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Say cheese… Participants line up at the end of the event to take pictures and get their copy of American Coach signed. Maisel met with many participants and answered all their questions as well.
Sports journalist Ivan Maisel showcases his book American Coach
Gather Around… Teen volunteers lounge around the upstairs Teen Space at the Fairhope Public Library, where a slideshow presentation is on display in the background. The group helped train new members. (Sharon Smith)
Library hosts, trains new volunteers
Bracing for greatness…The Elberta High School Band of Warriors prepare for their approaching opening act entitled “What a Wonderful World.” This marked the beginning of the 2025 Band Jamboree at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. (Sydney Melanson)
Baldwin County high school bands showcase skills at annual Jamboree
Come together…Tom Andrews announces the beginning of the Plant Swap. Participants individually described the plants they brought. (Sydney Melanson)
Plant Swap brings green thumbs to Fairhope Public Library
Isabella Casolaro presents the values of a peer helper and the core helping skills. The group practiced these skills through exercises and activities. Photo courtesy of Fairhope Peer Helpers Instagram.
Peer Helper training prepares members for Red Ribbon Week
Senior takeover… Seniors prepare to take the court for their senior night game versus St. Luke Episcopal School on Oct. 2. All five seniors played volleyball at Fairhope throughout their high school careers. (Abigail Robinson)
Fairhope volleyball celebrates seniors
Bump, set, spike… The Lady Pirates celebrate their rally winning play placing them ahead. The players positioned themselves on offense and junior libero Addy Busby served. (Riley Wootten)
Girls varsity volleyball defeats Bayside in a narrow victory
Reflected on the water… Swimmers competed fiercely in a multi-school meet at the Fairhope Recreation Center and Municipal Pool Thursday, September 25, capping off a demanding day of competition and training. (Liam Silva)
Lady Pirates compete in first home meet
Go team… Swim Team members take a team picture before their first swim meet of the season Sept. 25, at the Fairhope Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m.
Fairhope swimmers show skills at September meet
PIRATES ON 3… The Fairhope Lady Pirates huddle and share words of encouragement to each other.
Volleyball dominates Foley HS in program sweep
Work and play… IB seniors write a timed essay on the social policies of Joseph Stalin. Seniors completed this essay in their duo day dressup outfits on homecoming week. Photo courtesy of Fairhope High Instagram.
IB program prepares, challenges students with advanced coursework
Super Smash Bros…Hudson Montee and Miles Shreeve compete in a Super Smash Bros match. To win in Super Smash Bros the two facing opponents fight to the death using characters and powers.
Fairhope High School introduces Nintendo Club
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
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
Senior takeover… Seniors prepare to take the court for their senior night game versus St. Luke Episcopal School on Oct. 2. All five seniors played volleyball at Fairhope throughout their high school careers. (Abigail Robinson)
Fairhope volleyball celebrates seniors
Bracing for greatness…The Elberta High School Band of Warriors prepare for their approaching opening act entitled “What a Wonderful World.” This marked the beginning of the 2025 Band Jamboree at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 29. (Sydney Melanson)
Baldwin County high school bands showcase skills at annual Jamboree
Reflected on the water… Swimmers competed fiercely in a multi-school meet at the Fairhope Recreation Center and Municipal Pool Thursday, September 25, capping off a demanding day of competition and training. (Liam Silva)
Lady Pirates compete in first home meet
Go team… Swim Team members take a team picture before their first swim meet of the season Sept. 25, at the Fairhope Recreation Center at 5:30 p.m.
Fairhope swimmers show skills at September meet
Group march… Troop 47 prepares to meet, get equipment and split into groups for Coastal Cleanup. After they split the scouts cleaned the street. (Jaden Zirlott)
Boy Scout Troop 47 participates in 38th Annual Coastal Cleanup
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Practice to perform… The Wind Ensemble practices on stage before their performance. They performed for friends and family.

Wind Ensemble prepares for AMEA performance

Ellie Boyer, reporter • January 25, 2024

by Ellie Boyer, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala. – On January 19 at 7 p.m., the Wind Ensemble performed at the Daphne Trojan Hall for friends and family. The concert was originally meant for the Alabama Music...

A glittering town... Guests are in awe as the trees downtown light up the night sky. Photo by Ellery Scott.

Annual tree lighting event takes place downtown

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • November 18, 2022

Fairhope's Lighting of the Trees by Ellery Scott, editor-in-chief FAIRHOPE, Ala., Nov. 17, 2022--With the holidays just around the corner, members of the community gather to watch the trees of downtown...

In his stride... Huff Friedman competes in the breaststroke at the Gulf Shores swim meet. Submitted photo.

Huff Friedman swims, marches for his school

Julia Vesterlund, reporter • November 2, 2022

Student Spotlight: Huff Friedman by Julia Vesterlund, reporter Senior Huff Friedman plays the snare drum and swims for the varsity swim team. Friedman has been a part of the Buccaneer Band since...

Time to shine. Front ensemble plays their part during the half time show. Members played their parts in the game performance to prepare for upcoming competition.

Band prepares for current football games, competition

Julia Vesterlund, reporter • September 12, 2022

Band members look, sound their best in new uniforms, performing new show by Julia Vesterlund, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala.--The Fairhope High School band received new uniforms for the 2022 season. Students...

Sharon Pippin

The 2021 Holiday Wrap-Up

Ellery Scott, reporter • December 13, 2021

2022 is just around the corner! Here are just a few events that wrapped up our winter season. The 2021 Fairhope Christmas Parade Fairhope was overjoyed to be able to have its annual downtown Christmas...

Katie Wallace

FHS Buccaneer Band Wins Big at South Alabama

Ellery Scott, reporter • November 5, 2021

On October 23, 2021, the Fairhope High School Band won first place in their entire division and proved to all just why they're called "The Pride of the Eastern Shore." Before ever leaving for the...

Ellery Scott Photography

Fairhope vs. Alma Bryant 10-22-21

Ellery Scott, reporter • October 25, 2021

The FHS Pirates played an outstanding game against the Alma Bryant Hurricanes, putting another victory in the book. Below are photos from the game. We are so proud of our players! https://elleryscottphotography.pixieset.com/fairhopevsalmabryant/

A Musical Mind: Chandler Little

A Musical Mind: Chandler Little

Ellery Scott, reporter • February 11, 2021

What do music, passion, and determination all have in common? They are all traits of sophomore and IB student, Chandler Little. Part of what makes Fairhope High School and its community so special is...

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