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FAHS German Students Engage in Pen Pal Writing
Students in Mrs. Karen McGuinness’s German classes have done pen pal exchange letters with people in Rheine, Germany. In order for German students to gain more knowledge of the language and culture of Germany, Fleetwood students have been writing letters throughout the course of the school year. The students from both countries have learned new […]
Posted in: Irie Miller
Iconic Children’s Character Now Open in Public Domain
April 17, 2024
by thetigertimes
Due to copyright laws, the original version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on January 1st, 2024. There has been controversy over the copyright expiration of Steamboat Willie. Now that he is classified as public domain, new content starring the character has featured him in a new light. “I sincerely hope that he remains […]
Posted in: Irie Miller
Technology and Internet Safety Grows More Advanced
April 16, 2024
by thetigertimes
“Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This marks a 14% increase over reported losses in 2022,” the Federal Trade Commission said. The 21st century has ushered in a considerable boost in […]
Posted in: Irie Miller
Fleetwood Area Middle School Presents “Beauty and the Beast”
April 12, 2024
by thetigertimes
On March 8, 2024, Fleetwood Area Middle School held the opening night performance for their production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Students involved in the musical began preparation for the show in November during audition camp. Once the cast was set, students practiced two to three times a week from December until the weekend of […]
Posted in: Erin Kasperowicz
Fleetwood Area High School Presents “Fiddler on the Roof” for Spring Musical
April 5, 2024
by thetigertimes
“You know what they say. When you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. That’s how it feels to be in theater,” the lead in Fleetwood Area High School’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” senior Dominic Barrell-Kobryn, said. “Fiddler on the Roof” is a 1964 musical by Joseph Stein. […]
Posted in: Erin Kasperowicz
Sunscreen Proves Just as Valuable in Wintertime
April 3, 2024
by thetigertimes
Sunscreen, a common applicant during the summer season, is being recommended during the winter season as well. Failing to use sunscreen during the winter could lead to ultraviolet rays breaking down your skin, just as it would during the summertime. It may even be worse during the winter. Because Fleetwood is in the northern hemisphere, […]
Posted in: Joshua Snyder
In Memoriam: Benjamin Miller
April 2, 2024
by thetigertimes
Fleetwood Area High School lost beloved classmate and friend Benjamin Miller this January. Ben was a notable football player and a tenacious defensive lineman. He had a great love for the sport of American football. Matt Riffle, Ben’s coach, had spent a lot of time with Ben. “Ben never backed down from anyone and never […]
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April Fools’: FASD Takes a Break from Spring Break
April 1, 2024
by thetigertimes
The Fleetwood Area School board shut down the idea of spring break for the ’24-’25 school year. All plans for giving students a spring break after the current school year are looking to be canceled. Spring break is a time when students are looking forward to making trips, seeing family, and traveling. “In a time […]
Posted in: Owen Williams
April Fools’: Dodgeball to Become Fleetwood Area High School’s Newest Sport
April 1, 2024
by thetigertimes
Dodgeball will become Fleetwood Area High School’s newest sport in the 2024-2025 school year. The sport will be available for students in 10th through 12th grade. Freshmen can attend practices and games, but they will not be able to play in the games based on the competitive sport’s age restrictions. New to the district from […]
Posted in: Erin Kasperowicz
April Fools’: Fleetwood Area High School Hours to Start Earlier for ’24-’25 School Year
April 1, 2024
by thetigertimes
Students and teachers at the Fleetwood Area High School were faced with shock when it was announced that the start time for school would be changing starting with the 2024-2025 school year. Due to scheduling complications and student attendance, the school board made the decision to start the regular school day at 6:30 a.m. Debate […]
Posted in: Irie Miller
FAHS Names February Students of the Month
March 8, 2024
by thetigertimes
Every month, Fleetwood Area High School selects students of the month, a title given by the school to students who display extraordinary character. Fleetwood has released the names of the two students selected as students of the month for February as Annie Lee and Katelin Mileshosky Both students are heavily involved in the many music […]
Posted in: Joshua Snyder
Caffeine Consumption Is a Mixed Bag of Benefits
March 4, 2024
by thetigertimes
Have you ever thought about how much your health could be affected based on the amount of caffeine you drink? Caffeine is an ingredient that many people enjoy consuming; it is a stimulant that can be naturally found in certain beans, leaves, berries, and more. While many people drink caffeine to have a boost in […]
Posted in: Irie Miller
Hamburg Continues to Host Hawk Olympics for Student-Athletes with Special Needs
February 29, 2024
by thetigertimes
Hamburg once again invites students across Berks County to participate in the Hawk Olympics. Students with physical or intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to participate in an Olympic-style event. It’s to be held once again at Hamburg School District. The Hawk Olympics works similarly to traditional Olympic events: competitors participate in athletic events to earn […]
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Gaston Introduces New Class to Teach Critical Thinking Skills around JFK Assassination
February 28, 2024
by thetigertimes
“Critical thinking skills are skills that are beneficial to anyone and can be used on a daily basis, multiple times per day,” Fleetwood Area High School teacher Mr. Sean Gaston said. Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, Fleetwood will offer high school students a class entitled, “The JFK Assassination: A Journey in Critical Thinking,” taught […]
Posted in: Erin Kasperowicz
The Kettlebell Can Do More than Bodybuilding
February 23, 2024
by thetigertimes
Functional Strength training is the way to go–from swinging to carrying to even throwing! These primal movements improve the overall health and strength of the individual. Kettlebells have been around for centuries, from ancient Eastern civilizations to Western farmers swinging cowbells to pass the time. Functional fitness is ideal for one’s health and overall performance, […]
Posted in: Owen Williams
Questions over AI in the Legal System Foreshadow Classroom Issues
February 22, 2024
by thetigertimes
With Artificial Intelligence’s sudden rise in popularity, the ethics of such bots have been called into question. When should AI be used, if ever? Questions are also rising about the privacy of using AI. These questions have an impact on Fleetwood Area High School which, as an educational institution, is having its own problems with […]
Posted in: Joshua Snyder
Fleetwood FBLA Competes at Regional Competition
February 14, 2024
by thetigertimes
On December 18, 2023, the Fleetwood chapter of Future Business Leaders of America attended the regional competition at Albright College. Every student that attended placed in the top five for his or her event. Twenty-five of these students qualified for the state competition as well. States for FBLA will take place in April. At the […]
Posted in: Erin Kasperowicz
Fleetwood’s Svoboda Signs National Letters of Intent to Play Football in College
February 12, 2024
by thetigertimes
The National Letter of Intent commits a student to a particular college and confirms that the college will provide an athletic scholarship to the student for at least one year. According to the Next College Student Athlete recruiting website, the NLI program includes Division One and Division Two schools. “The NLI is a voluntary program […]
Posted in: Erin Kasperowicz
Minimum Wage Changes Have Occurred across the U.S.
February 1, 2024
by thetigertimes
For the start of 2024, many states and companies across the U.S. have been raising the minimum wage for their workers in response to numerous complaints. January 1, 2024, was the day that many companies and states increased their minimum wage for U.S. citizens that are working in the U.S. Some Pennsylvania workers are wondering […]
Posted in: Irie Miller
Another Year at FASD “in the Books”
January 10, 2024
by thetigertimes
“When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable, if I have not an excellent library”-Jane Austen As the world grows more and more, and generations come and go, the forms of entertainment change. Some English teachers at Fleetwood Area High School were kind enough to share what their 2023 year has […]
Posted in: Owen Williams
Fleetwood’s Internet Filters Offer Flexibility for Faculty, Parents
January 9, 2024
by thetigertimes
Internet filters have become largely used in schools across America. Fleetwood uses these filters through a program called Lightspeed. The Children’s Internet Protection Act requires all schools to use internet filters that are meant to ensure the appropriate use of school-issued devices. An article by Todd Feathers and Dhruv Mehrotra, entitled “Inside America’s School Internet […]
Posted in: Erin Kasperowicz
Female Flag Football Rises in Popularity
January 8, 2024
by thetigertimes
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to have a female flag football team at your high school? The possibility of that coming to fruition is much higher than you might imagine. Flag football has increased in popularity in the past few years, which has brought it attention from all football fans, […]
Posted in: Irie Miller
Statues across the World Can’t Stay Put
January 5, 2024
by thetigertimes
Would you feel comfortable having historical or religious monuments in your hometown that you don’t personally agree with? In recent years, the statue of General Robert E. Lee was melted down because residents of Richmon,d Virginia, thought it did not represent them appropriately. Author Roy Blout Jr. describes Lee as a “paragon of manliness” and […]
Posted in: Owen Williams
Chatbot “Murrow” Enhances Journalistic Education
December 18, 2023
by thetigertimes
With the recent rise in the popularity of chatbots, also known as Large Language Models, a new tool has been released, capitalizing on the rise in popularity. Murrow, rather than focusing on being a source of quick help to students seeking answers for homework, helps to analyze and critique a student’s writing, particularly journalistic writing. […]
Posted in: Joshua Snyder
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April 18, 2024
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