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Student Council Starts off with a Success
The Fleetwood Area High School student council expects a very exciting and fun year at school because there will be many enjoyable events and activities. “I feel we will have a very good year. We have a lot of dedicated members who offer their time to make events the best they can possibly be!” sophomore […]
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Looper a Unique Blend of Action and Science Fiction
October 25, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Looper is a 2012 science fiction/action movie written and directed by Rian Johnson. It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, and Emily Blunt. The movie’s present takes place in the year 2044. At the time, time travel has not yet been invented, but it will be 30 years in the future. Upon its invention, time travel is […]
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FAHS Oktoberfest Celebrates 200-Year Tradition
October 25, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Oktoberfest is one of the biggest festivals on the face of the planet. The 16-day celebration in Munich, Germany, draws six million people yearly, 18% of whom are foreigners. A similar celebration commenced in FAHS German classes on Friday, 28 September. While obviously not as big as the real deal, the festivities still offered students an […]
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Hilbert and Co. Paint The Town Red and White
October 24, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Saturday, 22 September, Fleetwood students, art teacher Elaine Hilbert, and English teacher Karen Sahaydak were involved in painting downtown Fleetwood. Sahaydak came to Hilbert, and asked if she would help out with this homecoming tradition in the making. Students from Hilbert’s class were offered a free homework pass, but some students helped well beyond the proffered reward to […]
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Homecoming 2012 Unites Community, School District
October 24, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Homecoming is a time to see past friends that are home from college and to take part in many of the fun events. The events during school include hallway decorating for each grade, spirit week, powder puff, and the pep rally. On Friday, 5 October, the annual homecoming parade took place with the homecoming dance following. […]
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Safe Trick or Treat Night Scheduled for Wednesday
October 23, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Have you ever attended the Fleetwood Safe Trick or Treat night at the high school? Then why not? Every year for the past seven years, while math teacher Cynthia Steele has been advising the Relay for Life Club, which hosts the trick or treat night for Fleetwood students and members of the community. “I first decided to be […]
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Hileman Leads Girls’ Soccer to County Title
October 19, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Madison Hileman was put in the hot seat Thursday night in the Berks County Girls’ Soccer Championships. “They had a lot of pressure on us, so I was just doing my best,” Hileman said. When the whistle blows, ending a second overtime, a lot of goalies tend to let their nerves get the best of […]
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Riots in Libya Readdress American Freedoms
October 18, 2012
by thetigertimes5
On this 11 September, 2012, Anti-American riots broke out in Libya, Egypt, and several other Middle-Eastern countries. The riot in Libya was proven to be uncoordinated and far from premeditated, but it was still very violent. Protestors were armed with rocket powered grenades and fired at U.S. ambassador Chris Stevens, killing him near the U.S. […]
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2012 a New Start for Fleetwood Football
October 18, 2012
by thetigertimes5
The Fleetwood Area High School Football team is looking to improve their record from previous years. With new coach Martinez on the job, the team feels they understand the game a lot more. The Tigers’ star running back Tyler Emge thinks they will have a successful season because they have had close games and have […]
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Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act Leaves Stomachs Rumbling
October 17, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Students at Fleetwood have definitely been noticing the drastic changes with the lunch menus starting this school year. Many different parameters have been set in the school lunch menu dealing with subjects such as calorie intake, grain intake, and fruit and vegetable consumption. New stages of these parameters are to be phased in until the […]
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Tips and Recipes for Buying and Using Local Produce
October 17, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Tips for the Market If you are looking strictly for local produce, make sure to ask the stand owner. Some stands sell produce that was shipped in from elsewhere. Sometimes it is obvious to tell with items such as bananas and avocados, but others, like broccoli and strawberries, are not. Do not forget to bargain […]
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Tiger Guider is Here to Help
October 16, 2012
by thetigertimes4
As we all know, the Internet is the cat’s meow these days. Two years ago, The Tiger Times founded its own website and went viral. This year, we would like to introduce a new interactive column called The Tiger Guide. It is similar to the famous “Ask Amy” advice column. The Tiger Guide isn’t much […]
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Party City is the Place to be This Halloween
October 16, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Halloween is just around the corner, and people are going crazy for costumes. Party City is one of the biggest stores around for costumes and party supplies. Hundreds of people walk in and out of that store every day. “We are going to have a better income this year because we have such a wide […]
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Meet Frau Moll
October 15, 2012
by thetigertimes5
Fleetwood Area High School German teacher, Herr Rudy, resigned shortly before the 2012-2013 school year began. His replacement, Frau Moll, brings with her a lot of experience in teaching the language as well as the culture. Frau Moll has an B.A. in German from Ursinus University and an M.S. from Wilkes University. She taught at […]
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Boys’ Soccer Ready To Continue Era
October 15, 2012
by thetigertimes4
After having a winning season last year, this year’s boys’ soccer team expects to perform just as well, if not better, than last year. With last year’s players coming back to play, the team should have excellent leadership to hopefully push the boys to playoffs. In order to have a successful season, the team says […]
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Silo Venue to Excess Controversy
October 12, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Ever since the 2007 homicide of Wilvin Rosado-Albarran, 25, The Silo’s good reputation has been in question by authorities and residents of Reading and surrounding cities. Due to the 1 April shooting of 3 men–Bryheem Alston, 30; Julian Acosta, 25; and Silo security supervisor, Bobby Newton, 38–and the public release of news on the matter, The Silo’s then […]
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Colleges May Not Want Everything You Think
October 12, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Applying to college may seem frightening and intimidating, but do not fear! The biggest piece of advice to follow would be to start early! Yes, juniors, that means you! According to Howtogetin.com, at this moment you should be making a list of colleges that you might like to attend. But how do you choose a […]
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Turbulent Chicago Teacher Strike Ends
October 11, 2012
by thetigertimes5
In the beginning of September, teachers in the Chicago teacher’s union went on strike, delaying the start of the school year in the city for weeks. The issue has since been resolved, but the impact of the strike is having a lasting effect. Some of the main reasons the teachers of Chicago went on strike […]
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Yuengel a Brand-New Familiar Face
October 11, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Only a few years ago, Dane Yuengel was sitting in the same seats as current FAHS students. Nowadays, he’s one of the newest members of the staff teaching social studies. As a student at Fleetwood, Yuengel was in F.B.L.A. and his team was the first in Fleetwood’s history to go to nationals. “I’m so glad to […]
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Girls’ Soccer Looks for Post-Season Run
October 10, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Last year the Fleetwood Girls soccer team shocked everyone by an unlikely post-season run, making it all the way to District 3-AA finals and the second round of states. Their record (13-12-1) was deceiving throughout the regular season, but the team came alive in playoffs. After only losing All-Division forward Samantha Sanders and defender Rayann Fink […]
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Castiglioni Cooks up Something New at FAHS
October 10, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Nancy Castiglioni may not be a completely new face to the Fleetwood Area School District, but she is a new face to the high school. She began her Fleetwood experience in January of 2009 as a substitute teacher. Castiglioni then upgraded to a long-term substitute for Mrs. Smith, a fifth grade teacher, during the 09-10 […]
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Fleetwood Grille a Pinch Shy of Perfection
October 10, 2012
by thetigertimes4
“Salt is born of the purest of parents: the sun and the sea.” ~ Pythagoras. The Fleetwood Grille is a fairly new restaurant located in the back of Fleetwood’s own Simmeria. It is based on a key point in Fleetwood’s history, the Fleetwood Cadillac. There are only twenty-six stools in this small yet cozy bar, but […]
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Memphis May Fire Album Fails to Kindle
October 9, 2012
by thetigertimes
After forming in 2006 with the original name of Oh Captain My Captain, Dallas’s own Memphis May Fire has been making noise at whatever venue it plays. Their newest album, on the other hand, is a bland, empty shell of what the band used to be. Challenger, the band’s third album, was released on 26 […]
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Reporter Bio: Nikkole Hagginbothom
October 9, 2012
by thetigertimes4
Nikkole Hagginbothom, also known as Nikki, is a junior at Fleetwood Area High School. In her free time, she likes to watch movies, read, and listen to music. Her favorite styles of music are pop and country. Monty Python and the Holy Grail is her favorite movie, and Cinda Williams Chima and Ridley Perry are […]
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The Tiger Times 
October 26, 2012
by thetigertimes5
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