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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
Crafting creations… Allyson Russel demonstrates how to tie fairy lights around the reefs. Hailey Jackson practiced this skill on her own and created her Halloween reef.
Fairhope Public Library hosts weekly Maker Monday
The fun begins… The gates of Owa open, allowing guests inside for an evening of fun and games.
Owa holds annual Oktoberfest
Baldwin County schools encouraged to “go gold” for childhood cancer awareness
Baldwin County schools encouraged to “go gold” for childhood cancer awareness
SPIN N’ SLIDE…Operation Jubilee volunteers and students play on the waterslide. They enjoyed the camaraderie with their peers.
Operation Jubilee members, Jubilee class join for Back to School Bash
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
To the rescue!… On the first day of Homecoming Dress up week, September 23, students Lillian Moreno, Bradyn Bauguss and Aubrey Warner prepare to save the day with the theme Superhero. The annual event the week before Homecoming gave students and faculty alike the opportunity to express creativity with fun themed outfits and props.
Students dress up, show out for Homecoming
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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Ready, set, graduate... Seniors celebrate before the ceremony with a traditional cap toss photo. Photo by Molly Meilunas.

Guide for Graduation

Julia Vesterlund, reporter • April 20, 2023

A Student's Guide to Graduation: 2023 Edition by Julia Vesterlund, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala.- With the 2022-23 school year coming to a close, graduation for seniors is just around the corner. Included...

Et tu, Brute... Mrs. Coleman's senior IB class assassinate Caesar together during a fun homecoming dress-up week. Submitted Photo

IB students, teachers strive for international success

Jillian Surla, reporter • November 30, 2022

Achieving more than ever before By Jillian Surla, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala--International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in high school can be a bit difficult to understand. This is especially true if a person...

History lesson... Eskridge talks with students before class starts. He has loved his time as an educator.

History teacher inspires students

Hayden Self, reporter • September 16, 2022

Teacher Spotlight: Bennie Eskridge by Hayden Self, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala.--Students love history teacher Bennie Eskridge who teaches many different subjects, but history is his favorite. Eskridge...

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

Battle of the Blackouts: FHS vs. Spanish Fort by Ellery Scott, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.--As the Fairhope High School Pirates geared up to play their long-time rivals, the Spanish Fort Toros, players...

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

Fairhope High School starts new school year on a positive note by Ellery Scott, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.--High school students and teachers started the first week of the 2022-2023 school year....

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