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Ofrenda of honor… Senora Holt’s Spanish two classes create class Ofrenda to celebrate the loss of loved ones. They decorated with pictures and objects that signified each student's family, friends and pets for the Day of the Dead holiday.
Spanish classes celebrate Day of the Dead with ofrendas
Furry favorites… SouthPaw the Jaguar takes pictures with students and tour guides, bringing smiles to faces. SouthPaw also showcased his athletic ability with a push-up contest and a backflip.
Pirates tour the University of South Alabama
Ready set pose… The Dogwood girls prepare to participate in Fairhope's annual witch's ride. The women dressed as witches with a little twist.
Witches ride for good cause
Singing stars… Students participate in karaoke during lunch waves to help the Peer Helpers raise awareness during Red Ribbon Week. Students received little ribbons and bracelets for their participation.
Students participate in annual Red Ribbon Week
GIVING BACK… Juniors Kaitlyn Jones and Kaitlyn Kalagher donate blood on Thursday. Jones also donated platelets, which went directly to cancer patients. “The process was very laid back,” Jones said.
LifeSouth joins Key Club to host annual fall blood drive
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
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
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
Track and Field to compete in Sectionals
Track and Field to compete in Sectionals
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
Moments for homework… Senior Victoria Hardy completes her history assignment during her free time in class. Hardy said she felt it was easier to complete assignments in a school setting, as the area makes her feel more productive and ready to tackle academics.
Students master time management
Rock With The Gold… Junior football players cheer with the varsity cheerleading squad in preparation for the football game Friday, October 4, at the Spina Bifida pep rally. Brett Horne, football coach, spoke to attendees about the importance and impact of the theme of this pep rally and game.
Students, teachers raise awareness for Spina Bifida at Friday football game
Local restaurant owner brings smiles to church community
Local restaurant owner brings smiles to church community
On to the future… Signees smile as they celebrate their upcoming next level sport. Athletes signed to 26 different colleges.
FHS athletes sign for next level
Working ahead… Fairhope High School junior Jenna Kowal revises an essay for her dual enrollment course. She used her time diligently working on her assignment and submitted it before the due date.
Dual Enrollment changes students’ lives
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?
Learning Languages… Students that take foreign language electives are positively benefited and exposed to new cultures and languages.
Students should take a foreign language in high school
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
Seafood savvy… My friend’s mouth watering combo platter steals the spotlight on the table with its array of delicacies. From succulent crawfish to perfectly seared scallops, every bite was a taste of coastal bliss.
Kravers Seafood brings bayou to Baldwin
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Clue Production
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Clue Production
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
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Freshman English Project
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Freshman English Project
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
Ellie Boyer

Ellie Boyer, reporter

Sophomore staffer Ellie Boyer is a member of the ASL club, French club and crochet club. She loves reading and spending time with her friends and family. Most of all, she is very excited to be a reporter for “The Pirateer.”

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Mobile Bay Maker’s Market to offer unique products

Mobile Bay Maker’s Market to offer unique products

Ellie Boyer, reporter
May 15, 2024
Practice to play… The casino dealer teaches seniors how to play poker. They practiced until they were confident in their skills.

Parents host senior casino night

Ellie Boyer, reporter
May 13, 2024
Hot and ready… The tenderloin chicken salad wows customers with its appearance. It tastes even better than it looks.

Mr. Spuds serves satisfaction

Ellie Boyer, reporter
April 12, 2024
Pink Products… Items such as lipstick and perfume have unnecessary taxes. Photo by Grace Xu/The Varsity.

Pink Tax unjustly upcharges women

Ellie Boyer, reporter
February 26, 2024
Practice to perform… The Wind Ensemble practices on stage before their performance. They performed for friends and family.

Wind Ensemble prepares for AMEA performance

Ellie Boyer, reporter
January 25, 2024
On a roll… SGA representatives Anna Bowler Conyers, A.C. Ahrendt and Sanders Daniell prepare to deliver cans to Prodisee Pantry. Seniors spent all morning collecting cans.

Canned food drive brings opportunity to those in need

Ellie Boyer, reporter
December 11, 2023
Downtown decor… Teacher Tricia Hudson decorates her door and wall with popular stores from downtown Fairhope. Hudson plans to spend the week decorating for the festive season.

[Photo] Teachers decorate doors for competition

Gioia Calzetta, reporter
December 8, 2023
Setting up… Stella Stripling and Abigail Turner aim to shoot with their teammates.

[Photo] Angela Boyer leads archers to success

Haley Gunther, reporter
December 1, 2023
Dancing the Night Away… Fairhope Dance Collective performs to the song “Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa. The girls then celebrated with friends and family.

Dance Collective performs “Dance the Night Away”

Ellie Boyer, reporter
November 9, 2023
The royal court… Twenty-nine homecoming queens of all ages gather after their introductions. The ladies said their goodbyes and made their way home.

[Photo] Fairhope royalty comes home for 100-year anniversary

Presley Hughes, reporter
November 7, 2023
Twin up… Seniors Stella Sheldon and Red Ribbon Leader Josie Linn say “Boo!” to drugs in their Halloween costumes. They brought school spirit to Red Ribbon Week.

Students show support for Red Ribbon Week

Ellie Boyer, reporter
October 30, 2023
Taking a stand… Julia Walker holds a sign to show support for the event. She read a passage from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” to show her belief that banning of books will not be right.

Local librarian hosts event to oppose book banning

Ellie Boyer, reporter
October 4, 2023
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