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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
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
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
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
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
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
Go team… Swim Team members take a team picture before their first swim meet of the season Sept. 25, at the Fairhope Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m.
Fairhope swimmers show skills at September meet
PIRATES ON 3… The Fairhope Lady Pirates huddle and share words of encouragement to each other.
Volleyball dominates Foley HS in program sweep
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
Technique and perfection…Company dancer Halle Smith performs as the summer fairy in the most recent show, Cinderella. Being chosen for the role of the summer fairy allowed me to focus on technique and perfecting my beginner-level skills.
Bayshore Ballet, oldest company in Baldwin County, makes changes, fosters relationships
Creative Energy… Fairhope teens Ainsley Cook, Mabel Burch, Samantha Jensen and Cannon Deason hang out and draw on the whiteboard in the new teen space. Library worker Casey Henderson allowed all teens to draw on the board so that they could make the space their own. “We wanted to have it so that teens had ownership over the space,” Henderson said.
Fairhope Public Library’s 125th Anniversary Ceremony unveils new teen space
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
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater’s Grease brings Fairhope back to the fifties
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater’s Grease brings Fairhope back to the fifties
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“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
“The Great Gatsby:” great love story turned tragic
“The Great Gatsby:” great love story turned tragic
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
Go team… Swim Team members take a team picture before their first swim meet of the season Sept. 25, at the Fairhope Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m.
Fairhope swimmers show skills at September meet
Group march… Troop 47 prepares to meet, get equipment and split into groups for Coastal Cleanup. After they split the scouts cleaned the street. (Jaden Zirlott)
Boy Scout Troop 47 participates in 38th Annual Coastal Cleanup
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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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...

Group march… Troop 47 prepares to meet, get equipment and split into groups for Coastal Cleanup. After they split the scouts cleaned the street. (Jaden Zirlott)

Boy Scout Troop 47 participates in 38th Annual Coastal Cleanup

Jaden Zirlott, contributing photographer • September 29, 2025

Fall at the farm…McKenzie Farm Vendor Day saw local shoppers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 20. (Jenaveve Thompson)

McKenzie Farm Market hosts vendor day

Jenaveve Thompson, contributing photographer • September 26, 2025

A night at the oscars… The gym and foyer stand ready for students to dance the night away Saturday, Sept. 20. (Leah Breivik)

Students prepare for homecoming

Leah Breivik, contributing photographer • September 26, 2025

 

The wait is over… The Baldwin County Fair ran from Sept. 16-20 in the Robertsdale, Alabama, coliseum. The fair offered visitors access to a variety of food and thrilling rides. (Isabella Torres)

Baldwin County Fairgrounds brings thrill and excitement

Isabella Torres, staff writer • September 25, 2025

 

Fairhope High School hosts its homecoming pep rally in the gym Friday, Sept. 19, to celebrate the homecoming festivities and motivate students to attend the football game versus Robertsdale.

Students rally for upcoming homecoming game

Addy Busby, staff writer • September 25, 2025

 

Ambling around the oaks… Visitors of the Mobile Bay Maker's Market interact with local vendors under the shade of a towering oak tree at the Anna T. Jeanes Campus in Fairhope on Sept. 21.

Local vendors display creations at Fairhope Maker’s Market

Sharon Smith, staff writer • September 24, 2025

The community celebrates Homecoming 2025 throughout downtown.

Community celebrates annual Homecoming Parade

Penny Hood, staff writer • September 24, 2025

 

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