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The Pirateer
First things first…Junior Tatum Calsrund 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
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
First things first…Junior Tatum Calsrund 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
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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
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
First things first…Junior Tatum Calsrund 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,...

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

Kendall Kirchoff, junior editor • October 16, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.— Friday, Oct. 10, Fairhope High School dedicated its Friday night football game to raise awareness for Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida is a defect that occurs during birth when the spinal cord...

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

Shep Pappas, contributing photographer • October 16, 2025

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

Abigail Robinson, staff writer • October 6, 2025

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

Riley Wootten, editor in chief • October 2, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- On Sept. 30, FHS Girls Varsity Volleyball played the Bayside Admirals at home and won a tight game with a score of 3-1. This win qualified them to host the area tournament and placed...

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

Liam Silva, contributing photographer • October 2, 2025

 

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

Pragya Amin, staff writer • October 1, 2025

         

PIRATES ON 3… The Fairhope Lady Pirates huddle and share words of encouragement to each other.

Volleyball dominates Foley HS in program sweep

Madden Lewis, reporter • September 11, 2025

       

Fairhope High School held its first football pep rally in the gym Thursday, Aug. 21, to encourage student attendance at the traditional season opener versus Spanish Fort. Coaches and team members recognized senior players.

Pep rally kicks off season opener

Kendall Kirchoff, junior editor • August 27, 2025

     

Practicing plays… Jordan receives the pass while practicing plays to defeat the Toros this Tuesday, August 26. The team rotated between conditioning and drills.

Fairhope High School launches flag football

Riley Wootten, editor in chief • August 25, 2025

FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- Fairhope High School introduces the first season of flag football with a season set from August through October. Girls in grades 9-12 are eligible to play. Each home game, consisting...

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