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Flappy Bird Flaps Away

February 20, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Flappy Bird is an Android and Apple game created for phones or iPods by Dong Nguyen. It is a simple game in which players have to tap the screen of their devices to make a bird fly. The bird has to fly under or over tubes, gaining points for each set of tubes he successfully […]

Fleetwood Cured of Bieber Fever Epidemic

February 20, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Justin Bieber recently experienced some trouble with the law, leading to a rough start to the new year. Bieber’s neighbor accused him of throwing eggs over his fence on 9 January. Bieber caused approximately $20,000 in damage. Then Los Angeles police raided his $6.5 million mansion. Bieber was later arrested in Miami on suspicion of […]

Fleetwood Teachers Multiplying

February 18, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Three teachers at Fleetwood have recently been blessed with newborn children. Dina Heffner, Susan Cammauf, and Zachary Houp are now balancing marker boards with their diapers. Dina Heffner gave birth on Saturday, 19 October 2013, at 2:27 p.m. Her baby girl was born at the Reading Hospital and was named Kayley Anna Heffner. Her middle […]

Ronaldo Wins Second Ballon d’Or

February 14, 2014 by thetigertimes6

The FIFA Ballon d’Or is presented at the end of every year. It is an award that goes out to the best soccer player that year. The 2013 Ballon d’Or ceremony took place on 13 January. The three nominees for the award were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Frank Ribery. All three players had an […]

Apple Cider Vinegar Is Your All-Purpose Household Tool

February 13, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Who knew there was so many different ways to use a product that you could find in your house? Apple cider vinegar, for example, is a multipurpose household item. Apple cider vinegar could be used to repel fleas and ticks off of your pet! If you mix three fourths of a spray bottle with apple […]

Random Cheese–Do you want another snow storm this school year, and why?

February 12, 2014 by thetigertimes

Mr. Matthew Biniek – Chemistry Teacher “No, that’s a horrible thing to ask because people die and 3000 people are still without power in Philly, you big meany.” Maddy Garcia – 10th grade “No, because I want my spring break as long as possible, and I don’t want to stay in school longer.” Erica Groncki […]

Fleetwood Improves at FBLA Competition

February 12, 2014 by thetigertimes6

The FBLA team from Fleetwood Area High School competed in a competition on 8 January at Penn State Berks Community College. The schools that competed were Brandywine, Boyertown, Schuylkill Valley, Conrad Weiser, Wilson, and Fleetwood. Fleetwood placed fifth out of the seven schools that were there. FBLA, or Future Business Leaders of America, was founded […]

Grammy Awards Feature Exciting Mashups

February 11, 2014 by thetigertimes6

“I waited all day to watch this, and it was worth the wait,” junior Lizzay Faust said. The 56th annual Grammy Award Ceremony took place on Sunday, 26 January, at the Staples Center in LA. The show began with a huge performance of “Drunk in Love” from the well-known partnership of Beyonce and Jay Z. […]

Neymar Transfers Skills to Barcelona

February 10, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Neymar, Jr., is one of the world’s most famous soccer superstars. He was transferred to Barcelona over the summer from Santos Fc. The 21-year-old Brazilian forward has some of the most incredible foot skills the world has ever seen. The move to Barcelona was one of the biggest transfers of the year, which also included […]

Fleetwood Students Soldier On

February 7, 2014 by thetigertimes6

High School is a time of decision. Whether it is the small decisions, such as how to dress or who to hang out with, or some of the largest choices of a student’s life, including what occupation to pursue or what college or tech school to attend. Some will go to college to become doctors, […]

Surgeon General Anticipates Tobacco’s Demise

February 6, 2014 by thetigertimes6

In 1964, it was argued that use of tobacco leads to certain cancers in men and women. Ever since cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and other tobacco products have been linked to cancer, more and more addicts have been fighting their addiction. From 1964 to 2014, the number of smokers decreased inevitably after figuring out that smoking […]

Fleetwood Football Has Great Year

February 4, 2014 by thetigertimes6

“It feels good to have all of the hard work that you put in on the off-season and during the season pay off,” junior Tyler Emge said. Emge had 191 attempts and carried the ball for 1,124 yards this past year. He averaged 5.9 yards per carry. He also piled up 11 touchdowns for the […]

Polar Vortex Descends on Fleetwood

February 3, 2014 by thetigertimes6

“It’s almost unbearable,” junior Ryan Gantz said. The polar vortex – a far-reaching Arctic air mass shooting southward – returned early Monday morning, 27 January, to 20 of the lower 48 states, creating subzero temperatures that were expected to last through Wednesday. Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Detroit, and others were expected to hit the lowest […]

Herman Assumes the Helm at FAHS

January 31, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Fleetwood Area High School welcomed a new principal at the end of 2013. His name is Stephen Herman. Herman and his family moved to Fleetwood from Colorado so his son would be able to grow up around their grandparents. Herman is enjoying his role as the principal of Fleetwood Area High School so far. He […]

Random Profile: Jeffery Eager-Heffner Shares Hawaiian Experience

January 31, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Jeffery Eager-Heffner is a ninth grader at Fleetwood Area High School. He has played soccer since he was four years old for in both Fleetwood and in Hawaii. Three years ago, Jeffery and his family were asked to move to Hawaii for his father’s job. His dad is an associate at Target and is continuing […]

Random Profile: Painting with Jelly

January 30, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Guiguema Angelika Dacumos, also known as “Jelly” by her fellow students, has always been a very creative person, from her childhood to her teenage years. Jelly is very good at art, though she does most of her art work at home. Her favorite hobby to do during her free time is drawing and painting with […]

Random Profile: Rebecca Reinert Makes Music at FAHS

January 30, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Rebecca Reinert is a tenth grade student at Fleetwood Area High School. She is involved in a variety of activities in the music department, including band, chorus, and orchestra. “She is a great friend and is always there for me,” tenth grader Travis Foose said. She has been participating in the band for three years […]

Fleetwood German Club to Visit Deitsch Eck

January 29, 2014 by thetigertimes6

On 14 March 2014, Fleetwood’s German Club plans on visiting the Deitsch Eck Restaurant to experience local German culture. The restaurant was built in the late 1700s and was known as the Washington hotel, but it was destroyed in a fire in the 1900s. It was then bought by Johnny Ott in the 1930s and […]

Jameis Winston Takes the Heisman

January 29, 2014 by thetigertimes

There’s no doubt that it is the most prestigious individual award in college football. The Heisman, which acknowledges the best player of the past season, began in 1935 and was named after John Heisman. “I think Jameis deserved the award. He had an amazing season, and he ended up winning the national championship,” sophomore Matt […]

PA Offers Myriad Spring Break Travel Choices

January 28, 2014 by thetigertimes

As the long cold winter starts to dissipate, the fresh air and warm sunshine of spring rolls right around the corner. Along with this fresh degree of happiness comes a much celebrated event in the school year, Spring Break. A time of laughter and fun, Spring break is a time of enjoyment before the final […]

Ice Traps Ships

January 27, 2014 by thetigertimes6

Two ships recently became stuck in the Antarctic ice. A Chinese vessel named Xue Long, or Snow Dragon, was stuck in 10 to 13 feet deep of ice. The passengers were 13 miles away from ice-free water. The ship was going to do research on global warming and the shrinking of polar ice caps. […]

Soccer Champions League Explained

January 27, 2014 by thetigertimes

The Champions League includes one of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world. Most people know number one biggest, World Cup. The UEFA Champions league is played similarly to the World Cup. Teams must qualify for the Champions league exactly like the World Cup. Then there is a playoff round. After the playoff round is […]

Eagle Improve in 2013-2014 Season

January 24, 2014 by thetigertimes6

The Philadelphia Eagles did not have many good expectations coming into the 2013-2014 season. They fired their head coach of 14 seasons, Andy Reid, who took the team to a terrible 4-12 season. That was not Reid’s brightest moment. Even though it ended badly for Reid, he had a great stay in Philadelphia, leading the […]

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