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FIFA Scandal Upsets Soccer Fans across the Globe
FIFA President Sepp Blatter will step down as president. He was recently re-elected for a fifth term after recent allegations against the organization regarding fraud and illegal activities. There was bidding fraud for the FIFA World Cup to be held in the United States during the elections. This led to many FIFA oficials being arrested and asked to […]
Flicker Prepares for End-of-Year Exit
June 15, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Ronald Flicker had the privilege of working at Fleetwood Area High School for only one year. He taught Algebra II for freshman and juniors. But, as a long-term substitute, he is now out of a job. Flicker worked as a salesman for six years, but he wanted to make his dream come true of being a […]
Zombie-Making Bees Found in Thailand
June 12, 2015 by thetigertimes
A species of wasp found only in Thailand turns its prey into a “passive zombie.” According to a report by the conservation group The World Wildlife Foundation, once the insect’s venom is injected into the cockroach’s body, it proceeds to blocks the receptors that control proactive movement. “If I ever heard about zombie bug being […]
Fleetwood Athletic Award Banquet Honors Outstanding Athletes
June 11, 2015 by thetigertimes7
On 27 May 2015, Fleetwood Area High School held its annual Athletic Awards Banquet. Students from Fleetwood were represented and honored for their excellent play in sports. Each coach went up and talked about the season and their teams MVPs and coach’s award winners. The banquet lasted a total of two hours to go through each […]
Hawaii a Vacationer’s Dream
June 10, 2015 by thetigertimes6
In the year 1959, the state of Hawaii was founded. There are many incredible sites there, and the weather is amazing. It is a wonderful place to travel with family, and there is a lot to experience. Hawaii is a volcanic archipelago in the area of the Central Pacific. It is divided up into eight […]
Interact Club New and Improved
June 9, 2015 by thetigertimes6
The Interact Club is restarting for the 2015-2016 school year after a year of inactivity. English teacher Marc Walter is going to be the new adviser of Interact Club. He invites existing members and new members for the upcoming school year. Meetings have already begun (started on 21 May 2015), but students are still able to […]
Ebersole Named Teacher of the Year
June 8, 2015 by thetigertimes6
This year’s high school Teacher of the Year award was given to music teacher Charles Ebersole. “I feel honored, humble, and I was very surprised. We were doing a recording session when Mr. Herman wanted to present it to me, and I almost didn’t make it in time. To say the least, I was just […]
Random Cheese: Where Will You Be Vacationing This Summer?
June 5, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Matt Hook: “Charleston, S.C.” Jared Adam: “Canada.” Alex Normil: “Mexico.” Zack Hadeed: “Trinidad.” Hunter Zagorski: “Florida.” Nate Wolfe: “Delaware.” Morgan Shuman: “Iran to visit my Granny.” Brodrick Allen: “Florida.” Luie Leon: “Dorney Park.”
Fleetwood Baseball Just Misses Playoffs
June 4, 2015 by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood Tigers Baseball team finished the season 8-10 (5-5 in league play). The team scored a total of 77 runs and let up 94. The Fleetwood boys missed District and County Playoffs this year for the first time in four years. They finished fourth in Berks II, just ahead of Conrad Weiser and Schuylkill Valley, […]
Normil Named Prom Prince
June 3, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Kerby Normil was nominated for Prom Prince this year for Fleetwood’s prom. The students pick the top five students to run for their class, and he was one of them. Kerby is nineteen and attends Fleetwood Area High School. He was not even planning to go to prom. Because Kerby was not planning on going to […]
Six-Year-Old Meat Served in Tennessee School
June 2, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Hawkins County students were served roast pork that was six-years-old. A few local officials and the Board of Education set a committee meeting to discuss the issue. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that frozen food remains safe indefinitely, although the USDA does have a quality chart. This chart recommends no more than twelve months […]
Finals Schedule Begins on Wednesday
June 1, 2015 by thetigertimes6
As the end of the school year creeps around the corner, the days get shorter and the schedule gets crazier. Starting Wednesday, 3 June, period 1 starts at 7:25 a.m. and ends at 9:00 a.m. Period 3 starts at 9:05 a.m. and ends at 10:40 a.m. After that, all students are dismissed. If you have […]
Seven Dead, Hundreds Injured after Derailment in Philly
June 1, 2015 by thetigertimes6
On Tuesday, 12 May 2015, a train on its way to New York was derailed in Philadelphia. The train was en route from Washington with 238 passengers and five crew members. More than two hundred people were injured in the wreck, and the death toll recently grew to seven people. The train left everyone in a […]
Boston Marathon Bomber Gets Death Row
May 29, 2015 by thetigertimes6
On 15 April 2013, two bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing three spectators and wounding more than 260 other people. Four days later, after a big manhunt that shut down some of the Boston area, police captured one of the bombing suspects, nineteen-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Investigators later found out […]
Fleetwood’s First Annual Mini Thon Goal $5,000
May 29, 2015 by thetigertimes7
Mini-Thon is an event that raises money for pediatric cancer. All of the proceeds go to children with cancer. A lot of places have their own version of Thon, Penn State being the largest. Penn State recently raised $13.34 million in their 46-hour long Thon. They had 700 students come out to support and raise […]
NFL Player Asks Girl to Prom
May 28, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Prom is in season, and “promposals” are the big thing right now. Every girl wants to be asked to prom in a cute way. One girl received an extra special promposal. Eighteen-year-old Khameyea Jennings is currently battling cancer. Carrying a big bouquet of red roses, Jacksonville Jaguar player Sen’Derrick Marks asked Jennings to her prom. “I […]
FBLA Recruits for Next School Year
May 28, 2015 by thetigertimes7
FBLA is recruiting new members for next school year. If you want to save $5.00 on your dues, you must sign up before 9 June. If you help recruit five new members, your dues are free. FBLA is a nonprofit educational association for students who are interested in learning more about the free enterprise system. […]
NFL Deflated Ball Scandal Pops
May 27, 2015 by thetigertimes6
In last year’s AFC Championship game against the Indianapolis Colts, the New England Patriots went on to win 45-7. After the game, there were many concerns from Colts players that the footballs were not fully inflated throughout the match-up. The game took place in New England, which means that it was the Patriots home field […]
Festivities Flourish as School Comes to a Close
May 27, 2015 by thetigertimes
The end of the school year is coming up fast! There are a lot of things that will be going on within the next month so that the 2014-2015 school year can come to an exciting and official end. “I’m so excited to graduate. It came too fast, but it’s exciting to actually be able […]
Boys and Girls Track Wrap Up Great Season
May 26, 2015 by thetigertimes
The Fleetwood Tigers boys and girls varsity track teams wrapped up a great season. The boys finished with an outstanding record of 7-0, and the girls finished with a record of 6-1. “It was an amazing last season, and it’s one I’ll remember for a long time. We made a ton of great memories,” senior […]
Fleetwood Students Vote on Favorite Summer Outfits
May 26, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Put your winter clothing away and start unpacking the shorts and t-shirts! With the warm weather finally arriving after a brutal winter season, people are starting to enjoy the sunshine on their skin. “I can’t wait until school’s out and I can wear my cute summer dresses and just sit outside all day and enjoy the […]
Florida is Favorite Vacation Spot for Fleetwood
May 22, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Summer is right around the corner, and families are starting to plan their vacations. A lot of families go to the same vacation spots every year as a family tradition. A survey went around Fleetwood Area High School. Students were asked where they go on vacation–or, if they don’t go on vacation, where they would […]
Memorial Day Revisited
May 21, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Memorial Day is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It originated in the years following of the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe […]
2015 NBA Playoffs Underway
May 21, 2015 by thetigertimes7
The 2015 NBA playoffs are well underway. “It’s the best time of the year, when the NBA playoffs are on,” senior basketball player Matt Hook said. It all started in the West division with the Golden State Warriors, the number one seed, who took on the New Orleans Pelicans. The Warriors, arguably the best team […]
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June 16, 2015 by thetigertimes
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