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FBLA Seeking Leaders for ’11-’12 School Year
Fleetwood’s FBLA, which stands for Future Business Leaders of America, is a club in numerous schools around the country. It is especially important for students interested in a business career. This program has become very popular for students because of how exciting the program can be. As a member of the club, students raise […]
A Teacher’s Summer is No Picnic
June 1, 2011 by thetigertimes
All students know what they are going to do during summer vacation, but do any of them know or even care what the teachers do? Well, The Tiger Times does! People often think that all teachers do during the summer is eat, sleep, and read, but there seems to be a lot more to it […]
Fleetwood in No Need of Food Revolution, Says Woodall
May 20, 2011 by thetigertimes
Bringing up the topic of school lunches makes some people cringe. Many students really don’t even give school lunches a chance, mainly because they would say that the lunches served are not exactly healthy. But nowadays American are confronted with the harsh accusations of Jamie Oliver’s television program “The Food Revolution.” The whole show is […]
FAHS FBLA Finds Success at State Level
May 13, 2011 by thetigertimes
On April 3rd-6th, 2011, Fleetwood’s very own Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club attended the state competition for business leadership. Kayln Hess won second place for community service hours. Overall, she accrued 960. Hess said of her accomplishment, “I didn’t even know I could get an award. I didn’t have to try hard. I […]
2011 FAHS Prom Goes East
May 12, 2011 by thetigertimes
The end of the year is approaching faster than students have expected. As teenagers wait for more information on the event, they are able to begin shopping for all the necessities required by the annual junior/senior prom. The theme for this year’s prom is Asian Escape. At $40.00, the tickets, thought to be expensive, are […]
Karaoke Club Carries Glee Torch
April 20, 2011 by thetigertimes
Fleetwood Area High School has many different clubs and activities in which students can participate. The Glee Club was a new addition to the ’10-’11 school year, and it is already undergoing some significant changes. A typical glee club involves singing, dancing, and interpreting music in different styles. Sometimes Glee Clubs even get the chance […]
April Fools’: Summer Break Extended by One Month
April 1, 2011 by thetigertimes
Hey, Tigers, FASD just fulfilled your wildest dream! Summer vacation has been extended by a whole month. Students and faculty are going wild over the news. Apparently, the year-long schedule submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) contained a misprint that has added almost all of September to the summer vacation. Attempts for the […]
’10-’11 High School Yearbook Sales Begin
March 21, 2011 by thetigertimes
Talent in Short Supply for Canceled Talent Show
March 17, 2011 by thetigertimes
To the misfortune of the Fleetwood community, the talent show scheduled for Saturday, February 19th, was cancelled. Fashion Show Co-Coordinator and Spanish teacher Anita Lewis was very upset that Fleetwood students were not able to see the performers, and her heart goes out to the participants of the show who were hoping to show their […]
Hirneisen, Higo Achieve at Regional Art Competition
March 16, 2011 by thetigertimes
In January, students from Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon Counties gathered together at the Allentown Art Museum to show off what they could do with their artistic minds . Fleetwood students Charlotte Hirneisen and Jess Higo represented Fleetwood at this Regional Scholastic Art Competition. This Annual contest provides students the opportunity to enter their works […]
FAHS Holocaust Trip Scheduled for April
March 11, 2011 by thetigertimes
Each year, the social studies department at Fleetwood Area High School takes the junior class and select sophomores to Washington D.C. This year, the field trip will be taking place on April 20th. This trip is very educational because the students go to the Holocaust Museum, which has many informational exhibits and gives a good […]
Ides of March Dance Promises to Knock ’em Dead
March 8, 2011 by thetigertimes
The Latin Club consists of students in FAHS Latin classes. Madeline Pearson, the Latin teacher here at Fleetwood, is the advisor for the club. There are approximately 20 members in the club at present. Due to the district’s diminishing budget, the club must fundraise for an event called “Convention.” “Convention” is held annually at Penn […]
Recent Lock-Down Drill a Modest Success
March 1, 2011 by thetigertimes
On Friday, February 4th, Fleetwood Area High School had a lock-down drill during second period. The purpose of lock-down drills is to practice what to do if there were ever a dangerous intruder in the building. Every student already knows what to do during this drill: be quiet, and hide out of sight of the […]
FAHS to Attend State FBLA Competition
February 15, 2011 by thetigertimes
Recently, the Future Business Leaders of America club participated in the annual local competition. Although some did not make it to the state competition, many were recognized, and all were winners at heart. Sophomore Steven Hilborn commented on the competition. “I competed in the Sports Management event and placed second out of twenty,” said Hilborn. “It […]
Tiger Mascots Share Their Experiences
February 1, 2011 by thetigertimes
For years, the tiger mascot has been a tradition here at Fleetwood, but rarely are people exposed to the thoughts of those who serve as the school’s mascot. Ryan Cortazzo, who recently acted as the school’s mascot during the fall pep rally, describes his time in the costume as “fun.” “Being the Fleetwood Tiger, in […]
STAND Rises for Darfur
January 28, 2011 by thetigertimes
New to Fleetwood this year is the STAND club. The club’s purpose is to make students aware of the issue of genocide taking place around the world. Media teacher Sean Gaston, one of the club’s advisors, decided to start the club along with history teachers Jennifer Goss and Paul Kochanasz. Gaston was driven to form […]
No Rise in FAHS Violence
January 4, 2011 by thetigertimes
Fight (n): an angry argument or disagreement. Fights can occur anywhere and everywhere, even in high schools. And Fleetwood Area High School is no exception. On average, Fleetwood sees about six or seven physical altercations each year. Compared to other, similar schools, this is about average. However, some schools have more than fifteen fights a year. One […]
Artifact Wants Your Help
December 23, 2010 by thetigertimes
The award-winning FAHS fine arts and literary magazine known as Artifact is in need of some help. Editors are looking for original writings or art from anyone who is willing to submit them. The journal typically accepts poetry, short stories, plays, and any other kind of original creation. The good news is that there is no […]
TheTigerTimes.com Goes Public
November 30, 2010 by thetigertimes
If you’re reading this here on the Internet, then this is less news than history, but perhaps you haven’t heard about all of the outlets available to Tiger Times readers. The Tiger Times newspaper has made an enormous amount of progress since it was first formed decades ago. Just recently, the Tiger Times became the […]
“Frosty Fairytale” an FAHS Reality
November 23, 2010 by thetigertimes
It’s beginning to feel like a lot like that time of the year once again. The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and it’s only a matter of time before the snow begins its annual onslaught. All of these signs point to one thing, and it’s not Christmas. The annual Holiday Ball, one […]
Students Enact Six-Party Simulation
November 19, 2010 by thetigertimes
The Six-Party Talks refers to a conversation with North and South Korea, Japan, The United States of America, Russia, and China about the nuclear power that North Korea seems to possess. These countries have been trying since 2003 to come to an agreement on four major problems: plutonium, human society, a peace treaty, and money. […]
PSPA Trip Is Capstone of Yearbook Experience
November 16, 2010 by thetigertimes
On November fifth, yearbook, journalism, and TV Media students went to the Pennsylvania Student Press Association Conference at the Harrisburg Holiday Inn East. At the conference, students learned how to make better yearbooks, newspapers, and television news pieces. There are many rules students must follow to succeed at each. “I gained a lot of knowledge about […]
Fleetwood Singing Its Way to the Top
November 14, 2010 by thetigertimes
Congratulations are in order for the students at FAHS who were selected for senior county and district chorus. Students selected for senior county chorus must perform a song in front of a panel of judges. Eventually, the selection process is narrowed down to the top 200 students. Fleetwood’s very own Emily Metcalf, Dorie Wolford, Marissa […]
FBLA Offers Holiday Help
November 13, 2010 by thetigertimes
Ever wonder what those boxes covered with construction paper and pictures of turkeys are doing in your first period class? They are more than just boxes—they’re boxes that will make a difference! FBLA is teaming up with Friend Inc. to acquire food donations for Thanksgiving. Friend Inc. is a non-profit organization in Kutztown that helps those […]
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