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Reed Got Talent
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 […]
Spring Student Teachers Arrive at FAHS
February 24, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Fleetwood Area School District is hosting several Kutztown University student teachers, and starting this academic year, the student teaching program started running for a full college semester. “Yes, I do enjoy coming to teach at Fleetwood because it has a very inviting environment,” Mrs. Sarah Wilkinson’s student teacher Miss Milione said. “The students and staff […]
Fleetwood Hosts First Overnight Mini-THON
February 22, 2017 by thetigertimes7
On 10 February, Student council hosted its first overnight miniTHON. This comes after nearly eight months of the /planning the event. Senior Emma Davies coordinated meetings once a week from the beginning of the school year in order to plan a successful fundraiser. “Everyone worked very hard to make sure we could reach our goal […]
Alicea and Rentschler Named January Students of the Month
January 31, 2017 by thetigertimes7
For the month of December, two young individuals were honored as Students of the Month. Adrian Alicea and Kortney Rentschler are both recognized as outstanding students and members of the community. Alicea is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Luis Alicea of Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. Throughout his time at Fleetwood, Alicea has dedicated time to multiple […]
Are National Standardized Tests Better Than Local-Controlled Education?
January 27, 2017 by thetigertimes7
There will always be a debate about whether national standardized tests help more for education than local control of Education, or vise versa. Both of these teaching methods work, but they can work in different ways. National standardized tests are done by all the schools in the U.S. and local control of Education is done […]
Fleetwood Science Olympiad Winning Streak Hits 10 Years in County Competition
January 20, 2017 by thetigertimes7
The 2016 Berks County Science Olympiad competition, held 5 January at Kutztown University, pitted teams from across the county in a variety of events. Tests based on astronomy, ecology, geology, etc., and project events that test student’s building skills took place throughout the day. Science Olympiad is a popular competition; according to the Science Olympiad […]
Fleetwood Craft Show a Success
January 13, 2017 by thetigertimes7
As many people struggled to find a parking spot early at 10:00 a.m., this year’s craft show looked like a major success. Parking was extended over to the middle school parking lot, and it was only the beginning of the long day the volunteers had ahead. There were over 150 vendors this year, about 30 […]
Should Tests Remain the Primary Method of School Assessment?
January 11, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Exams have always been a big part of most schools worldwide. Though a change is wanted by many, it seems unlikely to some that a big enough stink could be made to drag attention to this rising issue. “I would definitely want less exams. Tests are worth a lot of points, and if you fail […]
Standardized Tests Play Major Role in Education
January 9, 2017 by thetigertimes7
Standardized tests play a major role in today’s American education. The goal of these tests is to prove the child’s general knowledge of state required information and skills. However, there have been multiple debates discussing whether standardized tests even prove achievement or readiness to move up to a higher level of education. If the student […]
FASD Website Gets a Facelift
December 15, 2016 by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood Area School District has experienced changes in its website during the past couple of weeks. “Just like anything that changes, it takes an adjustment. I am used to the old one, so as of now, I am not a fan. I like the way it looks though,” Technology Education teacher Sara Sanocki said. […]
Fleetwood StuCo Attends 80th PASC
December 5, 2016 by thetigertimes
Every year, a Pennsylvania high school hosts the State Conference for Student Councils across the state. For the past several years, Fleetwood’s Council has been fortunate enough to attend. This year’s state conference was hosted by Deer Lakes High School. Deer Lakes’ students spent nearly two years working in preparation to host over 1,000 students. […]
Farnes Feasts on American Clubs
December 2, 2016 by thetigertimes
Farnes Silveria Rodriguez is a sixteen-year-old foreign exchange student attending Fleetwood Area High School for the 2016-17 school year. Farnes will be joining the Fleetwood class of 2018 for her eleventh grade year through Rotary Exchange. Farnes was born in Boston, Massachusetts, though she has lived in Barcelona, Spain, for the past fourteen years of […]
September Students of the Month Reviewed
December 1, 2016 by thetigertimes
The position of student of the month is something many upperclassmen seek during their high school careers. Not only do these students have their photos posted in the front of the building, but these students also receive a parking spot in the front of the lot for the month. Samantha Evans is a senior at […]
Girls’ Soccer Plays Historic Season
November 29, 2016 by thetigertimes7
The girls soccer season came to an end on 15 November. It was an unforgettable and historic season to say the least. The girls played their hearts out and gave the whole Fleetwood Area School District something to be proud of. The team made it all the way into state semi-finals but had a very […]
German Club Hosts a Range of Traditional Festivities
November 21, 2016 by thetigertimes
The German Club at Fleetwood focuses primarily on the culture of German-speaking countries and has a wide variety of activities planned for the 2016-2017 school year. Many of the students involved are high school students, but German teacher Mrs. Christine Moll was generous enough to expand this opportunity to her middle school students. There are […]
FAHS Hosts Safe Trick-or-Treat Again
November 18, 2016 by thetigertimes
The Safe Trick-or-Treat was held on 26 October from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the High School. Parents could bring their children for $5.00 per trick-or-treater; the money was donated to The American Cancer Society. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to host the Safe Trick or Treat this year for The American Cancer Society,” Jonathan […]
Gun Control Controversy Increases Sales
November 17, 2016 by thetigertimes
One of the primary issues facing presidential candidates today is their stance on the Second Amendment in relation to the rising threat of gun violence in the United States. The Second Amendment states, “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear […]
FBLA Still Recruiting New Members
November 16, 2016 by thetigertimes7
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) are still looking for new members! In this club, students and teachers work together to further their knowledge on business leadership. In this club students can participate in numerous activities. Activities include meeting business leaders, viewing and completing presentations, undertaking field trips, participating in traveling, and earning recognition for […]
Fleetwood Girls’ Soccer Makes County Finals
November 15, 2016 by thetigertimes7
The Fleetwood girls soccer team made it to the county finals after defeating Wilson 5-4 in Penalty Kicks. Riley Scepansky was dubbed a “Brick Wall” by the Fleetwood Superfans. The student fan section broke out in “We have Riley!” chants several times during the game. Scepansky had more than a few saves during regulation and […]
Rudderow, Keirstead Named Students-of-the-Month
November 14, 2016 by thetigertimes
The Students-of-the-Month for October are Christina Rudderow and Kyle Keirstead. Christina Rudderow has five siblings and is the daughter of Claudia and Joe Rudderow. Rudderow’s future plans include going to hygiene school and then to dental school. She is involved in Relay for Life, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and Health Occupations Students […]
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March 24, 2017 by thetigertimes
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