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Guidance counselor Wendy Ahearn works with a student on her schedule for the 2014-15 school year on Friday, Jan. 17. The first two weeks back from winter break are traditionally the time of year students choose their courses for the coming school year, working with their guidance counselor to select just the right classes.

Registration deadline approaches quickly

Erica Swanson, Staff Reporter January 22, 2014

School is back in swing, and it is already that time of year again-- registering for classes. After four snow days, which extended winter break, students were greeted by presentations from guidance. However,...

A taste of culture

A taste of culture

Dohen Gallagher, Staff Photographer January 17, 2014

On December 11th, 2013 FHC hosted an international night open to anyone who wanted to stop by. The language department had set up tables to show-off the culture of different nations. Dancing, food, crafts,...

Special Olympics at Central

Devin Chen, Staff Reporter January 17, 2014

Tomorrow, Student Council (StuCo) will be welcoming roughly 200 local athletes into the FHC gymnasium to host a local basketball tournament for the Special Olympics. StuCo members will play a valuable...

Extended winter break impacts semester plans

Simran Kooner, Staff Reporter January 15, 2014

On what was supposed to be the last day of winter break, most FHSD students went to bed knowing that they would not have to wake up to the sound of their alarms at 6 a.m. the following morning. With multiple...

Students take a test in Mrs. Dennigmans AP Psychology class. Testing takes up much of their classtime and often times forces the lessons to be shortened.

High stakes tests take over

Erin Schroeder, Print Executive Editor December 17, 2013

High stakes tests, standardized tests that will result in important rewards or repercussions for the test taker, have been rapidly growing in prevalence in schools around the nation. The weight and importance...

New school year brings new opportunities

Erica Swanson, Staff Reporter December 17, 2013

Although it seems so far away, registration for next year is just around the corner. With it comes the introduction of new courses to FHC as well as the addition of a new policy that affects a small population...

Kyle Bradley is being honored by wrestlers and fans during his induction into the FHC Hall of Fame.

FHC 2014 athletic hall of fame announced

Joseph Silver, Staff Reporter December 17, 2013

On Nov. 26, the FHC athletic hall of fame announced the alumni being inducted this year. The inductees are former soccer and baseball player Zach Gerler [class of ‘06], Mizzou wrestler Kyle Bradley [class...

District receives AP recognition

District receives AP recognition

Simran Kooner, Staff Reporter November 26, 2013

Every year, the College Board selects a number of school districts from across the United States and Canada to recognize with placement on the AP District Honor Roll. The annual award honors schools that...

A special opportunity

November 26, 2013

On Friday, sophomores were introduced to a selective program offered here at FHC. Every day, approximately 50 students attend FHC for only half a day and attend Lewis and Clark Career Center for the other...

Succeeding amidst failure

Jessica Mugler November 20, 2013

This past weekend, Youth in Government (YIG) was busy debating, campaigning and electing. The 24 club members traveled to Jefferson City for the annual convention along with 500 other aspiring politicians....

Arete gets ready for breakfast

Arete gets ready for breakfast

Katelyn Viola November 15, 2013

Last month, students had the opportunity to apply to receive one of the four pillars for Arete. By receiving a pillar, they become a member. These pillars are for grades, extracurricular activities, community...

The best AD, literally

Joseph Silver November 14, 2013

  On Nov. 7, Athletic Director Scott Harris received the Athletic Director of the year in the St. Louis Area for presented by Missouri Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association (MIAAA). “I’m...

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