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Recognizing journalists…Quill and Scroll induction ceremony honors forty new members for their journalistic contributions. Seniors received cords for graduation.
Quill and Scroll Honor Society inducts student journalists
Ornament opportunities… Junior Zoe Gambino grabs a service ornament off the angel tree. Gambino chose Roblox gift cards to purchase for an eleven year old boy this Christmas season.
Angel tree provides service opportunities for students
In beat… Senior dancer Karlee Lambert steps in tune with the song “Escapade” by Janet Jackson. Before the showcase, she relaxed in the dressing room talking with her fellow dancers to prepare.
Fairhope Dance Collective performs “Escapade” showcase
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Clue Production
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Clue Production
Pirate Vision Episode 16
Pirate Vision Episode 16
Pirate Vision Special Edition: JV Girls vs. Davidson
Pirate Vision Special Edition: JV Girls vs. Davidson
In beat… Senior dancer Karlee Lambert steps in tune with the song “Escapade” by Janet Jackson. Before the showcase, she relaxed in the dressing room talking with her fellow dancers to prepare.
Fairhope Dance Collective performs “Escapade” showcase
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 Episode 16
Pirate Vision Episode 16
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
In beat… Senior dancer Karlee Lambert steps in tune with the song “Escapade” by Janet Jackson. Before the showcase, she relaxed in the dressing room talking with her fellow dancers to prepare.
Fairhope Dance Collective performs “Escapade” showcase
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Barnwell Community Center Event
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Barnwell Community Center Event
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
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
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
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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All content by Ellery Scott
Getting down to business... Volunteers take apart arrangements in the HBF warehouse. Submitted photo.

Hope Blooms Fairhope changes its community one flower at a time

Ellery Scott, editor in chief
January 30, 2023
A glittering town... Guests are in awe as the trees downtown light up the night sky. Photo by Ellery Scott.

Annual tree lighting event takes place downtown

Ellery Scott, editor in chief
November 18, 2022
Kick back and relax... the Fairhope Dance Collective puts on their fall showcase Nov. 8-10. Submitted photo.

Dancers to perform three showings for fall showcase

Ellery Scott, editor in chief
November 8, 2022
Always and forever... the graphic of Stacy and the individual majorettes displays while girls perform the routine. Submitted photo.

Majorettes honor late coach at football game

Ellery Scott, editor in chief
October 27, 2022
Beaming for joy... future cheerleaders pose for a picture after the clinic. Putting on the clinic has been something that the future and current cheerleaders looked forward to.

Varsity cheerleaders hold clinic for young future cheerleaders

Ellery Scott, editor in chief
October 6, 2022

Baldwin County wears gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Ellery Scott, editor in chief
September 30, 2022
Go Gold... students in A. Hobart's online news and yearbook class show their support for childhood cancer awareness.

Baldwin County wears gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Ellery Scott, editor in chief
September 30, 2022
Here lies the Toros... the FHS student section gets hyped up during the game. The students always have something to say after a play.

Fairhope High School prepares for the first game of the school year against Spanish Fort

Ellery Scott, Florence Beasley, Isabella Vinson, Madeline Findley, and Isabella Fike
August 30, 2022
Fun times... Laughing at the lunch table sophomores Quinton Stratton, Aiden Blackburn and Geof Buckley discuss how their first days have gone. The boys enjoyed spending their free time with each other.

Pirates wrap up first week

Ellery Scott, Jillian Surla, William Allison, Abigail Dasinger, Lulu Cowden, Julia Vesterlund, and Mackenzie Bowman Todd
August 30, 2022
Final Exam Schedule '22

Final Exam Schedule ’22

Ellery Scott, reporter
April 21, 2022
Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game 2022

Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game 2022

Ellery Scott and Meredith C. Lee
March 31, 2022
@projectpromjaeasternshore

Project Prom

Ellery Scott, reporter
February 1, 2022
Sharon Pippin

The 2021 Holiday Wrap-Up

Ellery Scott, reporter
December 13, 2021
Katie Wallace

FHS Buccaneer Band Wins Big at South Alabama

Ellery Scott, reporter
November 5, 2021
Ellery Scott Photography

Fairhope vs. Alma Bryant 10-22-21

Ellery Scott, reporter
October 25, 2021
Ellery Scott Photography

Fairhope vs. Theodore Game 10-8-21

Ellery Scott, reporter
October 19, 2021
Charissa Ferington Photography

Student Spotlight: Laney Parks

Ellery Scott, reporter
September 27, 2021

Friday in Photos

Brad Hoover and Ellery Scott
September 21, 2021
Need to Know: Homecoming 2021

Need to Know: Homecoming 2021

Ellery Scott, reporter
September 10, 2021
Collage by Jimmy Fincher and Abbi Martin

Student Spotlight: James Fincher

Ellery Scott, reporter
September 7, 2021
The Music Mashup

The Music Mashup

Ellery Scott, reporter
September 1, 2021
FHS Football is BACK!!!

FHS Football is BACK!!!

Ellery Scott, reporter
August 19, 2021
In Memorium of Stacy Houston Forbess

In Memorium of Stacy Houston Forbess

Ellery Scott, reporter
August 13, 2021

2021 Graduation Highlights

Ellery Scott and Olivia Cole
May 19, 2021
2021 Final Exam Schedule

2021 Final Exam Schedule

Ellery Scott, reporter
May 14, 2021
No Mask, but Still Class?

No Mask, but Still Class?

Ellery Scott, reporter
April 23, 2021
Preparing for May

Preparing for May

Ellery Scott, reporter
April 1, 2021

Fairhope in Photos

Meredith C. Lee and Ellery Scott
April 1, 2021
Pixabay

FHS Girls Soccer Senior Night!

Ellery Scott, reporter
March 16, 2021
Boy's Basketball is Heading to State!

Boy’s Basketball is Heading to State!

Ellery Scott, reporter
February 23, 2021
A Musical Mind: Chandler Little

A Musical Mind: Chandler Little

Ellery Scott, reporter
February 11, 2021
Ready, set, graduate... Seniors celebrate before the ceremony with a traditional cap toss photo. Photo by Molly Meilunas.

Senior Checklist

Ellery Scott, reporter
February 3, 2021
CBS News

The 2021 Inauguration

Ellery Scott, reporter
February 1, 2021
Publix.com

Jobs that Work for You: Publix

Ellery Scott, Reporter
January 20, 2021
Photo by Pixabay

New Hope for a COVID-Free World

Ellery Scott
January 15, 2021
Photo by The Blast

Remembering Kobe Bryant

Ellery Scott, Reporter
December 14, 2020
COVID Won’t Stop the Beat: The 2020 FHS Dance Showcase

COVID Won’t Stop the Beat: The 2020 FHS Dance Showcase

Ellery Scott
December 2, 2020
Game Changers: The Impact

Game Changers: The Impact

Natalie Bohorquez and Ellery Scott
October 30, 2020
creazilla.com

FNL Update

Ellery Scott
October 7, 2020
Fairhope Football Pirate Nation

Swaying to the Song: The Alma Mater

Ellery Scott
October 5, 2020
Fairhope Football Pirate Nation

Friday Night Lights vs. COVID-19

Ellery Scott
September 4, 2020
If You Like It, Then You Shoulda Put a Mask On It

If You Like It, Then You Shoulda Put a Mask On It

Ellery Scott
August 28, 2020
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