May 21st, 2011, was supposed to be Judgment Day, as predicted by 89-year-old Harold Camping of Family Radio. Camping predicted that there was going to be a worldwide earthquake at precisely 6:00 pm. During this earthquake, everyone who believes in God was supposed to be taken up to heaven, and those who do not believe […]
June 9, 2011 by thetigertimes
On Friday, May 13th, Fleetwood Area High School’s National Honor Society chapter held a walk-a-thon in memory of Kathy Price. Kathy Price was a community member who tragically lost her three-year battle with breast cancer on May 6, 2011. Kathy left behind Keith, her husband of ten years, as well as a young daughter, Kristin, and […]
June 9, 2011 by thetigertimes
A baccalaureate service is a religious event given to a graduating class to honor them. At Fleetwood Area High School, the baccalaureate service is being held on Sunday June 12th, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. It will take place in the auditorium of the high school. All of the graduating seniors and their loved ones are invited to […]
June 7, 2011 by thetigertimes
At Fleetwood Area High School, there are a few people who are involved in extracurricular activities that involve helping the community. Elizabeth Geisinger and Becca Weida are both engaged in activities of this sort at their local churches. They are two of the few young people who attend Fleetwood Area High School to be on […]
June 7, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Prosecutors and the Berks County District Attorney have recently been trying to ban designer drugs here in Berks County. Some of these designer drugs would include synthetic marijuana and bath salts that can be sold over the counter to someone of the legal age of 18. Designer drugs have been around for several years, but, in […]
June 6, 2011 by thetigertimes1
With the school’s budget finally balanced for this year, most of the programs scheduled to be cut will now still be available to students. However, Drivers’ Education, a class for sophomores, will no longer be available or required to graduate. Current Drivers’ Education teacher Amy Barnett will be moving to another school in the district; with the […]
June 6, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Where were you on Mother’s Day this year? On May 8th, the Make-A-Wish Foundation held their 22nd annual truck convoy in Philadelphia and the Susquehanna Valley to raise money for the children in the foundation. For those unaware of what the Make-a-Wish Foundation is exactly, it is an organization that helps make the wishes of children with life-threatening medical […]
June 3, 2011 by thetigertimes1
If one asked me to describe the American populace, I’d just sigh. A country that was originally built on hard work and the thought that anything is possible if you work your hardest has turned into a country filled with people who only care about their selfish selves. On top of that, the American population is becoming increasingly […]
June 3, 2011 by thetigertimes1
The budget cuts that have been put into place by Governor Tom Corbett are affecting Pennsylvania schools in countless different ways. All school districts are experiencing problems due to these cuts. The art department at Fleetwood is being bombarded with these cuts. Students and faculty all over the state are outraged about these cuts being thrown at […]
June 2, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Fleetwood’s FBLA, which stands for Future Business Leaders of America, is a club in numerous schools around the country. It is especially important for students interested in a business career. This program has become very popular for students because of how exciting the program can be. As a member of the club, students raise […]
June 2, 2011 by thetigertimes1
“To be or not to be: that is the question.” These are the words of Hamlet in what is perhaps the most famous soliloquy in the English language. Both senior and freshman students of English teacher Marc Walter had the privilege of experiencing this very speech in Hamlet, one of the greatest plays the world […]
June 1, 2011 by thetigertimes1
After ten years of evading opposition forces in the Middle East, Osama bin Laden was finally caught and killed on the 1st of May. The most wanted terrorist in the World was killed in a firefight with United States forces in Abbottabad, Pakistan, not far from the nation’s capital. Long believed to be hiding […]
June 1, 2011 by thetigertimes
All students know what they are going to do during summer vacation, but do any of them know or even care what the teachers do? Well, The Tiger Times does! People often think that all teachers do during the summer is eat, sleep, and read, but there seems to be a lot more to it […]
May 31, 2011 by thetigertimes1
A number of school districts in Florida and California have begun to strip their students of their right to choose chocolate or strawberry milk for lunch. Their argument? It causes childhood obesity. Representatives from these schools make the argument that fat-free flavored milks have 27 grams of sugar in them, which is equivalent to the sugar in an 8 oz. Coca-Cola® soft drink. In addition […]
May 31, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Q: Why did the cook get arrested ? A: He was caught beating an egg. -Knock knock, Who’s there? -Banana Banana who? -Knock knock, Who’s there? Banana Banana who? Knock knock, Who’s there? Orange Orange who? Orange you glad I didn’t say banana? Without geometry, life is pointless. Q: What do you call cheese that’s […]
May 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
May 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
What is your favorite holiday, who would you spend it with, and why? 1. Kyle Flannery My favorite holiday is Christmas. I like this holiday because I get to spend it with my mother’s and father’s sides of the family. 2. Sara Kilgore My favorite holiday is New Year’s. I would spend it with Morgan […]
May 26, 2011 by thetigertimes
Only 20 days left! Many students are excited that school has almost ended, and everybody is making plans about what to do over summer vacation. For example, Ethan Martinez is planning to spend his summer on romantic picnics while Sara Kilgore plans to be as annoying as possible even though she claims it doesn’t take much […]
May 26, 2011 by thetigertimes
When people go on vacations, they usually visit somewhere tropical, with nicer weather than any place close to home. Some go east rather than south; some go west, but usually never north. There are many places in the world that aren’t considered vacation hotspots. How about somewhere that is still an island but doesn’t have […]
May 25, 2011 by thetigertimes
On Thursday April 28th, 2011, in conjunction with the National Art Honor Society Awards, the journalism department held the annual Quill and Scroll induction ceremony. All parts of the department—The Tiger Times, The Tiger Tale, Tiger TV, and Artifact—were represented. Fleetwood has been a member of the society since 1937, but this fact had long […]
May 25, 2011 by thetigertimes
As the 2010-2011 school year dwindles to its final days, it is a natural time for reflection—reflection upon our faults and failures, achievements and accomplishments, and any forthcoming improvements that may be necessary in our lives. However, for the senior class of Fleetwood, these reflections cover more than just this past year; they cover the […]
May 24, 2011 by thetigertimes
On April 29th, 2011, the deadliest tornado outbreak in nearly forty years took place in the southern region of the United States. Almost 300 people from six different states were killed bythese deadly tornadoes. Out of all six states, Alabama was by far the deadliest, tallying 210 deaths. The next day, President Barack Obama signed a […]
May 24, 2011 by thetigertimes
If you want a good love story that has mythological characters but isn’t a traditional fairy tale, here’s one that you may want to look up: “The Tale of Thomas and the Leaf. The author may shock you slightly when you find out that it is Fleetwood’s very own Zachary Steven Houp. The story is […]
May 23, 2011 by thetigertimes
Do you have an iPhone? Do you have a 3-G iPad? Did you know these devices actually track your locations by storing data? Weeks ago, this problem was brought to the public’s attention by two researchers who were studying the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system. The tracking file is hidden, so, if you […]
June 10, 2011 by thetigertimes
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