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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
Image borrowed from https://collider.com/the-last-unicorn-at-40/
“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
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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