Wayne Taylor remembered for his art … and his heart

Wayne Taylor remembered for his art … and his heart

When students pass through the Fairmont Music Department, many notice the realistic black-and-white paintings on the walls, but do they know the artist behind the paintings? They might notice the name scrawled at the bottom of each one: Wayne... READ MORE »»

Michael DeBanto, a senior at Fairmont, poses with two of his collector cars

Students, staff possess interests beyond the classroom

When people see each other every day at school, it’s easy for them to think they know each other pretty well. But do they? Sometimes a person’s interests aren’t that readily apparent. While some are passionate about school activities or... READ MORE »»

Roaring through pool earns Rohr a Miami scholarship

Roaring through pool earns Rohr a Miami scholarship

Most top athletes will tell you that hard work and practice are the keys to success. If you’re a swimmer like senior Natalie Rohr, it also means you spend a fair amount of your life in the water. The Flyer asked Rohr a bit about swimming,... READ MORE »»

Freshman Kyle Wassenich is getting treated by sports trainer Robin Lensch.

Injured athletes risk long-term harm by returning too soon

High school sports are a huge part of some students’ lives. Practice after school every day, games on Saturday and even the Sunday afternoon practice are part of most sports atFairmont. Whether it’s basketball or bowling, soccer or wrestling,... READ MORE »»

Roalef gets it done on the court, in the classroom

Roalef gets it done on the court, in the classroom

Being on a varsity sport and maintaining a 3.8 GPA may be hard for most, but it’s an everyday task for senior Jacob Roalef. Although he’s a standout player on the basketball court, Roalef also works hard in the classroom.  To say that Roalef... READ MORE »»

Great dates don’t have to break the bank

Great dates don’t have to break the bank

Preparation for that special date you’ve been waiting for all week can be tough. You face decisions on what to wear, how to style your hair … and don’t forget about the several choices of perfume. Guys also can get flustered about... READ MORE »»

Students often lose when battling colds and flu

Students often lose when battling colds and flu

With winter around the corner, Fairmont students are becoming more susceptible to common illnesses such as the flu or the cold. Classrooms are beginning to fill with sniffling or coughing students. As the colder months approach, more and more... READ MORE »»

As the U.S Department of Education changes their graduation guidelines, most districts graduation ratings decline.

‘On-time’ graduate calculation negatively impacts district

Years ago, you could drop out of Fairmont High School, go to the neighboring city of Moraine and work at the General Motors plant. Without any formal training or even a high school diploma, you could get a job, support a family and have a steady... READ MORE »»

Apple may have finally met its match in the Droid

Apple may have finally met its match in the Droid

People around the nation are scurrying from store to store to find that perfect gift. For some, that’s a new video game; for others, a bicycle. In the technology age, more people are starting to add smart phones to their list. The two biggest... READ MORE »»

(Photo: Jessica Wuensch)

New law targets unhealthy foods on school campuses

Say goodbye to junk food and hello to nutrition. Junk foods around school campuses will be practically eliminated in Ohio due to Senate Bill 210, which went into effect on July 1, 2011. This new state law affects most food-related aspects on... READ MORE »»