More Fairmont students choose to graduate early
February 2, 2012 • Nikki Kelley, Features Editor
Filed under News, Top Stories
Once seniors finish the first half of the school year, the eagerness to graduate starts to arise. Some get so anxious that they even count down the days until graduation. For a few, though, this countdown doesn’t have to be as long. If students are willing to meet the graduation requirements early... Read more »
Winter movies fire up big (and small) screens
February 1, 2012 • Dakota Miller, Entertainment Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
With colder weather upon us, Hollywood seems to be offering films with a massive dose of action to warm up rosy-cheeked moviegoers. Plenty of fireballs and shrapnel are sure to be flying right out of the silver screen and right into homes this winter, with new releases as well as some that are nearly... Read more »
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ continues through Saturday
February 1, 2012 • Madison Wray, Staff Writer
Filed under Fairmont Life, Top Stories
Fairmont High School’s winter play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, began Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, with a reduced-price student show at 4:30. Regular performances of the show will run from Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 2-4, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Saturday will also feature a 2 p.m. matinee.... Read more »
Custodians need to feel appreciated, too
February 1, 2012 • Rachel Sheidler, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
It’s no secret that Fairmont is a highly rated academic high school. However, it’s not very often that teens stop and think about the people who work hard to make sure Fairmont is a safe environment for students and staff. Behind the scenes, custodians maintain a clean and healthy atmosphere... Read more »
Wayne Taylor remembered for his art … and his heart
December 28, 2011 • Madison Wray, Staff Writer
Filed under News, Top Stories
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 Taylor. Taylor died Nov. 11, 2011, at the age of 61 after... Read more »
Students, staff possess interests beyond the classroom
December 20, 2011 • Kristina Fothergill, Staff Writer
Filed under Features, Top Stories
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 subjects, the interests of students and staff go far beyond... Read more »
Roaring through pool earns Rohr a Miami scholarship
December 19, 2011 • Jared Bergstrom, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
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, college and her dreams for life after college. How long have... Read more »
Injured athletes risk long-term harm by returning too soon
December 19, 2011 • Emily Pacenta, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
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, injuries occur in every sport. Most athletes have been... Read more »
Roalef gets it done on the court, in the classroom
December 19, 2011 • Makayla Waterman, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
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 started playing basketball at a young age is an understatement.... Read more »
Great dates don’t have to break the bank
December 16, 2011 • Nikki Kelley, Features Editor
Filed under Entertainment, Top Stories
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 the several possible combinations of shirts and pants or the... Read more »
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