Forensics looks forward to positive season

January 19, 2010 • written by Taylor Brown  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs

Ready, set, speak! The forensics program at FAHS has exploded in popularity this year, going from two members last year to around 20 this year. Although the team has met with success in the past, Coach Jane Steiner hopes this change will positively affect the team not only this season, but in years to... Read more »

Forensics Starts New Season

December 1, 2009 • written by Kyra Walling  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs

Speaking  in front of many people while being judged can be complicated for some. Forensics is a club where students are able to speak different pieces of poetry, stories, and plays. Forensics takes the public speaking opportunity as an advantage to help students with their speaking skills.  Also,... Read more »

Fearle$s Pandas set sights high

November 23, 2009 • written by Lee Hollman  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs, Top Stories

Are pandas actually fearless? Can a local band make it all the way? These are some the questions surrounding the Fearle$s Pandas, Fort High’s new musical sensation. Consisting of guitarists Gehred-O’Connell and Dalton Scolman, drummer Tommy Johnson and bassist Mariah Foerster, the Fearle$s Pandas... Read more »

College applications pose challenge

October 27, 2009 • written by Leah Weston  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs

It is around this time every year that students start applying to college and applying for grants and scholarships. Selecting and applying to a college can be a very intimidating process. “My biggest concern about applying to college is not getting my applications in on time and meeting deadlines,... Read more »

FAHS band and color guard finish season on a high note

October 23, 2009 • written by Megan Kemmett  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs

This season marching band and color guard learned what it is like to have all their hard work and practice pay off. Their success this year helped to commemorate their hard work, time, and effort put into preparing for this season. “It feels great to be this successful. The guard is working so... Read more »

Scouts honor

October 23, 2009 • written by KaDee Ellis  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs

For some students that are in Boy/Girl Scouts this year the scouts are not only getting a diploma. Some are earning high awards and scholarships that other students can not receive. Right now the Girl Scout Cookie sale is taking place. Scouts sell cookies to raise money for the troop.  Each $3.50 box... Read more »

Home piercing trend proves risky

October 23, 2009  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs

By Krystal Pence Piercings — whether someone goes to a professional for the deed, or shoves a needle through their skin themselves, the possibilities are endless for what risks will one take to try to make their appearances up to par with their desired look. Though some may be smart about their... Read more »

Question and Answer: Hannah Leary’s debut CD

October 23, 2009 • written by Hannah Foley  
Filed under Feature, People and Clubs

Last month, Hannah Leary, a junior at FAHS, released her first CD, entitled “Source of Beauty.”  Recently, The Signal’s own Hannah Foley sat down with Hannah to discuss her music, the experience of producing a CD, and her future plans. Signal:  At what age did you become interested in music? Leary: ... Read more »

GSA Returns to FAHS

September 30, 2009 • written by Jessica Cravens  
Filed under People and Clubs

After its yearlong hiatus, the Gay Straight Alliance [GSA] is back as an active club at FAHS. The club prides itself as a place where the gay, straight and bisexual student population can come together without judgments and feel accepted. “Different is not a disease,” the GSA’s slogan, aims to... Read more »