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During the match sophomore Chase Gray pushes his opponents head down as he has control. He is doing this in orders to win his match and score points for the Spartans.

Timberland Throw Down

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer January 31, 2024

Taking down the Timberland Wolves with a winning score of 53-4, the boys wrestling team captured the GAC South title for the third year in a row. The team traveled to Timberland on Jan. 17 to face...

Cece Raines pets a dog I hopes to destress from her upcoming finals.

Cramming But Comforting

Kaitlyn Morgan, Photographer January 30, 2024

  On Jan. 9 the Learning Commons held Cram Central with dogs, hamsters, and tutors to help prepare the students for their upcoming finals. Cram Central is held every year a few days before...

 Harry Harris, a father and employee of FHSD’s human resource planning committee had run for the board in the previous election period. He was not selected and instead Jane Puszark was chosen. He still shows his support for the students by coming to the meetings.

Students, Residents engage in Debate with the Board

Sophia Allen, Staff Photographer January 30, 2024

FHSD’s board meeting held Jan 18 at 6:30pm took place filled with angry citizens wanting to be heard. The hot topic for this meeting was over the plans for the Black history and Black literature...

Junior Morgan Davis, jumps into the air preparing to shoot the ball. Opponent players wrapped around her, trying desperately to block the ball.

Beating the Undefeated

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer January 25, 2024

The Spartan girls basketball team dominated our district rivals, Francis Howell, beating the Vikings 33-30 on our home court. On January 9, the varsity girls were striving for the win with the Spartans...

Mari Jones covers her mouth as she laughs at something one of her friends said. Jones came to Cram Central in order to prepare for her first time taking finals in high school.

Review and Recharge

Summer Suarez, Staff Photographer January 24, 2024

Getting ready for finals, Epsilon Beta hosted Cram Central on Jan. 8 and 9. Cram Central was held in order to give a place for students to study with friends or talk with tutors and teachers if they...

Sophomore Alex Tarleton during his solo.

Sweet Symphonies

Raina Straughter, Editor-in-Chief January 8, 2024

Each year, the Jazz Band and Ensemble present a ravishing performance consisting of extraordinary musicians who bring their own special twang to each instrument on stage. On the second night of the...

Junior Riley Henderson prepares to shoot the ball. Henderson was completing a free throw as the other team had committed a foul.

A Lofty Lead

Ava Reyes and Lillian Seithel January 5, 2024

  The girls varsity basketball team faced off against the timberland wolves on Dec. 18. The Spartans fought hard, ending out on top with a win of 57-28. This game was the first of the teams Conference...

The referee holds senior wrestler Noah Keens arm up in victory following his win.

Pin it and Win it

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

The boys wrestling team took on Howell in the large gym on the evening of Dec. 13. They went on to beat Howell with a score of 60-11 after a long delay to the start of the matches. Beating Howell...

President Layni Murray and Vice President Aubrey Simpson look over the presentation about the art clubs.  This event was to introduce the Saeger middle schoolers to the art aspects of Francis Howell Central.

Stringing Together Connections

Meghan Baumann and Lana Mueller January 5, 2024

On Tuesday, December 12, NAHS and the Art Club hosted an after-school friendship bracelet making session to introduce the Saeger middle schoolers to the art aspects of Francis Howell Central. This...

Mrs. LaMartina and Ms. Flores laugh together while talking to a member.

Creative Cookies

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

Epsilon Beta held a members-only holiday party where the members came together to play some fun games, take part in cookie decorating, all while munching on some yummy snacks to get them into the holiday...

Charlie Renken dribbles down the court past the Troy defender in order to start the offense for the Spartans. Pushing for a highly intense game between the Spartans and Trojans.

Trojan Tip-off

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

An energized start to the freshman boys basketball season led the team to a successful ending. Playing Troy Bunchanan on Dec. 6, the Spartans took down the Trojans with a final score of 69-18. The...

Jeremy is seen, high-fiving his best friend senior Heidi Strauss. These two are a sweet pair who can always put a smile on your face.

Cafe Fun

Sophia Allen, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

    A place of gathering to eat, work, and recollect oneself is that of the FHC cafe. Students can be seen working on various subjects and confiding in one another. This Dec. 19th lunch is not necessarily...

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