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The fun begins… The gates of Owa open, allowing guests inside for an evening of fun and games.
Owa holds annual Oktoberfest
Baldwin County schools encouraged to “go gold” for childhood cancer awareness
Baldwin County schools encouraged to “go gold” for childhood cancer awareness
SPIN N’ SLIDE…Operation Jubilee volunteers and students play on the waterslide. They enjoyed the camaraderie with their peers.
Operation Jubilee members, Jubilee class join for Back to School Bash
CLEANING THE COAST… Fairhope sophomores Landrey Parks and Emma Thomas, along with other volunteers, help test waders at the ACC on the north side of the Fairhope Municipal Pier. Parks and Thomas received service hours for Key Club.
Local volunteers participate in keeping waterways clean
HOMEMADE TREATS… Sisily O’Rourke, owner of The Quirky Mac, sells a variety of unique macaron flavors. All of her macarons were made out of her kitchen, so she relied on farmer’s markets to start her business.
Fairhope Fall Outdoor Farmer’s Market gives opportunities to local vendors
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
Clearing all obstacles... Senior Dixon Davis clears the second hurdle with precision, quickly sprinting towards the next. With each strong step, he kept his soon-to-be victory in mind.
Fairhope dominates Baldwin County Track and Field Championship
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
Take a bow… Drama Club students perform their final number in “Singing in the Rain.” This spring show featured singing, dancing and acting. Photo courtesy of Fairhope High Instagram.
Drama Club, Thespians, theater students reflect on past performances
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
To the rescue!… On the first day of Homecoming Dress up week, September 23, students Lillian Moreno, Bradyn Bauguss and Aubrey Warner prepare to save the day with the theme Superhero. The annual event the week before Homecoming gave students and faculty alike the opportunity to express creativity with fun themed outfits and props.
Students dress up, show out for Homecoming
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
WFHS Pirate Vision Special
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
The Student News Site of Fairhope High School

The Pirateer
The sun rises... Seniors gather at the gulf to watch the sunrise together. Submitted photo.

Seniors participate in traditions to end high school years

A.C. Ahrendt and Jillian Surla • October 25, 2022

Senior Traditions Stir Up Fairhope Pride by A.C. Ahrendt and Jillian Surla, reporters FAIRHOPE, Ala.- Seniors have spent 2,520 days in school; it only makes sense that they cool down with some fun traditions....

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