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Ofrenda of honor… Senora Holt’s Spanish two classes create class Ofrenda to celebrate the loss of loved ones. They decorated with pictures and objects that signified each student's family, friends and pets for the Day of the Dead holiday.
Spanish classes celebrate Day of the Dead with ofrendas
Furry favorites… SouthPaw the Jaguar takes pictures with students and tour guides, bringing smiles to faces. SouthPaw also showcased his athletic ability with a push-up contest and a backflip.
Pirates tour the University of South Alabama
Ready set pose… The Dogwood girls prepare to participate in Fairhope's annual witch's ride. The women dressed as witches with a little twist.
Witches ride for good cause
Singing stars… Students participate in karaoke during lunch waves to help the Peer Helpers raise awareness during Red Ribbon Week. Students received little ribbons and bracelets for their participation.
Students participate in annual Red Ribbon Week
GIVING BACK… Juniors Kaitlyn Jones and Kaitlyn Kalagher donate blood on Thursday. Jones also donated platelets, which went directly to cancer patients. “The process was very laid back,” Jones said.
LifeSouth joins Key Club to host annual fall blood drive
Go team go!... The Fairhope swim team huddles and chants. The team won first place. “I think swimming is both mentally and physically challenging; some events impact more mentally, though. For me it's the 50 free,” said Roderick Farrington, sophomore.
Fairhope Swim Team wins third home meet
Pirate power… Senior outside hitter Brooklyn Ewart prepares her jump serve. She served the ball over the net and secured an ace for her team.
Varsity volleyball wins second game of season
Team spirit... Pirates prepare for the game with a pep talk. Coach Kyle Hunter walked over to encourage the team.
Varsity baseball travels to Baker for final regular season game
Track and Field to compete in Sectionals
Track and Field to compete in Sectionals
Doubles defeat… Seniors Skylar Spinks and Paige Evans compete in doubles against Mary Montgomery players Halle Stringfellow and Makalya Powell. Spinks served the ball and ended the match with a score of 6-0, 6-1.
Varsity Tennis wins section tournament
Moments for homework… Senior Victoria Hardy completes her history assignment during her free time in class. Hardy said she felt it was easier to complete assignments in a school setting, as the area makes her feel more productive and ready to tackle academics.
Students master time management
Rock With The Gold… Junior football players cheer with the varsity cheerleading squad in preparation for the football game Friday, October 4, at the Spina Bifida pep rally. Brett Horne, football coach, spoke to attendees about the importance and impact of the theme of this pep rally and game.
Students, teachers raise awareness for Spina Bifida at Friday football game
Local restaurant owner brings smiles to church community
Local restaurant owner brings smiles to church community
On to the future… Signees smile as they celebrate their upcoming next level sport. Athletes signed to 26 different colleges.
FHS athletes sign for next level
Working ahead… Fairhope High School junior Jenna Kowal revises an essay for her dual enrollment course. She used her time diligently working on her assignment and submitted it before the due date.
Dual Enrollment changes students’ lives
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?
Learning Languages… Students that take foreign language electives are positively benefited and exposed to new cultures and languages.
Students should take a foreign language in high school
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
Seafood savvy… My friend’s mouth watering combo platter steals the spotlight on the table with its array of delicacies. From succulent crawfish to perfectly seared scallops, every bite was a taste of coastal bliss.
Kravers Seafood brings bayou to Baldwin
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Lady Pirates Basketball v. Gulf Shores
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Clue Production
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Clue Production
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
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Freshman English Project
Pirate Vision Special Edition: Freshman English Project
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
Ready set pose… The Dogwood girls prepare to participate in Fairhope's annual witch's ride. The women dressed as witches with a little twist.

Witches ride for good cause

Isabella Boney, Valery Bedoya, Abbie Butler, and Addison Glies • October 28, 2024

by Isabella Boney, Valery Badoya, Abbie Butler, Addie Glies  FAIRHOPE, Ala.---The women of Fairhope rode downtown dressed as witches for the Fourth Annual Witches Ride benefiting the Humane Society...

Crafting creations… Allyson Russel demonstrates how to tie fairy lights around the reefs. Hailey Jackson practiced this skill on her own and created her Halloween reef.

Fairhope Public Library hosts weekly Maker Monday

Riley Wootten, junior editor • October 9, 2024

by Riley Wootten, junior editor FAIRHOPE, Ala.--- Fairhope Public Library encourages locals to come participate in Maker Monday where a new craft is made every week. The craft this week featured a reef...

Foodie fun… Onlookers purchase fair foods before settling in for the parade. On February 3 at 6 p.m., Fairhope hosted “The Wizarding World of the Knights” parade. “It’s great to see the community come together and find joy in the parade,” said sophomore Stella Stripling. “Community events like that are always great excuses to hang out with friends and family.”

Knights of Ecor Rouge celebrate Hogwarts Mardi Gras

Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief • February 5, 2024

Best day ever….. Monkee’s owner Holly Saliski cuts the ribbon to celebrate the Grand opening of her new boutique. Friends, staff and family surrounded her to celebrate the exciting occasion.

Monkee’s makes its Fairhope debut

Ann Clark-Smurda, reporter • January 31, 2024

by Ann Clark-Smurda FAIRHOPE, Ala.--Monkee’s held its Grand Opening Friday, January 26. The boutique-style apparel store is located right in between Cactus Cantina and Kind Cafe. This gem of a shop...

A warm memory… Residents and visitors stand around a bonfire during the homecoming day parade. They watched and listened as the band and cheer teams performed.

Fairhope creates community

Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief • December 8, 2023

A dream made real by Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief With a warm Latte Da tea held comfortably in hand while perusing the books in Page & Palette, one might question Fairhope’s history. After a...

Coffee and watching… Chuck Armbruster, Jerald Nuber and Ron Johnson enjoy their coffe while watching the Veterans Day parade in Downtown Fairhope Saturday morning. “We're just three old veterans,” Nuber said.

Fairhope citizens attend downtown Veterans Day Parade

Harper Wilkins, reporter • November 6, 2023

Glamorous goodie bags… Cora Stevens, Annalise Jones and Wednesday Johnson personalize goodie bags for their bracelets.

Fairhope Public Library throws Taylor Swift Eras Tour Party

Harper Wilkins, reporter • October 11, 2023

by Harper Wilkins FAIRHOPE, Ala. - Members of the Fairhope community came together at the public library Saturday, October 7, to show their love for the famous singer/songwriter Taylor Swift. “Taylor’s...

Taking a stand… Julia Walker holds a sign to show support for the event. She read a passage from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” to show her belief that banning of books will not be right.

Local librarian hosts event to oppose book banning

Ellie Boyer, reporter • October 4, 2023

by Ellie Boyer, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala. -- Public librarian of youth services Allyson Russell arranged an event at the Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship in support of National Banned Books Week to discourage...

Ahoy there!... The Fairhope Public Library’s doors open to the first annual Pirate Con on September 16. After four librarians spent eight weeks of planning, adults and children alike flocked to the event, dressed up for swashbuckling. “It was so fun,” said Olivia Goodin, a teen volunteer working the greeter table. “I got to see all the happy faces of the kids who saw Mrs. Allyson, the pirate singers and everyone’s costumes.”

Fairhope Public Library Pirate Con influences community

Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief • September 21, 2023

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...

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