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The Pirateer
Instructions…Prues and Margaret Conyers tell members to join the Google Classroom and vote for t-shirts. Both Prues and Conyers have been officers for two years. (Halle Smith)
Create For Kids club holds second meeting
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Juniors scheduled to take the ACT
All together now… students from the art and garden club paint pumpkins. When the students finished their pumpkins they entered their paintings into the competition. (Penny Hood)
Garden, art club collaborate to host pumpkin painting
5,6,7,8….. Fairhope cheerleaders lead the little Pirates in the basics of jumps. Cheerleaders taught stunts, chants and dancing. (Madden Lewis)
Fairhope cheerleaders host little Pirate cheer clinic
Attention everyone… Senior club president Emeryn Quint reminds classmates to sign their names on the sign-in sheet. By signing their name at every club meeting, members earn a half-hour credit to go towards their volunteer hours. (Kendall Kirchoff)
Students meet monthly for art club
Ready, smile… Athletic trainer Marlee Carnevale takes a selfie with student trainers Madison Burts, Camille Peacock, Emmalynn Horne and her sister Katelynn Horne before the game. The trainers wore Spina Bifida t-shirts to show their awareness.
Community members raise money to support Spina Bifida care
Friday Night Lights… Under the bright lights of W.C. Majors Field on Friday, Oct. 10, the Fairhope Pirates and the Mary G. Montgomery Vikings battled in a back-and-forth matchup all night long. (Shep Pappas)
Vikings outlast Pirates in hard-fought battle
Senior takeover… Seniors prepare to take the court for their senior night game versus St. Luke Episcopal School on Oct. 2. All five seniors played volleyball at Fairhope throughout their high school careers. (Abigail Robinson)
Fairhope volleyball celebrates seniors
Bump, set, spike… The Lady Pirates celebrate their rally winning play placing them ahead. The players positioned themselves on offense and junior libero Addy Busby served. (Riley Wootten)
Girls varsity volleyball defeats Bayside in a narrow victory
Reflected on the water… Swimmers competed fiercely in a multi-school meet at the Fairhope Recreation Center and Municipal Pool Thursday, September 25, capping off a demanding day of competition and training. (Liam Silva)
Lady Pirates compete in first home meet
Ready, smile… Athletic trainer Marlee Carnevale takes a selfie with student trainers Madison Burts, Camille Peacock, Emmalynn Horne and her sister Katelynn Horne before the game. The trainers wore Spina Bifida t-shirts to show their awareness.
Community members raise money to support Spina Bifida care
So many choices… Covintons' stand gives participants many different baked goods to choose from. Covington said having local vendors like these is important to the community. (Addison Glies)
Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market offers fresh produce
Work and play… IB seniors write a timed essay on the social policies of Joseph Stalin. Seniors completed this essay in their duo day dressup outfits on homecoming week. Photo courtesy of Fairhope High Instagram.
IB program prepares, challenges students with advanced coursework
Super Smash Bros…Hudson Montee and Miles Shreeve compete in a Super Smash Bros match. To win in Super Smash Bros the two facing opponents fight to the death using characters and powers.
Fairhope High School introduces Nintendo Club
Strike that pose… Sadie Houston and Sawyer Knight sing Legally Blonde in the last act of the show. Houston played the role of Elle Woods, and Knight played Emmett Forest in this show. Photo by Dana Lee Davis Photography
Local teen actress performs with area company
Snapchat negatively impacts young minds
Snapchat negatively impacts young minds
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Schools should not judge students based on standardized tests
Later school start times benefit students’ well being
Later school start times benefit students’ well being
BookTok leads to surge in mass produced mediocre books
BookTok leads to surge in mass produced mediocre books
Traveling benefits young minds
Traveling benefits young minds
Hot and fresh… Each meal item is carefully put together and served within minutes. The savory aroma and steam from the wrappers took my friends and me by surprise. (Kendall Kirchoff)
Fries Inside takes comfort food next level
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater’s Grease brings Fairhope back to the fifties
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater’s Grease brings Fairhope back to the fifties
Image borrowed from https://collider.com/the-last-unicorn-at-40/
“The Last Unicorn:” a story of regret and love
Tasty and unique... The scent of expertly cooked vegetable fried rice wafts through the air, enticing nearby customers to purchase the same dish. The tangy rice and refreshing vegetables created a quirky flavor profile.
Dragonfly: jewel of Eastern Shore cuisine
COOKED TO PERFECTION… The seasoned charr-grilled salmon feast does not disappoint. To top it off, the juicy lemon adds a more refreshing taste.
Taziki’s offers customers welcoming taste
Friday Night Lights… Under the bright lights of W.C. Majors Field on Friday, Oct. 10, the Fairhope Pirates and the Mary G. Montgomery Vikings battled in a back-and-forth matchup all night long. (Shep Pappas)
Vikings outlast Pirates in hard-fought battle
Weeks Bay Nature Preserve staff member holds one of the cornsnakes from the rehabilitation center, Marge. The Gulf Coast Nature Expo took place Oct. 4, at Weeks Bay Plantation to show the public different animals from the wild. (Natalia Noel)
Weeks Bay Nature Preserve hosts Gulf Coast Nature Expo
Senior takeover… Seniors prepare to take the court for their senior night game versus St. Luke Episcopal School on Oct. 2. All five seniors played volleyball at Fairhope throughout their high school careers. (Abigail Robinson)
Fairhope volleyball celebrates seniors
Bracing for greatness…The Elberta High School Band of Warriors prepare for their approaching opening act entitled “What a Wonderful World.” This marked the beginning of the 2025 Band Jamboree at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. (Sydney Melanson)
Baldwin County high school bands showcase skills at annual Jamboree
Reflected on the water… Swimmers competed fiercely in a multi-school meet at the Fairhope Recreation Center and Municipal Pool Thursday, September 25, capping off a demanding day of competition and training. (Liam Silva)
Lady Pirates compete in first home meet
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
Instructions…Prues and Margaret Conyers tell members to join the Google Classroom and vote for t-shirts. Both Prues and Conyers have been officers for two years. (Halle Smith)

Create For Kids club holds second meeting

Halle Smith, junior editor • October 15, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.- Fairhope High School's Create for Kids club is now in its second year. Founder and president Jean Pearson held her second meeting on Monday, September 29. The club gives children in...

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Juniors scheduled to take the ACT

Halle Smith, junior editor • October 13, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.- Tuesday, Oct 21, Fairhope High School juniors are scheduled to take the ACT. Principal Jon Cardwell set aside funding for the juniors to be able to take the test for free in October...

All together now… students from the art and garden club paint pumpkins. When the students finished their pumpkins they entered their paintings into the competition. (Penny Hood)

Garden, art club collaborate to host pumpkin painting

Lucy McIntosh and Penny Hood • October 13, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.- Monday, Oct. 9, members of the art and garden clubs joined in art teacher Lowell Baggett’s room to host a pumpkin painting competition to mark the beginning of fall.  The garden and...

5,6,7,8….. Fairhope cheerleaders lead the little Pirates in the basics of jumps. Cheerleaders taught stunts, chants and dancing. (Madden Lewis)

Fairhope cheerleaders host little Pirate cheer clinic

Madden Lewis, Abigail Robinson, and Addy Busby • October 9, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala- On Oct. 4, Fairhope High School cheerleaders hosted Little Pirates Cheer camp in the Fairhope High School gymnasium and cafeteria. The Little Pirates prepared chants to cheer at the game...

Attention everyone… Senior club president Emeryn Quint reminds classmates to sign their names on the sign-in sheet. By signing their name at every club meeting, members earn a half-hour credit to go towards their volunteer hours. (Kendall Kirchoff)

Students meet monthly for art club

Kendall Kirchoff, junior editor • October 8, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.—Monday, Oct. 7, Fairhope High School’s art club members met in art director Lowell Bagget’s room to practice creative freedom and discuss October events.  The art club provides...

Pumpkins are displayed throughout the festival. Each pumpkin showed the creativity of the artist. “ I got a pumpkin and I hope it won't break anytime soon with how much I paid,” Evans said. (courtesy of University of South Alabama College of Arts and Sciences)

University of South Alabama holds 6th annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Festival

Apple Gaston, staff writer • October 8, 2025

MOBILE, Ala. - Friday, Oct. 4, at the University of South Alabama, festival goers attended the Glass Pumpkin Patch Festival. They looked and bought man-made glass pumpkins for a fundraiser. The festival...

Hold up, pose… FDC strikes final pose at pep rally. They danced to a hip-hop style dance. (Audrey Parsons)

Fairhope Dance Collective prepares for upcoming showcase

Jubilee Pryor and Audrey Parsons • October 8, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- Oct. 3, Fairhope Dance Collective performed their hip-hop dance to the song ‘It was all in your mind’ by Wade Robson, which will be featured in their fall showcase. They used the pep...

Say cheese… Participants line up at the end of the event to take pictures and get their copy of American Coach signed. Maisel met with many participants and answered all their questions as well.

Sports journalist Ivan Maisel showcases his book American Coach

Addison Glies, junior editor • October 6, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.---Thursday, Sept. 25, at Page and Pallet, Ivan Maisel signed copies of his book American Coach. Page and Pallet holds these events often.  Maisel, sports writer and journalist, published...

Gather Around… Teen volunteers lounge around the upstairs Teen Space at the Fairhope Public Library, where a slideshow presentation is on display in the background. The group helped train new members. (Sharon Smith)

Library hosts, trains new volunteers

Sharon Smith, staff writer • October 3, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- On Sept. 29., at the Fairhope Public Library, the teen volunteer program held its monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting in the recently-renovated Teen Space. Members discussed upcoming...

Bracing for greatness…The Elberta High School Band of Warriors prepare for their approaching opening act entitled “What a Wonderful World.” This marked the beginning of the 2025 Band Jamboree at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. (Sydney Melanson)

Baldwin County high school bands showcase skills at annual Jamboree

Sydney Melanson, staff writer • October 3, 2025

Come together…Tom Andrews announces the beginning of the Plant Swap. Participants individually described the plants they brought. (Sydney Melanson)

Plant Swap brings green thumbs to Fairhope Public Library

Pragya Amin and Sydney Melanson • October 2, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- Green thumbs and Alabama Master Gardeners met at the Fairhope Public Library Saturday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m., for the most recent Fairhope Plant Swap. With more participation than expected,...

Isabella Casolaro presents the values of a peer helper and the core helping skills. The group practiced these skills through exercises and activities. Photo courtesy of Fairhope Peer Helpers Instagram.

Peer Helper training prepares members for Red Ribbon Week

Riley Wootten, editor in chief • October 1, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- On Sept. 26, Fairhope High School’s Peer Helper program hosted a training day for new and returning members. The training day took place inside the Black Box Theatre and members learned...

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