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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
All together now… students from the art and garden club paint pumpkins. When the students finished their pumpkins they entered their paintings into the competition. (Penny Hood)
Garden, art club collaborate to host pumpkin painting
5,6,7,8….. Fairhope cheerleaders lead the little Pirates in the basics of jumps. Cheerleaders taught stunts, chants and dancing. (Madden Lewis)
Fairhope cheerleaders host little Pirate cheer clinic
Attention everyone… Senior club president Emeryn Quint reminds classmates to sign their names on the sign-in sheet. By signing their name at every club meeting, members earn a half-hour credit to go towards their volunteer hours. (Kendall Kirchoff)
Students meet monthly for art club
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Show Appreciation... Coach Kalmar waves to the student section. Kalmar prepared the Lady Pirates to play the Lady Dolphins. "Thank you all for supporting, and coming,” Kalmar said.

Girls Varsity Volleyball team Lady Pirates against Gulf Shores Lady Dolphins

Haley Gunther, reporter • September 21, 2023

Endless advantages... graphic displays advantages for teens by being active. Photo taken from the Aspen Institute.

Participation in sports important for adolescents

A.C. Ahrendt, reporter • November 30, 2022

The outstanding benefit of sports: proven by coaches, scientists by AC Ahrendt, reporter Most know that playing sports as a youth is beneficial for physical health, but the impact of sports has been...

Light it up... The twirlers light up the sidelines during the game. Photo by Sharon Pippin.

Fairhope, Daphne play in rival competition

Lulu Cowden, reporter • October 13, 2022

Pirates Claim Rivalry Win by Lulu Cowden, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala.- As the long-awaited Fairhope vs Daphne football game approached on Oct. 7 at W.C. Major Field, coach Vaughn Maceina, principal Jon Cardwell...

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