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FHC students walk into school before the bell rings at 7:20 every morning. They know that they have a long school day ahead of them.

The Start Time Struggle

Matt Rupp, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

Waking up early for school is nobody's favorite part of their high school experience. Senior Santino Cirami usually goes to bed around 11 every night, by six the next morning Cirami alarms blare to tell...

The projector behind the stage wishes the Class of 2023 a congratulations, accompanied by a bouquet of roses awarded to all seniors.

One Last High Note

Brock Slinkard and Andy Waliszewski May 15, 2023

Senior nights are always so emotionally complicated. Bittersweet smiles, tears of both joy and sorrow, pride in one’s own and their peers’ accomplishments through the years, and missing people...

All of the items for sale the Spartan market is showcasing in room 96 at FHC.

Pride and Improvement

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter May 11, 2023

Junior Clinton Payne, a student in special education, starts off the second hour of the day practicing retail management in the Spartan Market in room 96. His job consists of counting money, sorting used...

Students walking off of a bus in the morning at FHC.

Does it Stop Here?

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter May 9, 2023

Three different policies including the implementation of a one-mile walk boundary, the consolidation of bus stops, and the changing of school bell times will take effect in the upcoming 2023-24 school...

Ryhan Pierce smiling and talking to her friends on the dance floor.

Last Chance to Dance

Samantha Castille, Photo Assignment Editor May 1, 2023

The night was filled with dancing and was decorated to the theme “Dripping in Diamonds”. Juniors and seniors filled Old Hickory Golf Club on Fri. April 14 for this year's prom. Seniors Maria Trupiano...

Milo Nichols as Percy Jackson cradles a conch shell to their chest as they sing.

Stealing the Show

Kyly Jacobs, Staff Photographer April 28, 2023

Approximately 6:55 pm on Thursday, April 20th, families and students alike flood into the auditorium seats. A white sheet drapes across the stage curtains with a lightning bolt projected across the...

Freshman Maggie Skebo dazzles the crowd with her performance.

The Final Countdown

Aniya Sparrow/ Raina Straughter/Caroline Tarleton, Photography Staff April 27, 2023

The student body gathered in the large gym for one last pep assembly for the 2022-23 school year. On Thurs., April 13, the school celebrated the academic, athletic and extracurricular success from...

Joey Seevers and Jerry Forno stand and rock center stage.

They Had the Time of Their Life

Aniya Sparrow, Photo Editor-In-Chief April 27, 2023

The annual Mr. FHC competition had a packed crowd to watch 16 boys showcase their different talents, competing to win the title of Mr. FHC. On Fri. March 10, the boys prepared their entrances, answered...

Seniors Elaina Rainwater, Maddie Arle, and Magi Temelkova work the mural.

A Delayed Display

Andy Waliszewski, Staff Photographer April 26, 2023

After an unfortunate delay due to a severe storm warning, FHC's fine arts department finally got to host their annual festival. Last Tuesday, Apr. 17, the art classes showcased their best artwork,...

A poster hangs on Mrs. Stacey Dennigmanns door in the weeks leading up to ticket sales for the 2023 prom.

New Dance Moves

Mikayla Jacobs, Staff Reporter April 10, 2023

For many years,  prom has been held at the St. Charles Convention Center, but this year teens will be whisked away by golf carts to The Old Hickory Country Club on Friday, April 14. Doors will open at...

District Board of Education Candidates standing together in a line in the Francis Howell Central Auditorium at the Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 29.

Welcoming the Elected District Board Members

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter April 8, 2023

Elected candidates Mrs. Jane Puskar, Mr. Mark Ponder, and Mr. Ron Harmon will become directors of the Francis Howell School District Board of Education once proper training is completed, following the...

Jade Del-Rosario Schroeder walks up to receive her medal.

Shining Seniors

Aniya Sparrow, Photo Editor-In-Chief April 6, 2023

Over 200 seniors from all three high schools in the Francis Howell District attended the 4.0 luncheon on Fri. March 31. The 4.0 luncheon is an annual event held for seniors that have maintained a G.P.A...

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