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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...

Senior, Camrin Watkins, pins the opponent not long after the match starts. Right off the bat, she dominated the match quickly getting the other girl on the mat.

Breakdown on the Mats

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

The junior varsity girls faced off against district rivals Francis Howell, taking a huge victory for the Spartans. With a big lead of 60-11, the Vikings fall to the Spartans on December 13th as all...

Senior Nathan Rush looking for an opening to pass the ball. Throughout the close game, exceptional teamwork was required and shown through when needed.

Bending But Not Breaking

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer January 5, 2024

After tying up the game, the Spartans put on a show in overtime, finally taking the lead and defeating the St. Charles West Warriors, 77-69. The lead kept shifting back and forth, but the Spartans...

One of the prizes Mrs McCune got sits on the board.

Tis the Season at FHC

Amelia Raziq, Staff Photographer January 4, 2024

  On Mon. Dec. 18, the NAHS had their Christmas party where there was food, drinks, and lots of fun contest. One of the fun things they did was they had a gingerbread house contest they went...

Carson Giddens chats with his teammate about the refs call.

Confidence in Camaraderie

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer January 3, 2024

With a current record of 3 wins and 10 losses, it’s easy to see how the team’s spirit and confidence can be affected. But the players can always find something to be optimistic about in their camaraderie...

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