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STEM Event Recognizes Fleetwood Students
The Young Women in STEM Recognition Event was held in the Fleetwood Area High School auditorium on 20 April. The Fleetwood STEM teachers have nominated students from their classes who possess talent and potential in the STEM-related career field. The students nominated were recognized, and the student from each grade who received the highest number of teacher […]
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Berks Jazz Fest Celebrates 25 Years
April 23, 2015
by thetigertimes7
The annual Berks Jazz Fest is presented by The Berks Arts Council, located in Reading, PA. Their mission is to cultivate, promote, and support the arts in the community. This year is the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Berks Jazz Fest. The Jazz Fest takes place from 10 April to 19 April. This includes Jazz, bebop, blues, funk, […]
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Meet Freshman Soccer Star Brandi Mahedy
April 23, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Brandi Mahedy is a freshman at Fleetwood Area High School. She is fifteen-years-old and was born on 12 November 1999. She also has a stepbrother. She loves sports more than anything. Mahedy has surfed for three years, and she also used to play basketball. However, her favorite sport in which to participate is soccer. During […]
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Eagles Acquire Wide Receiver Miles Austin
April 22, 2015
by thetigertimes7
The Philadelphia Eagles are still acquiring players this offseason. They recently acquired Wide Receiver Miles Austin from the Cleveland Browns. Austin spent his previous eight seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles’ division rival. “The Eagles have been making a lot of moves this offseason. We lost Maclin so we needed to pick up another […]
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Summer Means More Kebabs
April 21, 2015
by thetigertimes
Summer is right around the corner, and many people are excited to start eating their favorite foods. There are many summer recipes out there, but everyone should try these chicken kebabs. Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 […]
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Phillies Look to Make Most out of What They Have
April 21, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The 2015 Phillies’ year is not looking too promising. They are projected to lose over 100 games (out of 162) and to be the worst team in baseball. This would be only the third time in the franchise that they would lose 100 games and would go down in the record books as one of the […]
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Teen Drinking Presents an Excess of Dangers
April 20, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Each year, approximately 5,000 young people under the age of twenty-one die as a result of underage drinking. This includes about 1,900 deaths from car crashes, 1,600 as a result of homicides, 300 from suicide, as well as hundreds from other injuries such as falls, burns, and drowning. Many minors are suffering the consequences of drinking too […]
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Fleetwood Baseball Expects a Strong Season
April 20, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The Tigers are expected to place second under Berks Catholic in their division and place in playoffs. With their senior ace pitcher graduating last year, Clay Weidemoyer, among other senior pitchers, the underclassman are going to need to play a bigger role on the team. “I’m looking forward to coming back from college and watching […]
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New Styles for Summer Fashion in 2015
April 17, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Black is the new black. 2015 summer fashion is different than any other season. There are so many new styles for the warm weather coming up. Skirts, jeans, and black are at a new high for this year. There is also a blend of bright colors on tops and shoes. Black boots and heels are […]
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Fleetwood Students Visit Sky Zone
April 17, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Fleetwood Area High School members from the elective classes Business Leadership, Sports and Entertainment Management, and the after school club FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) went on a class trip to Sky Zone in Lancaster, PA, on Thursday, 26 March. Thirty-nine members from the elective classes and the club went to Lancaster, where Sky […]
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Tsarnaev Found Guilty on All Counts
April 16, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Dzokhar Tsarnaev was convicted for the 2013 bombing of the Boston marathon. A federal judge found him guilty on Wednesday, 8 April, 2015, for the terrorist attack that killed three people and wounded nearly 260. Tanaraev, who is only twenty-one years old, is guilty on nearly thirty verdicts, seventeen of which have the possibility of the death penalty. […]
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Track Teams Look to Start Strong out of the Gate
April 16, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Both the boys and girls track teams are expected to do big things again this year. Both teams went 6-1 last year, only losing to Wyomissing. “I can’t wait for the first meet. I’m trying the hurdles for the first time this year, and I’m super excited about that. I just hope all the injuries […]
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Spring Into The New Fashion Season
April 15, 2015
by thetigertimes7
Every year, there are new fashion trends that change with the season. This year, denim is really in style. Anything denim is considered stylish, especially denim jackets. Denim jackets that are muscle-cut or worn with a shirt underneath are in style too. Pastel colors are trending too, especially “a rainbow of soft springtime shades. You […]
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Frau Moll Takes German Club to Deitsch Eck
April 15, 2015
by thetigertimes6
On Friday, 13 March, Frau Moll’s German students took a trip to the restaurant Deitsch Eck in Lenhartsville. They departed from school at 11:30 a.m., and their reservation was for 12:00. The restaurant is usually not open for lunch, but an exception was made for the Fleetwood students. All of the members of the German […]
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Fleetwood Students Attend Young Leadership Seminar
April 14, 2015
by thetigertimes7
On 13 March 2015, ten Fleetwood area students from student council attended the Young Leadership Seminar at Penn State Berks. The participants’ names were sophomores Jazlynn Bender, Sam Evans, and Lexi Creyer; juniors Faith Scanlan, Leigh Stafford, Keith Brokhoff, Ethan Miller, Brandon Stitzel, Ian Swasing, and Max Vogel. At the seminar, students learned about various topics […]
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FBLA Seussifies Andrew Maier
April 14, 2015
by thetigertimes
On 3 March 2015, members of FBLA traveled to Andrew Maier. Their mission was to read Dr. Seuss books to the elementary children. They also made crafts with them and assisted in completing worksheets. “We had an officer meeting for FBLA, and Mrs. Ackerman asked us if we wanted to do something for ‘Dr. Seuss’s […]
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FAHS Baseball Season Underway
April 13, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Spring sports are underway at Fleetwood Area High School, which means it is finally Baseball season. “I’m really glad the season is finally here. This is going to be my last year before I go off to college, so I’m really looking forward to it,” senior Tyler Emge said. The Tigers finished last season with […]
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Weidenhammer Welcomed in Fleetwood
April 13, 2015
by thetigertimes
Dawson Weidenhammer attends the Fleetwood Area School District. This is his first year at Fleetwood. He went to Brandywine for four years before coming to Fleetwood. “I like it here at Fleetwood,” Weidenhammer said. His favorite activities are basketball, skating, riding bike, and swimming. Weidenhammer likes to swim at his aunt’s house and at the […]
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Top Soccer Stars Named
April 10, 2015
by thetigertimes6
In the world of soccer, there are a few who compete with the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr., and Eden Hazard. These players are playing for some of the best teams in the world, including Barcelona and Real Madrid. Lionel Messi has been dominating the soccer world for the past couple years, along with […]
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Seven Detained In Major Drugs Bust
April 10, 2015
by thetigertimes7
On 24 March, a tractor trailer pulled into a parking lot in northeast Reading. As two other cars pulled in alongside the truck, passersby knew what they were witnessing. Enforcement had been contacted, and the police moved in to detain the men. Investigators had already been on the case because the truck was seen crossing the […]
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Boys’ Volleyball Team Looks To Make Big Impact
April 9, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The Fleetwood boys’ volleyball team looks promising this upcoming season, with key seniors Ryan Gantz and Tomas Paniak leading the team. The boys play sixteen games this season and have a very tough schedule. They play teams like Governor Mifflin and Wilson, and they will have to play well each game to win. The boys played […]
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FAHS Tennis Takes the Court
April 9, 2015
by thetigertimes
Tennis is in season at Fleetwood. With all the snow and rain, the tennis team got a late start. After a 10-5 overall record last year, Fleetwood is looking to do well again this year. They want to make more of a push into the post-season this year. “I wanted to try something new and […]
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Net Neutrality Negates Censorship
April 8, 2015
by thetigertimes
On 26 February 2015, the Federal Communications Commission approved its net neutrality rules, which reclassifies broadband Internet as a Title II public utility. This essentially keeps the Internet “free” by preventing internet service providers (ISPs) from discriminating against certain data based on the user, platform, and content, among other factors. “[Net neutrality] sounds pretty good,” […]
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Parking Space Feud Inspires Shooting
April 8, 2015
by thetigertimes
An ongoing dispute over a parking space between two neighbors ended on 9 January 2015 when Dennis Padgett, age 34, shot both Troy R. Preston, age 40, and Robert Durham Thomas, age 47. Preston was shot in the head four times execution style, and Thomas was shot at close range in traffic on Ramblewood Street […]
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The Tiger Times 
April 24, 2015
by thetigertimes7
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