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In beat… Senior dancer Karlee Lambert steps in tune with the song “Escapade” by Janet Jackson. Before the showcase, she relaxed in the dressing room talking with her fellow dancers to prepare.
Fairhope Dance Collective performs “Escapade” showcase
Ofrenda of honor… Senora Holt’s Spanish two classes create class Ofrenda to celebrate the loss of loved ones. They decorated with pictures and objects that signified each student's family, friends and pets for the Day of the Dead holiday.
Spanish classes celebrate Day of the Dead with ofrendas
Furry favorites… SouthPaw the Jaguar takes pictures with students and tour guides, bringing smiles to faces. SouthPaw also showcased his athletic ability with a push-up contest and a backflip.
Pirates tour the University of South Alabama
Ready set pose… The Dogwood girls prepare to participate in Fairhope's annual witch's ride. The women dressed as witches with a little twist.
Witches ride for good cause
Singing stars… Students participate in karaoke during lunch waves to help the Peer Helpers raise awareness during Red Ribbon Week. Students received little ribbons and bracelets for their participation.
Students participate in annual Red Ribbon Week
Go team go!... The Fairhope swim team huddles and chants. The team won first place. “I think swimming is both mentally and physically challenging; some events impact more mentally, though. For me it's the 50 free,” said Roderick Farrington, sophomore.
Fairhope Swim Team wins third home meet
Pirate power… Senior outside hitter Brooklyn Ewart prepares her jump serve. She served the ball over the net and secured an ace for her team.
Varsity volleyball wins second game of season
Team spirit... Pirates prepare for the game with a pep talk. Coach Kyle Hunter walked over to encourage the team.
Varsity baseball travels to Baker for final regular season game
Track and Field to compete in Sectionals
Track and Field to compete in Sectionals
Doubles defeat… Seniors Skylar Spinks and Paige Evans compete in doubles against Mary Montgomery players Halle Stringfellow and Makalya Powell. Spinks served the ball and ended the match with a score of 6-0, 6-1.
Varsity Tennis wins section tournament
Here’s the story… Wadsworth actress Rachael Goodrich explains how each murder went down, running around on stage to reenact every scene. By the end, she sat on the set stairs out of breath.
Baldwin County Virtual School presents Clue
Moments for homework… Senior Victoria Hardy completes her history assignment during her free time in class. Hardy said she felt it was easier to complete assignments in a school setting, as the area makes her feel more productive and ready to tackle academics.
Students master time management
Rock With The Gold… Junior football players cheer with the varsity cheerleading squad in preparation for the football game Friday, October 4, at the Spina Bifida pep rally. Brett Horne, football coach, spoke to attendees about the importance and impact of the theme of this pep rally and game.
Students, teachers raise awareness for Spina Bifida at Friday football game
Local restaurant owner brings smiles to church community
Local restaurant owner brings smiles to church community
On to the future… Signees smile as they celebrate their upcoming next level sport. Athletes signed to 26 different colleges.
FHS athletes sign for next level
Pop culture influences teen self-expression
Pop culture influences teen self-expression
Social media impacts a teenager’s mentality
Social media impacts a teenager’s mentality
Helping Hands… Makaila Robinson and Kayliegh Sprute collect tubs for the Environmental Club’s recycling project. The Club spent one afternoon each month of the school year collecting bins.
Students should contribute to the 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
The Children of Blood and Bone: a minority strikes back
The Children of Blood and Bone: a minority strikes back
Warm and crisp… The Smoked Turkey Press satisfies customers with its presentation. The look of it does not do the taste justice.
Provision provides Fairhope with living room style dining
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 A's 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
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Clue Production
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Clue Production
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Barnwell Community Center Event
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Barnwell Community Center Event
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Farmer's Market
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Farmer’s Market
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Freshman English Project
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Freshman English Project
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
In beat… Senior dancer Karlee Lambert steps in tune with the song “Escapade” by Janet Jackson. Before the showcase, she relaxed in the dressing room talking with her fellow dancers to prepare.

Fairhope Dance Collective performs “Escapade” showcase

Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief • November 18, 2024

Showtime by Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief FAIRHOPE, Ala. — From November 12-14, the Fairhope Dance Collective presented their fall showcase, titled “Escapade,” in the Black Box Theatre. After...

Ofrenda of honor… Senora Holt’s Spanish two classes create class Ofrenda to celebrate the loss of loved ones. They decorated with pictures and objects that signified each student's family, friends and pets for the Day of the Dead holiday.

Spanish classes celebrate Day of the Dead with ofrendas

Riley Wootten, junior editor • November 5, 2024

by Riley Wootten, junior editor FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- On November 1, Sarah Holt’s Spanish classes honored past loved ones through Ofrendas, altars that are decorated with their possessions and pictures....

Furry favorites… SouthPaw the Jaguar takes pictures with students and tour guides, bringing smiles to faces. SouthPaw also showcased his athletic ability with a push-up contest and a backflip.

Pirates tour the University of South Alabama

Presley Hughes, reporter • October 29, 2024

by Presley Hughes, reporter MOBILE, Ala.---Thursday, October 24, marked the start of college touring for some of the 48 Fairhope seniors and juniors attending. Pirates spent their day touring the South...

Ready set pose… The Dogwood girls prepare to participate in Fairhope's annual witch's ride. The women dressed as witches with a little twist.

Witches ride for good cause

Isabella Boney, Valery Bedoya, Abbie Butler, and Addison Glies • October 28, 2024

by Isabella Boney, Valery Badoya, Abbie Butler, Addie Glies  FAIRHOPE, Ala.---The women of Fairhope rode downtown dressed as witches for the Fourth Annual Witches Ride benefiting the Humane Society...

Singing stars… Students participate in karaoke during lunch waves to help the Peer Helpers raise awareness during Red Ribbon Week. Students received little ribbons and bracelets for their participation.

Students participate in annual Red Ribbon Week

Kendall Kirchoff, Halle Smith, Makayla Gardner, and Hannah Cate Miller • October 28, 2024

by Kendall Kirchoff, Halle Smith, Makayla Gardner, Hannah Cate Miller  Peer Helpers at Fairhope High School sponsored Red Ribbon Week, which raises awareness for drug and alcohol abuse among teens, October...

GIVING BACK… Juniors Kaitlyn Jones and Kaitlyn Kalagher donate blood on Thursday. Jones also donated platelets, which went directly to cancer patients. “The process was very laid back,” Jones said.

LifeSouth joins Key Club to host annual fall blood drive

Caroline Anderson, Amelia Bates, and Bridget Capella • October 11, 2024

by Caroline Anderson, Amelia Bates and Bridget Capella FAIRHOPE, Ala.---On October 10-11, Key Club partnered with LifeSouth to host the fall blood drive in the library. Students from all grades...

Crafting creations… Allyson Russel demonstrates how to tie fairy lights around the reefs. Hailey Jackson practiced this skill on her own and created her Halloween reef.

Fairhope Public Library hosts weekly Maker Monday

Riley Wootten, junior editor • October 9, 2024

by Riley Wootten, junior editor FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- Fairhope Public Library encourages locals to come participate in Maker Monday where a new craft is made every week. The craft this week featured a reef...

The fun begins… The gates of Owa open, allowing guests inside for an evening of fun and games.

Owa holds annual Oktoberfest

Presley Hughes, reporter • October 8, 2024

by Presley Hughes, reporter FOLEY, Ala.---Oktoberfest started with a bang Saturday, October 5, as guests across the southern United States ate, drank and danced in celebration of the fall season.  Kids...

Baldwin County schools encouraged to “go gold” for childhood cancer awareness

Baldwin County schools encouraged to “go gold” for childhood cancer awareness

Riley Wootten, junior editor • September 25, 2024

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (September 25, 2024) — Baldwin County schools’ students, teachers and district offices are asked to come together and wear gold in support of childhood cancer awareness on September...

SPIN N’ SLIDE…Operation Jubilee volunteers and students play on the waterslide. They enjoyed the camaraderie with their peers.

Operation Jubilee members, Jubilee class join for Back to School Bash

Isabella Boney, Abbie Butler, Makayla Gardner, Addison Glies, Kendall Kirchoff, and Hannah Cate Miller • September 24, 2024

by Isabella Boney, Abbie Butler, Makayla Gardner, Addison Glies, Kendall Kirchoff and Hannah Cate Miller Fairhope High School’s Operation Jubilee club held its back to school bash Thursday, September...

CLEANING THE COAST… Fairhope sophomores Landrey Parks and Emma Thomas, along with other volunteers, help test waders at the ACC on the north side of the Fairhope Municipal Pier. Parks and Thomas received service hours for Key Club.

Local volunteers participate in keeping waterways clean

Halle Smith and Valery Bedoya • September 24, 2024

by Halle Smith and Valery Bedoya, reporters Eastern Shore residents participated in the 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 21, at the Fairhope Municipal Pier.  The Alabama...

HOMEMADE TREATS… Sisily O’Rourke, owner of The Quirky Mac, sells a variety of unique macaron flavors. All of her macarons were made out of her kitchen, so she relied on farmer’s markets to start her business.

Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmer’s Market gives opportunities to local vendors

Caroline Anderson, Bridget Capella, and Charlotte Guilian • September 24, 2024

by Caroline Anderson, Bridget Capella and Charlotte Guilian,  FAIRHOPE, Ala.—Vendors took part in the first Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmer’s Market of the season behind the Fairhope Public Library...

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