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Journalism and Art Awards Presented
On 22 April 2015, there was an awards ceremony honoring those who excel in Journalism and Art. Mrs. Diane Chisdak, Artifact Magazine Adviser, gave the Artifact Editor’s Award. The Artifact Editor’s Award is given to the student(s) each year who, with their hard work and dedication, have made a major contribution to the creation of […]
Fleetwood’s FBLA chapter is 8th best in PA
May 13, 2015 by thetigertimes6
“It was a really great learning experience, and it was also really fun,” junior Amanda Meck said. Twenty-five members of Fleetwood’s FBLA club attended the 2015 State Leadership Conference held in Hershey, Pennsylvania. “In order to compete in states, I had to place first in public speaking at regionals,” Meck said. At the conference, the […]
Students Compete in FCCLA States Competition
May 12, 2015 by thetigertimes6
From 18 to 20 March, five Fleetwood students competed in The Pennsylvania Association of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) states competition. These students attend BCTC in Culinary Arts and Early Childhood Education. “I did a poster board on respect and presented to three classes and went to some classes. We were trying […]
STEM Event Recognizes Fleetwood Students
April 24, 2015 by thetigertimes7
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Science Olympiad Captures Third in Regional Competition
March 27, 2015 by thetigertimes
On 10 March 2015, Fleetwood Area High School’s Science Olympiad team captured third place in the Central Eastern Regional Competition at Kutztown University, allowing them to qualify for their eighteenth state competition in a row. Northwest Lehigh took first place, followed by Perkiomen Valley. The three other teams to qualify for states from the Central […]
Creative Writing Class Reads To Preschoolers
March 19, 2015 by thetigertimes7
English Teacher Sarah Wilkinson took her creative writing students to St. Paul’s Lutheran pre-school in Fleetwood on 19 November 2014. Her students were broken up into four different groups to share their children’s stories with the preschoolers. The stories they shared were ones they wrote themselves. Sophomore Abigail Flannery came up with the fun idea of […]
FBLA Members Compete at Regional Leadership Conference
February 6, 2015 by thetigertimes6
Congratulations are in order for the twenty-four students in FBLA for qualifying to attend the State Leadership Conference in April! Mark Weston, Lauren Hughes and Courtney Rentschler all placed in Introduction to Business. “This was my first time. My sister recommended me to join FBLA. It sounded interesting, and I thought it would be fun. I also […]
Eight Years Straight, FAHS Science Olympiad Team Continues County Streak
February 6, 2015 by thetigertimes7
On 9 January 2015, Fleetwood Area High School’s Science Olympiad team won the Berks County Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament. This was the team’s eighth consecutive county title. Fleetwood finished first out of thirteen teams. Twenty-three students from Fleetwood competed in a variety of events, covering many scientific areas, including physics, biology, astronomy, ecology, and many […]
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 […]
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 […]
PSATs Helpful for SAT Success
November 10, 2014 by thetigertimes6
SATs are taken each year by high school students around the country. S.A.T. stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test. The SATs are a way to test a student’s academic skills. The ultimate scores are then used for admissions to get into colleges. “I think PSATs are really stressful because I want to get into a good […]
Fleetwood Wins Big at State FBLA Competition
June 9, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The nonprofit organization Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is an education association with about 25,000 students who are wishing to have careers in business or business-related jobs. Future Business Leaders of America, in which Fleetwood school takes part, is for any high school student interested in business. In 1937 the FBLA idea was developed […]
Keep Your Cool in College
June 5, 2014 by thetigertimes6
High school is, for some, the last stop before heading into the job market and for others is the next step on the ladder towards college. Those who are going to college can expect many challenging hurdles, from harder school work to more difficult school challenges. However, the rewards themselves can be great as well. This […]
Are Fleetwood Teachers Geniuses?
May 19, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Over the past few weeks here at Fleetwood Area High School, I have been asking various teachers to participate in a genius test that I administered. The test was taken from CoolMath4kids.com and is composed of twelve questions that are essentially trick questions. Only those who are vigilant will get them right. Listed below are […]
Fleetwood Changing Credit Requirements
February 25, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Students of BCTC (Berks Career & Technical Center) over the past few years have had trouble earning the required amount of credits. BCTC students leave for BCTC almost immediately after they arrive at school in the morning. They get back to the Fleetwood Area High School during 5th period and start their classes 6th. Doing […]
German Students Visit PA German Cultural Heritage Center
May 16, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On 19 April, German students went on a field trip to the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown. Students left the school at 9:30 a.m. and returned shortly after 1:00 p.m. The German Cultural Heritage Center is a museum and cultural center that strives to preserve and promote the Pennsylvania German Culture. While there, students […]
FAHS German Students Participate in KU Competition
May 2, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On Wednesday, 10 April, Kutztown University hosted the inaugural World Languages Meet. Fleetwood German students competed in several events, taking home the second place prize in the events Virtual Amazing Language Race and Taboorades. They were the only team that participated in the Cultural Presentation. The festivities began at 8:30 a.m. and lasted until 4:30 p.m. […]
Fleetwood Students Compete in Economics Challenge
April 17, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On 27 February 2013, seniors of the Fleetwood student body attended an Economic Challenge competition. The Economic Challenge was hosted by Millersville University, where seniors were placed on different teams to compete. Fleetwood student teams were a David Ricardo Team and an Adam Smith team. Many Fleetwood seniors competed in the economic challenge. Not all were […]
German Students Participate in Essay Contest
April 16, 2013 by thetigertimes5
At Fleetwood Area High School, there are several different contests and competitions that allow students to excel in academics and in life. For German classes, they can excel to places beyond Fleetwood’s borders. Frau Christine Moll, a German teacher working at Fleetwood Area High School, and her students will be competing in an unforgettable contest. […]
2013 FAHS Honor Society Inductees Honored
April 12, 2013 by thetigertimes
On 28 February, 2013, the FAHS chapter of National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. At this ceremony, senior members of NHS inducted the new junior and senior members. To be inducted into NHS, one must first apply. The application includes two essays and a list of one’s activities and community service. The tenants […]
FAHS Students to Compete in First Annual Language Meet
April 5, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On Wednesday, 10 April, German students will be going on a field trip to Kutztown University to compete in the first annual World Languages Meet. This meet will bring together students from high schools across the county as they showcase their skills in various language competitions. This event will include students who take Spanish, German, […]
Three FAHS Teams Participate in Economic Challenge
March 4, 2013 by thetigertimes5
On 27 February 2013, history teacher Dina Heffner took three teams to the Economic Challenge Competition. This competition was held at Millersville University. This is Heffner’s second year taking a team to this competition. At the economic challenge, teams will have to take a series of tests. They must take two individual tests and one test with […]
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May 14, 2015 by thetigertimes7
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