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Bear Creek The Ski Resort of Choice at FAHS
Many students in the Fleetwood Area School District participate in winter sports. One common sport among students for many years has been participating in skiing and snowboarding at Bear Creek. Snowboarding and skiing take skill and talent. The main reason many go to Bear Creek is because of its proximity, but there are also many […]
What Makes Martin Luther King Day?
January 18, 2013 by thetigertimes2
Martin Luther King Day is held annually on the third Monday in January. This federal holiday celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s campaigns to end racism. A peaceful man, King tried to create a nonviolent world for everyone. Unfortunately, his controversial speeches led to his assassination. The Stone of Hope was erected in West Potomac Park, […]
YOGO Crazy Makes Food Fun
January 17, 2013 by thetigertimes5
“Stop playing with your food!” your mother exclaims. But at YOGO Crazy, that’s all you do! YOGO Crazy is a fairly new frozen yogurt shop found here in Berks, founded by the current owners of the very successful Austin’s restaurant. The décor is a mix of candy colors and a six-year-old girl’s room. It is “flabbergasting” […]
K&S Cake Creations Opens in Blandon
January 17, 2013 by thetigertimes
K&S Cake Creations is a local cake business trying to lift off with the help of teachers, students, and other Fleetwood natives. Local Residents Kellee Younker and Stephanie Steiner are looking for customers in their new business. Located in Blandon and now with a Facebook presence, K&S Cake Creations has a wide variety of themes and pictures to […]
Crowded Race For Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars
January 16, 2013 by thetigertimes4
The year in movies is winding down, and we are left with a diverse, quality selection of movies that will be vying for the top prizes at the Oscars. The 85th annual event will be held on February 24th and hosted by funnyman Seth McFarlane. So far, the race for Best Picture is a crowded […]
Sitler Takes Over Boys Basketball
January 16, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Terry Sitler recently came out of retirement to take over the Fleetwood Boys Basketball team. The team has had recent struggles, having not won a league game in two years, but that didn’t stop Sitler’s decision to try to rebuild a once successful program. Sitler currently works at Kutztown University as director of Conference Services. Coach Sitler is married […]
Turtle Cheesecake a Wintertime Treat
January 15, 2013 by thetigertimes
Ingredients: *24 Oreo cookies *6 Tbsp. butter or margarine *1 pkg. of Caramels *1/2 cup milk *1 cup Planters Pecans *3 pkg. Philadelphia Cream Cheese *3/4 cup sugar *1 Tbsp. vanilla *3 eggs *2 squares Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate. Preparation: Heat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 2 inches up […]
Bear Creek Has Something for Everyone
January 14, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Every winter, Fleetwood students have migrated to one spot in particular for snowboarding and skiing: Bear Creek Mountain Resort. Located nearby in Berks County, Bear Creek has plenty of winter activities for everybody to enjoy. Before it became the ski resort it is today, the area where Bear Creek is now located was once known […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Selects 2012 Inductees
January 11, 2013 by thetigertimes5
People flock to The Rock &Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, every year to see the latest rock memorabilia and newest inductees. This year is no different. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in 1995, but its first inductee was inducted in January of 1986. There are now 279 inductees. Each band […]
Austin Brady: Snowboard Extraordinaire
January 10, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Disappointed by the late start of snowboard season the previous year, junior Austin Brady has high expectations for this upcoming season. Beginning in elementary school, Brady was influenced by his father, who had worked at a ski resort to take up snowboarding. Now Brady himself not only boards but is also a snowboard instructor at […]
Tech N9ne’s “Boiling Point” Goes Multiplatinum
January 9, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Tech N9ne is an American rapper who was born in Kansas City, Missouri, as Aaron D. Yates. He was given the name Tech N9ne by a fellow rapper, Black Walt, because of his fast rapping style that is similar to the fast speed of a TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun. Tech has had a lot of success in […]
Many Pros to Winter Track
January 8, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Most sports have a regular season and an offseason. The track team is getting prepared for the upcoming season. There is a lot to look forward to in the 2012-2013 season. The team has often been in the weight room and occasionally on the track to do their workouts. Many spectators are unaware that there are […]
Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter: ‘So Fake It’s Unreal’
January 7, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter may not be the most famous movie ever released. It also is not the most factual either, but there are some facts snuck into this film. The most fictional part of this story is the fact that the premise of the story is about vampires and slaying vampires. As many may know, […]
Girls’ Basketball Shoots for Gold in Competetive Division
January 4, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Three years ago, Fleetwood Girls’ Basketball won one game against Octorara and lost twenty others by a landslide. “That was then, and this is now. Our entire team dynamic has changed,” commented coach Matt Kellet. “We are excited about each of our players and what they can contribute to practice, games, and team chemistry.” Last […]
FAHS Students Sound Off on Tractors
January 3, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Fleetwood is surrounded by farms and farmers, and many students at Fleetwood have an opinon on which farm equipment is best. “International! I prefer a white tractor,” student Ryan Bubbenmoyer said An International tractor is a white tractor with red lettering. On the other hand, quite a few students prefer a John Deere tractor. A […]
This Halloween Black Cats Abounded
January 2, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Halloween is a night of fun, free candy, and kids of all ages walking around dressed up in scary, funny, or strange costumes. But some love the holiday more than others. This Halloween, dressing up as a cat seemed to be a very popular choice with the girls. “I was a cat because all my […]
Fleetwood Football Makes Improvements Regardless of Record
December 21, 2012 by thetigertimes4
This past football season, Fleetwood Tigers went 3-7, which ties the team’s all-time record. “A football program takes time to develop,” Coach James Martinez is apt t say. The new coach seems to be doing things right. The team’s overall spirit and will to win has improved 100%. This season was undeniably the best season any […]
Lincoln’s Accomplishments Recounted
December 21, 2012 by thetigertimes
Abraham Lincoln entered politics after being a store keeper, rail-splitter, and frontier lawyer. Lincoln believed that slavery was morally wrong. He won no votes in the southern states, which viewed Lincoln as a threat to culture and society. Lincoln was elected in November of 1860. He launched his campaign in June with a memorable speech […]
Greiss Says Dissatisfying Election Yields Dissatisfied Conclusion
December 20, 2012 by thetigertimes5
The 2012 election is finally over, ending with the re-election of current president, Barack Obama, over presidential nominee and former Governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney. Frankly, I say good riddance to the whole thing! This election was one of the most disenchanting experiences I have had concerning the government and politics. Despite hearing how important […]
FAHS Band Wins First Place in King Frost Parade
December 19, 2012 by thetigertimes5
The Fleetwood Marching Unit participated in Hamburg’s King Frost Parade. The band played two different songs while the band front performed their routine. The parade had many floats and marching bands there, but out of all the bands, Fleetwood won first place. “It’s really awesome to have a director that is very talented and truly […]
Eagles Upset Fans
December 18, 2012 by thetigertimes5
The Philadelphia Eagles are a well-respected football organization that has endured a lot of success in past years. The team has never won a Super Bowl and has not won a championship since 1960. This year’s team, which seems to have so much talent, has lost their ninth straight game, and has fallen to a record […]
Skyfall Skyrockets at the Box Office
December 14, 2012 by thetigertimes4
In the latest installment of the James Bond franchise, which celebrates 50 years since novelist Ian Fleming first published his “Casino Royal” in 1953, 007 has to eliminate a “friend” from M’s past after a terrorist attack on MI6. In the movie, M is threatened by the possibility of MI6’s demise; due to that, the […]
Empty Flowers’ “Six” Is Diverse, Satisfying
December 13, 2012 by thetigertimes
With a name like “The Empty Flowers,” music lovers might immediately come to some hasty conclusions. Unlike their name, however, The Empty Flowers are anything but empty. The first song, “Resonate,” on their album released on 25 September sets the tone for all of the rocking that follows in this album. It is no surprise that […]
Gathered FAHS Students Grow Magical
December 12, 2012 by thetigertimes
Magic: The Gathering is a twenty-year-old card game that involves a lot of strategy to eliminate your opponent. It is a fun and competitive game that forces players to think. Each opponent has a minimum of 60 cards in his/her deck and duels the other players until they have lost all twenty life points. Students, as well […]
The Tiger Times 
January 22, 2013 by thetigertimes5
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