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Junior Connor Becker acts alongside Junior Caleb Herschberger during a theater rehearsal. The actors have been rehearsing for the fall play for three weeks.

From High School to Hollywood

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter October 11, 2023

The theater room is all nerves as students prepare for their auditions. They sit and whisper lines to themselves from their stapled packets while others pace the room, gesturing emphatically. In just a...

Coach Malach Radigan coaches Junior Grayson Graham during a football game against Fort Zumwalt South. This year will be Coach Radigans third year as head football coach at Francis Howell Central.

A Life-Changing Cycle

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter October 9, 2023

“I am somebody. I am loved. I am valued. I am accepted.”  This chant can be heard from students at the first bell of any of Coach Malach Radigan’s classes. Both a teacher and the head coach of...

Maggie Skebo performs her Color Guard choreography alongside the Marching Band. She smiled at the crowd, proud to show off her art.

Devotion to Your Dreams

Thomas Ramos, Staff Reporter October 9, 2023

Feeling the anticipation of the crowd, sophomore Maggie Skebo is waiting offside of the field in her vibrant Color Guard attire. Grouped up with her fellow Guard members, she awaits the call to the field,...

Band Director Nathan Griffin leads the Symphonic Band percussion ensemble in songs and instructs them on different sections. Symphonic Band meets in the band room during 4th hour every day.

Strings of the Soul

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter October 6, 2023

 It’s early in the morning as Band Director Mr. Nathan Griffin gets ready for another performance from his band classes. The fanfare of trumpets, humming of flutes, and low sounds of bass instruments...

Dr. Becker grading student papers for a class assignment. He enjoys getting his work done at school in order to have more time in his after-school life to take time to relax.

Change of Place, Change of Pace

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter September 4, 2023

School is boring. School is no fun. Words spoken by many who look forward to the weekend and some much needed R&R. Yet others look forward to something else entirely. Several students and teachers...

Mr. McCoy demonstrating and explaining a chemical reaction while his students watch.

Excitement within Enlightenment

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter May 22, 2023

In classes where the academic material can be boring or overwhelming, sophomore Hannah Halterman has a much harder time staying fully engaged with her teacher. Furthermore, other students resort to using...

Kyler Getman poses with a cancer survivor for a Pink Out Night.

Rodeo High Rides

Sarah Schmidt, Web Assignments Editor May 22, 2023

Dirt crunches as Freshmen Kyler Getman steps towards the chute, heart racing and palms sweaty as the bull calmly waits for the show to begin. A prayer is said for both bull and rider, and a gentle pat...

Senior Allie Raines gives a presentation on important environmental issues. This is a regular part of the biweekly Environmental Club meetiengs.

Beyond our Boundaries

Analiesa Hollowood, Staff Reporter May 19, 2023

The sun glimmers through the trees on an early spring day. Students work hard to remove the hostile honeysuckles. They wipe the sweat from their brow as they smell the crisp dirt on the ground. They...

Junior Rebecca Turner playing Clarisse surrounded by cast on opening night. They stand holding staffs to battle Annabeth, played by Abby Money, and her team.

Striking the Stage

Cadence Rulo, Staff Reporter May 18, 2023

As senior Aubrey Hunter walks around Francis Howell Central her head is filled with sign up posters for the spring musical ‘Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.’ After being in choir her whole life,...

Mrs. Solverud leads the underclassmen ensemble through their senior goodbye song.

Harmonious Endings

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

A series of rhythmic claps from students roar through the large gym as junior Zane Stephens, along with their other peers, take in the sound of praise and happiness. This is a regular feeling for Stephens...

Percy Jackson dramatically clashes with the Minotaur. Percy is played by Milo Nichols, the Minotaur is played by Jerry Forno.

An Electrifying Production

Nolan Haberstroh, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

As audience members walk into the auditorium, they are greeted by a room buzzing with excitement. They are all here to see one thing: “The Lightning Thief”, a musical based on the Percy Jackson series....

A collage of different teachers throughout the year. Design by Moth Payne

A Dedication to Teachers

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter May 8, 2023

Every year, there's a special week that nears the end of the school year. This week is called Teacher Appreciation week, and it's about showing our teachers at FHC our appreciation for how amazing they...

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