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Random Profile: Haley Schlechter
Q: What are you going to miss the most about Fleetwood? A: Seeing my closest friends every day. Q: Is there any advice you would give the freshman to have a successful high school experience? A: Get involved, and don’t forget about your closest friends; they will be there through all four years of high school. […]
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Tebow Time Has Come
January 23, 2012
by thetigertimes2
There have been few stories larger in football this year than the emergence of Bronco’s quarterback Tim Tebow as a superstar and sports icon. In his second year, the ex-Florida Gator has made waves throughout the league with not only his unconventional playing style but also his conduct on and off the field. Since being selected […]
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YMCA Hosts Anniversary Party
January 20, 2012
by thetigertimes1
The Tri Valley YMCA is hosted a party for its one year anniversary on January 7th. Members and interested community members were invited to attend. The radio station Y102 was live from 10:00 a.m. to noon from the Williow Creek Elementary parking lot. During the party, there were member appreciation giveaways and techno gym equipment demonstrations from […]
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Random Cheese: What Makes 2012 So Exciting?
January 20, 2012
by thetigertimes2
With the New Year rolling in fast, The Tiger Times staff ventured out to ask the student body: “What are you looking forward to most in 2012?” Tracy Reich: “The summer.” Shaq Cobb: “Getting my permit.” Joe Sherman: “The end of the world.” John Jaramillo: “College.” Lauren Fuerst: “Julie graduating.” Amanda Lynch: “Graduation and senior […]
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2012 Winter Weather Offers Little Threat
January 19, 2012
by thetigertimes2
It seems as if another brutal winter is in store for the 2011-12 season. Thanks to La Nina, a coupled ocean phenomenon, multiple storms have been predicted throughout the United States. La Nina is influenced by the Jetstream along the coasts of the United States. Unlike last year, where Northeast was hit the hardest, North […]
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Random Profile: Amanda Lazar
January 19, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Q: What is your favorite thing about high school so far? A: I love the freedom we get in high school. Q: What are your plans after high school? A: I plan to attend college to become a gerontologist so I can help older citizens. Q: Where is your dream vacation destination? A: My dream […]
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Jake Conrad Makes Music in Fleetwood
January 18, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Jake Conrad is a senior at Fleetwood Area High School. He was born on 7 July 1993. Jake’s parents are Scott and Melissa Conrad, or as he affectionately calls them, Bert and Ernie. From an early age, Jake took an interest in guitar. He currently plays the guitar for a local band named Like Monsters […]
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Tiger Times Wants Your Queries
January 18, 2012
by thetigertimes3
A new advice column will soon be added to The Tiger Times. This advice column is a new option for students to be a part of for the school. Boxes will be placed, along with submission slips, in each English class as well as in the office. On these slips, students are encouraged to write […]
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Willow Creek Mentoring Program Beneficial Schoolwide
January 17, 2012
by thetigertimes1
At Fleetwood Area High School, students are taking steps to ensure future generations develop the skills they need to be successful in a school environment. Willow Creek Elementary School and FAHS have joined together to form a mentoring program uniting kindergarten students with high school students. Willow Creek’s involvement in the mentoring program began right after […]
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Advertisement: United We Fall Concert Scheduled for 1/22/12
January 13, 2012
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Economic Challenge Team at FAHS Commences
January 13, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Economic Challenge is something that has never been a part of FAHS before this year. As with most new clubs, not many are involved or even know about it. Dina Heffner, Economics teacher at FAHS, started the club to help both seniors taking Economics and those who are just fans of the topic. “Economic Challenge […]
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Prom Themes Forming in Comittee
January 13, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Prom is always a memorable tradition highlighting the end of the school year as well as the end of public school for seniors. It is a night that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. With every prom, high expectations arise from the student body for this momentous high school occasion. Last […]
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FAHS too Lenient on PDA?
January 12, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Public displays of affection (PDA): When does it go from cute to inappropriate? “There is no place for PDA in school,” German teacher Shawn Rudy states. “I feel teachers shouldn’t be all over students for PDA, but I also think students shouldn’t be making out in the halls,” Sophomore DaQuan Brown said. “[PDA] makes me […]
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Cool Math 4 Kids Combines Entertainment and Education
January 12, 2012
by thetigertimes1
There are hundreds of laptops and computers throughout the school. From the library to computer labs to the netbooks in our high school English classrooms, Fleetwood Area High School is filled with technology. Students at Fleetwood have access to technology all the time. Whether they are researching or trying to pass the time of a […]
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School Lunches a Recipe of Funding and Laws
January 11, 2012
by thetigertimes
School: a place to go and learn. But what students may not think about are the less visible things that make up our school. Every morning, FASD has ladies come into our school and prepare food for each student who buys lunch, not to mention teachers as well. Each day we have a choice of a sandwich, […]
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Quickhands Gains Popularity in Fleetwood
January 11, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Coordination, Quickness, and Hands: these 3 components are what you need to be successful in the game of all games, Quickhands. Some say it’s been around since the years of the Cavemen. Other say they made it up this year. Ryan Cortazzo, senior at Fleetwood, says differently. “It started during baseball, 9th grade year, with some […]
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Muhlenburg Budget Brings Tax Hike to Berks
January 10, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Muhlenberg township commissioners recently approved a 15.5 million budget for 2012. With the approval of this budget, taxes for the residents of the county would rise about 6%. The budget was approved at the end of November. The rate will increase from $4.5 million to $4.25 million. The 0.15 million increase of tax is for […]
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Roamin’ Gnome Roams Again!
January 10, 2012
by thetigertimes
Hello, you may have heard about my first adventure. My adventure took place at Universal Studios, Florida. This time, I’ll be going to another place in the USA, and I’ll try to stump you again. Off I go! Thursday Night: Tonight I shall be leaving my cozy and spacious mushroom to be trapped in a […]
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Drake’s “Take Care” Earns Mixed Reviews
January 9, 2012
by thetigertimes1
On 15 November, one of the most popular rappers in music today, Drake–a.k.a. Aubrey Drake Graham–released his second studio album. The highly anticipated album is titled Take Care, and it was produced by Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records. Take Care opened at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 631,000 copies […]
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Fleetwood Eager for, Wary of Black Friday Shopping
January 9, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Black Friday is the craziest shopping day of the year. There are unbelievable sales and deals in most stores. Unfortunately, the convenience of the sales comes with a price: the loss of safety. Stores across the country have had violence within their walls during the 2011 holiday season. A shopper in Los Angeles decided to […]
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All I’ve Ever Known Becoming Well Known
January 6, 2012
by thetigertimes
Energy, Presence, Music: these are the three keys to a great live show. One group really captures these ideas. All I’ve Ever Known is an Alternative Rock/Popcore band of sixteen-year-olds from the surrounding area of Reading, Pennsylvania. Formed in May 2011, AIEK is one of the only local bands to feature a female front man–or, in this case, […]
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NBA Season Continues after Lockout
January 6, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Do you miss seeing your favorite athletes out on the court? Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Kevin Durant? Well, you shouldn’t: the NBA lockout is officially over, and league play has begun. A deal was reached on 26 November 2011 after four long months. The big problem trying to find a new deal was between the players and […]
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Norwegian Shooter Breivik Pleads Insanity
January 5, 2012
by thetigertimes1
The twenty-second of July, 2011, is a date that will live on in infamy forever as the date Anders Behring Breivik bombed the government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and proceeded to go to the island of Utaya and began to indiscriminately shoot members of a camp run by Norway’s Worker’s Youth League, killing 76 people, most of […]
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Facebook Facilitates Cyber Bullying
January 5, 2012
by thetigertimes1
Facebook is acknowledged by most as the most popular social networking site trending now. From twelve-year-old children to their very own grandparents, almost everyone has a Facebook account. From the “Poking” of peers and family to starting a lengthy argument consisting of 200 comments, with its countless time-wasting options, Facebook has clearly become the king of […]
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January 23, 2012
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