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First things first…Junior Tatum Carlsrud swims the freestyle during the medley relay. Her team came in first with a time of 2:18.91. (Sydney Melanson)
Fairhope Pirates and Lady Pirates flourish at recent swim meet
Dressed for the best… The Fairhope Varsity Volleyball prepared to go to dinner. After traveling from Fairhope to Montgomery, they shared their pre-game meal at the Fish Bone. (Lucy McIntosh)
Fairhope’s Varsity Volleyball competes at the regional tournament
Set sail…The team showcases the cheer section of their routine. Searcy and other choreographers made the choreography gimmick and Pirate-themed. “I love just being there, seeing all the teams, and especially competing our routine,” Hattaway said. (Halle Smith)
Fairhope Middle School Competitive Cheerleading takes first place at Rocket City Regional
Instructions…Prues and Margaret Conyers tell members to join the Google Classroom and vote for t-shirts. Both Prues and Conyers have been officers for two years. (Halle Smith)
Create For Kids club holds second meeting
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Juniors scheduled to take the ACT
First things first…Junior Tatum Carlsrud swims the freestyle during the medley relay. Her team came in first with a time of 2:18.91. (Sydney Melanson)
Fairhope Pirates and Lady Pirates flourish at recent swim meet
Dressed for the best… The Fairhope Varsity Volleyball prepared to go to dinner. After traveling from Fairhope to Montgomery, they shared their pre-game meal at the Fish Bone. (Lucy McIntosh)
Fairhope’s Varsity Volleyball competes at the regional tournament
Set sail…The team showcases the cheer section of their routine. Searcy and other choreographers made the choreography gimmick and Pirate-themed. “I love just being there, seeing all the teams, and especially competing our routine,” Hattaway said. (Halle Smith)
Fairhope Middle School Competitive Cheerleading takes first place at Rocket City Regional
Ready, smile… Athletic trainer Marlee Carnevale takes a selfie with student trainers Madison Burts, Camille Peacock, Emmalynn Horne and her sister Katelynn Horne before the game. The trainers wore Spina Bifida t-shirts to show their awareness.
Community members raise money to support Spina Bifida care
Friday Night Lights… Under the bright lights of W.C. Majors Field on Friday, Oct. 10, the Fairhope Pirates and the Mary G. Montgomery Vikings battled in a back-and-forth matchup all night long. (Shep Pappas)
Vikings outlast Pirates in hard-fought battle
Beetlemania… Students perform the Beatles song “Help!” before transitioning into their cover of the hit album “Rubber Soul.” Slides behind the history of each song were displayed and students learned at least a fact about each song. (Riley Wootten)
Guitar classes showcase songs by The Beatles to deliver opening performance
Ready, smile… Athletic trainer Marlee Carnevale takes a selfie with student trainers Madison Burts, Camille Peacock, Emmalynn Horne and her sister Katelynn Horne before the game. The trainers wore Spina Bifida t-shirts to show their awareness.
Community members raise money to support Spina Bifida care
So many choices… Covintons' stand gives participants many different baked goods to choose from. Covington said having local vendors like these is important to the community. (Addison Glies)
Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market offers fresh produce
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
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
Hot and fresh… Each meal item is carefully put together and served within minutes. The savory aroma and steam from the wrappers took my friends and me by surprise. (Kendall Kirchoff)
Fries Inside takes comfort food next level
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater’s Grease brings Fairhope back to the fifties
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater’s Grease brings Fairhope back to the fifties
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“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
Friday Night Lights… Under the bright lights of W.C. Majors Field on Friday, Oct. 10, the Fairhope Pirates and the Mary G. Montgomery Vikings battled in a back-and-forth matchup all night long. (Shep Pappas)
Vikings outlast Pirates in hard-fought battle
Weeks Bay Nature Preserve staff member holds one of the cornsnakes from the rehabilitation center, Marge. The Gulf Coast Nature Expo took place Oct. 4, at Weeks Bay Plantation to show the public different animals from the wild. (Natalia Noel)
Weeks Bay Nature Preserve hosts Gulf Coast Nature Expo
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
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
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The Pirateer
Freshman Pirates win Double Header

Freshman Pirates win Double Header

Elizabeth McGriff/Parker Sanders • March 5, 2020

On Saturday, February 29th the FHS Freshman Baseball team won their double header in Orange Beach beating OBHS 6-2 and 10-4. In Game One, Jackson Hatcher(9) pitched 4 no-hit innings allowing only one...

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