There’s no cure in sight for senioritis
March 2, 2010 • written by Justin Miles
Filed under Fairmont Life, Top Stories
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, Top Stories
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
Filed under Fairmont Life, Top Stories
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, Top Stories
“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 »
Gay teens face difficulties, but often find acceptance at FHS
February 5, 2010 • written by Matt Metzler
Filed under Fairmont Life
Editor’s note: The student identified as “John Smith” in the following story was identified as such out of consideration for his family, not because he wanted to hide his identity. No individual by the actual name of John Smith was interviewed for this story. Feeling like you don’t fit in is... Read more »
Teens’ financial woes prompt state, schools to act
February 5, 2010 • written by Kevin O'Donnell
Filed under Fairmont Life, News
When most students imagine literacy, they think about being able to read a book. Most students are also literate in basic math, and some are even literate in advanced calculus. But starting with the Class of 2014, none of these things will help students graduate if they aren’t financially literate.... Read more »
Winter play stars a 6-foot rabbit … but you’ll never see him
January 25, 2010 • written by Justin Miles
Filed under Entertainment, Fairmont Life
Almost everyone had an imaginary friend when they were little. You could drink fake tea with them, talk to them about problems, or even try to take over the world together. But few could ever imagine a 6-foot, white bunny named Harvey as their best friend. Harvey, the Pulitzer-prize winning play by... Read more »
Let’s face it, it’s a hairy issue
December 16, 2009 • written by Justin Miles
Filed under Fairmont Life, Features
Ever since the dawn of time, men have competed to be more masculine than each other. They brave the elements, fight, or do hard physical work, but only one way has proven to be the best measurement of manliness: facial hair. For thousands of years, however, some men have been afraid to embrace their... Read more »
Lack of sleep could impact performance at school
December 15, 2009 • written by Alex Bachmann
Filed under Fairmont Life, Features
Perhaps it’s the late night party, hanging out with friends or even studying late into the night. Whatever it may be, most teenagers are not getting enough sleep, and this can seriously impact grades, among other things. “If you’re not sleeping well, it can severely affect your attention and focus... Read more »
Borchers aims high in first year as Activities Director
December 15, 2009 • written by Natalie Wolfe
Filed under Fairmont Life, Features
Some people have trouble figuring out what kind of job they’d like long after they’ve left high school. But even as a Fairmont student almost a decade ago, Jenny Borchers’ had her eye on the job of Activities Director. This year, it became her reality. Borchers has experience when it comes to school... Read more »
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