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Listen and learn... Walker Holder and his group listen to what feedback the judges gave. All sharks declined investment except the final one.
Entrepreneurship class takes on Shark Tank
Fearless leader… Griffith performs the leading vocals for the group during the last song of the evening.
FHS hosts 90s rock ‘n’ roll concert
Prom to bring Italy to Fairhope
Prom to bring Italy to Fairhope
An honor... Warner opens the ceremony with the welcome speech to all that attend. The soon-to-be inductees waited behind the door.
FHS inducts new members into National Honor Society
Ready set pull… Green team uses all of their might to achieve the win. The White team defeated them, despite their efforts.
SGA hosts field day for senior students
Hoping for the best… Sophomore Mary Marshall Roberts gears up to take her shot on goal. Unfortunately, the ball went slightly over the crossbar.
Varsity Girls Soccer lose must-win game
Scoring big… Senior Aidan Hagan celebrates her goal with her teammates. She scored her second goal putting the Pirates up 2-0.
Varsity Girls Soccer wins senior night
Awards all around…Senior cheerleaders take the opportunity for their final group picture.
Fairhope Cheer celebrates past season
Lined up… Archers line up to shoot at targets. The team practiced every Wednesday morning.
Archery team places first in regional tournament
Still smiling… Even after a loss Ann Haven Sherrell, Ann Clark Smurda, Peyton Davis, Sadie Sparks and Mary Marshall Roberts support their teammates. The Lady Pirates congratulated Oak Mountain and ended their night with a team huddle.
Varsity girls soccer plays season opener
Working ahead… Fairhope High School junior Jenna Kowal revises an essay for her dual enrollment course. She used her time diligently working on her assignment and submitted it before the due date.
Dual Enrollment changes students’ lives
Take a bow… Drama Club students perform their final number in “Singing in the Rain.” This spring show featured singing, dancing and acting. Photo courtesy of Fairhope High Instagram.
Drama Club, Thespians, theater students reflect on past performances
Enjoying conversation… Patrick Harbin, Trey Garner and Dez Thomas share stories and time after small group.
No Off Season means more than just a gym to its community
Signing Sleigh… Emma Delamore practices signing “Jingle Bells” in ASL. She learned how to sign sleigh and horse.
ASL club impacts Fairhope students
A warm memory… Residents and visitors stand around a bonfire during the homecoming day parade. They watched and listened as the band and cheer teams performed.
Fairhope creates community
Education online… A young student learns from a screen. Online learning impacted students’ ability to retain information.
Is online learning effective?
Learning Languages… Students that take foreign language electives are positively benefited and exposed to new cultures and languages.
Students should take a foreign language in high school
Loving the Lambo… Texas running back Bijan Robinson shows off his sixth NIL deal with Lamborghini Austin.
NIL should not be induced in NCAA sports
Warm up wonders… Lillian Moreno exercises and gets fit doing push ups. Push ups increased her core strength and defined her arm muscles.
Working out increases overall health
Pink Products… Items such as lipstick and perfume have unnecessary taxes. Photo by Grace Xu/The Varsity.
Pink Tax unjustly upcharges women
Hot and ready… The tenderloin chicken salad wows customers with its appearance. It tastes even better than it looks.
Mr. Spuds serves satisfaction
Food for thought... Chick Fil As expansive menu has food options for all. Whether someone is craving meat, greens or sweets, Chick Fil A has a meal ready.
Chick Fil A serves fast, easy classics
Seafood savvy… My friend’s mouth watering combo platter steals the spotlight on the table with its array of delicacies. From succulent crawfish to perfectly seared scallops, every bite was a taste of coastal bliss.
Kravers Seafood brings bayou to Baldwin
Cut but not dry… The semi-spicy House Roasted Turkey panini’s scent wafts through the air.
Panini Pete’s serves New Orleans to Fairhope
Traditional Mexican food meets top-tier quality
Traditional Mexican food meets top-tier quality
Putting for the par… Sophomore Lawson Baldwin chips the golf ball onto the hole two green. She finished the hole with a putt which secured a par. “I feel that by focusing more on my back swing I have changed the trajectory of my swing and have fixed my club face to prevent me from slicing the ball,” Baldwin said.
Fairhope Lady Pirates compete in Jackson Memorial Tournament
WFHS Pirate Vision
WFHS Pirate Vision
Celebrating First Friday… Vacationers and locals browse through merchandise on Fairhope Avenue. Seeley’s Gallery by the Bay hosted First Friday Art Walk for locals and tourists.
Visitors and Locals Celebrate First Friday Art Walk Downtown
WFHS Pirate Vision
WFHS Pirate Vision
Foodie fun… Onlookers purchase fair foods before settling in for the parade. On February 3 at 6 p.m., Fairhope hosted “The Wizarding World of the Knights” parade. “It’s great to see the community come together and find joy in the parade,” said sophomore Stella Stripling. “Community events like that are always great excuses to hang out with friends and family.”
Knights of Ecor Rouge celebrate Hogwarts Mardi Gras
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Getting down to business... Volunteers take apart arrangements in the HBF warehouse. Submitted photo.

Hope Blooms Fairhope changes its community one flower at a time

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • January 30, 2023

The Importance of Flowers by Ellery Scott, editor-in-chief With Fairhope being called "Flower Capital USA," it is no surprise that after an event is held, an abundance of flowers gets discarded. Leslie...

A glittering town... Guests are in awe as the trees downtown light up the night sky. Photo by Ellery Scott.

Annual tree lighting event takes place downtown

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • November 18, 2022

Fairhope's Lighting of the Trees by Ellery Scott, editor-in-chief FAIRHOPE, Ala., Nov. 17, 2022--With the holidays just around the corner, members of the community gather to watch the trees of downtown...

Kick back and relax... the Fairhope Dance Collective puts on their fall showcase Nov. 8-10. Submitted photo.

Dancers to perform three showings for fall showcase

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • November 8, 2022

Fairhope Dance Collective Presents "Flix-n-Kicks" by Ellery Scott, editor-in-chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- Students in the Fairhope Dance Collective [FDC] work tirelessly to prepare for this year's fall showcase,...

Always and forever... the graphic of Stacy and the individual majorettes displays while girls perform the routine. Submitted photo.

Majorettes honor late coach at football game

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • October 27, 2022

Her Memory Lives On: Stacy Houston Forbess by Ellery Scott, editor-in-chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.- As the one year anniversary of beloved baton coach Stacy Houston Forbess's passing came, her former majorettes...

Beaming for joy... future cheerleaders pose for a picture after the clinic. Putting on the clinic has been something that the future and current cheerleaders looked forward to.

Varsity cheerleaders hold clinic for young future cheerleaders

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • October 6, 2022

This is the Pirate House! Girls in community attend Little Pirate Cheer Clinic. by Ellery Scott, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.--On October 2, varsity cheerleaders along with head coach Pamela Brewer...

Baldwin County wears gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • September 30, 2022

Go Gold... students in A. Hobarts online news and yearbook class show their support for childhood cancer awareness.

Baldwin County wears gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • September 30, 2022

Go Gold: Students, Faculty, Staff support cause by Ellery Scott, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.--On September 28, schools in Baldwin County wore gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Baldwin...

Here lies the Toros... the FHS student section gets hyped up during the game. The students always have something to say after a play.

Fairhope High School prepares for the first game of the school year against Spanish Fort

Ellery Scott, Florence Beasley, Isabella Vinson, Madeline Findley, and Isabella Fike • August 30, 2022

Battle of the Blackouts: FHS vs. Spanish Fort by Ellery Scott, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.--As the Fairhope High School Pirates geared up to play their long-time rivals, the Spanish Fort Toros, players...

Fun times... Laughing at the lunch table sophomores Quinton Stratton, Aiden Blackburn and Geof Buckley discuss how their first days have gone. The boys enjoyed spending their free time with each other.

Pirates wrap up first week

Ellery Scott, Jillian Surla, William Allison, Abigail Dasinger, Lulu Cowden, Julia Vesterlund, and Mackenzie Bowman Todd • August 30, 2022

Fairhope High School starts new school year on a positive note by Ellery Scott, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.--High school students and teachers started the first week of the 2022-2023 school year....

Senior Spotlight: Meredith C. Lee

Senior Spotlight: Meredith C. Lee

May 12, 2022

The Pirateer would like to shine a very special spotlight on Senior Co-Editor Meredith C. Lee! Meredith is a senior at Fairhope High School, graduating with the class of 2022. She has been a member of The...

Final Exam Schedule 22

Final Exam Schedule ’22

Ellery Scott, reporter • April 21, 2022

Attention Students, the time has come. It is finally time for finals! We're almost there, folks! As the end of the 2021-2022 school year approaches, so do exams. While these may not be everyone's favorite...

Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game 2022

Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game 2022

Ellery Scott and Meredith C. Lee • March 31, 2022

Two teams, one court, one winner: the best players take all! The FHS Student vs. Teacher basketball game is an event that students, teachers, and faculty alike look forward to all year. Teachers and faculty...

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