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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...

Kelley stands next to the projector explaining what they will have to draw during round one.

A Map through Urbanization

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer February 5, 2024

Jane Kelley and her World History students completed a simulation of the urbanization that occurred during the first industrial revolution. The simulation was done where everyone individually completed...

Sam Dobbins poses fora media day photo. Dobbins has been playing lacrosse since their freshman year. They were very supported when they came out as non-binary. A lot of people take the time to get to know me and make the simple change, Dobbins said.

Coming Out on the Court

Emme Bernard, Print Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2024

During lacrosse practice, senior Sam Dobbins walked up to their head coach. They anxiously thought about the conversation at hand. They were going to tell them what pronouns they go by. “Okay sounds...

Student holds up a makeshift sign made of a notebook backing.

The Walk to Justice

Ava Reyes and Raina Straughter February 2, 2024

Amid Black History and Black Literature classes being cut throughout the school district, students of all backgrounds came together during a staged Walkout, ignoring the consequences. The students...

Mrs. Michelle McCune describes information regarding the Fine Arts Festival that NAHS organizes and participates in.

Drawing in New Faces

Meghan Baumann and Katherine Albertson February 2, 2024

The National Art Honors Society club (NAHS), sponsored by Mrs. Michelle McCune, attempts to make a warm and welcoming environment for all of its members, even those who are not gifted at art. Junior...

Students exchanging gifts for the holidays through special events like Secret Santa. Many people use gift-giving as a way to love others.

Literacy In Love

Thomas Ramos, Staff Reporter February 1, 2024

Two sisters argue for what seems like hours. They go back and forth, pestering each other until the both of them cannot take it anymore. Tired of fighting, they leave each other alone for some time. One...

Mrs. Lentz reading her book during SSR time. Her classroom is a breath of fresh air, and a safe, quiet place for all who enter.

‘Laxing with Lentz

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer February 1, 2024

Mrs. Lentz opens up the English 3 class period just talking about her life, and asking about how the students are doing. It takes even 10 minutes until the actual SSR, or Sustained Silent Reading,...

Freshman Jess Woelfel swimming freestyle during the 50yd event against the Holt Indians and Liberty Eagles. The Spartans took second place in the tri-meet on Jan. 18.

Swim Sisters Joining Forces

Caroline Kraft, Social Medias Editor February 1, 2024

During a meet, full of constant back and forth victories, it was hard to watch the Spartans varsity girls swim and dive compete to their near breaking point. The grueling tri-meet, with visitors from...

Dancing through the Eras

Summer Suarez and Lillian Seithel February 1, 2024

The Sensations held their Taylor Swift Eras Tour dance camp for grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Members of the dance team took different age groups and customized the dances to the specific songs...

Injury Timeout

Makenzie Solis and Amelia Raziq February 1, 2024

In this podcast, two highly competitive athletes will talk about the adversity that they have had to face and the struggles that they have come face-to-face with when being injured. They will talk about...

Junior Sam Mueller reaches for the ball after his teammate passes it to him during the Timberland varsity basketball game.

Losing Last Minute

Madison Scott and Audrey Webb January 31, 2024

Ending with a score of 50 to 47, the boys’ varsity basketball team competed in a very close and intense game against Timberland on Jan. 23, unfortunately coming out with a loss. Junior Sam Mueller...

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