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Finals Ahead: Are You Ready?
As the end of the year is fast approaching, and the test and grades are piling up, things might become kind of stressful. It doesn’t help that, perhaps the hardest tests of the year, the mid-term and final, are also on the plate and will require constant studying and diligence if one wishes to pass. […]
German Club Places Second in Competition
April 23, 2014 by thetigertimes6
On 27 March 2014, eleven teams from six different school districts competed in Kutztown’s World Language Meet. Fleetwood’s German language students came in second place. “The competition was from eight in the morning until three in the afternoon. There were thirteen people, so we ended up taking two vans,” German teacher Mrs. Christine Moll said. […]
What Happened to Tiger TV?
March 27, 2014 by thetigertimes6
In the past years at Fleetwood Area High School, students and staff have been treated to a weekly news/variety program put together by Mr. Sean Gaston and the TV media students. This year, Gaston decided not to run Tiger TV. “Just talk to some of the junior or seniors that are in TV media 1 and […]
Fourth FAHS Shakespeare Field Trip Imminent
March 24, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Fleetwood Area School District has always incorporated reading Shakespeare into its curriculum. Students read “Romeo and Juliet,” “Julius Caesar,” “Macbeth,” and sometimes “The Taming of the Shrew” for a quarter in their English classes. Four years ago, Fleetwood began attending a Shakespeare play in Philadelphia at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre. If students are interested in attending […]
Fleetwood Excels at Science Olympiad
March 5, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Science Olympiad has been around for 30 years and is still going strong. It has 7,000 teams in all 50 states, with 16,000 schools involved in Science Olympiad throughout the country. Each team is allowed to bring 15 members from grades 6-12, but some schools have 75 members on their team. Each year, a portion […]
Fleetwood Improves at FBLA Competition
February 12, 2014 by thetigertimes6
The FBLA team from Fleetwood Area High School competed in a competition on 8 January at Penn State Berks Community College. The schools that competed were Brandywine, Boyertown, Schuylkill Valley, Conrad Weiser, Wilson, and Fleetwood. Fleetwood placed fifth out of the seven schools that were there. FBLA, or Future Business Leaders of America, was founded […]
Fleetwood Places Second in Math Competition
January 9, 2014 by thetigertimes6
Students from Fleetwood Area High School went to the Berks County Interscholastic Mathematics Championship competition held on 4 November 2013 at Reading Area Community College (RACC). Fleetwood sent three seniors to the competition, Peter Sitarik, Elaine Huang, and Clay Weidemoyer. They placed second in the tournament. Many top schools from Berks County were there competing. […]
FAHS Joins KU World Language Competition
December 16, 2013 by thetigertimes6
On 27 March 2014, Fleetwood’s German Club will go to Kutztown University to compete in an all-day competition called the “Kutztown World Language Meet.” “So far, the tentative schedule is that Fleetwood students will compete in three events: cultural presentation, Taboorades, and go-animate. Then they will tour the campus and the language department,” German teacher […]
German Club Celebrates with Apfelstrudel
December 11, 2013 by thetigertimes6
A few weeks ago, Fleetwood’s German Club decided to bake apple strudel as a way to experience some German culture. The club also made sugar cookies while the strudel was baking. “The German club baked apfelstrudel, the German word for apple strudel, to learn about the German culture to enrich the curriculum. Traditionally German people […]
Walking Talking Wednesdays Takes Over Fleetwood
November 20, 2013 by thetigertimes6
Walking Tacos, a new invention, consists of a bag of any select kind of chip customers want with taco meat and any topping for a taco that a person chooses. It makes for a good fundraiser activity. This is something from which Coach Kellet (Fleetwood Girls’ Basketball Coach) hopes his team can profit. He started […]
Ninth Graders Visit Gettysburg
November 19, 2013 by thetigertimes6
The battle of Gettysburg was fought during the first three days of July during the year of 1863. Every part of the town was devastated, and every building was used to house soldiers during the battle. The battle resulted in Lee’s retreat to Virginia, and it ended the hopes of the Confederacy to win the […]
Earlier Start Startles Students
October 30, 2013 by thetigertimes6
If you have not realized this already, Fleetwood Area High School’s day has been moved up by five minutes. Students seem to be overly harsh on the change in schedule for the Fleetwood Area High School. The school day used to start at 7:30 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, but it now starts 7:25 a.m., Eastern […]
Fleetwood Celebrates Homecoming 2013
October 28, 2013 by thetigertimes6
Fleetwood 2013 homecoming included a variety of events that gave Fleetwood students the chance to show their school spirit. The homecoming dance was Friday night after the powder puff game and the parade. Fleetwood’s football homecoming game was played against Schuylkill Valley on September 28th. The home team won 31-7. This made for an exciting […]
Field Show Celebrates Bond…James Bond
October 22, 2013 by thetigertimes6
In the spirit of the 50th anniversary of the British spy, 007, the marching unit chose the character for its theme. This theme satisfies all ages, from the older crowd members who remember when the original Bond films came out, to the younger members who may have seen the most recent Bond film, Skyfall, which […]
No More Hiding: School Lockdown Procedure Changes
August 26, 2013 by thetigertimes
Changes are being made for the upcoming year. Lockdown drill procedures are being adjusted to further protect the students and faculty of the Fleetwood Area High School. Unfortunately, most of these changes will not be revealed until further notice. The new procedure is going to be put into effect for the 2013-2014 school year. These […]
Awards All Around for FBLA
July 2, 2013 by thetigertimes
The Fleetwood Area High School has many clubs, but most do not attend competitions with each other–in fact, very few do. One of the clubs that gets the privilege to compete is FBLA. This school year, the FBLA participated in many competitions and, to no one’s surprise, won many places in numerous events. As a chapter, […]
Summer Jobs Give Teens Long-Term Bank
June 28, 2013 by thetigertimes
With summer approaching and school coming to an end, a lot more kids this year have summer jobs to occupy their time. Particularly among the upcoming junior and senior classes, many students have begun driving and owning their first cars, which requires a lot of money. Without a summer job, paying for gas would be […]
Students Satsified by Summer Break
June 17, 2013 by thetigertimes
Summer break is one of the most anticipated times of the year for students. They look forward to spending time with friends and doing various recreational activities. Most seniors venture out for senior week to different locations. Some of the popular locations are the beach, down south, and even camping. Students who are not seniors […]
Faculty Favorites Filled with Familiar Faces
June 13, 2013 by thetigertimes
Each year, Fleetwood boasts many outstanding teachers who are favorites by many students. In previous years, the most favored teacher has been announced at the pep rally, but there was not one this year. Students judge teachers on essential attributes such as how laid back, knowledgeable , and cool they are. “I would have to say Mr. […]
The End of the Year Is Here
June 4, 2013 by thetigertimes5
The end of the year is rolling around, and final exams are tormenting the students of Fleetwood. Whether it’s organized studying or crammed studying, everyone is trying to prepare in some way. Many teachers have stopped teaching for the rest of the year and now are just reviewing for the final exams. Most seniors began […]
Memorable Band Trip Ends with a Sputter
May 8, 2013 by thetigertimes4
From Thursday, 11 April, to Monday, 15 April, the 2013 annual music department trip took place. For some kids, it was their last—and one which they will be sure to never forget. Every year, the music department trip takes place at one of many locations. This year, the department went to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. “I […]
FAHS Music Returns from South Carolina
May 7, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Every year, the Fleetwood Area Music Department invites students to attend a trip to compete in a music competition. This year students who attended the trip had the chance to visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The trip to Myrtle Beach cost $510.00, which may seem like a lot, but participants could fundraise enough money to […]
Misa’s Fugue Earns Assortment of Laurels
April 4, 2013 by thetigertimes
Around Fleetwood Area School District, the name Misa’s Fugue is spoken with pride. What started as a student film project is now a powerful documentary of the time spent by artist Frank “Misa” Grunwald in Nazi concentration camps. “The film made me feel a wide array of emotions and a deep feeling of empathy for […]
Art Event 2013: I Art, Therefore I am
April 3, 2013 by thetigertimes
On Saturday, 2 March, the Fleetwood Area High School held its annual Art Event for five hours, opening for the public at noon. Five hours, however, was not even close to the full amount of effort high school students and art teachers put in to prepare for it. A main feature of the Art Event […]
The Tiger Times 
May 2, 2014 by thetigertimes
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