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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
Helping The Haven… Senior Jillian Surla paints a cat onto the windows of The Haven. Surla’s artwork displayed appreciation for local volunteers.
National Art Honor Society students paint The Haven’s windows
The Wisteria Garden Club to hold 3rd annual Art of Presentation event
The Wisteria Garden Club to hold 3rd annual Art of Presentation event
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival returns with local traditions, sweet treats
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival returns with local traditions, sweet treats
Adulting Day set for Fairhope High School
Adulting Day set for Fairhope High School
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
Kick off… Striker Tyler Lucas runs down the field opening up for the pass. Lucas received the ball and took a shot on goal.
Varsity Boys Soccer compete in season opener tournament
Weaving Friendships… Varsity Basketball player Lillian Moreno braids junior Lucia Jordan’s hair as sophomore Nylah Loukides watches before their match against the Roberstdale Bears on January 28. The day started at 4:30 with Junior Varsity, Girls Varsity and lastly Boys Varsity, while Senior Night activities happened during halftimes and after each Varsity game. “All my teammates are my friends and everything, so, it’s like—it’s really nice to be on a close team like this,” Loukides said.
Pirates dominate court against Robertsdale on Senior Night
Pirate Vision Special Edition: JV Girls vs. Davidson
Pirate Vision Special Edition: JV Girls vs. Davidson
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
Typing away… Senior Piper Berry types paragraphs reflecting on her trades as a part of the project. Berry started with a pen, and through a series of ten trades, she ended up with a water gun and floatie.
Red Paperclip Project teaches students economic life lessons
A new chapter… Teen volunteer Eleanor Boyer laughs at a joke teen volunteer Trinity Lewis tells as she passes a book down the line. Teen volunteer Jill Cotten, Lewis and Boyer stayed side-by-side throughout the event, enjoying each others’ company as they made book history.
Fairhope Public Library turns the page for teens at Book-It Brigade
Knight to remember… The Knights of Ecor Rouge parade through downtown throwing beads to onlookers. The knights rode through downtown three times and threw toys and stuffed animals to children.
Fairhope celebrates Mardi Gras with local parades
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
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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
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“Interstellar:” the best sci-fi movie of the century
Grooving to the music… A group of locals hang out in the streets of Fairhope and soak up a live band. The Fairhope First Friday Art Walk took place on April 4 downtown.
Art is Alive! Fairhopians enjoy First Friday Art Walk, soak up local music, art
Welcome to the teen room!... Teens make and design letterbox stamps for Fairhope Public Library to help introduce people to the new teen room in a fun, creative way. On Monday, March 31, the Fairhope Public Library hosted teens from 5-6 p.m for Maker Monday. Most stamps were created and designed for personal keepsakes, with many being objects, symbols or characters from TV shows or movies.
Teens craft letterboxes, stamps at library
Current IB members welcome eighth graders, freshmen, sophomores and juniors. IB Bid Day took place in the athletic complex Friday, March 21 from 12:30-1:30 P.M.
Current IB, pre-IB program welcomes new members
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
Cats, dogs, and even reptiles!... Fairhope Public Library welcomes teens from 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. on Mondays to create different types of crafts. On March 24, the librarian, Allyson Russel, explained to the teens how to create glass paintings of their favorite fluffy or scaly animal.
Teens craft pet portraits at Teen Crafternoon
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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Mary Higdon

Mary Higdon, photojournalist

Mary Higdon was born in Fairhope, Alabama, and has lived there for 15 years. Higdon has two little brothers and has had many pets. She is in the National Honors Society and in many clubs including theater and key club. Higdon loves the arts, including photography, and also enjoys playing tennis. Although she loves family time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends more. Higdon has many achievements in academics, but would also like to look forward to a creative career in the future.

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Cats, dogs, and even reptiles!... Fairhope Public Library welcomes teens from 5 P.M. to 6 P.M. on Mondays to create different types of crafts. On March 24, the librarian, Allyson Russel, explained to the teens how to create glass paintings of their favorite fluffy or scaly animal.

Teens craft pet portraits at Teen Crafternoon

Mary Higdon, photojournalist
March 31, 2025
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