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The Pirateer
(Leah Hickman)
Fairhope to kick off Christmas season with annual Lighting of the Trees
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Fairhope High School to hold baseball tryouts
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Rodeo scheduled to raise money for FFA program
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Fairhope Dance Collective To Host Fall Showcase
Veterans Day… Bryant Baggett gathers everyone around him and shows them the flags they will be passing out. The members paired up and headed towards the freshman academy to pass out the flags. (Pragya Amin)
Club of America sponsors flag distribution
First things first…Junior Tatum Carlsrud swims the freestyle during the medley relay. Her team came in first with a time of 2:18.91. (Sydney Melanson)
Fairhope Pirates and Lady Pirates flourish at recent swim meet
Dressed for the best… The Fairhope Varsity Volleyball prepared to go to dinner. After traveling from Fairhope to Montgomery, they shared their pre-game meal at the Fish Bone. (Lucy McIntosh)
Fairhope’s Varsity Volleyball competes at the regional tournament
Set sail…The team showcases the cheer section of their routine. Searcy and other choreographers made the choreography gimmick and Pirate-themed. “I love just being there, seeing all the teams, and especially competing our routine,” Hattaway said. (Halle Smith)
Fairhope Middle School Competitive Cheerleading takes first place at Rocket City Regional
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
Beetlemania… Students perform the Beatles song “Help!” before transitioning into their cover of the hit album “Rubber Soul.” Slides behind the history of each song were displayed and students learned at least a fact about each song. (Riley Wootten)
Guitar classes showcase songs by The Beatles to deliver opening performance
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
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
Having Fun… 3 Circle Church hosted its annual Monster Mash Wednesday, October 29, for students to dress up and fellowship. Participants competed in a costume contest to win Crumbl cookies. (Kendall Kirchoff)
Fairhope High School students attend 3 Circle Church’s annual monster mash
Need a mint… Teachers Elizabeth Orfanello, Claire Maceina, Stacey Weakley and Kimberly Holmes wear matching Tic-Tac costumes. Red Ribbon Week took place Oct. 27-31, students and staff participated in dress-up days such as red, superhero and costumes. (Sophie Alvey)
Students participate in Red Ribbon Week
Welcome to the jungle… FHS clubs come together for Operation Jubilee’s jungle theme Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct 29. Students decorated their trunks, included games and activities and dressed up in animal-like costumes. (Riley Wootten)
Operation Jubilee and Interact Club host annual Trunk or Treat
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
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
(Leah Hickman)

Fairhope to kick off Christmas season with annual Lighting of the Trees

Kendall Kirchoff, junior editor • November 7, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.– Thursday, Nov. 20, the City of Fairhope is set to host its annual Lighting of the Trees Ceremony at 6 p.m. in downtown Fairhope. The event kickstarts the holiday season for the community...

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Fairhope High School to hold baseball tryouts

Audrey Parsons, staff writer • November 7, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (November 7, 2025)- Fairhope High School will host baseball tryouts on November 17 and 18 for upcoming 8-12 graders.  Students must register using the QR code by November 14 to participate...

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Rodeo scheduled to raise money for FFA program

Lucy McIntosh, staff writer • November 4, 2025

BAY MINETTE, Ala.- Thursday, November 14-15, Grit, Gold and Glory FFA pro rodeo is riding into Bay Minette to support the Elberta and Fairhope High School Future Farmers of America [FFA] program. The...

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Fairhope Dance Collective To Host Fall Showcase

Abigail Robinson and Madden Lewis • November 3, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.(November 3, 2025)-- Fairhope Dance Collective will host their fall showcase November 12-14 at Fairhope High School. This will be an opportunity for the dancers in FDC to display everything...

Veterans Day… Bryant Baggett gathers everyone around him and shows them the flags they will be passing out. The members paired up and headed towards the freshman academy to pass out the flags. (Pragya Amin)

Club of America sponsors flag distribution

Pragya Amin, staff writer • November 3, 2025

Club of America members, along with the sponsor, Bryant Baggett, met during study hall on Thursday, Oct. 30, to pass out American flags to classrooms in honor of Veterans Day. They believe it is important...

Moving words…Drum majors and marching band members aid in moving tapestries that represent each letter in the word “7,” their show. (Sydney Melanson)

Fairhope High School Buccaneer Band gives last seasonal performance

Sydney Melanson, staff writer • October 30, 2025

DAPHNE, Ala.-- Taking place from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, band and color guard members from all around the southern United States met at Jubilee Stadium for the Eastern Shore...

First things first…Junior Tatum Carlsrud swims the freestyle during the medley relay. Her team came in first with a time of 2:18.91. (Sydney Melanson)

Fairhope Pirates and Lady Pirates flourish at recent swim meet

Pragya Amin and Sydney Melanson • October 27, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- Swimmers from Baldwin County traveled to the Fairhope Municipal Pool Thursday, Oct. 23, at 5:30 p.m., for the largest capacity meet of the year so far. Midseason, the floors were packed...

Dressed for the best… The Fairhope Varsity Volleyball prepared to go to dinner. After traveling from Fairhope to Montgomery, they shared their pre-game meal at the Fish Bone. (Lucy McIntosh)

Fairhope’s Varsity Volleyball competes at the regional tournament

Lucy McIntosh, staff writer • October 27, 2025

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-- Wednesday, Oct. 22, FHS Girls Varsity Volleyball played McGill-Toolen at regionals and lost a tight game with a score of 4-1. This loss prevented the team from progressing in the regional...

Set sail…The team showcases the cheer section of their routine. Searcy and other choreographers made the choreography gimmick and Pirate-themed. “I love just being there, seeing all the teams, and especially competing our routine,” Hattaway said. (Halle Smith)

Fairhope Middle School Competitive Cheerleading takes first place at Rocket City Regional

Halle Smith, junior editor • October 24, 2025

On Oct. 19, Fairhope Middle School's competitive cheerleading team competed in UCA’s Rocket City Regional in Huntsville, Alabama, and won their division by four points.  The team consists of 19 members,...

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...

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