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Junior Hayden Roumpos studies while listening to music in the library. Music is one way many students keep their study time relaxed.
Taxing Tests
Easy ways to reduce stress and study for exams
Jarrett Reed, Staff Reporter • May 20, 2026
Two St. Louisans inspect a plant, contemplating which to buy from a portable garden market.
Embracing the Summer Daze
May 20, 2026
Junior Lydia Walker studying hard for the AP Calculus AB exam. As the test is coming up on May 11, she wants to make sure she is ready and prepared.
Student Picks
May 19, 2026
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Move
Senior hurdler Sam Painter jumps over a hurdle in practice. Hurdling is one of the many events offered in Track and Field.
Hurdling Misconceptions
Track and Field's unique structure contrasts the organization of typical sports
Lillian Richter, Web Editor-in-Chief • May 21, 2026
Senior Matt Hopkins throws discus for one of his other throwing events. Discus is another event that the throwing team participates in and is similar to shotput.
The Shotput Star
May 15, 2026
Junior Mackensie Uglum enjoys running on the FHC track. Spending time running is an effective way people can increase both their mental and physical health.
Enjoying the Rays
May 8, 2026
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Feature
Senior Dayton Pagano lifts his hand, but pauses. Is that that the creepy un-hooded figure ready to have the final strokes of paint before turning into one of the masterpieces?
The Exam that isn’t an Exam.
Inside AP Art and Design Portfollio
Bhavya Bhatnagar, Staff Reporter • May 18, 2026
Senior Kiki Sanders-Fritz and junior Rachael Latzel examine the newspaper spread before it goes out for print. The editors of newspaper double check the newspaper before it is published.
Behind the Scenes of Newspaper
May 15, 2026
Behind the Wheel
Behind the Wheel
May 14, 2026
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Entertain
Senior Addie Law laughs with Mr. Trevor Wolfe as she accepts her award on May 7. The award she had received was the Coca-Cola award, and Law was the first Francis Howell Central student to ever receive this award.
Collecting the Cords
How they carry the weight of their achievements.
Nadia Moore, Staff Reporter • May 20, 2026
Above Asher Culver, Nolan Parmeley and Lucas Davis throw a football together in Mrs. Denny's third hour gym class. Playing sports together is one of the many activities available to friend groups for cheap.
Saving Funds, Making Friends
May 14, 2026
Seniors Braden Harton and Kiana Klussner celebrate winning prom court. Prom was April 10th and they were nominated for king and queen both years.
Transforming Traditions
May 13, 2026
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Focus
Maddison McGowan lays comfortably in a field, holding a Sheridan College Banner. She plans to major in illustration at Sheridan.
Don’t Stop Us Now
Seniors share advice and their plans for the future
Chloe Biondo, Reporter • May 19, 2026
Senior Xander Bearup and his family on a past vacation. Bearup and his family have traveled all across the world together, allowing for beautiful memories with the people he cares about. Photo courtesy of Bearup
Boarding Soon
May 18, 2026
At school, Mrs. Roxanne Fetsch catches Sophie Goldsmith using her phone, and she reminds her of the phone policy. "It's important to use time wisely and not distract others," Fetsch said.
Tool or Temptation? The Choice is One Click Away…
May 13, 2026
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Voice
A retro computer sits alone in the back of a storage room. This symbolizes the rapid innovation of technology to become more advanced.
Nonchalant Notifications
An evaluation of society’s “unbothered aesthetic” in the development online communication
Lillian Richter, Web Editor-in-Chief • May 19, 2026
The FHC 300 Army Student Section as they pose for a photo at the Homecoming Football game versus Timberland. They smile with the excitement as the team was winning. Photo from the300army Instagram account.
Does the Almost Friday Account Sometimes Go To Far?
May 18, 2026
McGuire, Dillard, and Adams look off-stage toward the crowd at the annual Candidate Forum on March 31. At the forum, they discussed their vision for the future, as well as, the policies they wish to see embedded in Board decisions and those they wish to see erased.
Changing Perspectives
May 15, 2026
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Trending Stories
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Dr. Robert Gaugh works at his desk. Gaugh is serving as interim principal this school year while the district has been roiled by issues surrounding the hiring and departure of Superintendent Mike Dominguez, who only worked for a month in FHSD and then was given $230,000 as part of a separation agreement.

Rebuilding Trust

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Senior Addie Law laughs with Mr. Trevor Wolfe as she accepts her award on May 7. The award she had received was the Coca-Cola award, and Law was the first Francis Howell Central student to ever receive this award.

Collecting the Cords

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Truman the Tiger, the mascot of Mizzou, pulls down one of the famous pillars with a rope. This pillar symbolizes the funding cuts to multicultural groups.

Pulling the Pillars of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Galleries
Having a game plan and laying out their coloring and drawing on their page in Michelle Ridlen’s room on May 18 during both of their first hours, Senior Elaine Niere and mentee Sophomore Josephine Flick discuss what they want to work on. They discussed their plans during their free day in art class.
Cooper Pearson is mid-pitch on May 13. The batter made contact with the ball, but the hit was later fouled when it went out of bounds.
Coming in with full speed and high jumps as he ran through the hurdle with form and precision, sophomore Christopher Herrera-Rodriguez on March 25 had kept up with his opponent securing top 3 in his 300 meter hurdle race. As he had prepared before the event took place aiding him in the process.
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Podcasts
The new Front and Central Podcast logo, created by Ian Rashleigh.
Front and Central: DREAD
Ian Rashleigh, Podcast Editor • May 28, 2025

Join the 2024-2025 Front and Central Crew for one final podcast.

The logo for the Coffee Conversations podcast started in 2025 by Co-Web Editor-in-Chief Colin Nichols. Teachers are interviewed to discuss their passions and aspirations with an atmosphere of the classic coffee shop. Created by Colin Nichols using Canva.
Coffee Conversations #3: Mr. Matthew Schott
Colin Nichols, Co-Web Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2025

Former journalist and publications advisor Mr. Matthew Schott discusses his passions, upbringing, and thoughts on contemporary journalism in...

As they sit around a campfire, a woman holds a flashlight under her face while she recites scary stories and her friends cower in fear. Scary stories are most often told in the dark, before bedtime, to create an unsettling ambiance.
Cowering Around the Campfire
Addison Yeaton, Staff Photographer • May 23, 2025

Join Seniors Addison Yeaton and Montana Lopez-Brown around the campfire where Addison shares her top two spooky stories, “Axe Murder Hollow"...

Video
Sophomore Callie Abrams Steadies her breath before her 100m at Timberland on April 9. Abrams had already set her blocks and was waiting for the starting gun.
The Road To Victory
Andrew Dungan, Staff Photographer • May 21, 2026

The video is about Ryan Halterman and his journey to try and get recruited for college Track and Field. Halterman hopes to go to a division 1...

Coming in with full speed and high jumps as he ran through the hurdle with form and precision, sophomore Christopher Herrera-Rodriguez on March 25 had kept up with his opponent securing top 3 in his 300 meter hurdle race. As he had prepared before the event took place aiding him in the process.
Track Internally
Afomia Tensae, Staff Photographer • May 21, 2026

Track is a sport that has been around for many years consisting of different levels ranging from middle school all the way to an olympic level...

Central Focus Issues
May 2026: What's Next?
April 2026: Fizzling Interest
March 2026: The Photo Issue
February 2026: Change Trickles Down
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