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September Students-of-the-Month Honored
Every month, the Fleetwood Area High School faculty has a meeting to choose two hard-working students, one male and one female, to be the students-of-the-month. The September students of the month were Andrew Menet and Emma Templin. The two were chosen for their hard work and dedication in school. In order to become a student […]
Posted in: Nisha Savino
German Club Goes to Liederkranz
January 7, 2020
by thetigertimes7
“Students look forward to this event year after year,” German teacher Christine Moll said. The Liederkranz is a trip that the German Club runs every year. This trip gives students a chance to experience an accurate German meal. This allows them to have a cultural experience that they would not otherwise have. This annual trip […]
Posted in: Abigail Lutcavage
Relay-for-Life Hosts Annual Safe Trick-or-Treat
November 27, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood’s Relay-for-Life hosted a Safe Trick-or-Treat for children of all ages. On Tuesday, 22 October, Relay-for-Life held a Safe Trick-or-Treat at The Fleetwood Area High School. Relay-for-Life is a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and other cancer-related institutions. Every year, over 5,000 Relay-for-Life events take place in over twenty countries. Events are usually […]
Posted in: Anthony Penaloza
Texas Man Fires Gun at College Party
November 26, 2019
by thetigertimes
Saturday, 26 October was just a normal night for the students at Texas A&M University. It was homecoming week. College kids were out celebrating. All was normal until Brandon Gonzalez, 23, came to a Greenville party and ended up firing a weapon at about 20 students. Twelve were injured and two died. He left the […]
Posted in: Alyssa Padilla
Freshmen Class Goes on Annual BBEC Field Trip
November 25, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Every year the freshman class goes on the BBEC trip to different businesses around Berks County. This year’s freshman class went on the BBEC business trip on 30 September. They went to four different businesses in and around Berks County. The Berks Business Education Coalition is a partnership between Berks County businesses and the education […]
Posted in: Veornica Nasados
Democrats Call for Impeachment of Trump
November 22, 2019
by thetigertimes7
On 24 September, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she was initiating impeachment proceedings against President Trump. Pelosi’s move resulted after Trump allegedly urged the Ukranian president to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden. Trump’s action prompted the House to call for an impeachment inquiry against him, an act many Democrats were ready for since day […]
Posted in: Madison Musitano
Five Brands of Seltzer Water; One Will Prevail
November 21, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Fellow reporters and seltzer drinkers, Abigail Lutcavage and Hannah Medina, reviewed different brands of seltzer water to see which was the best. “Seltzer is a very elegant and refreshing beverage. I feel that everyone should relish in the enlightenment and riveting experience of seltzer drinking,” Lutcavage said. To make the competition fair, each brand was […]
Posted in: Abigail Lutcavage, Hannah Medina
Fleetwood Stadium Finds Its Footing with New Turf
November 20, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The new stadium turf is one thing to talk about. More important is how excited and pumped these players are about the turf on which they get to play. Fleetwood Area School District purchased brand-new stadium turf this year. It has more cushion than the old turf and shows the brand new Tigers’ logo. There […]
Posted in: Alexa Long
First Alumni Art Show Hosted By Chisdak
November 19, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Throughout October and November, art teacher Ms. Diane Chisdak and the art department of the Fleetwood Area School District will host their very first alumni art show. Chisdak created the art show through social media. Many of her past students took interest and sent in their work. Thirty-two artists are represented, and roughly 70 items […]
Posted in: Aliyah Levy
Fleetwood Golf Season Comes to an End
November 18, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood Area High School Golf team’s improvement from last season was highlighted by three senior leaders this year. The golf team surpassed their record from last season by one match this year. The Golf team is led by Trent Gerhringer, Jake Hess, and Zach Sell. The team is coached by study hall monitor Mr. […]
Posted in: Tyler Hartline
Fleetwood Music Department Heads to Baltimore
November 14, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood Music Department is taking its talents to Baltimore to play music for professionals. The Music Department is going to Baltimore for three days and two nights between November 22 and November 24. Senior Ian Snyder, who has been in the Fleetwood Band since freshman year and played the trumpet since fourth grade, elaborated […]
Posted in: Tyler Hartline
Pewdiepie Involved in Another Scandal
November 14, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Youtube’s largest star, Pewdiepie, is caught up in yet another scandal. Felix Kjellberg, publicly known as Pewdiepie, announced he was going to donate $50,000 to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in his celebratory video for surpassing 100 million subscribers. Fans quickly took to the comments of the video, as well as Twitter, to express their feelings […]
Posted in: Madison Musitano
Freshmen Go to Gettysburg
November 13, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The Battle of Gettysburg, also known as the “turning point” of the Civil War, is where thousands of people gave their lives for their nation and their cause. On 4 October, the freshmen of Fleetwood Area High School were given the opportunity to see for themselves the history of Gettysburg. The field trip was all […]
Posted in: Hannah Medina
Fleetwood Students Encouraged to Use TAP Locker
November 13, 2019
by thetigertimes7
TAP, or the Tiger Assistance Program, is a program set in place by the state of Pennsylvania and Fleetwood administration to help kids deal with any struggles occurring in their lives. “TAP was created because teachers and faculty began to realize that students needed help dealing with everyday problems,” English Teacher and member of the […]
Posted in: Nisha Savino
Ms. Moll Invites Students to Join German Club
November 12, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The German Club, led by Frau Christine Moll at the Fleetwood Area High School, gives students the ability to experience a fun side of German language and culture without academic expectations. The club is one of many clubs provided by the Fleetwood Area School District in which students in grades six through twelve are free […]
Posted in: Aliyah Levy
Gavin Milligan Has Hard Advice to Fleetwood Students
November 12, 2019
by thetigertimes7
Gavin Milligan, Fleetwood Junior and Marketing Manager of Advanced Comfort Specialists, has been performing well in the family HVAC business since his promotion earlier this year. He has been in charge of anything media, including managing commercials for the company. Gavin has managed commercials from production to airing. Apart from excelling in the business, Gavin […]
Posted in: Aaron Poper
Record Number of Students Participating in Internships
November 11, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The tides of Fleetwood Area High School are changing after a record-breaking number of students are participating in Internships. Senior Daniel Arisme loves to talk about the ins and outs of his internship experience. He has an internship at a physical therapy ward. Arisme has to do seven-and-a-half hours of work a week. Those seven […]
Posted in: Tyler Hartline
Field of Screams 2019 Scares Again
October 17, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The Field of Screams owner Jim Schopf invites student press out for an all-expense paid evening to his attractions. Attendees received four VIP passes, access to an open-air VIP lounge, a buffet, and the ability to skip all lines. Fleetwood students senior Kyler Tregear, senior Jamin Valick, and his younger brother Jaiden Valick attended this […]
Posted in: Aaron Poper
Fleetwood Football Starts Strong
October 16, 2019
by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood Tigers’ football team has turned its program around. They have improved offensively and defensively, all with the help of a new offensive game plan and some new players. With losing seasons since 2014, the Fleetwood Tigers now have a chance of having a very successful year. The team has had a strong start […]
Posted in: Anthony Penaloza
Teens Lung Collapses Due to Vaping
October 15, 2019
by thetigertimes
In 1997, about 36.5% of teenagers smoked. Teenagers getting hooked on nicotine is not a new concept. However, electronic cigarettes are. For years, scientists have studied cigarettes and the effects they have on the human body. However, the concept of vaping is still fairly new. As of September 2019, 380 lung illnesses have been reported […]
Posted in: Alyssa Padilla
Mental Illness Is More Common Than You Think
October 15, 2019
by thetigertimes7
“Mental health problems are common, but help is available,” MentalHealth.gov write. With increasing knowledge about mental health issues, there is also an increase of different stereotypes surrounding people with mental illnesses. Many people who deal with a mental illness can sometimes feel that there is no one to talk to, yet many people are willing […]
Posted in: Veornica Nasados
Prospective College Students Should Follow This Advice
October 11, 2019
by thetigertimes7
For high school students, the future may seem far away, but, in reality, it is right in front of them. Students need to be ready to take that next step toward a university if that’s what they decide to do, and there are so many informational resources of which they should be taking advantage. Here […]
Posted in: Abigail Lutcavage
Fleetwood Homecoming Offers a Wide Range of Events to Show School Spirit
October 10, 2019
by thetigertimes7
What’s a better way to spend a weekend than to join Fleetwood Area High School in various fun events to show school spirit? Homecoming at Fleetwood Area High School is a fun and creative way to bring the student body together. There are many activities for students during the school day as well as after. […]
Posted in: Alexa Long
Reporter Bio: Alyssa Padilla
October 9, 2019
by thetigertimes7
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Alyssa Marie Padilla was born on 27 October 2001. She is a senior at Fleetwood. Padilla went to Wilson until tenth grade before coming to Fleetwood. Padilla’s favorite subjects are English and History because they are easy and fun, but she dislikes math and science. Padilla currently works at Blandon Pharmacy. In the future, Padilla […]
Posted in: Alyssa Padilla
January 13, 2020
by thetigertimes7
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