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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

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The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

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Starting fresh... The UAB campus invites new students. Submitted Photo.

Experts aid students’ search for college

Jillian Surla, reporter • February 9, 2023

So it's time to apply to college... By Jillian Surla, reporter When staring down the rabbit hole traditionally known as finding and applying to college, some students end up freezing. Some may turn around...

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...

Go Gold... students in A. Hobart's online news and yearbook class show their support for childhood cancer awareness.

Baldwin County wears gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Ellery Scott, editor in chief • September 30, 2022

Go Gold: Students, Faculty, Staff support cause by Ellery Scott, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.--On September 28, schools in Baldwin County wore gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer. Baldwin...

Lying flat... caricature of business man tireless takes a break from the long day. Members of society felt the same exhaustion. Photo taken from British Broadcasting Corporation.

Lying flat: Chinese cultural dilemma applicable to local students

A.C. Ahrendt, reporter • September 23, 2022

Adolescents execute their personal rights of lying flat by A.C. Ahrendt, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- Beginning in April 2021, lying flat, a cultural movement in China, calls out the academic performance...

History lesson... Eskridge talks with students before class starts. He has loved his time as an educator.

History teacher inspires students

Hayden Self, reporter • September 16, 2022

Teacher Spotlight: Bennie Eskridge by Hayden Self, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala.--Students love history teacher Bennie Eskridge who teaches many different subjects, but history is his favorite. Eskridge...

Hello Birmingham... Emily Allen tours for potential colleges. She has never missed an opportunity to explore. Submitted photo.

Student Emily Allen does it all

Mackenzie Bowman-Todd, reporter • September 13, 2022

Student Spotlight: Emily Allen by Mackenzie Bowman-Todd, reporter FAIRHOPE, Ala.-- Student Emily Allen does it all from National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, French Club, Art Club, National...

Fun times... Laughing at the lunch table sophomores Quinton Stratton, Aiden Blackburn and Geof Buckley discuss how their first days have gone. The boys enjoyed spending their free time with each other.

Pirates wrap up first week

Ellery Scott, Jillian Surla, William Allison, Abigail Dasinger, Lulu Cowden, Julia Vesterlund, and Mackenzie Bowman Todd • August 30, 2022

Fairhope High School starts new school year on a positive note by Ellery Scott, editor in chief FAIRHOPE, Ala.--High school students and teachers started the first week of the 2022-2023 school year....

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...

Friday in Photos (Red Ribbon Week)

Friday in Photos (Red Ribbon Week)

Abigail E. Barlow, Reporter • November 2, 2021

Friday in Photos

Brad Hoover and Ellery Scott • September 21, 2021

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...

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Are Phones Really A Distraction?

Abigail E. Barlow, Reporter • September 1, 2021

What is society like today? Why do we rely so much on technology rather than anything else? Research from Harvard University shows that in one college, over 92% of college students had been using their...

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