SeaWorld orca, passed away. In 1983, Tilikum was kidnapped from his pod near Iceland when he was just two years old. He was the largest orca in captivity, measuring approximately 22.5 feet and weighing about 12,500 pounds. Tilikum is just one of the many orcas that have been […]
Random Cheese: What are you going to miss most about high school when you graduate?
February 1, 2017 by thetigertimes7
What are you going to miss most about high school when you graduate? “I’ll miss Mr. Houp,” senior Tristan Spannuth said. “I’ll miss my friends and high school sports,” senior Lexi Nowotarski said. “Soccer,” senior Sydney Lobb said. “I’ll miss my friends,”senior Katie Jones said. “Doing adult things for the first time,” English teacher Ms. Debra […]
Penn State Loses Rose Bowl
January 31, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Penn State Nittany Lions, #5, and Southern California Trojans, #9, fought tremendously for the title of college football champions. With a USC win, they were titled Rose Bowl champions of 2017. On 2 January 2017, the University of Southern California gave Penn State a run for their money with a 52-49 win. It all started […]
Alicea and Rentschler Named January Students of the Month
January 31, 2017 by thetigertimes7
For the month of December, two young individuals were honored as Students of the Month. Adrian Alicea and Kortney Rentschler are both recognized as outstanding students and members of the community. Alicea is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Luis Alicea of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. Throughout his time at Fleetwood, Alicea has dedicated time to multiple […]
How Do Movies Work?
January 30, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Movies. Pictures. Films. Cinemas. Motion Pictures. Movies date all the way back to the year 1878. Movies come in so many different genres. Comedy, thriller, horror, and drama are some of the most watched movie genres according to statista.com, with comedies coming in first place. The love for comedies comes from the viewer looking to […]
Chili Bowl Enters 12 PA Drivers
January 27, 2017 by thetigertimes7
The Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been the premier midget racing event in the world since its inception in 1987. This year, 375 drivers from all over the United States as well as Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia competed in the 5-day event on the temporary ¼ mile dirt oval […]
Are National Standardized Tests Better Than Local-Controlled Education?
January 27, 2017 by thetigertimes7
There will always be a debate about whether national standardized tests help more for education than local control of Education, or vise versa. Both of these teaching methods work, but they can work in different ways. National standardized tests are done by all the schools in the U.S. and local control of Education is done […]
Fleetwood Basketball Finds Its Stride
January 26, 2017 by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood boys’ basketball team is midway through its season. They’ve had some rough patches and some games that were great wins. They look to start getting in stride and making a push for playoffs. This season so far, the boys’ team is 5-8 overall, but it is still looking for a league win, as they […]
Random Cheese: What is Your Prediction For Best Picture?
January 26, 2017 by thetigertimes7
What is your prediction for Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards? “La La Land,” senior Daffeny Wolf said. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” senior Max Pavlick said. “La La Land,” junior Laura Kaskey said. “La La Land,” junior Audrey Agnew said. “Moana,” junior Maya Evans said.
The Tiger Times 
March 15, 2017 by thetigertimes7
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