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Seniors spend last day preparing for graduation
Hold your award and smile… Counselor Cammie Adams presents The Tulane Book Award to Junior Jean Pearson. Adams, who submitted her nomination, congratulated Pearson for her achievement.
Juniors recognized during senior awards ceremony
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Yearbook sales to launch in June
Show off your swag… Women walk down the streets wearing swag bags. These swag bags are re-usable and contain goodies such as coupons and shirts.
Downtown Fairhope celebrates annual Girls Night Out
Community and cornhole Teams battle it out in the winners bracket to hopefully secure the prize. Todd Cheney, organizer of the event, watches to make sure gameplay is fair. “It was a beautiful day and lots of fun for everyone,” Maceina said. (Submitted photo by Joni Cheney)
Anna Todd Cheney Foundation, Fairhope High School football team host Pirate Toss cornhole tournament
Running the green… Hickey receives the punt and runs the ball down the field. The team worked together and controlled the ball through McGills defense. (Riley Wootten)
Varsity Boys Soccer defeats McGill High School, advancing to the elite eight
Warming up...Fairhope football team starts practice with stretches everyday. ”Im so thrilled for the season to star, This is my first year playing high school football and I can't be more excited. I'm so grateful to be on this team and to have the leaderships that we have on the offensive line,” said Noah Spitizer, freshman. (Bryce Wells)
New coach Caleb Ross sets tone for spring practice
Driving to victory…. Sophomore Brooklynn Guerry dribbles down the field. Guerry passed the ball for a shot on the Hornets goal. (Abigail Robinson)
Lady Pirates soccer advance to elite eight
Down the field…Lady Fairhope Pirates soccer team dominates the pitch. The Lady Pirates defeated the Robertsdale Bears 8-1. (Abigail Robinson)
Fairhope Lady Pirates defeat Robertsdale Golden Bears
Dribbling down… Midfielder Trent Thompson moves the ball through the middle of the field. This advanced the ball down the field and kept players open. (Riley Wootten)
Varsity Soccer dominates in intense rivalry
Hold your award and smile… Counselor Cammie Adams presents The Tulane Book Award to Junior Jean Pearson. Adams, who submitted her nomination, congratulated Pearson for her achievement.
Juniors recognized during senior awards ceremony
Steaming hot…Bond steams milk into froth for a latte. Most of the baristas at the refuge make a swan using frothed milk.
Refugee Coffee Roasters
GOOD CATCH… Jonathan Hochhauser catches Anna Bymaster after “What Do You Know About Love.”Hochhauser played the role of Kristoff, and Bymaster played Anna of Arendelle.
Local teen performs with regional theater company
Christian community… First priority opens their doors and welcomes students in learning more about their shared faith. Photo by Isabella Casolaro.
First Priority cultivates Christian leadership
Providing Power...The James M. Barry Electric Generating Plant operates in Mobile County. (MoveTheAsh.com)
Action group raises awareness of toxic coal ash
Granting students time outside boosts academic performance
Granting students time outside boosts academic performance
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Schools should prioritize fine arts
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High school classes should be career focused
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Year round sports harm youth athletes
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Generative AI will negatively impact future generations
Culinary Excellence… The crab cakes served with fried green tomatoes and a corn roumalade steamed fresh and hot. (Halle Smith)
Paddlefish: an elevated dining experience in Disney Springs
Common Sense Media. Movie poster. Net, https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/ratatouille.
“Ratatouille”: (2007) a culinary masterpiece
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“My Neighbor Totoro”: embraces nature and childhood wonder
Cool and calm… Classic rock and comfy seating create a calm and inviting atmosphere . (Lucy McIntosh)
Rock and Roll Sushi delivers fun twist on Japanese food
IMDb. [2014]. Movie poster. Net, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1490017/.
“The Lego Movie”: perseverance saves lives
Spring has sprung…. Shoppers browse the stands of the new spring farmers market Thursday, April 23, in Fairhope, Alabama. The weekly spring market takes place every Thursday from 2-6 P.M. selling homemade goods from locals. (Ann Laney Chew)
City of Fairhope hosts spring Outdoor Farmers Market
Warming up...Fairhope football team starts practice with stretches everyday. ”Im so thrilled for the season to star, This is my first year playing high school football and I can't be more excited. I'm so grateful to be on this team and to have the leaderships that we have on the offensive line,” said Noah Spitizer, freshman. (Bryce Wells)
New coach Caleb Ross sets tone for spring practice
Hi, oh there…Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy wave at passers walking into Epcot’s World Showcase. Each pavilion around the world featured a Disney character whose movie relates to or is set in that country.
Disney kicks off Epcot’s annual International Flower & Garden Festival
Cloudy nights…Nighttime progresses over the lake at Disney Springs on the evening of March 4, 2026. A trip to Disney Springs kicked off WFHS Student media’s time in Orlando, Florida. (Sydney Melanson)
Journalism classes explore Disney World parks
Friday February 14, Preschool students hosted a Mardi Gras themed parade in front of Fairhope High School for Operation Jubilee students. Preschool student Keegan Hall throws moon pies to the freshman boys. The float theme was “Under the Sea” and students dressed as sea animals. “They’ve been talking all day about their floats, what they were wearing and how they decorated them with their moms and dads,” said Christy Carson, pre-k teacher. (Kendall Kirchoff)
Preschoolers, clubs lead parade for Operation Jubilee students
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Flowers in bloom
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