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The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer

The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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Steaming hot…Bond steams milk into froth for a latte. Most of the baristas at the refuge make a swan using frothed milk.

Refugee Coffee Roasters

Audrey Parsons, staff writer May 13, 2026

The scent of freshly ground espresso beans drifts through the air as customers settle into worn leather chairs, open laptops and conversations buzz softly in the background. Inside the neighborhood coffee...

Shaping clay… Bishop shaped the clay with his hands. He makes a mug for his wife as a surprise. (Apple Gaston)

More than mud, more like meditation

Apple Gaston, staff writer February 10, 2026

The quiet thump of clay being wedged onto a canvas cover table and the touch of slippery clay on his hands was an important part of Mark Bishop’s life now. He hadn't touched clay since high school...

A stare of concentration… Kalmar watches the game intently awaiting the next points scored. He focused and concentrated on each player’s role. (Bryce Wells)

Daniel Kalmar: A Joke Turned Into a Career

Penny Hood, staff writer December 17, 2025

He tried out for the boys' volleyball team as a joke in middle school; however, a couple of laughs later, he found a genuine passion for the sport. What started as a comedic decision quickly turned into...

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