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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
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
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Soccer Wins Playoff Round 1
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Soccer Wins Playoff Round 1
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.

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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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