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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
Haley Gunther

Haley Gunther, reporter

Junior staffer Haley Gunther loves reading, hanging out with friends, working out and taking photos. She also enjoys extreme things like crossfit, skydiving, snowboarding and waterboarding. Haley is excited to report for “The Pirateer” and show the staff and student body the inside scoop.

All content by Haley Gunther
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

Haley Gunther, reporter
May 15, 2024
Parents, seniors come together for Casino Night

Parents, seniors come together for Casino Night

Haley Gunther, reporter
May 7, 2024
Ends meet… Seniors dance to the emotional “Super Trouper” song. The students cheered and the dancers readied for their next performance.

Dance Collective performs “Seasons”

Haley Gunther, reporter
April 22, 2024
Celebrating First Friday… Vacationers and locals browse through merchandise on Fairhope Avenue. Seeley’s Gallery by the Bay hosted First Friday Art Walk for locals and tourists.

Visitors and Locals Celebrate First Friday Art Walk Downtown

Haley Gunther, reporter
April 11, 2024
Warm up wonders… Lillian Moreno exercises and gets fit doing push ups. Push ups increased her core strength and defined her arm muscles.

Working out increases overall health

Haley Gunther, reporter
February 29, 2024
Warming up… Justin Carlson warms up with his teammates. They prepared for their match.

Fairhope Boys Wrestling Team competes against Foley

Haley Gunther, reporter
February 5, 2024
Living in the moment… Sugarcane Jane performs original tracks. Songs can be purchased from their website.

Sugarcane Jane performs at The Book Cellar

Haley Gunther, reporter
January 22, 2024
Lining up… Fairhope Archers prepare to shoot from the 10 meter line. The supervisor blew the whistle, and archers walked to collect scores.

Fairhope Hosts First Home Competition

Haley Gunther, reporter
January 11, 2024
Setting up… Stella Stripling and Abigail Turner aim to shoot with their teammates.

Angela Boyer leads archers to success

Haley Gunther, reporter
December 1, 2023
On a roll…Will Bumpers practices with his teammates. The team is excited for their upcoming matches.

Fairhope Bowling Team holds first practice

Haley Gunther, reporter
November 14, 2023
Go blue gold... Lady Pirates perform their cheer routine for the crowd.They're set to compete in December.

Fairhope students, families celebrate Halloween at Pirate Madness

Haley Gunther and Harper Wilkins
November 2, 2023
Second Lap… Amare swims her second freestyle event. She placed first, and prepared to fill in for her teammate on the 200 relay.

Lena Amare swims for a lifetime

Haley Gunther, reporter
October 23, 2023
Golden grub... FHS pre-k students eat their lunches while wearing their gold.

Fairhope High School wears gold to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Haley Gunther, reporter
October 3, 2023
Show Appreciation... Coach Kalmar waves to the student section. Kalmar prepared the Lady Pirates to play the Lady Dolphins. "Thank you all for supporting, and coming,” Kalmar said.

Girls Varsity Volleyball team Lady Pirates against Gulf Shores Lady Dolphins

Haley Gunther, reporter
September 21, 2023
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