Fairmont does its part to ‘go green’
April 16, 2010 • Molly Becker, Features Editor
Filed under Fairmont Life
Earth Day is a day of observance that some people couldn’t care less about, but others take time on Earth Day to reflect on how to help preserve our Earth. This year, April 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. According to the Earth Day Network, “Earth Day 2010 is a pivotal opportunity for... Read more »
‘We Have Cause to Be Uneasy’ creates anything but uneasy emotions
April 19, 2010 • Dexter Carpenter, Design Editor
Filed under CD Reviews, Entertainment
Lately, I have been heavily under the spell of folk, indie rock. This is a big step for me in my musical maturity because I am very narrow-minded in my taste of music. With this being said, I am in love with Wild Sweet Orange and they have easily become one of my favorite bands. There is something... Read more »
FHS athletes are bringin’ the heat to spring sports
April 20, 2010 • Kelly Hart, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
School may be starting to wind down, but Fairmont High School’s spring athletes are just warming up. Members of the Firebird Baseball, Softball, Boys’ Volleyball, Boys’ Tennis and Track & Field teams are embracing the warm weather and responding with some impressive performances. Baseball Based... Read more »
‘Eating Animals’ urges readers to stand up for their beliefs
April 20, 2010 • Matt Metzler, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Opinion, Staff Columns
I recently read a book called Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer, and to say the least, it left a very bad taste in my mouth. That being said, I couldn’t recommend it more highly. I’m sure almost everyone in this country knows that we as Americans don’t particularly eat very well. We’re... Read more »
Schnarr seeks to help team & reclaim record
April 22, 2010 • Kaydee Miller, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Not many people understand what it takes to be a multi-sport athlete. It takes time, effort and a lot of dedication. Maintaining a 3.5 grade-point average all through high school while playing multiple sports makes senior Jamie Schnarr stand out among the crowd. During Schnarr’s freshman year, she... Read more »
Aracri to take reins of Fairmont football program
April 22, 2010 • Kyle Ratliff & Kelly Hart
Filed under News, Sports
Fairmont Athletic Director Brian Donoher confirmed Thursday, April 22, that Andy Aracri was offered and has accepted the head football coach position at Fairmont High School. He replaces Brian Blevins, who resigned earlier this spring to take a coaching position at Wayne High School. Aracri has been... Read more »
Mississippi school cancels prom due to lesbian couple; could it happen here?
April 24, 2010 • Paqui Toscano, Academic/Administration Editor
Filed under News
As the end of April draws near, more and more students at Fairmont High School are getting excited about prom, the dance most students consider the highlight of their high school experience. However, a high school in Mississippi has grabbed the national stage this year as the time for prom gets closer... Read more »
FHS alumni offer tips to surviving freshman year of college
April 24, 2010 • Kevin O'Donnell, Academic/Administration Editor
Filed under Fairmont Life
As summer rolls around, hundreds of thousands of juniors and seniors across America are scrambling to get ready for college. As excited as they are, many also are stricken with fear at the thought of it and read articles like this one looking for the secrets to surviving freshman year. According to the... Read more »
Combine heartwarming ‘Blind Side’ with satisfying meal
April 24, 2010 • Molly Becker, Features Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Stories
DINNER & A MOVIE It’s Friday night and you’re out of ideas. Well, here’s one. You could rent the newly released movie, The Blind Side, and make a meal fit for tailgating to accompany it. The Blind Side, based on Michael Lewis’ book, tells the true, heart-warming story of Michael Oher, a homeless... Read more »
‘Got Talent’ shows how high Firebirds can fly
April 24, 2010 • Justin Miles, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Fairmont Life
Do you have what it takes to make it big? Are you the best performer you know? Can you prove to be the most talented student in all of Fairmont High School? If your name is Reed Eggenschwiller, you could say yes to all of these questions. That’s because on March 24, freshman Eggenschwiller captured... Read more »
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