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Fairhope Public Library to hold Book-It Brigade for new Teen Space
Fairhope Public Library to hold Book-It Brigade for new Teen Space
Project Prom comes to Fairhope High School
Project Prom comes to Fairhope High School
Pensacon to hold 12th annual pop-culture convention
Pensacon to hold 12th annual pop-culture convention
Interact Club packs bags for homeless
Interact Club packs bags for homeless
Eastern Shore Optimist Club hosts 65th annual Dogwood Trail pageant
Eastern Shore Optimist Club hosts 65th annual Dogwood Trail pageant
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
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Swim County Meet and Senior Night
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Swim County Meet and Senior Night
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Film Festival
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Film Festival
Knights, pirates and jesters, oh my!... Upon entry to the Robertsdale Ren Faire on November 23-24, greeters gave attendees red stickers to place on themselves to ensure entry if they decided to leave. The Ren Faire kept its doors open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with a schedule full of events on various stages, ranging from the Joust Stage to 18+ Castle/Tavern Stage.
Robertsdale hosts Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
Here’s the story… Wadsworth actress Rachael Goodrich explains how each murder went down, running around on stage to reenact every scene. By the end, she sat on the set stairs out of breath.
Baldwin County Virtual School presents Clue
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Barnwell Community Center Event
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Barnwell Community Center Event
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Farmer's Market
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Farmer’s Market
Traveling benefits young minds
Traveling benefits young minds
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?
Bold bite… This vermicelli dish creates a long lasting and bold flavor with healthy ingredients. The homemade tangy sauce added a hint of spice and touch of personality to the dish.
Vietnamese Cuisine serves taste of Vietnamese style dining
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
Howl about that?… On January 29, performer Sabrina Martinez dances during the first act of the Horror Circus at the Daphne Civic Center. The troupe, based in Argentina, traveled throughout the United States staging both their Horror Circus and Circus on Ice shows. “This is my first time in Alabama, so maybe it could be my favorite audience,” Martinez said. “I really like it. It’s very pretty. Actually, now is all, like, Mardi Gras, so it’s all pretty.”
Circus of Horror haunts Daphne with international scares
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
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Film Festival
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Fairhope Film Festival
Knights, pirates and jesters, oh my!... Upon entry to the Robertsdale Ren Faire on November 23-24, greeters gave attendees red stickers to place on themselves to ensure entry if they decided to leave. The Ren Faire kept its doors open from 10 AM to 6 PM, with a schedule full of events on various stages, ranging from the Joust Stage to 18+ Castle/Tavern Stage.
Robertsdale hosts Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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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

Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief • January 30, 2025

Ready to win… Sophomore Jackson Gulley dunks the ball during warm ups. The Fairhope basketball team prepares to take on their arch rival, the Daphne Trojans.

Varsity basketball defeats rival

Madeline Piazza, reporter • January 26, 2024

Walk the plank... Junior Mcrae Taul plays with spirit during the game against Gulf Shores. Photo By Lane Watson.

Varsity boys’ basketball powers through season

Florence Beasley, reporter • November 30, 2022

Pirates Score Back-to-Back Wins So Far in this Year's Season by Florence Beasley, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala.- At only eight games in, the varsity boys' basketball team has an undefeated record of 8-0. This...

Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game 2022

Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game 2022

Ellery Scott and Meredith C. Lee • March 31, 2022

Two teams, one court, one winner: the best players take all! The FHS Student vs. Teacher basketball game is an event that students, teachers, and faculty alike look forward to all year. Teachers and faculty...

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...

Boy's Basketball is Heading to State!

Boy’s Basketball is Heading to State!

Ellery Scott, reporter • February 23, 2021

Fairhope High School's boy's varsity basketball team is heading to Montgomery to play in the 2021 AHSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament! On Friday, February 19, Fairhope's boys varsity basketball team...

Pirates go to the FINAL FOUR

Pirates go to the FINAL FOUR

Kathryn Wendling and Jon Barnard • March 6, 2020

Season Wrap Up: Our Fairhope boys basketball team was 23-5 this season. They ended up being 9th in the state, and 3rd in 7a. This season, the team made it into the Final Four. This took more than just...

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