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Holding her flower and gift bag, senior Finley Brunner walks through the tunnel of swim boards held up by her teammates. Brunner was captain for her last year on the team.

Saying Goodbye to the Seniors

Summer Suarez, Staff Photographer February 12, 2024

Before their meet against St. Charles High School, the varsity girls swim and dive team held its Senior Night ceremony on Jan 31. During this ceremony, Dr. Suzanne Leake presented each of the seniors...

A person surrounded by negative words that people with different body types will hear throughout their lives. When one comments on anothers body, its deeply damaging to their psyche, which can cause many averse effects to them.

Everybody, Nobody

Birdie Brereton, Print Assignments Editor February 9, 2024

During the course of your life, your body goes through a multitude of changes, some of which are more welcome than others. There is no other time that is so vulnerable than your teenage years, which is...

On Jan. 29, sophomore Katie Wuertz freestyle strokes down the lane towards the finish. She is competing in the 400 freestyle relay at the FHSD Tri-Meet vs Howell and Howell North.

Pushing for a Personal Record

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer February 9, 2024

Throughout the girls’ swim and dive Tri-Meet vs Howell and Howell North, the girls swam and dove their hearts out during the short competition. Junior Alyssa Harrison said the community created by...

The Sensations dance team gets the crowd hype for a football game. The Sensations performed alongside the cheerleaders at many of FHCs football games this past fall.

Sensations’ Success

Abby Myers, Staff Reporter February 8, 2024

Senior Heidi Strauss and her fellow team members feel the excited buzz on the school bus. The bus is headed to Fort Zumwalt North, where the Sensations' last dance competition before state is being held....

Illustrated by Birdie Brereton

Temporary Affairs

Kailey Pallares, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

Labels, situationships, cheating, hookups, commitment. These words stand out to our generation because they have become so prominent in our culture and changed the way we navigate our relationships. Glance...

Senior Nate Rush prepares to dribble the ball around his Howell defender.

Vikings Sail by Spartans

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer February 7, 2024

The boys basketball team took on Francis Howell on Jan. 25. The boys fought hard throughout the whole game until they fell short at the very end. Although they went up against a hard team, they made...

A Colorful Personality; Gazing into the Soul

A Colorful Personality; Gazing into the Soul

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

Several students and teachers were interviewed at FHC, and asked what their favorite color was, and then their responses were organized based on what personality their preferred colors go with! See how...

On Feb. 5, Mrs. Emily Harris reviews a students mastery check with them. She then explains to them about the questions that they missed and why.

Learning Through Statistics

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer February 7, 2024

The math department of Francis Howell Central is held together by the amazing teachers that dedicate their time to teaching students. Mrs. Emily Harris is one of the great teachers that puts a lot of effort...

Moore can always be seen answering students questions and walking around to check for progress or queries. Always alert and ready to help.

A Fresh Face in Chemistry

Sophia Allen, Staff Photogrpher February 6, 2024

Ms. Brittany Moore, a new teacher to the district, teaches chemistry to both honors students and regular students. This class on Feb 2, she went around to answer numerous students questions including...

Activities Director Scott Harris smiles at the student sections, showing his passion for FHC during a pep rally.

Activities Director Scott Harris retiring after this year

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2024

Whether you knew Activities Director Scott Harris by a friendly smile and “Nice to see you,” or if you had a more personal relationship with him like quarterback and senior Tristan Graham, who became...

Rebecca Totra holds a sign to protest the boards decision to rescind approval for Black Literature and Black History class standards. Many parents, students, and teachers protested the decision at the board meeting.

Board Vice President, Teachers Share Opinions on Board Decision

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter February 5, 2024

The FHSD Board of Education made a decision on Dec. 21, 2023 that sparked both outrage and support across the district. While some organized protests against the decision, others wrote appreciative emails...

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