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Fairhope Public Library to hold Book-It Brigade for new Teen Space
Fairhope Public Library to hold Book-It Brigade for new Teen Space
Project Prom comes to Fairhope High School
Project Prom comes to Fairhope High School
Pensacon to hold 12th annual pop-culture convention
Pensacon to hold 12th annual pop-culture convention
Interact Club packs bags for homeless
Interact Club packs bags for homeless
Eastern Shore Optimist Club hosts 65th annual Dogwood Trail pageant
Eastern Shore Optimist Club hosts 65th annual Dogwood Trail pageant
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
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Swim County Meet and Senior Night
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Swim County Meet and Senior Night
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Film Festival
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Film Festival
Knights, pirates and jesters, oh my!... Upon entry to the Robertsdale Ren Faire on November 23-24, greeters gave attendees red stickers to place on themselves to ensure entry if they decided to leave. The Ren Faire kept its doors open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with a schedule full of events on various stages, ranging from the Joust Stage to 18+ Castle/Tavern Stage.
Robertsdale hosts Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
Here’s the story… Wadsworth actress Rachael Goodrich explains how each murder went down, running around on stage to reenact every scene. By the end, she sat on the set stairs out of breath.
Baldwin County Virtual School presents Clue
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Barnwell Community Center Event
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Barnwell Community Center Event
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Farmer's Market
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Farmer’s Market
Traveling benefits young minds
Traveling benefits young minds
Pop culture influences teen self-expression
Pop culture influences teen self-expression
Social media impacts a teenager’s mentality
Social media impacts a teenager’s mentality
Helping Hands… Makaila Robinson and Kayliegh Sprute collect tubs for the Environmental Club’s recycling project. The Club spent one afternoon each month of the school year collecting bins.
Students should contribute to the community
Education online… A young student learns from a screen. Online learning impacted students’ ability to retain information.
Is online learning effective?
Bold bite… This vermicelli dish creates a long lasting and bold flavor with healthy ingredients. The homemade tangy sauce added a hint of spice and touch of personality to the dish.
Vietnamese Cuisine serves taste of Vietnamese style dining
The Children of Blood and Bone: a minority strikes back
The Children of Blood and Bone: a minority strikes back
Warm and crisp… The Smoked Turkey Press satisfies customers with its presentation. The look of it does not do the taste justice.
Provision provides Fairhope with living room style dining
Hot and ready… The tenderloin chicken salad wows customers with its appearance. It tastes even better than it looks.
Mr. Spuds serves satisfaction
Food for thought... Chick Fil A's expansive menu has food options for all. Whether someone is craving meat, greens or sweets, Chick Fil A has a meal ready.
Chick Fil A serves fast, easy classics
Howl about that?… On January 29, performer Sabrina Martinez dances during the first act of the Horror Circus at the Daphne Civic Center. The troupe, based in Argentina, traveled throughout the United States staging both their Horror Circus and Circus on Ice shows. “This is my first time in Alabama, so maybe it could be my favorite audience,” Martinez said. “I really like it. It’s very pretty. Actually, now is all, like, Mardi Gras, so it’s all pretty.”
Circus of Horror haunts Daphne with international scares
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
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Film Festival
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Film Festival
Knights, pirates and jesters, oh my!... Upon entry to the Robertsdale Ren Faire on November 23-24, greeters gave attendees red stickers to place on themselves to ensure entry if they decided to leave. The Ren Faire kept its doors open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with a schedule full of events on various stages, ranging from the Joust Stage to 18+ Castle/Tavern Stage.
Robertsdale hosts Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
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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

Riley Wootten, junior editor • February 8, 2025

Pirate Power by Riley Wootten, junior editor FOLEY, Ala.---On February 6 FHS Boys Varsity soccer competed against Oak Mountain in the season opening Southern Shootout tournament at Owa Park in Foley....

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

Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief • January 30, 2025

Pirate Vision Special Edition: JV Girls vs. Davidson

Pirate Vision Special Edition: JV Girls vs. Davidson

Kendall Kirchoff, correspondent • December 17, 2024

Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores

Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores

Makayla Gardner, correspondent • November 14, 2024

Pirate Vision Special Edition: Swim County Meet and Senior Night

Pirate Vision Special Edition: Swim County Meet and Senior Night

Lori Hymel, correspondent • November 13, 2024

Pirate Vision Episode 16

Pirate Vision Episode 16

Lori Hymel and Leo Steadham • November 13, 2024

Cheers for the court… Homecoming queen Mary Chapel Whitehead leads the float and tosses treats out to the crowd. The parade date was postponed to October 23 because of inclement weather the week of homecoming.

Fairhope students celebrate homecoming, senior night

Riley Wootten, junior editor • October 25, 2024

by Riley Wootten, junior editor

Go team go!... The Fairhope swim team huddles and chants. The team won first place. “I think swimming is both mentally and physically challenging; some events impact more mentally, though. For me it's the 50 free,” said Roderick Farrington, sophomore.

Fairhope Swim Team wins third home meet

Isabella Boney, Abbie Butler, Addie Glies, Kendall Kirchoff, and Halle Smith • October 17, 2024

by Isabella Boney, Abbie Butler, Addie Glies, Kendall Kirchoff and Halle Smith Fairhope High School swim team hosted its third meet on Thursday, October 10, at the Fairhope Municipal Pool, where area...

Pirate power… Senior outside hitter Brooklyn Ewart prepares her jump serve. She served the ball over the net and secured an ace for her team.

Varsity volleyball wins second game of season

Riley Wootten, junior editor • September 10, 2024

by Riley Wootten, junior editor FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- FHS Girls Varsity Volleyball played its second game of the season against St. Michaels on September 5. The Lady Pirates won both of the two sets played...

Team spirit... Pirates prepare for the game with a pep talk. Coach Kyle Hunter walked over to encourage the team.

Varsity baseball travels to Baker for final regular season game

Ann Clark-Smurda, reporter • April 26, 2024

Track and Field to compete in Sectionals

Track and Field to compete in Sectionals

Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief • April 24, 2024

After months of hard work and training, the Fairhope High School track team will showcase its talents in the 2024 Track and Field Sectionals, hosted by McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, set to take place...

Doubles defeat… Seniors Skylar Spinks and Paige Evans compete in doubles against Mary Montgomery players Halle Stringfellow and Makalya Powell. Spinks served the ball and ended the match with a score of 6-0, 6-1.

Varsity Tennis wins section tournament

Riley Wootten, reporter • April 22, 2024

Sectionals to State by Riley Wootten, reporter Boys and girls tennis won the sectional tournament April 15-16 and advanced to state April 22-23 with a boys’ final score of 61 and girls’ final score...

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