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Random Profile: Riley Cargen
What is something you would like people to know about you? I’m Lazy. If you could have any superpower what would it be? Super Strength because it would be pretty cool to have, and I could do anything with strength. If you could save any 3 things from your home in a fire, what would […]
Houps Welcome Joyous Bundle
November 30, 2011 by thetigertimes2
Journalism and English instructor Zachary Houp–with assistance from his wife–recently brought a new life into the world. Mia Faith Houp, born on October 18th at 8:30 in the morning, weighed in at 6 lbs., 9 oz., and measured 19 in. “We wanted something simple and beautiful for her first name, and we wanted her middle […]
Random Profile–Mitch Kinek Follows Fleetwood Family Tradition
November 2, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Freshman Mitch Kinek is the son of Thomas and Shelli, and brother to Tori, Kaley, and Joe. He’s an athletic, pizza-loving soccer player. In the few weeks Mitch has been in high school, he’s been more than enjoying himself. Most kids find their freshman year nerve-racking because many of them are on their own . For […]
Barnett’s Elementary Transfer Stimulates Student Comparisons
October 31, 2011 by thetigertimes2
The class of 2015 would not know it, but Fleetwood Area High School lost an irreplaceable member of its teaching staff last year. Amy Barnett, who taught both drivers’ education and girls’ physical education, was transferred to Willow Creek Elementary School at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Governor Corbett’s budget cuts got the […]
Trite Transfers from Security Guard to Fleetwood Teacher
October 28, 2011 by thetigertimes1
A familiar face once observed protecting the halls of Fleetwood Area High School found himself a new place to call home this year, Room #8. Adam Trite made the transition from security guard to history teacher this year after Mr. Lessig announced that he would embark on a missionary trip to Africa. Trite, who had […]
Thomas Takes Reigns from Shetayh
October 25, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Some students have been wondering whilst walking through the halls, “Who is that mysterious new teacher in Mrs. Shetayh’s old room?” The answer to that question is Mr. Andrew Thomas. Mr. Thomas attended Brandywine Heights High School where math was, not surprisingly, his favorite subject. After graduating, he enrolled in State University to pursue his undergraduate […]
Same Face, New Place for Becky Jarosynski
October 24, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Becky Jarosynski, current social studies teacher at Fleetwood Area High School, taught business at Fleetwood for seven years before being moved to her current position at the onset of 2011-2012 school year. “Due to the Retirement of Mr. Ghessi and our School Budget cuts, it was decided by the administration to move me from a business […]
Olivia Edwards is Fleetwood’s 2012 Outstanding Young Woman
October 21, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Each year, students across Pennsylvania participate in a competition encompassing scholastic abilities, interviewing skills, performing arts, public speech, and personal fitness. This pageant is known as Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Young Woman Competition. The main motivation behind winning this ‘pageant’ is the opportunity of receiving a scholarship to a school of the winner’s choice. As of this summer, […]
Houp Awarded ASNE Journalism Fellowship
October 18, 2011 by thetigertimes
You may know him as your English teacher, and others may know him as their journalism teacher, but everyone knows him as Mr. Houp. Zachary Houp teaches English 10 and 12 at Fleetwood, and he is also the advisor of The Tiger Timesnewspaper. This is going to be his eighth year overall at Fleetwood […]
Erica Ebner Reflects on a Life Surviving Challenges
June 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
I was twelve when my doctor told me with wide, sad eyes that I had two months to live. That was the day my life changed in a very drastic way. I had headaches every day, my left hand stayed closed most of the time, my left leg was so weak that I couldn’t’t walk very […]
Sanders’ Thumb Earns Two Thumbs Up
May 17, 2011 by thetigertimes
Elementary school days are filled with fun, especially around the holidays when art projects and parties fill up the class time. Thanksgiving was one of those special holidays, and we can all remember the ever-popular hand print turkey art project—tracing your hand with paint to create that beautiful work of art that Mom would treasure. […]
England Acquires Future Queen
May 12, 2011 by thetigertimes1
On April 29th, 2011, two billion people around the world gathered around their television sets and the sidewalks of Times Square and London to watch as Prince William of Wales and Catherine Elizabeth Middleton said their “I do’s.” The wedding was held at the famous Westminster Abbey, located in London, England. The day, which had been months in […]
FAHS Welcomes Four-Legged Friend
May 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
Look but don’t touch—that is the biggest tidbit of advice freshman Kayln Hess can stress about any seeing-eye dog, including hers. Mila, a 10-month old golden lab, is currently in training at Fleetwood Area High School. Although she started training at 6 months, she was not allowed to be in the school environment until she […]
Houp #3 Expected at FASD
April 28, 2011 by thetigertimes
Murmurs around the school regarding Mr. Houp and his possible offspring…are true! Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Houp are expecting a bundle of joy this coming October 12th. Mama Houp—first grade Fleetwood teacher Jennifer Houp—is ecstatic about her pregnancy. “I’m so excited! Hearing the heartbeat of the baby has been one of the most amazing things […]
Keirstead Achieves Spelling, Writing Success
April 12, 2011 by thetigertimes
After many long nights of studying, all of her hard work finally paid off when Fleetwood Area Middle School prodigy Rachel Keirstead recently won the Berks County Spelling Bee. She studied using a packet full of words designed for the Scripps’ Spelling Bee. For winning, she was awarded a $100 savings bond, a very large […]
FAHS Junior Wenzel Commits to Cincinnati Baseball
March 28, 2011 by thetigertimes
A few weeks ago junior, FAHS Junior Devin Wenzel became verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati competes at the Division I level in the Big East conference against colleges such as Syracuse, Louisville, Villanova, and Pittsburgh. The 473 acre campus is in an urban area on the outskirts of Cincinnati, […]
Mr. John Heck: Whistler Extraordinaire
March 7, 2011 by thetigertimes
“I have been a whistler ever since I was able to!” says Fleetwood Area High School Technology Education teacher John Heck. But he does not realize when he starts or stops—he simply whistles unconsciously. Heck is unable to pick a favorite song. Everyone has heard Heck whistle, but what does the school think about his serenading? […]
What Are We Celebrating on Presidents’ Day?
February 18, 2011 by thetigertimes
Many people think that Presidents’ Day is to celebrate all of the American presidents, both living and dead. But the original celebration of Presidents’ Day was to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. The non-confederate states would also celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. A bill was eventually passed for Washington’s birthday to become a national holiday, and this […]
Ickes Honored as Science Student of the Month
February 15, 2011 by thetigertimes
For the month of January, FAHS senior Elizabeth Ickes was named the Carpenter Science Student of the Month. Liz was nominated by science teacher Matthew Biniek for her continual success in the science department, both in the classroom and during extracurricular activities. Here at Fleetwood, Ickes is a member of Science Olympiad team, Envirothon, National […]
Valentine’s Holiday Observed
February 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
Valentine’s Day is a time when people get together and celebrate love. They give flowers, candy, and cards; they give kisses and hugs. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for years beyond recall, but what started this lovable holiday? Long ago, the Roman Empire held a celebration every year called the Lupercian Festival. The Lupercian festival was held […]
Goss Becomes Albright Holocaust Resource Center Coordinator
February 8, 2011 by thetigertimes
Jennifer Goss, a social studies teacher at the Fleetwood Area High School, has been hired as the new coordinator of the Holocaust Resource Center at Albright College. She began this part-time position on January 3rd, 2011, when the position became available because of the death of the previous coordinator, Dan Tannenbaum. “I first met the […]
Betty White Turns 89!
January 26, 2011 by thetigertimes
On Monday, January 17th, 2011, Betty White, a veteran of Hollywood, celebrated her 89th birthday. The adored comedic actress has decades of success to celebrate. Born in 1922, Betty White rose to fame by hosting her own radio shows. White moved with her family to Los Angeles during the Great Depression, which may have been […]
Weeks Starting Fresh after Night School
January 3, 2011 by thetigertimes
To most students, night school is a place where you do not want to end up. Cameron Weeks was one of the unfortunate people who had to be enrolled in night school. Cameron is a sophomore who is completely ecstatic about coming back to regular school. After attending several months of night school, Weeks finally […]
Torres Finds Funds in Refuse
December 29, 2010 by thetigertimes
Karina Torres, a senior here at Fleetwood Area High School, is on a mission to collect soda cans to help raise money for an educational ambassadorship program to Europe. In addition, Torres wants to help raise money for college and other personal expenses. As Torres began this endeavor, she thought that collecting cans would be […]
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December 9, 2011 by thetigertimes1
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