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Coach Cross being celebrated by wrestling alumni.

Once a Spartan, Always a Spartan

Magi Temelkova, Staff Photographer February 24, 2023

  Spartan wrestlers had their senior night on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Senior night was preceded by the alumni recognition ceremony and followed by a wrestling match. The varsity wrestling coach...

Thomas Stulhman gets his hand raised after he wins a hard match.

Adding Paint To The Wall

Makenzie Solis, Staff Photographer February 24, 2023

On Feb. 18th, the boys wrestling team took first place at districts. With the season coming to an end, the boys wanted to end their seasons with “paint on the wall” . With 9 state qualifiers, 5 district...

Working in class among her peers on a whiteboard, sophomore Jessica Ayres has experienced backlash at school from her choice to veil, but she finds sanctuary in veiling. I find it very liberating actually, [veiling] makes me feel better about myself, Ayres said.

Truth Be Told

Anabel Gundersen, Staff Reporter February 24, 2023

Imagine every human as a snowflake and every snowflake is unique. They are made from the same material, yet each have their own prisms, facets, and branches, determining what they look like, how and when...

Delaynie Brown holds the medicine ball high over her head while listening to her Coach explain the drill.

Off-Season Opportunity

MaryGrace Cummings, Staff Photographer February 22, 2023

  Every athlete knows that working on your game during off-season is imperative to successful on season. The workouts are led by Coach Eddie Mulholland, he has them do things ranging from conditioning,...

Freshman Roberto Gil Farias tries to stay on top of his opponent.

Wrestling’s Final Hurrah

Ava Reyes, Staff Photographer February 18, 2023

A junior varsity and freshman wrestling match against South, took place on Feb. 1. This was a close match but both levels won this game. Junior varsity won 42 to 36 and freshmen won 42 to 33. Sophomore...

Scott Harris dances with Alice Landry during the cheer routine.

Pep In Our Step

Aniya Sparrow and Brock Slinkard, Photo EIC and Staff Photographer February 16, 2023

1,500 students and staff came together in the large gym on Friday, Feb. 10, for our annual winter pep assembly! Each student section was broken off by grade, and every grade was loud and proud in the...

Sophomore Summer Suarez checking her bingo sheet.

B-I-N-G-O!

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer February 16, 2023

Epsilon Beta members and their friends met in the Learning Commons for a Valentines Social on Wed. Feb. 8th. Everyone made a thank you note for counselors, then ate snacks while playing bingo and coloring. Many...

Emily Sirtak looks off to the side, thinking about Valentines Day.

Being Content On Valentine’s Day

Emily Sirtak, Web Editor-In-Chief February 14, 2023

Walking past the seasonal aisle, attacked by pink and red hearts, ‘I love you’ messages and tacky gifts is an unwanted universal experience that rolls around every February. It’s often discouraging...

Items in room 96 ready for sale with price stickers on them.

Practical Practice

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter February 13, 2023

Most students take for granted the communication skills they possess and the ability to formulate responses to unfamiliar situations. Students in special education rarely get chances to practice such skills...

FOV members soar through the air.

Loud and Clear

Raina Straughter and Bella Smith February 10, 2023

  Students of Francis Howell Central gathered in the auditorium during seminar on Wed. Feb. 8 to learn about Step Dance and watch members perform. The coaches of Family of Vision gave a presentation...

Senior Dakota Lankford pushes herself through the water during breaststroke.

Victory Laps

Kyly Jacobs, Staff Photographer February 10, 2023

The girls’ swim team participated in their final day in the GACs competition Thursday, Feb. 2nd in order to find out which swimmers would be state-qualifiers. With high energy and even higher hopes,...

Some of the Varsity Girls Lacrosse players listening to their coach for instruction after school in the FHC stadium.

Pre-Season Perfection

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter February 9, 2023

At 6 a.m. sharp, lacrosse players can be found lifting weights to get in shape for the season that begins on Feb. 27. After 50 minutes of intense training, the players afterward proceed to their first...

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