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Virgo Once Again Finds Herself in the Winner’s Circle
Cyre Virgo, a senior here at Fleetwood, once again finds herself in the winner’s circle. Virgo just won her second Penn Relays girls high-jump title. When Virgo was a junior, she placed second. Just recently, Cyre jumped 5’ 10½” to reclaim her high jump title. Cyre had set her own record sophomore year when she […]
Bieber Roast Creates Buzz all Over the World
May 19, 2015 by thetigertimes6
On 14 March 2014, Comedy Central held the “Roast of Justin Bieber,” which created a buzz all over the world. The roast consisted of many stars, including Hannibal Buress, Jeff Ross, Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Shaquille O’Neal, Chris D’Elia, Natasha Leggero, Pete Davidson, and Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy, and, of course, the host […]
Tebow Soars Into Philadelphia
May 18, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Tim Tebow has not played a regular season game since 2012, when he played for the New York Jets. Tebow signed with the New England Patriots in 2013 but was ultimately released in training camp. “Tebow isn’t a bad player. He gets scrutinized for every mistake he makes, but there are some quarterbacks that are […]
Random Cheese: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Prom?
May 15, 2015 by thetigertimes7
“Getting dressed; I’ve never been to prom before,” junior Carly Decembrino said. “Getting to dance and have fun with all my friends,” junior Brooke Scheaffer said. “Hang out with friends,” junior Jake Feick said. “Getting dressed up, hanging out with my cool cats,” senior Thaddeus Cornick said. “Excited for the dancing,” senior Gary Gabriel said. […]
Journalism and Art Awards Presented
May 14, 2015 by thetigertimes7
On 22 April 2015, there was an awards ceremony honoring those who excel in Journalism and Art. Mrs. Diane Chisdak, Artifact Magazine Adviser, gave the Artifact Editor’s Award. The Artifact Editor’s Award is given to the student(s) each year who, with their hard work and dedication, have made a major contribution to the creation of […]
Fleetwood’s FBLA chapter is 8th best in PA
May 13, 2015 by thetigertimes6
“It was a really great learning experience, and it was also really fun,” junior Amanda Meck said. Twenty-five members of Fleetwood’s FBLA club attended the 2015 State Leadership Conference held in Hershey, Pennsylvania. “In order to compete in states, I had to place first in public speaking at regionals,” Meck said. At the conference, the […]
Students Compete in FCCLA States Competition
May 12, 2015 by thetigertimes6
From 18 to 20 March, five Fleetwood students competed in The Pennsylvania Association of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) states competition. These students attend BCTC in Culinary Arts and Early Childhood Education. “I did a poster board on respect and presented to three classes and went to some classes. We were trying […]
FAHS Hosts 5K for AJ
May 11, 2015 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood Area High School is hosting the “5k for A.J.” Participants run three miles and then walk one mile to cool off. This fundraiser is for Aidan Sandor. “I think it’s awesome that we are able to raise money for Aidan and help him be able to afford everything he needs,” sophomore Charlie Wildermuth said. […]
Beloved M.S. Phys. Ed Teacher to Retire
May 7, 2015 by thetigertimes6
The enthusiastic middle school gym teacher that students have all come to know, Mrs. Debra Phillips, has decided to retire after the 2014/2015 school year. This was a very difficult decision for her to make, and she has been considering it for two long years. Phillips believes that it is too soon to leave her teaching […]
Brush Up on 2015 Hairstyle Trends
April 30, 2015 by thetigertimes6
There are a lot of new trending hairstyles in this year’s 2015 collection. The popular hairstyles of both men and women change frequently, especially from lighter colors to darker depending on the season. According to Bazaar, Boho Waves are very popular. This is more of a Bohemian style. They are waves, mainly for long-haired women […]
NHL Playoffs Underway
April 29, 2015 by thetigertimes7
The NHL Playoffs are finally underway. The Playoffs started on 15 April. After an entire season of giving it everything they had, the teams that made the playoffs are playing for a chance to win the Stanley Cup. “This is easily my favorite time of the year. I love playoff Hockey,” senior Ryan Gantz said. […]
Masenheimer and Schappell Named April’s Students of the Month
April 29, 2015 by thetigertimes7
April’s students of the month are seniors Matt Masenheimer and Haley Schappel. After Matt Masenheimer graduates, he plans to attend Temple University for music education. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his friends and penny boarding when the weather is nice. In school, Masenheimer is involved in all of Fleetwood’s musical groups, including […]
German Exchange Student Ninja Lehman Visits Fleetwood
April 28, 2015 by thetigertimes7
Ninja Lehman was a German exchange student from Hessen, a town in Germany. She stayed with sophomore Alexa Wagner for a month. They visited Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and New York during her stay. “Alexa has been fun to stay with,” Lehman said. She enjoyed her stay in America very much, but she does miss her friends a lot. The […]
2015 Prom Fashion Previewed
April 27, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Prom 2015 is just around the corner. There are a lot of designers out there to help girls look like a princess. Blush prom dresses and evening gowns are designed for the woman looking to show off her own unique style. Sensational designer dresses are typical for winter formals, holiday celebrations, and especially prom. Halter mini dresses […]
Former Patriot Aaron Herandez Convicted Of Murder
April 27, 2015 by thetigertimes7
Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end, is now a convicted murderer. Hernandez was sentenced to life in prison last week for the murder of Odin Lloyd, a twenty-seven-year old landscaper and amateur football player. Hernandez was with Odin Lloyd the night he died along with two other men. Surveillance videos show that […]
PRIDE Party to Be Thrown for Winning Class
April 24, 2015 by thetigertimes6
This year in the high school, the PRIDE program was introduced. P stands for “Prepared,” R stands for “Respect,” I is for “Integrity,” D is for “Decision-making,” and E means “Excel.” Throughout the school year, there are PRIDE days with a bunch of different team-building activities. In addition to those activities, there are different types of […]
STEM Event Recognizes Fleetwood Students
April 24, 2015 by thetigertimes7
The Young Women in STEM Recognition Event was held in the Fleetwood Area High School auditorium on 20 April. The Fleetwood STEM teachers have nominated students from their classes who possess talent and potential in the STEM-related career field. The students nominated were recognized, and the student from each grade who received the highest number of teacher […]
Berks Jazz Fest Celebrates 25 Years
April 23, 2015 by thetigertimes7
The annual Berks Jazz Fest is presented by The Berks Arts Council, located in Reading, PA. Their mission is to cultivate, promote, and support the arts in the community. This year is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Berks Jazz Fest. The Jazz Fest takes place from 10 April to 19 April. This includes Jazz, bebop, blues, funk, […]
Meet Freshman Soccer Star Brandi Mahedy
April 23, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Brandi Mahedy is a freshman at Fleetwood Area High School. She is fifteen-years-old and was born on 12 November 1999. She also has a stepbrother. She loves sports more than anything. Mahedy has surfed for three years, and she also used to play basketball. However, her favorite sport in which to participate is soccer. During […]
Eagles Acquire Wide Receiver Miles Austin
April 22, 2015 by thetigertimes7
The Philadelphia Eagles are still acquiring players this offseason. They recently acquired Wide Receiver Miles Austin from the Cleveland Browns. Austin spent his previous eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles’ division rival. “The Eagles have been making a lot of moves this offseason. We lost Maclin so we needed to pick up another […]
Summer Means More Kebabs
April 21, 2015 by thetigertimes
Summer is right around the corner, and many people are excited to start eating their favorite foods. There are many summer recipes out there, but everyone should try these chicken kebabs. Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 […]
Phillies Look to Make Most out of What They Have
April 21, 2015 by thetigertimes6
The 2015 Phillies’ year is not looking too promising. They are projected to lose over 100 games (out of 162) and to be the worst team in baseball. This would be only the third time in the franchise that they would lose 100 games and would go down in the record books as one of the […]
Teen Drinking Presents an Excess of Dangers
April 20, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of twenty-one die as a result of underage drinking. This includes about 1,900 deaths from car crashes, 1,600 as a result of homicides, 300 from suicide, as well as hundreds from other injuries such as falls, burns, and drowning. Many minors are suffering the consequences of drinking too […]
Fleetwood Baseball Expects a Strong Season
April 20, 2015 by thetigertimes6
The Tigers are expected to place second under Berks Catholic in their division and place in playoffs. With their senior ace pitcher graduating last year, Clay Weidemoyer, among other senior pitchers, the underclassman are going to need to play a bigger role on the team. “I’m looking forward to coming back from college and watching […]
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May 20, 2015 by thetigertimes6
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