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Summer Jobs Give Teens Long-Term Bank
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 […]
Seniors Afraid of Postponed Graduation
March 26, 2013 by thetigertimes5
With the year slowly winding down, many seniors anxiously await acceptance letters or begin prospective jobs, but there is something brooding over the head of every senior. The possibility of graduation being postponed is a real threat. With the school snow days dwindling down and Easter just around the corner, many students are worried whether or […]
FAHS Music Takes on Myrtle Beach
March 5, 2013 by thetigertimes5
Each year, the music association plans a trip for students in band, band front, chorus, and Orchestra. Not only is this a trip to showcase Fleetwood’s musical talent, but it also is a reward for the kids who work hard. Fleetwood’s music is notorious for having a superior program and great talent. If it weren’t […]
Safe Grad Hosts Fun for Seniors and Middle Schoolers
February 28, 2013 by thetigertimes4
Every year, the senior class holds a Safe Graduation Dance for the middle school students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. This year, many seniors of the class of 2013 helped in coordinating the dance. The dance took place in the middle school 5-6 gym on 1 February 2013 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. […]
Fleetwood Work Force an Eclectic Bunch
December 10, 2012 by thetigertimes5
Does the average Fleetwood student have a job? Many students around the high school do indeed. Some chose jobs in Fleetwood, while others chose jobs in the surrounding areas. Fleetwood students have many different types of jobs. Some students work on farms interacting with animals, some work at restaurants working with customers and food, and some […]
Senior Pancake Breakfast a Success
December 4, 2012 by thetigertimes5
On Saturday, 27 October, the senior class hosted its final pancake breakfast in the high school cafeteria. The purpose of this breakfast was to raise money to help this year’s senior class pay for graduation. Overall, the breakfast was a success. A majority of the people who may not have been able to come in previous […]
Philosophy Club Thinks Itself into Being
November 15, 2012 by thetigertimes5
Students looking for something to do after school may be in luck. This year, Fleetwood Area High School has a brand-new Philosophy Club. Dissatisfied with the focuses and options offered to them by other after school clubs, seniors Cody Millard and Leif Greiss came up with the idea for a club dedicated to the discussion […]
Business and Pleasure Abounds for FBLA
October 31, 2012 by thetigertimes5
Future Business Leaders of America, or FBLA, is a non-profit organization that benefits the youth of today. All high school students have the opportunity to sign up and participate in FBLA. FBLA does a lot of things to educate students on the world of business and how important occupations in marketing and management are. If […]
FAHS Band Maintains Good Reputation
October 26, 2012 by thetigertimes5
Throughout Fleetwood history, one of the most talented and dedicated groups has been the high school band. Conducted by music teacher Charles Ebersole, the band attends all home football games, most local parades, and hosts a few concerts over the school year. Each year, Fleetwood Area Music Association (FAMA) travels somewhere to show off its […]
Student Council Starts off with a Success
October 26, 2012 by thetigertimes5
The Fleetwood Area High School student council expects a very exciting and fun year at school because there will be many enjoyable events and activities. “I feel we will have a very good year. We have a lot of dedicated members who offer their time to make events the best they can possibly be!” sophomore […]
Homecoming 2012 Unites Community, School District
October 24, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Homecoming is a time to see past friends that are home from college and to take part in many of the fun events. The events during school include hallway decorating for each grade, spirit week, powder puff, and the pep rally. On Friday, 5 October, the annual homecoming parade took place with the homecoming dance following. […]
FAHS Participates in KU Relay for Life Walk
June 26, 2012 by thetigertimes
Every year, in over twenty countries, countless relays are held in an effort to raise awareness of cancer and to celebrate the lives of survivors. Relay for Life is a volunteer-driven fundraising event hosted by the American Cancer Society. The event has raised over three billion dollars to date. In May of 1985, Dr. Gordon […]
FAHS Students Have a Good Day at Twelfth Night
June 19, 2012 by thetigertimes
Hear ye, hear ye! On the 18 March, Mr. Marc Walter, a high school English teacher, took a collection of his students to see Twelfth Night, a show that was being performed at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre. He took many of his classes, a mix of freshmen and seniors. There was enough room for 45 […]
Former Fleetwood Student Shows Town’s Change
May 25, 2012 by thetigertimes4
Who exactly is Caroline Elizabeth Baum Steitz? For starters, she is a Fleetwood Area High School of 1931. Through her and her family, students and community members can understand the history of Fleetwood and how times have changed since she was a student. The first motion picture house in Fleetwood was built on 30 West […]
New Bully Group
May 25, 2012 by thetigertimes1
Do you feel alone? Always bullied? Depressed? Do you just want to get to know your classmates better? Accept may be the club for you to join if you answered “yes” to any of these questions. This year, the FAHS student body started a new club called Accept, which is the high school’s first anti-bullying […]
FBLA Team Brings Home the Victories
May 14, 2012 by thetigertimes1
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Awards Program recognizes students for their excellence in competitions having to do with business. At the State Leadership Conference in April, students from Fleetwood competed in events testing their knowledge and skills in business. If students perform well enough, they are then eligible to compete at the […]
Interact Club Gets Involved
May 11, 2012 by thetigertimes4
The FAHS Interact Club is Rotary International’s service organization for young people ages twelve to eighteen. The ultimate goal of Interact is to promote community service. The Interact Club at FAHS is sponsored by the Fleetwood Rotary Club, which provides some support and guidance for the students, but the club itself is self-governing and self-supporting. Every club […]
The Tiger Times 
June 28, 2013 by thetigertimes
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