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New Styles for Summer Fashion in 2015
Black is the new black. 2015 summer fashion is different than any other season. There are so many new styles for the warm weather coming up. Skirts, jeans, and black are at a new high for this year. There is also a blend of bright colors on tops and shoes. Black boots and heels are […]
Fleetwood Students Visit Sky Zone
April 17, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Fleetwood Area High School members from the elective classes Business Leadership, Sports and Entertainment Management, and the after school club FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) went on a class trip to Sky Zone in Lancaster, PA, on Thursday, 26 March. Thirty-nine members from the elective classes and the club went to Lancaster, where Sky […]
Tsarnaev Found Guilty on All Counts
April 16, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Dzokhar Tsarnaev was convicted for the 2013 bombing of the Boston marathon. A federal judge found him guilty on Wednesday, 8 April, 2015, for the terrorist attack that killed three people and wounded nearly 260. Tanaraev, who is only twenty-one years old, is guilty on nearly thirty verdicts, seventeen of which have the possibility of the death penalty. […]
Track Teams Look to Start Strong out of the Gate
April 16, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Both the boys and girls track teams are expected to do big things again this year. Both teams went 6-1 last year, only losing to Wyomissing. “I can’t wait for the first meet. I’m trying the hurdles for the first time this year, and I’m super excited about that. I just hope all the injuries […]
Spring Into The New Fashion Season
April 15, 2015 by thetigertimes7
Every year, there are new fashion trends that change with the season. This year, denim is really in style. Anything denim is considered stylish, especially denim jackets. Denim jackets that are muscle-cut or worn with a shirt underneath are in style too. Pastel colors are trending too, especially “a rainbow of soft springtime shades. You […]
Frau Moll Takes German Club to Deitsch Eck
April 15, 2015 by thetigertimes6
On Friday, 13 March, Frau Moll’s German students took a trip to the restaurant Deitsch Eck in Lenhartsville. They departed from school at 11:30 a.m., and their reservation was for 12:00. The restaurant is usually not open for lunch, but an exception was made for the Fleetwood students. All of the members of the German […]
Fleetwood Students Attend Young Leadership Seminar
April 14, 2015 by thetigertimes7
On 13 March 2015, ten Fleetwood area students from student council attended the Young Leadership Seminar at Penn State Berks. The participants’ names were sophomores Jazlynn Bender, Sam Evans, and Lexi Creyer; juniors Faith Scanlan, Leigh Stafford, Keith Brokhoff, Ethan Miller, Brandon Stitzel, Ian Swasing, and Max Vogel. At the seminar, students learned about various topics […]
FBLA Seussifies Andrew Maier
April 14, 2015 by thetigertimes
On 3 March 2015, members of FBLA traveled to Andrew Maier. Their mission was to read Dr. Seuss books to the elementary children. They also made crafts with them and assisted in completing worksheets. “We had an officer meeting for FBLA, and Mrs. Ackerman asked us if we wanted to do something for ‘Dr. Seuss’s […]
FAHS Baseball Season Underway
April 13, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Spring sports are underway at Fleetwood Area High School, which means it is finally Baseball season. “I’m really glad the season is finally here. This is going to be my last year before I go off to college, so I’m really looking forward to it,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Tigers finished last season with […]
Weidenhammer Welcomed in Fleetwood
April 13, 2015 by thetigertimes
Dawson Weidenhammer attends the Fleetwood Area School District. This is his first year at Fleetwood. He went to Brandywine for four years before coming to Fleetwood. “I like it here at Fleetwood,” Weidenhammer said. His favorite activities are basketball, skating, riding bike, and swimming. Weidenhammer likes to swim at his aunt’s house and at the […]
Top Soccer Stars Named
April 10, 2015 by thetigertimes6
In the world of soccer, there are a few who compete with the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., and Eden Hazard. These players are playing for some of the best teams in the world, including Barcelona and Real Madrid. Lionel Messi has been dominating the soccer world for the past couple years, along with […]
Seven Detained In Major Drugs Bust
April 10, 2015 by thetigertimes7
On 24 March, a tractor trailer pulled into a parking lot in northeast Reading. As two other cars pulled in alongside the truck, passersby knew what they were witnessing. Enforcement had been contacted, and the police moved in to detain the men. Investigators had already been on the case because the truck was seen crossing the […]
Boys’ Volleyball Team Looks To Make Big Impact
April 9, 2015 by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood boys’ volleyball team looks promising this upcoming season, with key seniors Ryan Gantz and Tomas Paniak leading the team. The boys play sixteen games this season and have a very tough schedule. They play teams like Governor Mifflin and Wilson, and they will have to play well each game to win. The boys played […]
FAHS Tennis Takes the Court
April 9, 2015 by thetigertimes
Tennis is in season at Fleetwood. With all the snow and rain, the tennis team got a late start. After a 10-5 overall record last year, Fleetwood is looking to do well again this year. They want to make more of a push into the post-season this year. “I wanted to try something new and […]
Net Neutrality Negates Censorship
April 8, 2015 by thetigertimes
On 26 February 2015, the Federal Communications Commission approved its net neutrality rules, which reclassifies broadband Internet as a Title II public utility. This essentially keeps the Internet “free” by preventing internet service providers (ISPs) from discriminating against certain data based on the user, platform, and content, among other factors. “[Net neutrality] sounds pretty good,” […]
Parking Space Feud Inspires Shooting
April 8, 2015 by thetigertimes
An ongoing dispute over a parking space between two neighbors ended on 9 January 2015 when Dennis Padgett, age 34, shot both Troy R. Preston, age 40, and Robert Durham Thomas, age 47. Preston was shot in the head four times execution style, and Thomas was shot at close range in traffic on Ramblewood Street […]
Recent Rap Albums Receive Positive Praise
April 7, 2015 by thetigertimes6
The past couple months have given birth to a couple of fantastic hip-hop/rap albums from artists including J.Cole, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. Another will soon come from Kanye West. With many other artists also planning to drop albums this year, it seems as if 2015 will be a very fruitful year in the rap industry. […]
Miller and Harter Are February’s Students Of The Month
April 7, 2015 by thetigertimes7
The Students of the month for the month of February were Seniors Cassie Harter and Andrew Miller. Cassie Harter is a stand-out student at Fleetwood and works very hard on her grades. It’s paid off, as she was selected by her teachers to be one of Fleetwood’s Students of the Month. Cassie plans to attend college […]
PIAA High School Football Moved to Spring Season
April 1, 2015 by thetigertimes6
The biggest news in Pennsylvania sports is soon to be revealed to the public. Pennsylvania high school football is set to move from a fall sport to a spring sport in 2017. It will be a huge change, but it seems to most people that it will be a positive change. The main focus is attracting […]
Prom Moved From “Shady Maple” To “Shady Cafeteria”
April 1, 2015 by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood’s 2015 prom will now be held in the cafeteria instead of Shady Maple. This was decided on 19 February 2015. The decision was between the student council staff, employees here at Fleetwood, and the owners of Shady Maple. Prom will now be in the cafeteria due to lack of funds. This problem was due […]
Phillies lose to NCAA division II baseball team
March 31, 2015 by thetigertimes6
In the first game of the Spring, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to a Division II baseball team. The Phillies suffered a tough loss to the University of Tampa. UT is viewed as, arguably, the best Division II baseball school in the country. “I’m in total disbelief that the Phillies lost to a college team. It […]
Junior Hunter Zagorski Joins The Tigers
March 31, 2015 by thetigertimes7
Hunter Zagorski entered the realm of Fleetwood Area High School this year. Zagorski, who previously attended Wilson and Upper Perkiomen for the past nine-and-a-half years, moved in the summer and had a decision to make, Fleetwood or Schuylkill Valley. He eventually chose to join the Tigers in the coming school year. “The main reason was […]
NFL Free Agency Filled Intrigue
March 30, 2015 by thetigertimes
The NFL free agency began on 10 March and is heating up. “I love watching the moves and trades during free agency,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Seahawks signed tight end Jimmy Graham, one of the best tight ends in the game. The New York Jets signed two great cornerbacks, Darrelle Revis, and Antonio Cromartie. […]
Four Student Council Reps Attend PASC
March 30, 2015 by thetigertimes6
On 19 February, four Fleetwood students and student council members went to the state capitol in Harrisburg for a PASC Youth Summit. Those four students who attended were junior Max Vogel, sophomore Samantha Evans, freshman Joey Moyer, and freshman Chris Logar. At 9:00 a.m., the House of Representatives were welcomed by PASC President Michaela Lynch […]
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April 17, 2015 by thetigertimes6
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