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The Pirateer

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

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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