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Fred Venturini signs his book for a student.

Authorial Advice

Charlie Rosser and Samantha Castille May 20, 2022

On Wednesday, May 19, the learning commons hosted their very first author meet and greet with gateway nominee author Fred Venturini. Students had the opportunity to meet with the author and talk to him...

On Cloud 9

On Cloud 9

Keaton (Kiki) Frye, Photo EIC May 13, 2022

On Friday, April 29, Spartans dressed to the nines in their spiffiest get-ups for Prom. This years theme was Cloud 9 and the dance itself was held at the St. Charles convention center. The dance featured...

Junior Madi Valenti makes a tackle.

Keeping It Up

Madi Hermeyer, Photo Editor May 12, 2022

On Monday, April 25th Varsity Girls Soccer faced Notre Dame at home. With only two seninors, the team is phenomenal this year. They won the game, and have gone on to win the GAC South Championship which...

A cluster of spartan defenders protect the goal and fight for the round ball.

A Tough Fight

Keaton (Kiki) Frye, Photo EIC May 11, 2022

On Tuesday April 26 the Jv Spartan Lacrosse team played a tough game against St. Joesph, the team fought hard but came up short in then end with the final score of 16-4.  Junior Leah Fann said "even...

Jake Simpkins laughing with Andrew Neil before the game

Setting a loss

Samantha Castille and Rebecca Hornberger, Staff Photographers May 3, 2022

Boys varsity volleyball played a tough home game against Francis Howell North on Tues. April 19. They won their first set but ended with a losing score of 1-3. Freshman Chase Williams feels like the team...

The team talks before the meet.

Golf Now, Ask Later

Rebecca Hornberger, Staff Photographer May 2, 2022

On Apr. 12, 2022, the boys golf team went up in an intense match against Howell. The Spartans suffered an unfortunate loss with a score of 166-176. The team has overall had an exciting season, with GAC...

Freshman McKenzie Myers touches the bar in her pole vault.

Clearing the Bar

Charlie Rosser, Staff Photographer May 1, 2022

The boys and girls track and field team raced on the track on April 6 against Fort Zumwalt West, Fort Zumwalt South, Troy, and others. But for people like sophomore pole vaulter Ava Schriber, the main...

Multiple

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor April 28, 2022

I have so many fond memories of Dr. Arnel, Mr. Koz & Mrs. Shockley.  In the early days of FHC, they were its heart & soul.  Mrs. Shockley always had her students' backs.  Mr. Koz was infinitely...

Andrea Head

Andrea Head

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor April 28, 2022

I’m so happy but sad to see Mrs. Head go. I remember just being able to talk to her about anything and everything. Thank you for showing me some of the best books I read during high school. Love you.    -Chyanne...

Sonny Arnel

Sonny Arnel

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor April 28, 2022

Dr.Arnel, you have inspired me to be the happiest version of myself, even on the toughest of days. There was never a day that went by that I saw you without a smile on your face. You were always so welcoming...

Eric Heumann

Eric Heumann

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor April 28, 2022

Mr.Heumann, I had you as my geometry teacher my sophomore year & although geometry was never my strong suit, you pushed me and kept faith in me passing your class… which I did. Barely. Thank you...

Michelle Burkemper

Michelle Burkemper

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor April 28, 2022

Dr. Burkemper was my College 101 teacher during my senior year. I remember that being such an exciting yet terrifying class. It meant that high school was really coming to an end and that I had to figure...

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