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Sea of senior spartans chant.

The High school Experience

Ian Spencer, Staff Reporter May 8, 2023

As the class of 2023’s final year of high school is nearing the end, it's time to acknowledge the seniors' unique experience. The start of spring break freshman year turned into a lengthy quarantine...

Two people stand in front of a house, the monochrome one from the past as the colored one lives in the present. The meaning behind the illustration shows that the past is just the past, and in the future it will end up okay. Illustration by Moth Payne.

“There’s No Place Like Home”

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter May 8, 2023

   I sat at a filled lunch table full of my friends, biting into my sandwich as I listened to them talk about their everyday stories that are shared with each individual. However, I immediately stop...

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...

Amber Davis poses for a picture at Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom park during a vacation taken partly in celebration of her high school achievements. She is holding a banner for her school of choice, Illinois State University, where she will major in Interdisciplinary Creative Technologies. (Disney Photopass)

An Early Farewell

Amber Davis, Staff Reporter May 5, 2023

Call me a junior with senior-level privileges. From my seventh-grade year, I knew that I wanted to get out of school as fast as I went in. I’d constantly visualize myself in the shoes of the seniors,...

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...

The presence of a weapon at the Feb. 3 basketball game - annually one of the most well-attended games - left the district facing issues about school safety.

Howell. It Could Happen Here

April 30, 2023

As gun laws become less restricted, we hear more cases about students bringing guns to school. A young kid with a gun sounds contradictory but is a common occurrence, even though they represent very different...

FHC Varsity soccer girls get together and celebrate after scoring the big goal.

Panthers Down!

Rocco Muich, Staff Photographer April 28, 2023

The varsity girls soccer team played the Fort Zumwalt North team in an exhilarating close game. The energy of the teams was strong throughout the entire match. During the second half, the Spartans...

Junior Sam Dobbins carries the ball.

A Win for the Books

Magi Temelkova, Staff Photographer April 28, 2023

Varsity girls lacrosse took home another win this Thursday, April 27 against Westminster Christian Academy. With a final score of 8-2 the girls stayed on top for the entire game and delivered yet another...

Sophomore Essence Sabree runs first in the 100-meter race.

Girls Track and Field Springs Ahead

Ava Reyes, Staff Photographer April 28, 2023

The girls junior varsity Track and Field team had a meet on Monday, Apr. 24. The girls ran up against Francis Howell North and Fort Zumwalt West. Both sophomore Essence Sabree and junior Destiny Ragle...

Sophomore Rohan Sarino running to serve the ball.

Talking Sets

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer April 28, 2023

The JV boys volleyball team played against Francis Howell on Thursday, April 20. The game ended with a score of 2-1. Sophomore Rohan Sarino, a player of the team, describes how this game showed their...

Diving Into Dissection

Magi Temelkova and Rocco Muich April 28, 2023

Mr. Patrick Reed’s ZoBot class has had the opportunity for a hands-on experience dissecting the animals that they learn about during lecture. Students describe their recent starfish dissection lab, what...

The girls talk before kick off

Pushing the Limit

Amelia Raziq, Staff Photographer April 28, 2023

  The girls varsity soccer played Liberty High school on April 27. The teams were both ready to play a good game, after Central's big win up against St.Dominic, they were ready to attack hard...

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