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Safe Trick or Treat Night Scheduled for Wednesday

October 23, 2012 by

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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 […]

Party City is the Place to be This Halloween

October 16, 2012 by

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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 […]

Easter Holiday a Celebration of More Mere Christianity

March 30, 2012 by

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Paganism and fertility are two things most people do not associate with the “Easter Bunny,” the legendary rabbit who brings colorful eggs filled with sweets to children on Easter Sunday. Easter, as most know, is the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which begs the question…What does a rabbit with a basket full […]

Random Cheese: What do you Want in your Easter Eggs?

March 22, 2012 by

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What do you want to find in your Easter Eggs? Ms. Beard–“Money.” Kelly Pitts (’12)–“A gosling (baby goose).” Casey Hefflefinger (’12)–“Ryan Gosling.” Pat Schukraft (’12)–“Pikachu.” Cody Millard (’13)–“A girlfriend.” Zachary Brown (’12)–“Baby dragon.” Austin Stern (’13)–“Colton Plucker.” Joel Snyder (’12)–“A million shares of Apple.” Edwin Enriquez (’12)–“Alyson Landis.” Jake Braswell (’12)–“Lots of jelly beans.” Molly […]

Valentine’s Day Love Caught on Camera

February 29, 2012 by

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Valentine’s Day Origins a Lovely Story

February 14, 2012 by

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February 14th is a day most people know as Valentine’s Day, a day devoted to love and affection. Valentine’s Day originated in 496 AD in Rome, Italy. It was a day to honor Christian martyrs and Saint Valentine. Many martyrs of this time period were given the name Valentine by the Pope, hence the name Valentine’s […]

Easy, Inexpensive Valentine’s Gifts for Men Abound

February 13, 2012 by

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Girls often think buying their man a Valentine’s Day gift is a difficult task. “I find it hard because they don’t even like the holiday!” history teacher Sue Nagle said. Selecting a romantic, useful gift does not have to be stressful any longer. How can you get your boyfriend a creative gift from the heart? […]

Valentine’s Day A Collection of Mythology

February 13, 2012 by

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Valentine’s Day is a time full of love and happiness, attraction and courtship. Flowers, candy, and cards are sent to significant others all over the world as a sign of affection between men and women alike. As the celebrations of this endearing holiday commence, its origins frequently come into question. How did Valentine’s Day begin, […]

German Club Erects Gingerbread Village

February 8, 2012 by

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Random Cheese covers Valentine’s Day Candy

February 8, 2012 by

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With Valentine’s Day coming up, the staff of The Tiger Times ventured to ask students: “What is your favorite candy?” Micah Storms (11)- “Starbursts.” Dan Judy (11)- “3 Musketeers.” Christian Boyer (11)- ” Reese’s Pieces.” Dan Milloy (12)- “Milk Duds.” Mr. Farr (Math Teacher)- “Take 5.” Mr. Houp (English Teacher)- “Mjolkchoklad from IKEA.” Though juniors […]

A Peak at Groundhog Days Past

February 1, 2012 by

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Although 2 February may not strike everyone as an important day, it is quite a popular holiday across the United States. Groundhog Day has earned its spot on the map as the traditions of the holiday carry on year after year. The exact origins of Groundhog Day are not known, but the holiday is definitely […]

Ugly Sweaters Make a Comeback at Fleetwood

January 4, 2012 by

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A renaissance of sorts has occurred in recent years–a rebirth of wool and fleece, cardigans, and pullovers. To the dismay of many, Christmas sweaters have emerged as a new holiday trend. Yet this time, something is different: the wearers of these sweaters are happy to acknowledge their apparel is ugly. These sweaters, varying in degrees […]

“Merry Christmas” Greeting Preferred Among Students, Staff

December 22, 2011 by

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Many people enter the months of November and December with a sense of holiday spirit. From Thanksgiving and Hanukkah, to Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and everything in between, most people in the United States celebrate some holiday this time of year. Streets and stores are decorated to fit the season, but one aspect of their […]

Santa Claus a Symbol of Christmas for Many

December 14, 2011 by

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The legend of Saint Nick, known to most as Santa Claus or simply “Santa”, is one that has for many years stood as a symbol of the Christmas season. As nearly every American Christian, adult or child, can tell you, it is Santa who slips down the chimney of each and every family, leaving behind […]

Safe Trick-or-Treat Better than Ever

October 27, 2011 by

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Last night on 26 October, the FAHS Relay for Life time hosted its annual Safe Trick-or-Treat event at the high school. People under the age of eighteen are admitted into the event for only $5.00 while parents or students over the age of eighteen who are accompanying minors get in for free. The haunted journey started upon entering […]

Does Columbus Day Celebrate Tragedy?

October 6, 2011 by

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October 10th holds special meaning this year as Americans celebrate the life and maritime discoveries of Christopher Columbus. Or, rather, Columbus Day celebrates Christopher Columbus and his accidental discovery of the “New World” on 12 October of 1492, but Columbus is also remembered for his role in the decline and murder of many native civilizations. […]

Mexican History Remembered on Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2011 by

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Almost everyone has heard of the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo, but how many people actually know what the day is commemorating? The name of the holiday translates, simply, to the fifth of May. On that day in 1862, the Mexican militia celebrated a victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla. The […]

Passover Traditions Revealed

April 19, 2011 by

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Each year, Jewish individuals celebrate the holiday called Passover, which is a series of days that celebrates the end of the Jewish enslavement by the Egyptians. Passover, also called Pesach, falls on the 19th of April this year. The holiday is best known in Christian culture because the Last Supper of Jesus was a Passover […]

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