The finish line is in sight for Fairmont runners
Written by Emily Pacenta · May 11, 2012
Many Fairmont High School Track and Field Team athletes are advancing to the GWOC finals which will be held Friday, May 11, 2012. Junior Natalie Uy will compete in the high jump, long jump and hurdles. Senior Allie White, junior Rachel Herman, sophomores Hannah Rouse and Margaret Sarfino and... (more...)
Despite abundance of TV sports, the Games still excite many
Written by Emily Pacenta · April 22, 2012
This summer, the country will once again come together to cheer to victory the American Olympians who will be competing in London, England, the city hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics. For some Americans, however, the voracity they once had for these international games may have morphed into... (more...)
FHS swimmers and divers make waves in GWOC
Written by Emily Pacenta · March 22, 2012
The Fairmont Swimming and Diving team had a very successful 2012 season. The Boys’ Swim team finished 3rd at Sectionals and 3rd overall in the GWOC. Even though they didn’t have any swimmers qualify for State, sophomore Kristian Berning made it into the school record book in the 200... (more...)
Families of all types are represented at Fairmont
Written by Emily Pacenta · March 12, 2012
Everyone has a family. Whether it’s big, small, crazy or calm, no two families are alike. There are only children, twins, triplets, even quadruplets; there are big families and small families; some have one parent, some have two; there are biological children or adopted children. The list... (more...)
FHS resource officer maintains open-door policy
Written by Emily Pacenta · March 1, 2012
Most students walk past Room 208 almost every day not knowing who or what is in that room. In fact, it’s the room the school resource officer calls home base. In January, Fairmont got a new SRO, Carla Sacher, who’s a member of the Kettering Police Department. The Flyer wanted to learn more... (more...)
Rohr places 5th, 6th in State competition
Written by Emily Pacenta · February 27, 2012
Senior Natalie Rohr finished 5th in the 100-meter freestyle and 6th in the 50-meter freestyle at the OHSAA State Swimming & Diving Competition on Saturday, Feb. 25. Rohr, who will swim for Miami University next year, also earned All-OHIO Honors. Read More →
Injured athletes risk long-term harm by returning too soon
Written by Emily Pacenta · December 19, 2011
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 at Fairmont. Whether it’s basketball or bowling, soccer or wrestling, injuries occur in every sport. Most athletes... (more...)
Cross Country runs away with another solid season
Written by Emily Pacenta · December 2, 2011
The Fairmont Cross Country team had another successful season in 2011. In the GWOC Championships on Oct. 15, senior Jake Gentile led the Firebird boys to a 4th place finish in the GWOC Central by finishing 2nd in a season’s best time. Other top finishers were junior Ben Gilbert, senior... (more...)
Fairmont’s Spirit Chain win is a victory for charities, too
Written by Emily Pacenta · October 19, 2011
Since 1985, the annual Fairmont/Centerville football game has meant more than just a football game – it has meant Spirit Chain, too. Through the collaborative efforts of both Fairmont and Centerville high schools, about $1.4 million has been given to charity. Of course, much like the football... (more...)
The time is now to consider taking college entrance exams
Written by Emily Pacenta · September 15, 2011
Many students aspire to get into the college of their dream – to go to the university they’ve been dreaming to attend their entire high school career. But one thing is standing in their way: they have to do well on the SAT or ACT. The ACT and SAT are tests that most four-year colleges... (more...)