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Junior Adam Doria concentrated on his drawing. Trying to win the contest, he attempts to sketch a cat.

Stepping up the Spirit

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer November 2, 2023

To step up the spirit for Halloween, NAHS held a festive Halloween party on Oct. 30. To incorporate the art aspect, a pumpkin making contest was established and the winner of the best pumpkin decorating...

Senior Alexander Collins cries and is consoled after speaking at the podium during the meeting while a previous speaker holds a sign reading TRANS KIDS ARE STILL KIDS.

Proposed policy set to regulate restrooms on basis of gender if approved

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2023

Various students, parents, and people of the FHSD community were seen holding up signs and heard speaking out during the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 26, after a newly proposed policy, if approved,...

Mr. Richard Saucedo halts the band’s playing to address his first notes and a beginning assessment of the bands pitch.

Hearing Tomorrow

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter October 26, 2023

It was Tuesday afternoon on Oct. 13 when musical maestro Richard Saucedo came to hear the Spartan Regiment play. From the low hum of the tuba to the gentle pipe of the flute, numerous notes hung in the...

Teachers Dont Grow On Trees

Teachers Don’t Grow On Trees

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter October 11, 2023

In June of 2022, roughly 40 positions for math teachers alone were open in the Francis Howell District, according to Algebra ll teacher Rebecca Renken. On the list of online vacancies, there were 82 openings...

The Spotlight Players dress up as the characters from The Wizard of Oz to show their school spirit. On Thursday September 28th, the FHC sports and clubs walked in the 2023 Hoco Parade.

Where Do We Go From Here?

Sophie Rosser, Staff Reporter October 6, 2023

Now that the world has started to move farther away from 2020 and all of the disasters it brought along with it, many groups are left with the task of bringing back the routine pre-pandemic. The FHC club...

Wi-Fi Dont Fly

Wi-Fi Don’t Fly

Sophie Rosser, Staff Reporter October 4, 2023

Whether it’s upstairs or downstairs, it seems that the school Wi-Fi tends to be an eyesore in many FHC students’ classes. No matter the grade level, all students have experienced the hindrances of...

The Varsity Girls Basketball team huddle on the sidelines at their game against Lutheran on December 4.

Beyond the Bench

Sophie Rosser, Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

From basketball to cross country, coach and player connections are the key to a successful season. Even though FHC has a wide selection of coaching staff, the overall mindset tends to remain the same....

Scott Otey snaps a picture of the $21,000 check he donated to alleviate student lunch debt.

A Generous and Inspiring Donation

Kailey Pallares, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

On August 22nd, the Francis Howell School district received an enthralling $21,000 donation put-towards student lunch debt from Scott Otey, a parent in the district. Otey first got the idea due to seeing...

A photo of Francis Howell Central High School.

Policy set to remove anti-racism resolution after vote by Board of Education

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief July 25, 2023

“We hear you, we are listening, and we are learning.” This was the stance the Francis Howell Board of Education took in August 2020 to “confront racism.” However, by a 5-2 majority, the 2023...

One of many cracked chairs in the school remain available for student use.  Complaints regarding the damaged chairs have begun to make their way into the daily conversations among students. (Bella Smith)

Student Satisfaction?

Amber Davis, Staff Reporter May 23, 2023

In one classroom, students stare at the large cracks in their chairs that run from one corner to the center of them. In another classroom, an insufficient supply of materials for their classes require...

Questionable Proposals

Questionable Proposals

Reilly Scobey, Print Assignments Editor May 23, 2023

Across America more than a dozen states have introduced legislation to limit discussions of sexual orientation in classrooms. Among these restrictive bills is Missouri HB 634. The bill, which was introduced...

Caden Scott plays his feature on the saxophone.

A Final Fermata

Kyly Jacobs and Caroline Tarleton May 19, 2023

On Tuesday, May 9th, the jazz band held one of their last concerts in the auditorium. The night consisted of celebrating the seniors as well as presenting medals and awards. With emotions high and...

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