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Espan-yay!... Senior and NSHS Executive President Marisol Acker says the pledge for new inductees to recite. The students finished the oath with fits of excited giggles.
National Spanish Honor Society inducts record number of students
Helping The Haven… Senior Jillian Surla paints a cat onto the windows of The Haven. Surla’s artwork displayed appreciation for local volunteers.
National Art Honor Society students paint The Haven’s windows
The Wisteria Garden Club to hold 3rd annual Art of Presentation event
The Wisteria Garden Club to hold 3rd annual Art of Presentation event
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival returns with local traditions, sweet treats
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival returns with local traditions, sweet treats
Adulting Day set for Fairhope High School
Adulting Day set for Fairhope High School
Girls take the field… Lady Pirates warm up for competition. On March 25 at 7p.m., the Fairhope High School girls varsity soccer team defeated Robertsdale 5-0 at home.
Varsity soccer girls defeat Robertsdale
Throw in… Senior Kadence Torres throws the ball to Senior Anna Laraway at Volanta field against McGill-Toolen on March 11. The Lady Pirates lost 1-0.
Girls soccer drops home game versus neighboring rival
Kick off… Striker Tyler Lucas runs down the field opening up for the pass. Lucas received the ball and took a shot on goal.
Varsity Boys Soccer compete in season opener tournament
Weaving Friendships… Varsity Basketball player Lillian Moreno braids junior Lucia Jordan’s hair as sophomore Nylah Loukides watches before their match against the Roberstdale Bears on January 28. The day started at 4:30 with Junior Varsity, Girls Varsity and lastly Boys Varsity, while Senior Night activities happened during halftimes and after each Varsity game. “All my teammates are my friends and everything, so, it’s like—it’s really nice to be on a close team like this,” Loukides said.
Pirates dominate court against Robertsdale on Senior Night
Pirate Vision Special Edition: JV Girls vs. Davidson
Pirate Vision Special Edition: JV Girls vs. Davidson
Worming through… Compost bins sit in front of Fairhope High School. FHS students supplied the waste within. Students rotate the bins regularly to allow for complete decomposition of the waste.
Vermicomposting spreads sustainability throughout student body
GOODNIGHT FAIRHOPE… Fairhope locals and visitors walk along the pier. They watched the sunset over Mobile Bay.
Locals, visitors involvement strengthens community
Typing away… Senior Piper Berry types paragraphs reflecting on her trades as a part of the project. Berry started with a pen, and through a series of ten trades, she ended up with a water gun and floatie.
Red Paperclip Project teaches students economic life lessons
A new chapter… Teen volunteer Eleanor Boyer laughs at a joke teen volunteer Trinity Lewis tells as she passes a book down the line. Teen volunteer Jill Cotten, Lewis and Boyer stayed side-by-side throughout the event, enjoying each others’ company as they made book history.
Fairhope Public Library turns the page for teens at Book-It Brigade
Knight to remember… The Knights of Ecor Rouge parade through downtown throwing beads to onlookers. The knights rode through downtown three times and threw toys and stuffed animals to children.
Fairhope celebrates Mardi Gras with local parades
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
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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
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“Interstellar:” the best sci-fi movie of the century
Welcome, all!... Cosplayers show off their expensive or labor-intensive costumes, taking photos with attendees and purchasing from booths. The annual Mobile Bay Anime Festival, hosted by Humble Entertainment, opened its doors for a one day event on April 19 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Daphne Civic Center to celebrate pop culture and anime. “I’ve been going every year since 7th grade,” said Maeve Adkinson, Dr. Robotnik cosplayer. “I love meeting new people and buying fun art!”
Mobile Bay Anime Festival draws crowds of cosplayers, collectors
Dance the Night Away… Freshman Emalyn Horne dances with the FDC dance collective in “Never Give Up On The Good Times” on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in the Fairhope High School Black Box. Horne’s passion for dance was what made the show so special.
The Fairhope Dance collective showcases “Time of our Lives”
Grooving to the music… A group of locals hang out in the streets of Fairhope and soak up a live band. The Fairhope First Friday Art Walk took place on April 4 downtown.
Art is Alive! Fairhopians enjoy First Friday Art Walk, soak up local music, art
Welcome to the teen room!... Teens make and design letterbox stamps for Fairhope Public Library to help introduce people to the new teen room in a fun, creative way. On Monday, March 31, the Fairhope Public Library hosted teens from 5-6 p.m for Maker Monday. Most stamps were created and designed for personal keepsakes, with many being objects, symbols or characters from TV shows or movies.
Teens craft letterboxes, stamps at library
Current IB members welcome eighth graders, freshmen, sophomores and juniors. IB Bid Day took place in the athletic complex Friday, March 21 from 12:30-1:30 P.M.
Current IB, pre-IB program welcomes new members
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
Espan-yay!... Senior and NSHS Executive President Marisol Acker says the pledge for new inductees to recite. The students finished the oath with fits of excited giggles.

National Spanish Honor Society inducts record number of students

Jillian Surla, editor in chief • April 7, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.---On April 3 in the Fairhope High School Black Box Theatre, the National Spanish Honor Society, or the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, inducted a record-breaking 79 students, marking the...

Helping The Haven… Senior Jillian Surla paints a cat onto the windows of The Haven. Surla’s artwork displayed appreciation for local volunteers.

National Art Honor Society students paint The Haven’s windows

Riley Wootten, junior editor • April 2, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- On March 27, National Art Honor Society students Jillian Surla and Kayliegh Sprute painted windows of The Haven, Fairhope's local animal shelter, as an ode to volunteers who dedicate...

The Wisteria Garden Club to hold 3rd annual Art of Presentation event

The Wisteria Garden Club to hold 3rd annual Art of Presentation event

Riley Wootten, junior editor • March 21, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- The Wisteria Garden Club is set to gather on April 9 at the Eastern Shore Art Center to hold its annual Art of Presentation event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Floral tablescapes will be displayed...

Baldwin County Strawberry Festival returns with local traditions, sweet treats

Baldwin County Strawberry Festival returns with local traditions, sweet treats

Jillian Surla, editor in chief • March 21, 2025

LOXLEY, Ala.---The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival makes its return to Loxley Municipal Park on April 12-13, 2025 for a weekend of delicious local strawberries and family-friendly fun. This beloved...

Adulting Day set for Fairhope High School

Adulting Day set for Fairhope High School

Riley Wootten, junior editor • March 12, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- Seniors will come together on April 25 at Fairhope High School to participate in Adulting Day where they will further their knowledge of necessary real-world topics and skills. Each...

Juniors, seniors make way to annual prom

Juniors, seniors make way to annual prom

Kendall Kirchoff, Hannah Cate Miller, Valery Bedoya, and Abbie Butler • March 10, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (February 28, 2024)---Juniors and Seniors will gather in Daphne at Bellforest Pointe Venue for prom on April 5, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., for a night of fun and dancing. Callouts for...

Arts and crafts festival to be held in March

Arts and crafts festival to be held in March

Makayla Gardner, reporter • February 27, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (January 15, 2025) -- Board members, volunteers, artists and local Fairhopians will gather in downtown Fairhope to attend the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival March 14-16, 2025, from 10...

Fairhope Public Library to hold Book-It Brigade for new Teen Space

Fairhope Public Library to hold Book-It Brigade for new Teen Space

Jillian Surla, editor in chief • February 19, 2025

by Jillian Surla, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.---On March 1, the Fairhope Public Library will move all 4,210 teen books at 9:30 a.m. to the newly remodeled Teen Space upstairs, and requests help from...

Project Prom comes to Fairhope High School

Project Prom comes to Fairhope High School

Bridget Capella, Caroline Anderson, and Charlotte Guilian • February 6, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- Fairhope High School is set to host Project Prom, an event sponsored by Junior Auxiliary of Eastern Shore in conjunction with FBLA that provides free prom dresses, shoes and accessories...

Pensacon to hold 12th annual pop-culture convention

Pensacon to hold 12th annual pop-culture convention

Amelia Bates and Leah Hicks • February 6, 2025

PENSACOLA, Fla. — From Feb. 14 through 16, Pensacon will host its annual multi-genre convention for all audiences with vendors, artists and celebrities spanning pop-culture media at multiple venues in...

Interact Club packs bags for homeless

Interact Club packs bags for homeless

Abbie Butler, reporter • January 17, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (January 22, 2025) ---Fairhope High School’s Interact club will host a bag-packing assembly line to help homeless people in Mobile, Alabama. Students in the Interact Club will go to...

Eastern Shore Optimist Club hosts 65th annual Dogwood Trail pageant

Eastern Shore Optimist Club hosts 65th annual Dogwood Trail pageant

Halle Smith, reporter • January 16, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.(January 15, 2025)-- The Eastern Shore Optimist Club will host its 65th annual Dogwood Trail Pageant at the Fairhope Civic Center on January 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. An Eastern Shore tradition,...

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