Girls’ Varsity Tennis players succeed individually, bond as team
December 1, 2011 • Rachel Sheidler, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
The Girls’ Varsity Tennis team placed 3rd in the GWOC this year with a season record of 7-9. Some highlights of the season were when the team crushed Fairborn by five matches and Northmont by three matches. However, they had their share of losses when Beavercreek and Springboro beat the team by... Read more »
Teens recognize even small exotic pets need special care
December 1, 2011 • Cole Cavanah, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
The exotic animal tragedy in Zanesville made headlines around the world in October and raised concerns about the private ownership of unusual pets. A check of students at Fairmont High School reveals that a few own exotic pets, although not nearly on the scale of the animals involved in the tragedy. For... Read more »
6 Boys’ Soccer players earn GWOC Central recognition
December 1, 2011 • Makayla Waterman, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
The Boys’ Varsity Soccer team finished their season at 6-9-3. With a fairly even GWOC record of 2-2-1, the team is looking forward to a winning season next year. “Even though this year wasn’t as successful as I wanted, we are going to use that as our motivation for next year to have the season... Read more »
Girls’ Varsity volleyballers feel good about 15-9 season
December 1, 2011 • Alona Skipper, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
The Fairmont Girls’ Varsity Volleyball players finished their season with a close 1-3 match against Lebanon in the Sectional finals. They ended their season with a record of 15-9, and the girls were happy overall with their performance. “I was disappointed to see our season end, but I had fun... Read more »
Firebird Boys’ golfers wrap up at 5-3
December 1, 2011 • Chelsea Welch, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
The Boys’ Varsity Golf team ended the 2011 season with a record of 5-3. “We worked very hard this whole season, and I am very proud of our team,” said senior Will Hudson. “I wouldn’t have traded this season for the world.” He predicts the returning boys will work hard during their off-season... Read more »
Varsity Girls’ golfers get into swing of game
December 1, 2011 • Chelsea Welch, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
Although the Girls’ Varsity Golf team’s 2-7 record wasn’t ideal, they had a lot of fun during the season. Several players had to build their golf skills from the ground up in a short period of time. “I didn’t really know much about golf, but after the first practice, I fell... Read more »
New law targets unhealthy foods on school campuses
December 1, 2011 • Madison Wray, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories
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 school campuses, including vending machines, extracurricular... Read more »
HumanKIND Day – An Interview with Jessica Kelly
December 1, 2011 • Abigail Lybrook, Staff Photographer
Filed under Audio
Varsity Football team makes strides despite record
December 1, 2011 • Jared Bergstrom, Sports Editor
Filed under Sports
Fairmont’s Varsity Football team went 2-8 again this season, but improved a lot from last year. “This season I saw the team close the gap that was between us and other GWOC Central teams,” said Assistant Coach Stephen McDonald, who’s been with the team for three years. “The team showed... Read more »
Several Varsity Soccer girls earn GWOC, area honors
December 1, 2011 • Kristina Fothergill, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
The Girls’ Varsity Soccer team wrapped up their season with 4 wins, 9 losses, and 3 ties this fall. Although this wasn’t the best record for them, many of the girls look at soccer as much more than just a game. “I couldn’t have been more proud of my girls. They played their hearts out and we... Read more »
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