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Fleetwood Represented at Regional Band

March 15, 2011 by

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As the season for music festivals continues, Region V Band is next in the lineup. Students are selected to Regional band based on an audition at their respective district festival. Fleetwood is proud to announce that four band members have moved on to participate in the Regional festival after ranking high enough at the District […]

“Misa’s Fugue” Delayed!

March 7, 2011 by

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Most people who attend Fleetwood Area High school are fully aware of the Frank Grunwald documentary the Media Arts department is producing. The Art, Music, and Yearbook departments are also helping out with the production. Misa’s Fugue is the story of 78-year-old Frank Grunwald, who survived the Holocaust when he was only nine-years-old. The production […]

Khalifa Seizes Opportunity in Wayne’s Absence

March 2, 2011 by

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While Lil Wayne was in jail from March to early November, rap didn’t exactly have a direction or a leader. Wayne had once led the pack by releasing his album “Rebirth,” which topped the charts for weeks. However, Wayne would not be releasing any more songs until his November 4th discharge from prison, which was simultaneous […]

Does Aguilera Deserve a Second Chance at the Anthem?

February 23, 2011 by

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From a very young age, Christina Aguilera was well-known for her singing capabilities after she first appeared on Star Search at just ten years of age. She was also no stranger to television, making her appearance on The Disney Channel’s “The Mickey Mouse Club” from 1993 to 1994.  Aguilera has been in the spotlight of the […]

Fleetwood Finds Some Glee!

February 22, 2011 by

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Almost everyone has heard of the new television phenomenon Glee! It tells the story of a high school Glee Club and the adventures that ensue. Now Glee! has swept through the nation all the way to the doors of the Fleetwood Area High School. A Glee Club is a club in which people can sing […]

Oscars Expected to Favor “King’s Speech”

February 16, 2011 by

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The highly anticipated Oscars are right around the corner. The Oscars are the awards given out for the year’s greatest works of cinema. The categories typically include American-made films; however, there is a foreign film award given out as well. Predictions for the 2011 Oscar winners shouldn’t be too hard to guess this year. “Black […]

New Faces at American Idol Judges’ Table

February 14, 2011 by

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American Idol is back once again for season ten, but it is returning as a far different show than in previous years.  Joining the panel of judges beside well-known Randy Jackson is legendary Stephen Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. J-Lo has already proven herself as an actress, singer, dancer, producer, and fashion designer, and she has won […]

Cinderella Cast Prepares for Broken Legs

February 7, 2011 by

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This year, the FAHS Theatrical Society has decided to perform “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” In case you were wondering, it is not even close to the Disney adaptation! The performance will be held on the following days and at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium: March 17th (Senior Citizens Night), March 18th, and March 19th. The […]

Lohan’s Legal Troubles Continue

February 4, 2011 by

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Lindsay Lohan was recently released from her third trip to rehab. The actress told The Sun, “I tried to mask my problems with cocaine, alcohol, and mind-altering substances. I ran myself down and lost track of who I was.” Ironically, Lindsay pledged to be in rehab for about another year, but she decided to leave […]

Senior County Band an FAHS Tradition

February 3, 2011 by

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Sophomores, juniors, and seniors were recently eligible to audition for Senior County Band. Fleetwood’s musical department has always had an amazing reputation, and this year’s Senior County results were no exception. Sophomore Taylor Delehanty, who plays clarinet III, was overjoyed to have made the cut: “It felt great to make it. I worked extremely hard […]

“Misa’s Fugue” Continues as Planned

February 3, 2011 by

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With each passing month, the end of the school year grows nearer and nearer, and accompanying the end of school is the anticipated release of the FAHS Holocaust documentary. The documentary has a tentative release date of late May, and Media teacher Sean Gaston’s students and production staff are working very hard to have the […]

Para-Less?

January 19, 2011 by

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In mid-December, Paramore fans all over the world were shocked by the news that guitarist Josh Farro left the band with drummer Zac, his brother. The Farro brothers helped create the band in 2004 along with bassist Jeremy Davis and lead singer, Hayley Williams. They picked up Taylor York, who is another guitarist, along the way. […]

Talent Show Tradition Returns to FAHS

January 6, 2011 by

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Fleetwood has a lot of talent, more than one would expect, and many are expected to sign up for the first FAHS talent show in several years.  If you are interested, there’s still plenty of time to prepare for a role in performance. The talent show will be held on Saturday, February 19th. Both students […]

FAHS Doc Trailer Posted Online

December 22, 2010 by

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Sean Gaston and Jennifer Goss, producers of the FAHS Holocaust Documentary “Misa’s Fugue,” recently posted the first official trailer for the film on their website www.FAHSDocProject.com.  In addition, screenwriter Zachary Houp has blogged an extensive account of his efforts so far to make the story of survivor Frank Grunwald a reality for 21st Century students.  Periodic updates will be […]

Book Recommendation: “Kissed by an Angel” by Elizabeth Chandler

December 10, 2010 by

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In the book “Kissed by an Angel,” by Elizabeth Chandler, Ivy, the protagonist, is attending a swim meet when she starts thinking about the first time she came to Stonehill High School in Connecticut. She watches her school’s most popular swimmer, Tristan Carruthers, swim the butterfly in the race. Also at the meet is Gregory […]

Biniek Steps into Glass Slipper

December 1, 2010 by

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Every year in March the Fleetwood High School performs a play or musical. This year will be no different. This year the Fleetwood Theatrical Society and director Matthew Biniek have chosen Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s version of Cinderella. The musical will be performed on March 18th and 19th of 2011. The show will begin at 7:00 p.m., […]

Weezy is Free!

November 16, 2010 by

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On October 22nd 2009, the man whom some call the best rapper in the world went to jail. Lil’ Wayne’s (birth name Dwayne Carter) sentence was related to a 2007 gun charge for having a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun on his tour bus.    Lil’ Wayne, also known as Weezy, was sentenced to a year in […]

Random Cheese: Goku v. Superman

October 12, 2010 by

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Goku is a Super Saiyan from the planet Vegeta. He is the main protagonist of the DragonBall meta-series. Superman is America’s favorite superhero. Who would win in a fight? Nick Braswell (’13): “Goku, obviously—he’s got that big bomb thing.” Stephanie Geho (’12): “Superman, because Goku doesn’t have Kryptonite or anything.” Ethan Martinez (’11): “Superman, I don’t even watch DragonBall […]

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