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Phobias spur terror, panic in millions of Americans

Phobias spur terror, panic in millions of Americans

Throughout a day walking through the hallways at Fairmont High School, many will hear the word “phobia.” Many teens claim to have a phobia of homework, or even of a few teachers, but in fact, these aren’t phobias at all, but mere... READ MORE »»

Senior Dottie Deis warms up for her bowling match against Centerville on Tuesday, January 22nd 2013

Fairmont’s bowling teams pin down successful season

The 2012-13 Varsity Bowling teams had one of the best seasons in a long time. Both the Boys’ and Girls’ teams made it to the State Tournament this year, the first time since 2008. But making it to State isn’t necessary for Head Coach... READ MORE »»

Fairmont Basketball loses two coaching legends

Fairmont Basketball loses two coaching legends

If the resignations of Fairmont’s two varsity basketball coaches had come on April 1, Athletic Director Chris Weaver might have thought it was an April Fools’ joke. But it was no joke when Boys’ Head Coach Hank Bias resigned on April 10,... READ MORE »»

Both kinds of seniors benefit from special week

Both kinds of seniors benefit from special week

Once a year during the “dreaded” OGT week, groggy freshmen and sophomores wake up early for testing, leaving the juniors and seniors to sleep in or — in many senior’s case — volunteer.  The mastermind behind Seniors... READ MORE »»

The boys baseball team gears up during practice on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (Photo Credit: Lindsay Breslin)

Young Baseball team hopes to grow with more experience

Baseball – like spring – is something many people highly anticipate. Before the crack of the bat at the season opener, Varsity Baseball player Hunter Phibbs was ready to get under way. “I’m excited to get out there this year,” said... READ MORE »»

Fairmont Track and Field team members practice pole vaulting and various other sprints during practice on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (Photo Credit: Lindsay Breslin)

Track and Field teams get new coaches, new approaches

Lots of changes are taking place with Fairmont’s Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field teams, and many close to the program feel hopeful those changes will result in a good season for the athletes. The spring sport kicks off with two new head... READ MORE »»

Boys’ Volleyball has makings for another good season

Boys’ Volleyball has makings for another good season

As the Boys’ Varsity Volleyball team steps up to the net for its first match of the 2013 season, they have high hopes.  The boys will take on Centerville High School at Centerville on Thursday, April 4. “We have a lot of experienced and... READ MORE »»

Senior Nathan Bare warms up in an open gym on the Fairmont tennis courts. (Photo Credit: Lindsay Breslin)

Varsity Tennis team kicks off season with high hopes

The Fairmont Boys’ Varsity Tennis team will open its 2013 season with a home meet against the Chaminade Julienne Eagles on Thursday, April 4. The coaches and team members are ready to get started on improving on last year’s 4-15 finish. This... READ MORE »»

Sophomore Allison Schroeder and Junior Camren Callup practice batting at the beginning of practice on Friday, Mar. 29, 2013.

Varsity Softball is swinging for the fences this year

Members of the Fairmont Varsity Softball team have started the 2013 season looking like they’re determined to put last year’s 6-16 record behind them. The girls are off to a 2-0 record with a 10-0 win over Carroll High School on April 1¸... READ MORE »»

Winter Guard twirls its way to finals at Nutter Center

Winter Guard twirls its way to finals at Nutter Center

Amid all the hoopla surrounding the success of many of Fairmont’s winter sports teams this year, another hard-working but often overlooked group of Firebirds has been quietly making a name for itself, too. Fairmont’s Winter Guard captured... READ MORE »»

Fairmont Life

 Meeting to design Oakcreek prom backdrop to be held Meeting to design Oakcreek prom backdrop to be held

Rachel Sheidler, Staff Writer

There will be a meeting in Room 521 Tuesday, May 7, 2013, after school for any student interested in helping design and create a backdrop for the Oakcreek Nursing Home Prom.  Students... Read more »

May 2, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Fairmont Life

News

 State decisions drive Social Studies class changes at FHS Freshman World History teacher Jennifer Richardson teaches her class about the American policy of containment during the Cold War with the Soviet Union. (Photo Credit: Lindsay Breslin)

Brad Steel, Editorial Assistant

Several changes in Fairmont’s curriculum are in the works as a result of some decisions by the Ohio Department of Education. But the area that will see the impact first is the Social... Read more »

March 29, 2013 • 2 comments • Filed Under News, Top Stories

Features

 Phobias spur terror, panic in millions of Americans Phobias spur terror, panic in millions of Americans

Kelsi Fannin, Fairmont Life Editor

Throughout a day walking through the hallways at Fairmont High School, many will hear the word “phobia.” Many teens claim to have a phobia of homework, or even of a few... Read more »

May 3, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Features, Top Stories

Sports

 Varsity Wrestlers pin the competition; Parrett places at State Varsity Wrestlers pin the competition; Parrett places at State

Daulton Cooper, Sports Editor

It was another successful season for Fairmont’s Varsity Wrestling team as eight of the wrestlers achieved at least 20 wins, and two boys made it all the way to the State tournament. Leading... Read more »

May 3, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Sports

Entertainment

 ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ ready to spring onto stage ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ ready to spring onto stage

Josh Strange, Entertainment Editor

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a psychological condition in which the patient suffers from multiple personalities, such as the fictional Dr. Jekyll. This doctor tries to solve... Read more »

April 2, 2013 • 0 comments • Filed Under Entertainment, Top Stories

Opinion

 Here are my Top 10 football movies; what are yours? Here are my Top 10 football movies; what are yours?

Jared Bergtrom, Sports Writer

So, it seemed like a harmless topic for a column.  Why not pick my top 10 movies about football and explain why I think they qualify as classics? Well, my column didn’t even... Read more »

March 14, 2013 • 2 comments • Filed Under Opinion, Sports