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Brynn Bollinger and Aster Johnson, both freshmen, react to something Kaden Bollinger said during the Games Club meeting on Dec. 12 in Mrs. Kim Okais room after school. The club usually plays Dungeons & Dragons but also plays other role-playing games.

Creative, chaotic stories set the tone in Games Club

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

The suspense in the air is eerie as the DM rolls the dice. The characters gasp as the DM takes a breath and slams a mini-figure on the table. Games Club, run by Mrs. Kimberly Okai, a communication arts...

Seniors Aubrey Hunter and Kailee Wright bond over their audition experiences.

More Than Just a Class

Emma Schultheis, Staff Reporter December 15, 2022

With many class course options to choose from at FHC, choir is often one that is most forgotten about. Chamber Choir is a class for students who are accepted based on their audition. From a cappella to...

Students watch a movie on the projector in class.

Quality Or Not, You’ll Still Go See It

Nolan Haberstroh, Staff Reporter November 7, 2022

Every year there are hundreds of movies, games, and TV shows produced and released, and it just so happens that most of them are awful. It’s a fact of life that will likely never change. Even if a project...

Pro Provides New Perspective

Matt Rupp, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

On every other Wednesday, Mr. Matt McKeever leads the rhythm section through a basic B flat blues progression as he plays a jazzy saxophone solo over top of it. FHC’s jazz students follow by playing...

Eddy Fawcett and Dominic Debro read together in their creative writing class.

Playing Musical Chairs

Nolan Haberstroh, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022

Meeting in the 3rd grade, seniors Dominic Debro and Eddy Fawcett have been friends nearly all their lives. After being sent to separate middle schools, they reunited in their freshman year, and soon after...

Mr. Andy Messerli and his students work together to comprehend the complexeties of music theory. This class has faced many changes over the years, going from Central’s smallest class, to it’s largest.

Finding the Tempo

Analiesa Hollowood, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

Tucked away within room 005b, during first hour every morning, students from all different backgrounds and experiences sit for AP Music Theory, taught by Mr. Andrew Messerli. This fine arts credit...

Dr. Suzanne Leake serves as interim head principal for the 2022-2023 school year.  “Im excited for the opportunity to be able to stay” Dr. Leake said.

Bringing Her Own Style

Cadence Rulo, Staff Reporter October 17, 2022

 After the wave of grief students succumbed to upon hearing Dr. Arnel had retired as principal of FHC, they were informed of the identity of the school's new leader, Dr. Suzanne Leake, on March 18. As...

Majorly Committed

Marygrace Cummings, Staff Reporter October 13, 2022

It's another Friday Night, spirits are high as Anna Schwarm and Caroline Tartleton senior drum majors put on their uniform, adjust their gloves and prepare to lead 110 of their bandmates Drum majors-...

Gwen Johnson smiles down at a project she works on in Mrs. Judy Russells classroom.

A Chronic Mirage

Sarah Schmidt, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

Backpacks and heads of hair move through a hallway; all skin tones, body types and identities are represented. What you don’t see is what’s hiding beneath some of them. An insulin pump, weekly shots,...

One of your French Girls: Jack Schriber poses for the crowd, soaking in his victory as Mr. Moneybags

Majestic Men of FHC

Megan Murray, Staff Reporter June 2, 2022

For those of you who didn't attend Mr. FHC, it was a male beauty pageant. Students and teachers were allowed to participate in this once a year event. This was the first time in two years that we were...

Motivation is for Losers

Lorelai Finoch, Staff Reporter June 2, 2022

Illinois-based author Fred Venturini, the self-proclaimed “Doritos of literature,” is a collection of horrific childhood traumas, a singular sense of humor, and a realist unlike any other who’s been...

Seniors Abbie and Olivia Lester laughing receiving their awards.

Senior Night LAX Edition 2022

Maya Culian, Social Media Editor & Photographer May 31, 2022

On Wednesday, May 11, the Lacrosse team had their senior night. It was one of the hottest days of the month so far but that didn’t stop the girls from having an amazing night. Surrounded by family and...

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