German Club recently held a multi-media presentation at the middle school. Frau Moll talks to the soon-to-be freshman every year to show them that German is still a choice to take in high school. A total of eight volunteers from her German Club attended the trip with her. “We introduced ourselves in German first and […]
June 10, 2016 by thetigertimes7
The Republican field for its party’s nomination started off with seventeen candidates, and now, after almost a year of debates, primaries, and caucuses, it appears as though they have chosen a nominee. Although he has yet to reach the 1,270 delegates that are necessary to clinch the nomination, businessman Donald Trump is the only candidate […]
June 9, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Cassidy Vees is a freshman at Fleetwood Area High School. She loves helping people and wants to make a difference. She is a part of an organization called “Teen Theater Ensemble” at the Yocum Institute for Arts Education. This is a program that is primarily a theater class that deals with a lot of acting. […]
June 8, 2016 by thetigertimes7
On Friday, 13 May, Fleetwood’s junior/senior prom was held at Stokesay Castle, located just outside of Reading.The prom was held from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the ballroom. The tickets were $45, and over 400 tickets have been sold. The theme this year was Kings and Queens, a very fitting name, considering prom is being held at […]
June 7, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Alexis Roach, Amanda Meck, and Keith Brokhoff were all recently inducted into the National Business Honors Society. National Business Society is an organization that serves to recognize members of the Future Business Leaders of America who show excellence in academics and intend on pursuing a career in the business field. In order to be inducted, […]
June 6, 2016 by thetigertimes
Every year at the Fleetwood Area High School, administrators and faculty have a moving-up day for incoming freshmen. This year’s experience was a little different for the 2017 freshman. Moving up day was on June 1, from 1:15-2:30. English teacher Marc Walter was the coordinator of the moving-up day. Each teacher has his or her own job, but he is the […]
June 3, 2016 by thetigertimes
Many students and teachers have traveled to Disney World. This is a place where families makes memories together–a place of fun, love, and adventure. Disney World consists of five theme parks and a big water park. Epcot has a range of events and rides to undertake. They include art galleries and delicious places to eat, not to mention plays […]
June 2, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Firefly is a huge concert that happens over a certain amount of days with multiple performers. This year, Firefly will take place at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware. It will run from 16 June 2016 (time to be determined) until 19 June 2016. There will be one hundred and eleven different bands, trap artists, […]
June 2, 2016 by thetigertimes7
On 24 April 2016, Darrell Wilson was shot inside of his vehicle in Lawndale, Illinois. The officers responding to the shots arrived at the 3200 block of West Douglas Boulevard to find the twenty-four-year-old, black male, unresponsive in a parked car near Douglas Park. Wilson was shot in the head and pronounced dead according to […]
June 1, 2016 by thetigertimes7
After months of hard work, the cast and crew of Fleetwood’s production of The Wizard of Oz carried out the play from Thursday, 14 April, to Sunday, 17 April. The show was only made possible after countless hours of preparation. The Wizard of Oz featured four main characters. Senior Juliet Cornell played the lead role […]
May 31, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Going to new places and experiencing new things is always a good way to get in touch with the world. There are so many adventures outside of Fleetwood; one of these is Italy. Italy was founded in 1861. One of the main cities in Italy that people tour is Rome. In the city of Rome, […]
May 27, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Memorial Day is a day on which those who died in active military service are remembered. Memorial Day will be celebrated on the thirtieth of May this year, the last Monday of the month. This day is considered a federal holiday in the United States. Memorial Day used to be recognized as “Decoration Day,” which was first […]
May 26, 2016 by thetigertimes7
“To be with my friends,” senior Katie Lochman said. “Nothing,” senior Lacey Griess said. “Taking pictures with my friends,” senior Taylor Angstadt said. “To get the American experience of prom,” senior Skorpan Eriksson said. “Spending time with my friends and taking photos,” senior Maddy Wood said. “I am excited to see the princes and princesses,” […]
May 25, 2016 by thetigertimes7
The race for the White House began in mid-March of last year when Ted Cruz announced that he was running for president. Since then, twenty-three total candidates have tried running. Now, with only a few months until one candidate from each party earns the nomination, primary elections are in full swing. There are currently five […]
May 24, 2016 by thetigertimes7
On Wednesday, 20 April 2016, the German Club served Eis and Heiss. Eis and Heiss just means hot ice cream. This comes with your choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream with hot fruit sauce on top. The two topping choices are raspberry and peaches. To save time and effort, the sauce will be microwaved […]
May 23, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Back in 2015, Fleetwood Boys’ Volleyball finished with a disappointing record. “Last year, we were pretty inexperienced and couldn’t hold up against the county’s really good seniors,” junior Shane Burt said. The team came into 2016 hoping for a more prosperous season. The season did not get off to an ideal start. Fleetwood lost its […]
May 19, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Cody Moser was recently named male student of the month for April. Cody Moser is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Moser. Cody has gone to Fleetwood since Kindergarten. At Fleetwood, Cody is President of the Pride Student Committee. He is a member of FBLA, and he sings in the high school choir. He […]
May 18, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Olivia Leenhouts was April’s female student of month. Olivia is involved in color guard, Artifact, NAHS, art, and the theatre club, for which she acts as president. Outside of school, Olivia is involved in the Reading Buccaneers and Classics colorguard. Her plans after high school involve attending High Point University for theatre production. Her parents […]
May 17, 2016 by thetigertimes
“They’re coming back,” senior Thayjas Patil said. “They’re back in style,” senior Ian O’Keefe said. “They’re good, if you can pull them off,” junior Ryan Skepanski said. “Pfft,” junior Cole Strange said. “They’re pretty excellent,” study hall monitor Joshua Werstler said. “I hate them,” junior Kirsten Knoll said. “It’s a ‘no’ for me,” junior Shane […]
May 16, 2016 by thetigertimes7
As we step into a new year, we say goodbye to our old clothing and start thinking about the latest trends of 2016. Styles have drastically changed over the years. The 80s are back! Bright colors, lace, and even new makeup trends have returned. Fashion trends even go as far as sunglasses. Ray Ban sunglasses […]
May 3, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood Track and Field is coming off of the most successful season in its history. After an undefeated finish for the boys team and a very strong season for the girls in 2015, the team will look to continue its dominance in Berks County. Last year saw some of the team’s strongest performers graduate, meaning […]
May 2, 2016 by thetigertimes7
On Monday, 7 March 2016, eight members from FBLA attended a sports and entertainment seminar at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Tara Wily, Taylor Landis, Amanda Meck, Amanda Biedler, Chris Logar, Marissa Werley, Dayna Lochman, and Kristen Knoll are the eight students who were able to partake of the knowledge during the seminar. The […]
April 29, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Medical cannabis, or medical marijuana, is a term for which there is no agreed definition; it can refer to the use of cannabis and its cannabinoids to treat disease or improve symptoms. Medical marijuana was recently approved in PA. However, it’s only a clinical trial as of right now. It’s only available in pill, oil, […]
April 28, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Penn State University’s dance marathon, or THON, has made waves in the fundraising world by raising millions of dollars every year for pediatric cancer research. This year’s event raised almost ten million dollars, and 2014 stands as the record-holder with over thirteen million dollars in funds raised. Just as important as the almost 130 million […]
June 13, 2016 by thetigertimes7
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