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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

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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