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Adams, Birckbichler Named September Students of the Month
Courtney Birckbichler and Shea Adams were chosen as the students of the month for September 2017. Adams wants to join the army and aim for either combat engineering or CBRN recon. “I try to do as much as I can with the military and police,” Adams said. Birckbichler would like to major in early childhood […]
2017 Homecoming Arrives
October 18, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood Area High School’s 2017 Homecoming celebrations occured two weeks ago, and students and staff have were hard at work preparing long before then. Preparations occurred to ensure that this year’s celebrations was be memorable and everlasting. Homecoming Week’s festivities included the fashion-oriented Spirit Week, the annual pep rally and Powderpuff game, and the crowning […]
Fleetwood Library Set to Undergo Five-Year Change
October 17, 2017 by thetigertimes7
The high school library is about to become so much more for students, both current and incoming. Mr. Kirby Barnett, the school librarian, has begun very early stages of work on a proposal for the school board to enact a five-year conversion of the library into an all-purpose multimedia space. The goal is to create a space […]
Prom at Bear Creek Deemed a Success
June 8, 2017 by thetigertimes
This year’s prom was considered a big success by most students. For seniors, it was a good way to end their high school careers, and, for others, it was a good first prom overall. The location of prom this year was at Bear Creek. Many people enjoyed the idea of having it there because it […]
April, May Students-of-the-Month Announced
June 7, 2017 by thetigertimes7
The senior students of the month April were Jazlynn Bender and Kirby Normil. These students were recognized for excellent leadership skills in the community. Normil is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gesner Normil of Blandon. Kerby’s future plans are to enter the workforce. Normil has been involved in Special Olympics and the junior prom […]
Spring Concert Earns High Praise
June 6, 2017 by thetigertimes
On Friday, 12 May, The Choral and Jazz spring concert took place, and students were very eager to share their experience. Nicole Powers had a lot to say about the weather that night. “It was awarm, but not so warm, only so warm as to almost wear a jacket but not quite cold enough to […]
Few Dispute Value of Technology in Education
June 5, 2017 by thetigertimes
Society is based off of technology now. Schools could easily function without paperback books if they really wanted too. Most schools have Internet access available to students and faculty as well as laptops or even tablets, depending on the district. As children grow up with technology, it seems nearly impossible to get them away from […]
Students Prepare to Make Big Decisions after High School
May 31, 2017 by thetigertimes7
As the school year draws to a close, seniors begin making important decisions regarding their lives after high school. Choosing colleges, whether or not to attend college, and other major financial and education-related choices are placed upon graduating students. Part of the stress for many seniors is waiting to get accepted to college. According to […]
School’s Out on 6 June
May 30, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Just like most schools, Fleetwood Area School District is coming to the end of the school year, and many people are excited. The seniors are getting ready to graduate, and all other classes are getting ready to move into the next grade. Summer may be most students’ favorite time since there is not school, and […]
Fleetwood Prom Requires Mass Planning
May 25, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood’s junior and senior prom was 19 May. The prom was held at Bear Creek ski resort. “We picked this venue because it was close and available–also, because it will be neat to have two rooms. There is one room to eat in and one for dancing,” history teacher and student council advisor Sue. Nagle […]
Opinion: School Should Start Later
May 24, 2017 by thetigertimes7
A student woke up late again and missed the bus. Now mom has to take him to school, which makes her late for work, but on the silent car ride they ponder how great it would be to have an extra half hour in the morning. Almost a hundred years ago, most schools and businesses […]
Prom Trends 2017 Steal from Nature
May 18, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Each prom season, young men and women spend hours searching for the perfect dress or tuxedo to wear on the biggest night of their high school lives, the prom. While tuxedos have had very small changes over the last twenty-odd years, prom dress trends continue to change each year. The current year’s trends all seem […]
Once upon a Mattress No Sleeper
May 16, 2017 by thetigertimes7
In March, months of rehearsal came to a close, and the drama club put on four performances of Once Upon a Mattress for the community. Students who took part in the show said that their efforts paid off and the show was a success. “I was very exhausted post-show week, but I know that the […]
Technology Affects Teens’ Sleep
May 11, 2017 by thetigertimes7
While it is important to sleep every night, many people, especially children and teens, don’t get enough sleep. Part of the reason for this is the extensive use of technology–smartphones, tablets, Nintendo Switches® , etc., right before bed, which can affect sleep habits. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, widespread sleep loss […]
Prom Committee Meets Every Friday
May 10, 2017 by thetigertimes7
With Prom season in the air, everyone is rushing to get his or her dress or suit picked out and altered. During this time, the prom committee is gathering the supplies they need for decorations and to find the perfect D.J. for this very special night. Juniors Maya Evans, Laura Kaskey, Julia Donahoe, and Sebastian […]
Bystander Program Cancelled
April 12, 2017 by thetigertimes7
A bystander is a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.The FAHS Bystander Program is a performance about the role a bystander plays in bullying. The message is about how to avoid being a bystander, answering the question, What you can do if someone is put in a […]
Fleetwood Holds Annual Art Event
March 29, 2017 by thetigertimes7
On 25 February, 2017, the Fleetwood Art Department hosted the annual Art Event. Students of all grades from a variety of art classes held their own creation stations for local children to come take part in fundraising for the department. “To prepare for the art event, we had to line up each station and collect […]
Fleetwood To Visit Pigeon Forge, TN
March 28, 2017 by thetigertimes7
On April 6-9, the Fleetwood Area High School music department will be departing for Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, for their annual department trip. Students all across the department have been fundraising for several months to help pay for their travel and lodging fees. “I’m not very good at fundraising, but I received a fair amount of […]
Pasta, Presto Served in Fleetwood
March 27, 2017 by thetigertimes
On March 4 2017, hundreds of students from grades 3-12 in the Fleetwood Area School District took part in the annual Fleetwood Amera Music Association Pasta and Presto Fundraiser. Families and community members were welcomed to the school to enjoy performances from ensembles all across the district and eat a pasta dinner to benefit FAMA. […]
Reed Got Talent
March 24, 2017 by thetigertimes
On January 19 2016, Fleetwood Sophomore Taylor Reed competed in Berks Kids Got Talent. Berks Kids Got Talent is a competition that doubles as a fundraiser to benefit the Dyslexia Center in Reading. Reed competed against kids all across the county who performed a variety of different acts. Taylor showed off her skills by performing […]
Manmiller, Schoener Named March Students of the Month
March 24, 2017 by thetigertimes7
The senior students of the month nominees for the month of March are Tyler Manmiller and Katelyn Schoener, who have both been recognized for excellence in their school and community. Katelyn Schoener is the daughter of Scott and Michele Schoener and the sister of Bradley and Alexis Schoener. Throughout her high school career, Schoener has […]
Fleetwood Boys Tennis Starts Up
March 16, 2017 by thetigertimes7
As the upcoming boys’ tennis season quickly approaches, many members are looking ahead with great optimism. Players include freshmen Josh Kopysienski, Zach Haas, Vincent Rudderow, and Aaron Poper; sophomores Nicholas Miller and Nico Touch; juniors Austin Brown and Shawn Bessey; and seniors Kyle Keirstead, Adam Cook, Harry Zheng, Max Pavlick, Jeremy Heist, Cole Strange, and […]
Buddy Holly Lesson by Principal Herman
March 15, 2017 by thetigertimes7
On 2 March, Principal Stephen Herman taught a lesson about musician Buddy Holly and his influence on music in the 1950’s. Buddy Holly was a rock and roll singer. He is known to many as the person who started rock and roll. He inspired so many, including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elton John, John Lennon, […]
NHS Welcomes New Inductees
February 27, 2017 by thetigertimes7
On 23 February, the Fleetwood Area High School chapter of National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. Each year, juniors and seniors are honored with induction. Students with a 92% grade average are invited to apply. They are accepted on criteria including academics, community, volunteering, sports, music, etc., according to the Fleetwood Area High […]
The Tiger Times 
October 19, 2017 by thetigertimes7
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