Volume XXIV, Issue VII ● April 2016

Remembering Tyeler Logan Barr 12.05.97-3.01.16

Tyeler Logan Barr passed away on anything to get a laugh out of students 1 Tuesday March in Limerick, Pennsylvania. and faculty alike. He is survived by his brother Jordan, his Tyeler loved reading, writing, sister Callie, and his mother Jenn. He was a nature, and hanging out with his senior who transferred from Fleetwood friends. He dreamed of moving to Ari- Area High School to Springford High zona and becoming a writer. He fre- School in Royersford, PA. quently wrote poetry in his spare time Tyeler was a bright young student as well. One of his favorite places was who was most recognized for his lively per- Lake Ontelaunee, which can be found sonality and tremendous laugh. Tyeler locally off of Route 73. There is an would do anything he could to make sure abandoned bridge on the backside that that people were smiling and happy. He did was frequently visited by Tyeler during his spare time. He considered it one of the prettiest places around the Fleetwood/Blandon senior and junior years at Fleetwood. He area. quickly rose the ranks from reporter to lay- Tyeler was a unique out editor, and later president of the soul. He would go out of his way club. As a member of the staff whose influ- to ensure that people around him ence remains ongoing and unforgettable, were happy. Eighteen-years-old The Tiger Times will continue to publish his was too young. He will forever photograph on the bottom of the front be missed by his friends, family, page, where it has been for the last two and the Fleetwood community. years. He is also missed by the staff of The Tiger Times, with whom Tyeler worked during his By Adam Buonasera

“I always enjoyed his love of life, his personality. He always seemed to be very lively” -Elementary School Principal Christopher Redding “I would look out in my class, and he would be sitting there. It wouldn't even be his class. I'm going to miss that” - Social Studies Teacher Sherri Rankin. When we saw each other, it wasn't a high five or a handshake. It was a hug and a smile. That's what I'm gonna miss about Tyeler” -Cameron Hathaway “He always had a smile on his face and he was super funny” -Morgan Delillo “No matter what kind of mood he was in he always had a smile on his face and always put other people first” -Kayla Witman “He always took notice of the stu- dents who were overlooked by other students” - English Teacher Sarah Wilkinson “He had a big heart and a big smile” -Brandon Buck

By Kyra Lea Page Two April 2016 Star Wars Seven Succeeds Review The Force Awakens

The expectations for Star Wars: The from The Empire and Darth Vader. Kylo Ren Force Awakens were incredibly high, so high tries to act like Darth Vader, and tries to elimi- that, if the movie reached them, it would have nate the little amount of light that's still in at FAHS been a miracle. Ever since the first trailer was there somewhere, acting like an intimidating released in November 2014, the dedicated fans bad guy, but his bad boy image is constantly Entertainment/Arts have analyzed every single detail and thrown ruined by his angsty, teenage-like, tantrums, themselves into every piece of new material. where he takes his lightsaber and destroys his On 18 December 2015, several stu- movie. Anthony Daniels returns as the charac- What many people seem to forget is that the ship's equipment (which is most likely worth dents went to see the highly anticipated new ter C-3PO too, and Max Von Sydow also ap- anticipation was as high for Star Wars: The several thousands of credits). Star Wars movie. As the first movie from the pears. Phantom Menace sixteen years ago. Our society’s progress is also shown franchise in 10 years, and the first movie since "My science fiction course studies the Thankfully, the new Star Wars movie in the movie, as many of the primary protago- Disney bought Lucasfilm, the expectations Star Wars universe, addressing a different wasn't ruined by bad special effects, but rather nists and antoganists represent gender and were high. theme or concept for each film. A field trip on the opposite. J.J. Abrams did as good of a job racial diversity that was, to some extent, lack- With a producer and director like J.J. this occasion was a given," English teacher rebooting Star Wars, as he did rebooting Star ing in the originals. Abrams, who has previously produced movies Zachary Houp said. Trek, or Christopher Nolan did with Batman Characters from the original trilogy like the reboot of Star Trek, the tv-show Lost, English teacher Karen Sahaydak also Begins. are also seen: Han Solo, who's gone back to and several Mission: Impossible movies, expec- invited several of her classes that read the nov- Abrams goes back to the original being a smuggler; Leia Organa, who is now the tations entered the stratosphere. elization of the Episode IV as a means of dis- trilogy and drops the overly acrobatic light- general of the resistance; and, Luke Skywalker, The movie features some actors from cussing the Hero's Journey in mythology. saber fights from the prequels and doesn't rely who has disappeared, which creates the plot of the original movies, including Carrie Fisher as By Skorpan Eriksson on just computer animations, but rather builds the movie. Leia Organa, Harrison Ford as Han robots, like the beloved character BB-8. The All in all, it is a good movie. The Solo, and Mark Hamill as Luke airborne fights are in the new movie in day- beautiful cinematography, as well as its perfect Skywalker. light, instead of in space, to give them authen- tempo, make up for some cliché lines. But the film has also ticity. By Skorpan Eriksson made room for new stars, including For the first time, the movie starts the British actor John Boyega as with a lot of blood, Finn, who is seen as a stormtrooper as a troop of storm in the trailer from November 2014, troopers invade a and Daisy Ridley as Rey. village on the planet Other famous actors have Jakku, where the decided to join the franchise, in- audience is intro- cluding example Gwendoline Chris- duced to one of the tie, famous from the HBO series main characters, Game of Thrones, in which she Poe Dameron. This plays Brienne of Tarth, and The time, the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part stormtroopers actu- One, in which she plays command- ally seem kind of er Lyme. The Academy Award win- intimidating (maybe ner Lupita Nyong'o also makes a because they actual- motion capture appearance in the ly hit their targets from time to time). This leads to the antagonist of the movie, Kylo Scanlan and Shomper Ren, and the First Order, who take their inspiration Named November

Voices Accepting New Students of The Month Profile Teen Reporters Fleetwood’s November Students of gle everything that comes his way and still the Month were seniors Dan Shomper and maintain a positive attitude. Recreation Faith-Ann Scanlan. Faith-Ann Scanlan is a cheerful sen- Shomper is a senior at Fleetwood ior who also attends Fleetwood Area High Have you ever wanted to write and on the first Saturday in February, after they Area High School. He was born in Reading, School. She was born in Wilkes Barre, Penn- be published in a newspaper? Have you ever receive your application. Nobody is turned Pennsylvania, and has been enrolled in Fleet- sylvania. wanted to be paid to do so? If so, Voices is the away. Once you are a correspondent of Voices, wood his whole life. Scanlan loves history and has always newspaper segment for you. you should make yourself available the first In his free time, Shomper partici- found it interesting. It’s like reading a never- Voices is a section in the Reading Saturday of every month at 12:00 p.m. pates in Track and Field. He also loves to read. ending story. Her favorite place is Disney Eagle that gives the high school students of Stories will be assigned and im- He loves Social Studies and the complex histo- world. When she isn't taking vacations to Dis- Berks County a chance to voice their opinions portant issues about upcoming events will be ries of the Ages. Shomper may even follow his ney, she can be found going to concerts, and about various topics. Not only that, but Voices discussed at these meetings. Writers volunteer love of Social Studies when he attends the spending time with her family and friends. offers any Berks County student in grades 9-12 for stories they would like to write. All corre- University of Akron after he graduates in June. She hopes to attend college after she the chance to apply for the Voices team. spondents who want to write a story that Later in life, Shomper would hope to graduates and pursue a career in elementary How do I join Voices? you may ask. month should attend the meeting. If you don’t travel across Asia and Europe because there education. For one thing, they only take applications twice attend, you may request a “call-ahead,” but are so many cultural experiences and countries The one person she looks up to is a year, January and August, because the posi- those are very limited. to explore. He would also love to visit Wash- her brother, Blaine. He is a Fleetwood gradu- tion is paid, and there is paperwork involved There are deadlines set by the editor, ington State because of the beautiful views ate and has always been there for Scanlan, no after joining. They will also need a 200-word and they must be met. For all the work that found in the Pacific-Northwest. matter the situation. paper on your thoughts of Voices. Be honest you submit, (writings, photographs, drawing), Throughout Shomper’s life, he has By Adam Buonasera and open about what you do and don’t like you will receive up to fifteen dollars. Not only looked up to his father. He considers him about the Voices section in the Reading Eagle. that, but you will receive as much feedback hardworking and admires the way he can jug- All of these items can be sent to the about your work as you want. following address: Voices application, Reading If you have any additional questions Eagle Company, P.O. Box 582, Reading, Pa. about applying, or about Voices in general, you 19603. Or, you can email it to them may contact the Voices editor, Stacie Jones, at at [email protected] 610-371-5026 or [email protected]. The deadline for the first application is 25 January 2016. By Olivia Fenstermacher For new writers, photographers, and illustrators, you are invited to attend a meeting Page Three April 2016

Artifact 2016 in the Works Heffner and Stitzel Are January's Art/Entertainment Students of the Month Profile Artifact is teacher Diane a book put togeth- Chisdak said. Malori Heffner is the daughter of Mr. wood since Kindergarten. er every year by "We’re hoping to and Mrs. Robert Heffner. She has been going to Stitzel is involved with Fleetwood’s the students of get very original Fleetwood since she was in Kindergarten. FBLA chapter (for which he is currently Presi- Fleetwood Area works of art to In school, she is involved in Student dent), Student Council, Class Officer, and Base- Council, Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, and National ball. Outside of school, he currently runs his High School. It help see things Honor Society. Outside of school, Malori is a own successful and expanding business. includes amazing from the many volunteer server at the Fleetwood Grange and His interests and hobbies include writings of every different perspec- will be participating in Senator Judy Schwank’s running his business and spending time with his kind and wonder- tives of the stu- mock senate. friends and his family. In his free time, he likes ful artwork made dent body. What Her main interests and hobbies in- to spend time with his girlfriend Mandy, his by the talented we do is match clude reading, writing, listening to and playing friends, and his family. He also enjoys spending students at Fleet- the different art music, and competing in video games. In her time outdoors and dealing with the affairs of his wood. submitted and free time, she enjoys spending time with her business. Anyone the writings to friends and family. His favorite subject in school is sci- can submit art or make sure every- Her favorite subjects are History and ence because he excels in the subject and the writings for Arti- thing goes to- English because she loves to learn about the topics are interesting to him. fact. The deadline gether perfectly, past. After graduation, he plans to major in for submission was creating their After high school, she plans to go to Animal Science at Penn State. In ten years, college and earn her degree in Political Science. Brandon sees himself as a proud graduate of 10 January. The own theme with- In ten years, she sees herself graduated from the Penn State with a family and a corporate career theme this year is, in the theme." college of her choice and working in foreign or business within his field. “Accepting multi- "CDs affairs for a company or the government. Stitzel’s parents and his desire to live hued points of made by the mu- Heffner takes inspiration from many a happy and successful life drive him to aspire view,” and there sic students are of the successful adults around her. This in- to do the best that he can with every presented was an amazing also in the back cludes her father and several family friends, all obstacle. turn out for writ- off the book," of whom have their own businesses. They have He feels interacting with his teachers, ings and art dealing Chisdak said. shown her that, through hard work and dedica- exceeding in his classes, and treating others with this topic. "We also have tion, she can achieve the goals she sets for her- kindly allowed him the opportunity to be Stu- Artifact is the art event to self. dent of the Month. an awesome way to express yourself. Some help raise money to fund the book. We have She believes that her friendliness After High School, Stitzel will miss writings in the book are anonymous, or one 2016 art shirts for sale, and we do all of this toward others as well as her academic perfor- his friends and teachers. can take credit and give his or her name to celebrate art." mance is what qualified her for Student of the Month. By Olivia Fenstermacher when submitting. After graduation, Heffner will miss “Artifact this year is about consid- By Lauren Boyer seeing her friends and favorite teachers every ering other points of view and different day. kinds of thinking," Artifiact adviser and art Brandon Stitzel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Stitzel. He has been going to Fleet- Random Profile: Logan Morris Profile

The commonly seen senior, Logan ferent parts of the world. The ideal life he Morris, has been attending Fleetwood Area would chose for himself would be to have High School all of his life. If you see him in fancy cars, a big house, a lovely wife, and the month of July, wish him a Happy Birth- children. day! The feeling of love for Logan In Reading Hospital on 14 July, comes from having feelings for someone Morris was born. that he can trust, be loyal to, and care for He does not have much of an no matter what the situation is. He enjoys interest in sports; however, he loves to hang spending time with his girlfriend, who he out with his girlfriend Alisa. As of right considers his best and closest friend. now, he works in Leesport at Magic Suds Some people would not want to Car Wash. Although he sometimes enjoys live to be the age of one hundred, but Lo- his job there, his future career goals include gan would be thrilled to see the big “one- the dream of becoming an automotive me- zero-zero” on his birthday cake! If his chanic. Preparing for his future, he is going house were to somehow magically burn to Berks Technical Institute to be able to down, he would save the people inside ra- attain his dream. ther than any material or worldly posses- His dream car is a Toyota Supra, sions. which he would make either black or grab- ber blue. If given the choice, he would cruise around the world to build and work on the nice cars in different areas and dif- By Laura Siedel Page Four April 2016

Interact Runs Food Drive “Death of A Bachelor” Community Fleetwood's Interact Club ran a Food boxes in their classrooms. Tops Charts Drive to help support the Brandywine Food For this Food Drive, there was a Pantry. The Food Drive ran from 1 February little twist. They added a little incentive for the Review until 15 February. The Brandywine Food Pan- students and teachers to donate. For every try recently moved its home and supplier. It is item that was brought in, the student (or teach- Recently, now supplied by the Greater Berks Food Bank. er) earned two raffle tickets. Those two tickets Panic! At the Disco However, because the move is so new, they are were put into an envelope that each teacher released a new album not yet receiving items from Greater Berks had, then into a bigger envelope later. At the called Death of A Food Bank. end of the Food Drive, one ticket was selected, Wendy Breunig is the woman who and the winner would won a twenty dollar Visa Bachelor. organizes the Brandywine Food Pantry. She Gift Card. It has eleven sent the Interact Club Secretary a list of all the "We did it because we knew Food songs on it. P!ATD items that were needed by the pantry. Drives don't really bring much success, so we lost another member Marie Fenstermacher used to be the wanted to see if more people would participate last year after previ- person who organized and ran the Brandywine if there was a prize offered," junior Logan ously experiencing Food Pantry before it relocated because she is Carbaugh said. some turmoil that the Administrator at the church where it was If the Interact Club found that it was caused other members located. a better success, they may think of running to leave. The only For this Food Drive, the club had to another one in the future, maybe with a bigger remaining official get together the boxes, make flyers for the prize next time. member is Brendon school, and make the handouts. The English "Hopefully the next time we run one, Urie. teachers were kind enough to make the an- we will get an even bigger participation result The songs on nouncement for the Food Drive and told stu- than this first time," junior Katie Jones said. dents that they can drop off their items in the By Olivia Fenstermacher the new album are as follows: -"Victorious" -"Don't Threaten Dominican Republic Makes Me with a Good Time" -"Hallelujah" sitting around doing nothing, it is an -"Emperor's New Clothes" amazing album to listen to. There is a song A Great Vacation Spot -"Death of a Bachelor" for every kind of mood, each of which fits Travel -"Crazy=Genius" so well. -"LA Devotee" The song Victorious is number One of the things to do in the Do- restaurant called Simon Mansion & Supper -"Golden Days" one on iTunes and number one on the Bill- minican Republic is site seeing. Seavis tours Club is ranked the number one restaurant in -"The Good, the Bad and the Dirty" board charts. Crazy=Genius is the song are on the island called Bayahide. They have Punta Cana. very unique indigenous reptiles and animals In the Dominican Republic, there -"House of Memories" that will get stuck in your head easily; it is from the wild about which tourists can see and are a wide variety of restaurants at which to -"Impossible Year" so catchy. learn. dine. They serve Mediterranean food, Italian, The album was released on 15 Recently, Pete Wentz from Fall On the outskirts of Punta Cana, Middle Eastern, and more. Maybe you can January 2016. The song Death of a Bache- Out Boy purchased Brendon Urie, the lead there is a place called Pedrito Punta Cana. If create memories on a family vacation to the lor is by far a fan favorite on the album. It singer of Panic! At The Disco, a cake for you love the ocean, you will love this location. Dominican Republic. is a nice song that is slower but not as hitting the number one album on the Bill- Daytime or nighttime, you can spend the day slow as Impossible Year. Don’t Threaten board. on the water. As you tour the water, instruc- Me with a Good Time is a really good tors on the boat teach you how to sail. By Emily Moyer song to dance to. By Lauren Boyer According to TripAdvisor.com, a Whether you are at a party or

What are Your Favorite Winter Activities?

“Watch Netflix,” said junior Klarissa Pierce. “I like to ski. I like to feel the snow blow by my nose,” said “I like to make fake senior Thayjas Patil. snow,” said junior Nick Carlin.

“Sit on my “Snowboarding, couch, look playing video “I like snow- outside, and games, or snow- boarding,” said wait for ball fights,” said senior Tyler spring,” said senior Ben Reed Redding. senior Carl Fortna.

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