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Random Cheese: What do you miss about summer?
Sherri Rankin (History Teacher) : “I miss the flip flops, my swimming pool, shorts, tank tops, air conditioning, warm weather, and chilling in the sun.” Matthew Kellett (Computer Room Monitory) : “Sun, no shoes, and opportunity.” Brandon Royer (11th) : “Being free and skateboarding.” Alyssa Brandt (9th) : Being able to sleep in.” R.J. Mulgrew […]
Royals Start Season Right
January 21, 2014 by thetigertimes
The Reading Royals Hockey Team, part of the ECHL, has had a good start this season. Although the 2013-2014 team has high standards after last year winning the Kelly Cup, this year’s Royals are off to a great start. “The Reading Royals are fun to watch,” junior Lizzay Faust said. “The Royals are a really […]
Karaoke sings its way into Fleetwood
January 17, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Fleetwood Area High School’s school board voted on an approval for a karaoke club at the high school. It will cost the district no money and will not have any fundraising. The advisor will also have to be a volunteer. Junior Lizzay Faust is the president of the new karaoke club. “I thought it would […]
Science Teacher McDiets
January 16, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Science teacher John Cisna ate only McDonald’s food for 90 days. Cisna approached the owner of a McDonald’s restaurant and he agreed to give breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the man for free to see the outcome of this experiment. Cisna used strict dietary limitations while planning out his meals so that he could stay […]
Russo Finds Cons in Obamacare
January 15, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Health Care has always been a touchy topic in the United States. Many other first world countries, even some second world countries, have a system where its citizens are provided healthcare through their government or through their jobs. It helps them save some costs by not having to purchase individual healthcare, but it makes their […]
Fleetwood Raises Money to Fight Breast Cancer
January 14, 2014 by thetigertimes6
October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness month! Females and males suffer from Breast Cancer all over the world. It can be diagnosed at any age. Fleetwood Area High school raised over $1,000 this past October and donated it to Breast Cancer Foundations. Breast Cancer forms malignant (cancer) cells in the tissue of the breast. […]
NHL Season Shaping Up To Be Exciting
January 13, 2014 by thetigertimes6
“The eight seeds for the Stanley Cup for the west will be the Sharks, Blackhawks, Blues, Canucks, Avalanche, Kings, Wild, and the Coyotes,” junior Frankie Talarico said. As of right now, the San Jose Sharks and the Colorado Avalanche are the only undefeated teams left in the Western Conference. Both teams sit at 6-0. It […]
Penn State Ends Decent Season
January 10, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Penn State finished the season 7-5, with a division record of 4-4 and two major upsets. In four overtimes, they beat ranked Michigan 43-40 and won the last regular season game with an upset win over Wisconsin 31-24. They would have probably made it to a bowl, but with the sanctions they could not. Offensive […]
Fleetwood Places Second in Math Competition
January 9, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Students from Fleetwood Area High School went to the Berks County Interscholastic Mathematics Championship competition held on 4 November 2013 at Reading Area Community College (RACC). Fleetwood sent three seniors to the competition, Peter Sitarik, Elaine Huang, and Clay Weidemoyer. They placed second in the tournament. Many top schools from Berks County were there competing. […]
German Classes Celebrate the Holidays
January 8, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood German classes have been engaging in Christmas/Advent activities in the past month. The classes had a guest speaker from Germany, made ginger bread houses, and made paper bells to decorate the classroom. Also, they may made Christmas cards. “The guest speaker’s name was Ingrid Gorda, and she is from Germany. I asked her […]
Random Profile: Lauren Boyer
January 7, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Lauren Boyer is a tenth grader in Fleetwood Area High School. She is a former field hockey player, which she played since fifth grade. Other activities in which Lauren participates include ballet, hip-hop, and jazz. She has been interested in dance since she was two-years-old. In her free time, Boyer likes to hang out with […]
Random Cheese: What is your favorite clothing brand, and why?
January 6, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Shaq Cobb, junior– “Adidas outlet, because it has Adidas.” Brooke Schaeffer, sophomore– “American Eagle because they have cute clothing, and it’s the only store that I can find something I like.” Xavier Gonzalez, sophomore– “True religion because it’s expensive.” Nick Krasely, sophomore– “Diamond, because it nice quality clothing.” Ciara Delong, sophomore– “American Eagle, because it’s […]
Madness Is Back!
January 2, 2014 by thetigertimes6
College basketball season has tipped off. All teams are looking to play at their top level. Many teams have their top players or “go-to” guys. Nobody ever knows what to expect with college basketball season. It can be a frustrating time with upsets happening left and right, making the season exciting for most people (except […]
Is Tom Brady the Greatest Of All Time?
December 20, 2013 by thetigertimes6
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr., otherwise known as Tom Brady, was born on 3 August 1977 in San Mateo, California. He stands at 6 feet, 4 inches, tall and is 225 lbs. He is the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots. He and Peyton Manning are two of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play […]
Anniversary of Kennedy Assassination Resurrects Fond Memories
December 19, 2013 by thetigertimes6
On 22 November 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was shot. He was in Dallas, Texas, campaigning for next year’s upcoming election. Kennedy was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. A Dallas policeman was also shot in the confusion. “I was in school, in fourth grade, and we got an announcement. All I remember was my teacher started […]
Bracelets Sold to Support Cancer Patient
December 18, 2013 by thetigertimes6
During the month of September, my parents, Jeffrey and Stephanie Steiner, went on a hunting trip to Washington. My step mom, Stephanie was having severe back pains during and before her trip. When she came home from her trip, she decided it was time to go to the hospital. Stephanie’s diagnosis was that she had […]
NFL Postseason Shaping Up for Excitement
December 17, 2013 by thetigertimes6
The six seeds for the AFC in the playoffs as of right now are Denver, New England, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Baltimore. “Denver Broncos at 10-2 will go all the way and win the playoffs,” junior Thaddeus Cornick said. The Broncos are at the top of the AFC playoff picture. They have beaten some […]
Fleetwood Favors Nike, Adidas
December 17, 2013 by thetigertimes6
Soccer players take their footwear very seriously. Professional players all across the world use the best cleats possible to procure every advantage they can in the game. One of the main reasons companies create hundreds of different varieties of cleats is to find a feeling that is suitable to each individual player. Nike and Adidas […]
FAHS Joins KU World Language Competition
December 16, 2013 by thetigertimes6
On 27 March 2014, Fleetwood’s German Club will go to Kutztown University to compete in an all-day competition called the “Kutztown World Language Meet.” “So far, the tentative schedule is that Fleetwood students will compete in three events: cultural presentation, Taboorades, and go-animate. Then they will tour the campus and the language department,” German teacher […]
What is your favorite part of winter break and why?
December 13, 2013 by thetigertimes6
“Staying home and hanging out with my friends.” –10th grader, Erik Clemons “My birthday is over break.” –English teacher, Andrew Good “Christmas time and spending time with family and friends.” –10th grader, Katie Lochman “Being able to relax and not worry about school.” –10th grader, Adam Bounasera “Seeing all of my family members since there […]
Seahawks Make a Big Impact
December 12, 2013 by thetigertimes6
The Seattle Seahawks are quite possibly the most feared team in the NFL at this moment. With an incredible defense and dynamic offense, this team is almost impossible to stop. When they are playing at home, it makes for a much taller task for the opponent. “They will be impossible to beat at home. The […]
Peanut Butter Cup Cut-Out Cookies Make for a Sweet Holiday
December 12, 2013 by thetigertimes6
Christmas time is almost here, and what better way to spread the cheer than making Christmas cookies? It is also a great way to spend time with family. To get started making these delicious peanut butter cup cookies, you need to purchase all of the ingredients and set them out on a counter so they […]
German Club Celebrates with Apfelstrudel
December 11, 2013 by thetigertimes6
A few weeks ago, Fleetwood’s German Club decided to bake apple strudel as a way to experience some German culture. The club also made sugar cookies while the strudel was baking. “The German club baked apfelstrudel, the German word for apple strudel, to learn about the German culture to enrich the curriculum. Traditionally German people […]
Typhoon Haiyan Devastates the Philippines
December 10, 2013 by thetigertimes6
“It’s so sad. Seeing all the destruction just makes me sad,” senior Cesar Avila said. This typhoon or hurricane hit the Philippines on 8 November 2013. Its special name was Typhoon Haiyan. It was one of the strongest ever to hit these islands. According to CNN, about 9 to 13 million people were affected. Of […]
The Tiger Times 
January 23, 2014 by thetigertimes6
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