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The Wisteria Garden Club to hold 3rd annual Art of Presentation event
The Wisteria Garden Club to hold 3rd annual Art of Presentation event
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival returns with local traditions, sweet treats
Baldwin County Strawberry Festival returns with local traditions, sweet treats
Adulting Day set for Fairhope High School
Adulting Day set for Fairhope High School
Juniors, seniors make way to annual prom
Juniors, seniors make way to annual prom
Arts and crafts festival to be held in March
Arts and crafts festival to be held in March
Throw in… Senior Kadence Torres throws the ball to Senior Anna Laraway at Volanta field against McGill-Toolen on March 11. The Lady Pirates lost 1-0.
Girls soccer drops home game versus neighboring rival
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
Worming through… Compost bins sit in front of Fairhope High School. FHS students supplied the waste within. Students rotate the bins regularly to allow for complete decomposition of the waste.
Vermicomposting spreads sustainability throughout student body
GOODNIGHT FAIRHOPE… Fairhope locals and visitors walk along the pier. They watched the sunset over Mobile Bay.
Locals, visitors involvement strengthens community
Typing away… Senior Piper Berry types paragraphs reflecting on her trades as a part of the project. Berry started with a pen, and through a series of ten trades, she ended up with a water gun and floatie.
Red Paperclip Project teaches students economic life lessons
A new chapter… Teen volunteer Eleanor Boyer laughs at a joke teen volunteer Trinity Lewis tells as she passes a book down the line. Teen volunteer Jill Cotten, Lewis and Boyer stayed side-by-side throughout the event, enjoying each others’ company as they made book history.
Fairhope Public Library turns the page for teens at Book-It Brigade
Knight to remember… The Knights of Ecor Rouge parade through downtown throwing beads to onlookers. The knights rode through downtown three times and threw toys and stuffed animals to children.
Fairhope celebrates Mardi Gras with local parades
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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
Pop culture influences teen self-expression
Pop culture influences teen self-expression
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
Throw in… Senior Kadence Torres throws the ball to Senior Anna Laraway at Volanta field against McGill-Toolen on March 11. The Lady Pirates lost 1-0.
Girls soccer drops home game versus neighboring rival
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
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Kick back and relax... the Fairhope Dance Collective puts on their fall showcase Nov. 8-10. Submitted photo.

Dancers to perform three showings for fall showcase

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • November 8, 2022

Fairhope Dance Collective Presents "Flix-n-Kicks" by Ellery Scott, editor-in-chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- Students in the Fairhope Dance Collective [FDC] work tirelessly to prepare for this year's fall showcase,...

Decades day... Seniors Ava Hedge, Sydnee Cantley, Ashton Lamarr and Ellery Scott showcase their decade-inspired outfits.

SGA prepares homecoming festivities

Lulu Cowden, reporter • October 13, 2022

Garden of Glamour: Homecoming 2022 by Lulu Cowden, reporter As SGA prepares for Homecoming week, sponsor Erin Hendricks and SGA leaders agree it is all fun but intense preparation is involved. While...

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Project Prom

Ellery Scott, reporter • February 1, 2022

It's almost that time of year again! With prom just around the corner, the ladies of Junior Auxiliary of the Eastern Shore in partnership with Fairhope High School are giving beautiful prom dresses, shoes,...

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Student Spotlight: Laney Parks

Ellery Scott, reporter • September 27, 2021

When it comes to dancing through life, FHS senior Laney Parks knows all about it. The Pirateer interviewed Laney Parks, the captain of the FHS Dance Collective, who has been dancing for 14, almost...

Need to Know: Homecoming 2021

Need to Know: Homecoming 2021

Ellery Scott, reporter • September 10, 2021

Attention all students! Homecoming 2021 is just around the corner and The Pirateer has all of the inside information that you need! We talked to Mrs. Hendricks, the homecoming dance coordinator, about...

COVID Won’t Stop the Beat: The 2020 FHS Dance Showcase

COVID Won’t Stop the Beat: The 2020 FHS Dance Showcase

Ellery Scott • December 2, 2020

The Fairhope High School’s Dance Collective is still pirouetting through COVID and it’s setbacks.  This year, moving to the music was a little harder than normal for the FHS dancers. With mask...

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