The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer

The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer

The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer

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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