‘Got Talent’ shows how high Firebirds can fly
April 24, 2010 • written by Justin Miles
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 »
Fairmont alumni offer tips to surviving freshman year of college
April 24, 2010 • written by Kevin O'Donnell
Filed under Fairmont Life, Top Stories
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 aslo 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 »
Fairmont does its part to ‘go green’
April 16, 2010 • written by Molly Becker
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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 »
Seniors help senior residents through new initiative
March 26, 2010 • written by Kaydee Miller
Filed under Fairmont Life
Anyone who has a teen – or used to be one – knows how much they enjoy sleeping in. But more than 100 Fairmont High School seniors gave up the chance to sleep late during OGT week in March so that they could give back to the community. Activities Director Jenny Borchers organized the first “Seniors... Read more »
District sticks with abstinence-only instruction
March 19, 2010 • written by Molly Becker
Filed under Fairmont Life
Sex. Now that I have your attention, let’s get the facts straight. According to The Kaiser Family Foundation, 47 percent of high school students in grades 9-12 are sexually active, and the percentage of students who have sex increases by grade. Thirty-three percent of freshmen and 62 percent of... Read more »
Letteri’s future is inspired by his passion for music
March 12, 2010 • written by Molly Becker
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Matt Letteri is usually a laid-back, fun-loving guy who doesn’t worry about things. But right now, nerves are getting to him as his March audition for Wright State’s vocal program looms closer and closer. Letteri only started singing this year. He joined Fairmont’s Men’s Chorus and, to his surprise,... Read more »
There’s no cure in sight for senioritis
March 2, 2010 • written by Justin Miles
Filed under Fairmont Life
How to cure senioritis: don’t go to school, don’t do your homework, and repeat. Oh, wait! Maybe those are the symptoms of this pandemic that is taking over the minds of every senior in the nation. For years, seniors across the country, especially second-semester seniors, have been prone to slacking... Read more »
Saggin’ for swagger … or just going for comfort?
February 25, 2010 • written by Kaydee Miller
Filed under Fairmont Life
New fads come into high schools all the time, and keeping up with the different fashions can sometimes be difficult. But once people find something that suits their personality, they stick with it. Take the saggy pants trend, for example. For years, guys have sagged their pants for fashion. Some people... Read more »
Poetry Out Loud contest comes to Fairmont
February 25, 2010 • written by Matt Metzler
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When most teenagers hear the word “poetry” in their English classes, they probably groan and roll their eyes. However, a competition called Poetry Out Loud has been causing high school students across the country to gain a newfound interest in poetry. And as of 2010, Fairmont has joined the ranks... Read more »
FHS duo brings spirit, fans back to games
February 24, 2010 • written by Kelly Hart
Filed under Fairmont Life, Sports
“Hank the Tank! Hank the Tank!” the fans roar from the sidelines during a Fairmont Boys’ Varsity Basketball game. The fans’ intensity is aimed at matching the intensity of Head Coach Hank Bias, who’s been known to get a little worked up during a game. Getting worked up also describes the Firebird... Read more »
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