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Stretching for Semifinals… The Pirates huddle together to stretch for an intense game. The players took their positions on the field and kept in condition. Submitted photo.
Varsity Boys Soccer end season in semifinal
The City of Fairhope Welcome Center, decorated and ready for women to come by and get some goodies, hosted Girls Night Out. The turn out exceeded expectations with many women showing up and having a great time. “There were so many women having such a great time, and bringing many women together,” Delamore said. Photo by Abbie Butler
Fairhope hosts annual girls night out
Fairhope Rotary Steak Cookoff set for May 10
Fairhope Rotary Steak Cookoff set for May 10
Friendly Support… Friends and teammates of senior Chance Walters congratulate him after the signing ceremony. Fairhope High School Students were invited to come watch their friends and support them during the school day.
Fairhope High School athletes commit to the next level
Espan-yay!... Senior and NSHS Executive President Marisol Acker says the pledge for new inductees to recite. The students finished the oath with fits of excited giggles.
National Spanish Honor Society inducts record number of students
Stretching for Semifinals… The Pirates huddle together to stretch for an intense game. The players took their positions on the field and kept in condition. Submitted photo.
Varsity Boys Soccer end season in semifinal
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Soccer Wins Playoff Round 1
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Soccer Wins Playoff Round 1
Friendly Support… Friends and teammates of senior Chance Walters congratulate him after the signing ceremony. Fairhope High School Students were invited to come watch their friends and support them during the school day.
Fairhope High School athletes commit to the next level
Girls take the field… Lady Pirates warm up for competition. On March 25 at 7p.m., the Fairhope High School girls varsity soccer team defeated Robertsdale 5-0 at home.
Varsity soccer girls defeat Robertsdale
Throw in… Senior Kadence Torres throws the ball to Senior Anna Laraway at Volanta field against McGill-Toolen on March 11. The Lady Pirates lost 1-0.
Girls soccer drops home game versus neighboring rival
Strike that pose… Sadie Houston and Sawyer Knight sing Legally Blonde in the last act of the show. Houston played the role of Elle Woods, and Knight played Emmett Forest in this show. Photo by Dana Lee Davis Photography
Local teen actress performs with area company
Technique and perfection…Company dancer Halle Smith performs as the summer fairy in the most recent show, Cinderella. Being chosen for the role of the summer fairy allowed me to focus on technique and perfecting my beginner-level skills.
Bayshore Ballet, oldest company in Baldwin County, makes changes, fosters relationships
Creative Energy… Fairhope teens Ainsley Cook, Mabel Burch, Samantha Jensen and Cannon Deason hang out and draw on the whiteboard in the new teen space. Library worker Casey Henderson allowed all teens to draw on the board so that they could make the space their own. “We wanted to have it so that teens had ownership over the space,” Henderson said.
Fairhope Public Library’s 125th Anniversary Ceremony unveils new teen space
Worming through… Compost bins sit in front of Fairhope High School. FHS students supplied the waste within. Students rotate the bins regularly to allow for complete decomposition of the waste.
Vermicomposting spreads sustainability throughout student body
GOODNIGHT FAIRHOPE… Fairhope locals and visitors walk along the pier. They watched the sunset over Mobile Bay.
Locals, visitors involvement strengthens community
Snapchat negatively impacts young minds
Snapchat negatively impacts young minds
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Schools should not judge students based on standardized tests
Later school start times benefit students’ well being
Later school start times benefit students’ well being
BookTok leads to surge in mass produced mediocre books
BookTok leads to surge in mass produced mediocre books
Traveling benefits young minds
Traveling benefits young minds
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater’s Grease brings Fairhope back to the fifties
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater’s Grease brings Fairhope back to the fifties
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“The Last Unicorn:” a story of regret and love
Tasty and unique... The scent of expertly cooked vegetable fried rice wafts through the air, enticing nearby customers to purchase the same dish. The tangy rice and refreshing vegetables created a quirky flavor profile.
Dragonfly: jewel of Eastern Shore cuisine
COOKED TO PERFECTION… The seasoned charr-grilled salmon feast does not disappoint. To top it off, the juicy lemon adds a more refreshing taste.
Taziki’s offers customers welcoming taste
“The Great Gatsby:” great love story turned tragic
“The Great Gatsby:” great love story turned tragic
Assistant principal Josh Howell and Engineering teacher Cody Coleman direct seniors to their seats before graduation. Commencement exercises for Fairhope High School’s 354 graduating seniors took place on W.C. Majors Field at 7 p.m., May 20.
Fairhope High School holds commencement exercises for Class of 2025
Say cheese… Journalism students take pictures of Pre-k students by Pete the Pirate earning a photo to their memories at Fairhope High School. Pre-K student Margaret Marcinko smiled big next to Pete.“The purpose of these pictures is to help the students remember the fun times we had together this year in Pre-K,” said Christy Carson, Pre-K teacher.
Pre-K class celebrates end of school year
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Disney Journalism Trip
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Disney Journalism Trip
Revving Up… A car show took place behind the Fairhope Public Library as an added attraction to the weekly Fairhope fresh market. The market and car show opened to the general public.
Fairhope holds weekly fresh market with car show
Meeting spot… Senior Jillian Surla and junior Bailey Harness meet up with their classmates before the storytelling conference. Students enjoyed spending the morning shopping, eating and riding the attractions at Animal Kingdom.
Journalism students attend Disney Storytelling Workshop
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The 2021 Inauguration

Ellery Scott, reporter
February 1, 2021
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Jobs that Work for You: Publix

Ellery Scott, Reporter
January 20, 2021
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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
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FNL Update

Ellery Scott
October 7, 2020
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Swaying to the Song: The Alma Mater

Ellery Scott
October 5, 2020
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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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