The Tiger Times

06/05/2024

Quill and Scroll Program Recognizes Fleetwood Area High School Students

To end off the school year, the annual Quill and Scroll ceremony occurred at Fleetwood Area High School. A selection of students participated in the Quill and Scroll program. In addition to elected…

06/05/2024

How Does Sunscreen Work?

As summer approaches, it is important to understand how to protect yourself from UV rays, one of the most effective ways being through the use of sunscreen. Sunscreen is an important part of having…

06/04/2024

Taylor Swift's New Album Faces Controversy over Lyrics

Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department: debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart on April 19, 2024. The surprise double-album consists of 31 songs, ra…

06/03/2024

Summer Learning Loss Is Scary but Can Be Prevented

As students look forward to a long-awaited summer break, one issue becomes overlooked: summer learning loss. Also known as the “summer slide,” summer learning loss is the decline in academic skills…

05/31/2024

Fleetwood Dancers Leap Their Way Through the End of the Season

Students at Fleetwood Area High School finished off their dance and twirl season for Emerge Dance and Twirl. McKenna Bucks, Ashley Hughes, Anya Flicker, Ella Youse, and Leiana Corpora have competed…

05/30/2024

Fleetwood Area High School Celebrates Prom 2024

Fleetwood Area High School hosted its junior and senior prom on May 3, 2024 at Stokesay Castle. The event had a “Be our Guest” theme, based on the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast. Students had …

05/21/2024

Fleetwood Students Sign Their National Letters of Intent

Various seniors at Fleetwood Area High School recently signed their National Letters of Intent. Rachael Hess, Makayla Yellets, Abigail Hostetler, Kaylee Haas, Sean Carpenter, Jorjanne Seaman, Kelsi…

05/13/2024

Fleetwood Area High School Names March and April Students of the Month

Fleetwood Area High School seniors Cloey Rentschler and Ryan Hromiak were named Students of the Month this past March. Fellow seniors Riley Spannuth and William Maurek earned this award for the mon…

05/07/2024

Israel/Iran Conflict Intensifies Drone Warfare

On April 13th, Iran attacked Israel. Reporters and news outlets across the globe are reporting that the attack was sparked by an airstrike sent by Israel that killed military personnel and officers…

05/06/2024

Fleetwood Victorious at National History Day Competition

Three members of the National History Day Club, Tony Zhang, Ian Bieber, and Adrien Leriche, took first place at the regional competition on March 2nd, at Messiah College. The team’s victory indicat…

04/29/2024

Teenagers Push for Change in Voting Age

“In January, Newark’s City Council voted to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local school board races. Supporters hope that the ordinance marks the start of a statewide and national movement,”…

04/19/2024

American Traditional Tattoos Experience Modern Resurgence

The culture of tattoos in the USA is vastly different than in other countries. While some countries have specific traditions, do not pull inspiration from any single tradition or source. However, A…

04/18/2024

FAHS German Students Engage in Pen Pal Writing

Students in Mrs. Karen McGuinness’s German classes have done pen pal exchange letters with people in Rheine, Germany. In order for German students to gain more knowledge of the language and culture…

04/17/2024

Ionic Children's' Character Now Open in Public Domain

Due to copyright laws, the original version of Mickey Mouse entered the public domain on January 1st, 2024. There has been controversy over the copyright expiration of Steamboat Willie. Now that he…

04/16/2024

Technology and Internet Safety Grow More Advanced

“Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark. This …

04/12/2024

Fleetwood Area Middle School Presents "Beauty and the Beast"

On March 8, 2024, Fleetwood Area Middle School held the opening night performance for their production of “Beauty and the Beast.” Students involved in the musical began preparation for…

04/05/2024

FAHS Presents "Fiddler on the Roof" for Spring Musical

“You know what they say. When you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. That’s how it feels to be in theater,” the lead in Fleetwood Area High School’s production of “Fiddler o…

04/03/2024

Sunscreen Proves Just as Valuable in Wintertime

Sunscreen, a common applicant during the summer season, is being recommended during the winter season as well. Failing to use sunscreen during the winter could lead to ultraviolet rays breaking dow…

04/02/2024

In Memoriam: Benjamin Miller

https://thetigertimes.com/2024/04/02/in-memoriam-benjamin-miller/

03/08/2024

FAHS Names February Students of the Month

Every month, Fleetwood Area High School selects students of the month, a title given by the school to students who display extraordinary character. Fleetwood has released the names of the two stude…

03/06/2024

Caffeine Consumption Is a Mixed Bag of Benefits

Have you ever thought about how much your health could be affected based on the amount of caffeine you drink? Caffeine is an ingredient that many people enjoy consuming; it is a stimulant that can …

02/29/2024

Hamburg Continues to Host Hawk Olympics for Student Athletes with Special Needs

Hamburg once again invites students across Berks County to participate in the Hawk Olympics. Students with physical or intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to participate in an Olympic-st…

02/28/2024

https://thetigertimes.com/2024/02/28/gaston-introduces-new-class-to-teach-critical-thinking-skills-around-jfk-assassination/

“Critical thinking skills are skills that are beneficial to anyone and can be used on a daily basis, multiple times per day,” Fleetwood Area High School teacher Mr. Sean Gaston said. Starting in …

02/27/2024

The Kettlebell Can Do More than Bodybuilding

Functional Strength training is the way to go–from swinging to carrying to even throwing! These primal movements improve the overall health and strength of the individual. Kettlebells have …

02/22/2024

Questions over AI in the Legal System Foreshadow Classroom Issues

With Artificial Intelligence’s sudden rise in popularity, the ethics of such bots have been called into question. When should AI be used, if ever? Questions are also rising about the privacy of usi…