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Rollins Departs Philly for L.A.
Jimmy Rollins spent 14 years in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform. Before Rollins made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, he was playing here in Reading, P.A., with the then Reading Phillies. “I never had the chance to see Rollins play when he was in the minors, but I’m sure it would have been just as […]
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MLK Had a Dream
January 19, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Martin Luther King, Jr., was born on 15 January 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up as a child, Martin was the middle child of all the children. He was a very intelligent boy, graduating at the age of fifteen. He went to Morehouse College, where he received a B.A. He married a woman named Coretta […]
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Winter Weather Brings Daily Surprises
January 17, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The weather this winter has been very odd. One day it is 60 degrees and sunny; then the next day it is 30 degrees and snowing. The weather the second half of the season has been brutal. It ranged from 15 degrees to the wind chill being -15. “If it is going to be this cold, […]
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Students Find Value in Holocaust Class
January 16, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Students in the Fleetwood Area High School have the opportunity to take a class called “Holocaust through Film and Literature.” They read and watch movies on Holocaust-related topics and then discuss them afterwards. The class used to be taught by Mrs. Jennifer Goss and Mr. Sean D. Gaston, but now the reigns have been handed over to Mrs. Dina […]
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Firefly Music Festival Popular Among Fleetwood Students
January 15, 2015
by thetigertimes6
You might have overheard about something called Firefly while making your way down the FAHS hallways. Make sure you do not get it confused with the six-legged, glowing insect. Firefly is a four-day music festival filled with a lot of top notch bands. The festival started up four years ago at the Dover Downs Speedway […]
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Twelve Killed in Charlie Hebdo Massacre
January 15, 2015
by thetigertimes
On 6 January 2015, the French Satirical Magazine, Charlie Hebdo, was attacked. At about 11:30 a.m. (5:30 a.m. EST), two armed men arrived at the Charlie Hebdo office. They made their way to the newspaper’s office and opened fire, killing eleven. At the time, the staff were in a meeting and all together. The gunmen […]
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Austin Young Inducted into Hall of Fame
January 14, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Senior Austin Young has made it in to the Hall of Fame in the 2014-2015 school year. Young has been playing soccer for about ten years now. He started playing when he was at his older brother’s soccer game and the coach went up to him and said they did not have enough players on the […]
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Fleetwood Experiences Pre-Holiday PRIDE Day
January 14, 2015
by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood Area High School enjoyed a school spirited PRIDE day right before Christmas break! The students interacted with each other and participated in many different activities the school staff had arranged for the day. This day brought the students together by creating festive decorations for classroom doors. “I thought it was fun!” junior Xavier Gonzalez said. […]
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Students Create Awareness about Oral Cancer
January 13, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Dental Occupations students from BCTC, sophomores Jordan Reaser and Christina Rudderow of Fleetwood, along with students Gabriella Gallina of Boyertown and Jasadee Marquez of Governor Mifflin, joined together to inform their fellow peers about the consequences of Oral Cancer. Through their community awareness project, they strengthened the relationship between themselves and fellow peers by setting […]
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FBLA Fundraiser Beautifies Fleetwood
January 13, 2015
by thetigertimes
Fleetwood Area School District’s Future Business Leaders of America, also known as FBLA, held their annual flower fundraiser in December. For twenty dollars, patrons would be able to receive a bouquet of flowers every month for the whole year of 2015! That equates to less than two dollars per bouquet. “I think this was a great […]
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Tyler Emge Inducted into Fleetwood Hall of Fame
January 12, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Tyler Emge was inducted into Fleetwood’s Hall of Fame. He is number 32 and the running back of the varsity football team. Emge has been playing football since he was five-years-old. “I’m proud of my brother and hope to follow in his footsteps,” freshman Luke Emge said. Emge’s running yards are well above the national average, […]
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Camaranno and Fullington are 2014’s Last SotM
January 12, 2015
by thetigertimes
Every month two students are selected by the faculty to be students of the month at Fleetwood Area High School. The students who were selected for the month of December were Katrina Fullington and Joe Camaranno. Some of the criteria for being selected are working hard and being upstanding citizens. Katrina Fullington works very hard and […]
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Frau Moll Introduces Students to German Christmastime
January 9, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Modern languages have five domains: listening, reading, writing, speaking, and culture. “All of those things are important, but culture is definitely the most fun!” German teacher Frau Christine Moll said. The German students went on two different in-district field trips. They went to the Fleetwood Area Middle School to do a presentation and make crafts […]
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Heffner Is December’s Teacher of the Month
January 9, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Congratulations to Mrs. Dina Heffner for being selected for teacher of the month in December. The faculty and staff vote on who gets teacher of the month. “No, I don’t think I am old or wise enough to be selected! It’s such an honor. I thought more experienced faculty members would be nominated. I’m honored […]
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Random Cheese: Who Is Your Favorite FAHS Teacher?
January 8, 2015
by thetigertimes
Sophomore Zack Hadeed said, “Mrs. Castiglioni, because she is wonderful… and a fantastic friend.” “Mrs. Hilbert, because she’s chill and I like her class,” freshman Jacob Wildermuth said. Freshman Sahamshlia Rodriguez said, “Ms. Schlott, because she is sweet and cool.” “Mr. Farr, because he is really a cool teacher,” sophomore Ounor Mosley said. Junior Kayla […]
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2015 Promises Diverse Cinema Entertainment
January 8, 2015
by thetigertimes6
The New Year is coming around fast, which means there will be lots of new movies coming out as well. It is expected that there will be over 200 movies coming out in the year 2015: some great and some not so great, but that’s for viewers to decide! Here are some interesting new movies […]
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Lacy Death a Suicide or Lynching?
January 6, 2015
by thetigertimes
Lennon Lacy, a seventeen-year-old from North Carolina, was found dead at a neighborhood park. He was found hung from the frame of a playground swing. Reporters and investigators originally suspected suicide but eventually changed their minds. Lacy’s mom disagreed with the prospect of suicide, saying her son would never do such a thing. She believes […]
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Foles Out for Seven weeks
January 6, 2015
by thetigertimes6
Nick Foles broke his collarbone on 2 November 2014 from a hit by linebacker Whitney Mercilus of the Houston Texans. Foles is expected to be out for at least 6-8 weeks. He has a crack in his left shoulder, which is his non-throwing shoulder. Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, missed seven […]
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FAHS Students Obsessed with “Trivia Crack”
December 18, 2014
by thetigertimes6
Trivia Crack has become very popular in Fleetwood Area High School. It is a common sight to see students playing the game in class, particularly when they aren’t supposed to be. It is a trivia game that awards players ‘crowns’ when four questions are answered correctly in a row. It can be played against friends […]
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Meet German Teacher Frau Moll
December 17, 2014
by thetigertimes7
Here at Fleetwood Area High School, students have an optional German language class taught by Frau Christine Moll. In addition, a German club helps to enrich the German curriculum through cultural events. “I wanted to be the Garman Club advisor to bring the curriculum alive for all interested students at Fleetwood,” Moll said. “I’ve always enjoyed […]
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FAHS Students Visit Holocaust Museum
December 17, 2014
by thetigertimes
The field trip to the Holocaust museum on 11 November 2014 was a special day. It was enlightening and moving for the students who went. The day was dedicated to the recognition that people were dehumanized by this tragedy. It is important to understand this topic so that people can prevent this occurrence from happening again. Inside […]
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FAHS Attends D.C. Concert for Valor
December 16, 2014
by thetigertimes6
On 11 November 2014, the National Mall in Washington D.C was full of excitement. Over 800,000 people were lined up to see the Concert for Valor, one of the biggest musical events of the year. The concert is held every year on Veterans’ Day to salute those who have served in our nation’s military and […]
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German Club Broadens International Bonds
December 16, 2014
by thetigertimes6
German Club has been a part of Fleetwood Area High School for many years now. Frau Moll is the current advisor of the club. German Club is a group of students who meet to widen their German knowledge throughout culture-related events. This club is involved in a lot of different things throughout the year. So […]
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2014 Fleetwood Hall Of Fame Inducts Nick Hope
December 15, 2014
by thetigertimes7
Nick Hope, along with two other students, was chosen to be a part of the 2014 Fleetwood Hall of Fame. Nick started playing soccer at the age of six and has been playing for eleven years. He plays defender for Fleetwood Area High School. “I’ve grown to love the game, and the people who I […]
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The Tiger Times 
January 20, 2015
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