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Bear Creek Has Something for Everyone
Every winter, Fleetwood students have migrated to one spot in particular for snowboarding and skiing: Bear Creek Mountain Resort. Located nearby in Berks County, Bear Creek has plenty of winter activities for everybody to enjoy. Before it became the ski resort it is today, the area where Bear Creek is now located was once known […]
FAHS Band Wins First Place in King Frost Parade
December 19, 2012 by thetigertimes5
The Fleetwood Marching Unit participated in Hamburg’s King Frost Parade. The band played two different songs while the band front performed their routine. The parade had many floats and marching bands there, but out of all the bands, Fleetwood won first place. “It’s really awesome to have a director that is very talented and truly […]
Gathered FAHS Students Grow Magical
December 12, 2012 by thetigertimes
Magic: The Gathering is a twenty-year-old card game that involves a lot of strategy to eliminate your opponent. It is a fun and competitive game that forces players to think. Each opponent has a minimum of 60 cards in his/her deck and duels the other players until they have lost all twenty life points. Students, as well […]
Felix Baumgartner Falls into History
November 14, 2012 by thetigertimes4
On 14 October, 2012, “Fearless” Felix Baumgartner made history with the first “Supersonic Dive”. He described his free fall as “swimming without touching water.” Twenty- Four miles above the New Mexico Desert was where the jump took place. Felix is the only human being to break the speed of sound without the help of a supersonic […]
Silo Venue to Excess Controversy
October 12, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Ever since the 2007 homicide of Wilvin Rosado-Albarran, 25, The Silo’s good reputation has been in question by authorities and residents of Reading and surrounding cities. Due to the 1 April shooting of 3 men–Bryheem Alston, 30; Julian Acosta, 25; and Silo security supervisor, Bobby Newton, 38–and the public release of news on the matter, The Silo’s then […]
Gettysburg Travelers Treated to Historical Hot Spots
May 18, 2012 by thetigertimes4
As the summer approaches, people seem to want more excitement all the time but are uncertain how to obtain that excitement. If you are interested in history, this might be the right guide for you. Our first stop is Gettysburg, where battles in the Civil War occurred as well as the famous Gettysburg Address. There […]
Sheetz Rennovations Attract Customers
May 17, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Sheetz on 222 has been going through many changes throughout the past two months. The entire store has been going through renovations. The front portion of the store has been the only part running since the beginning of the renovations. Sleek new carpet throughout the store and brand new bathrooms have been added. A whole […]
Pennsylvania Hosts Assortment of Amusement Parks
May 14, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Despite popular belief, Pennsylvania is loaded with plenty of attractions to visit during the summer. From water parks to theme parks to zoos, there is no shortage of exciting entertainment in the Keystone State. One unknown gem is DelGrosso’s Amusement Park is in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains. The death-defying rides include DeGrosso’s Crazy Mouse, […]
Bear Creek Patrons Enjoy Even Mild Winter
May 7, 2012 by thetigertimes
Philadelphia Provides Plenty of Summer Attractions
May 2, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Looking for something to do during the long summer months? The City of Brotherly Love is the place to satisfy all of the summer blues. Philadelphia is an amazing place to visit and find entertainment. From museums to shopping to the great food, Philadelphia has something for everyone. The city of Philadelphia is a very […]
Senior Week House Hunting Tips
March 21, 2012 by thetigertimes4
As the end of the school year nears, some students may be thinking about plans for the upcoming summer. For many graduating seniors, a post-graduation getaway is exactly what they have in mind: a week or so to relax with friends and enjoy some time together before the reality of going off to college and […]
Bear Creek Suffers Dissapointing Winter Season
March 20, 2012 by thetigertimes1
As winter nears each year, ski and snowboard enthusiasts from Fleetwood and beyond cannot help but look forward to flocking to Bear Creek Mountain Resort for a long season full of plentiful powder and frigid conditions. The 2011-2012 season, however, left many frustrated and disappointed with what they found on the slopes. “It was, by […]
Paranormal Club Investigates the Pagoda
March 14, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Boo! Scared? Well, you should be. The Fleetwood Paranormal Club has officially begun investigations for this year, and some of their recent findings may surprise you. The group is advised by Erin Follweiler, a science teacher here at Fleetwood High. The first investigation was at the Pagoda and Fire Tower located on Skyline Drive in […]
Temple Run is Newest iOS Hit Game
March 6, 2012 by thetigertimes2
A new hit game swept through Fleetwood Area High School. The game Temple Run has become a very popular way among Fleetwood students to spend free time. Temple Run is an app for iOS products, and, very soon, Android products. Temple Run was created by Imangi Studios and has since made it to the number […]
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 […]
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 […]
German Club has Fun-Filled night at Liederkranz
January 4, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Many German students had the chance, as they do every year, to attend the Reading Liederkranz. This year, numbers increased significantly, with 25 high school students, 22 middle school students, and 10 chaperones. The evening was full of fun and exciting German culture. The menu consisted of bratwurst, sauerkraut, rot kohl (red cabbage), goulash, schweineschnitzel (noodles), […]
Four Square Banned from Lunches and Study Halls
December 12, 2011 by thetigertimes2
From a distance, four square seems like a harmless, enjoyable game. It is creative a way for seniors to pass time in their lunch or study hall periods by hitting a small ball from square to square. Many of the seniors are infatuated with the sport. “Some even call it America’s Pastime,” senior Pat Schukraft […]
Renaissance Faire a Wash…Again
November 10, 2011 by thetigertimes1
Like every class for the last few years, Fleetwood’s class of 2012 took the annual trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire on Thursday, 13 October. It was a rain-filled day at the Faire, but luckily the rain was only coming straight down. Students who did not bring an umbrella were soaked for the bus ride […]
Four Square a Huge Hit with Fleetwood Seniors
November 3, 2011 by thetigertimes1
A lot of the seniors at Fleetwood are interested and involved in many different activities, but, if there is one activity that has taken precedence over the rest this year, it is the seniors’ love for four square. The game wasn’t big with last year’s senior class, but now almost all of the seniors are playing […]
Freedom of Summer Break Arrives
June 15, 2011 by thetigertimes
Many students are always excited for the end of the school year. With the end of the year just passed, many students are rewarded with a carefree summer. There are many locations that students usually like to visit during their two months of freedom. The beach is a very common attraction. Many times teens usually […]
A Look at the 2011 FAHS Senior/Junior Prom
May 27, 2011 by thetigertimes
Students Prepare Summer Plans
May 26, 2011 by thetigertimes
Only 20 days left! Many students are excited that school has almost ended, and everybody is making plans about what to do over summer vacation. For example, Ethan Martinez is planning to spend his summer on romantic picnics while Sara Kilgore plans to be as annoying as possible even though she claims it doesn’t take much […]
Dorney Does Halloween
October 31, 2010 by thetigertimes
Adventure, fun, memories, and more can all be found at Dorney Park—even at Halloween time. Dorney Park has been thrilling fans since 1860, and the amusement park seems set to do so for years and years to come. Of course, Dorney Park is known for the eight thrilling roller coasters that command the attention of onlookers, but […]
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January 14, 2013 by thetigertimes5
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