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Some meeting attendees sit in silence as many in the background hold signs calling for progress with ideas of unity. The Board meeting proved to be divisive of community members, many making different displays of their beliefs.
Board of Education passes series of policies affecting discussion of "Human Sexuality" and regulations on Learning Commons collection
Thomas Ramos, Print Assignments Editor • August 26, 2024

At their monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15, the district’s Board of Education pushed through a four hour-long agenda, headlined by the controversial Regulation 6116,...

On April 10, 2024, senior Amity Ianiri and her friends eat their donuts at the Gateway Voter's celebration in the library. Gateway award winning books are recognized statewide in Missouri and voted on by Missouri high school students to "promote literature, literacy, and reading."
Updated policy proposals regarding Learning Commons regulation for first reading again
July 18, 2024
English teacher Dr. Jason Becker holding a sign reading, "P6310 will make me afraid to teach diverse authors. Ask me why." The policy will remove many books out of the district Learning Commons and the process to gain approval for specific titles will be slow and smaller scale than demand by librarians and students.
Proposed policies will restrict Learning Commons collection on basis of being “age appropriate”
June 24, 2024
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The varsity boys volleyball team comes together on the court to celebrate after a successful block in the finals match. Lafayette had many players over six feet so blocking was difficult.
Spiking to New Heights
Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief • May 24, 2024

The varsity boys volleyball team placed second after a loss against Lafayette(Wildwood) in the state championship finals with a final match score of 3-0 on May 22 played...

Photo courtesy of google images. Official NFL logo.
Asher's Takes
May 22, 2024
Reese McDevitt looks at the course ahead during a cross country race. McDevitt set a school record of 19:16.7 this year to become the fastest female junior in school history.
A Hunger to CompEAT
May 22, 2024
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Feature
Junior Connor Becker sings out to the audience during the opening number of "Big Fish". He ended the opening number with the ensemble supporting his final note.
A Deep Dive
Abby Myers and Amity Ianiri • May 26, 2024

ABBY MYERS: Junior Connor Becker steps out into the bright stage lights. There is a singular spotlight on him, leaving the rest of the theatre in complete darkness. He...

A student makes her way through the punchline, picking through the options offered in the cafeteria.
Food for Thought
May 24, 2024
A student glazes the assigned food with a paste she made for her dish, smiling down at it. Her classmates cleaned up the mess they possibly could've made, making it apparent that the lab had turned out to be an success like always.
Sizzling Enjoyment
May 23, 2024
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Entertain
One of the two posters for "Deadpool and Wolverine," the latest Marvel movie and installment in the "Deadpool" series, featuring a morally ambiguous vigilante who cannot die... or can he? "Deadpool and Wolverine" came out July 26 in theaters and was very popular in terms of total sales. Poster courtesy of Marvel Studios.
Deadpool and Wolverine: Dark Humor at its Finest
Colin Nichols, Co Web Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2024

“Deadpool” is like everyone’s cool cousin they wish they had, who swears enough to anger every mouth-washing grandma in the world carrying soap in their hands. One might...

The image of each song made by or with a feature by Kendrick Lamar and Drake(From left to right): "Push Ups," by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound, "6:16 in L.A.," by Kendrick, Self Released, "Euphoria," by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records, “Meet the Grahams," by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records, "The Heart Part 6," by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound, the album "FATD," specifically "First Person Shooter," by Drake ft. J. Cole, courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records, "Family Ties," by Baby Keem and Kendrick, courtesy of Columbia Records and pgLang, "Family Matters," by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records, "Like That," Official Music video by Future and Metro Boomin' ft. Kendrick Lamar, courtesy of Wilburn Holding Co., Boominati Worldwide, Epic Records, and Republic Records, and "Not Like Us," by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records. Collage courtesy of Colin Nichols.
Rap Battle or Career Ender?
May 27, 2024
This picture is from Rod Wave's album "Nostalgia" released on September 15, 2023. The album tells the story of Wave's life and his rise to fame. Photo by Hit House Records.
Well Versed
May 26, 2024
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A computer with a note on it reading, "Computer...does NOT work...Please sign in with attendance secretary," after the lack of Wi-fi made technology and teaching with technology impossible.
Alternate Methods of Disruption
Ian Rashleigh, Ava Schriber • March 7, 2024

On the wall across from the guidance office there is a poster that show where students are attending college in Missouri. Using the app Scoir, students can notify the school where they are going so their name can be put up.
Choosing Your Future
February 29, 2024
Freshman Caleb Calvin stares at his phone during his Spanish II class. Foreign language classes have lost many students' attention in the last few years.
Students Bid Foreign Language Classes Adieu
January 4, 2024
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Voice
A pile of jeans lays folded on a clothing rack. These jeans have been abandoned and their owner has forgotten the joy that they can bring.
Jamming With Jeans
Abby Myers, Staff Reporter • May 26, 2024

I was absolutely appalled by what I had just heard. I was standing in line to use the bathroom during lunch, so of course the line was long. I heard 3 girls across the bathroom...

A dedicated fan sits in their room surrounded by Taylor Swift perch, hugging the new album's vinyl close to their chest with their heart healing with the music. Despite the joy brought to the fan, Swift sang in the duration of the Eras Tour with an already broken heart. Illustration by Moth Payne.
A Song For The Heart
May 25, 2024
Graphic by Hannah Halterman
A Culinary Catastrophe?
May 24, 2024
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Sophomore Sivani Kandel tracks the tennis ball as she warms up for her doubles match against North Point. Kandel had been playing consistantly all season, which allowed her to play higher junior varsity doubles teams every game.
Two players face off against each other, shoving so the other player can’t get the ball. Clashed against each other, the players continue to push until the whistle is blown.
Senior Rylie Schafermeier and Lauren Wortkoetter stand ready in position as the opposing team serves. They await to hit the ball at the match against Helias on Sept. 4, held at Francis Howell Central. Even though they had lost this match Riley had a positive attitude stating “I feel like I did pretty okay in that match. So it really, it was just mainly about how I needed to stay out of my head more.”. Not letting the loss affect her, yet learning from it to help her move forward.
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Two players face off against each other, shoving so the other player can’t get the ball. Clashed against each other, the players continue to push until the whistle is blown.

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One of the two posters for "Deadpool and Wolverine," the latest Marvel movie and installment in the "Deadpool" series, featuring a morally ambiguous vigilante who cannot die... or can he? "Deadpool and Wolverine" came out July 26 in theaters and was very popular in terms of total sales. Poster courtesy of Marvel Studios.

Deadpool and Wolverine: Dark Humor at its Finest

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Summer Suarez
Summer Suarez
Photo Assignments Editor

This is senior Summer Suarez’s second year being a part of publications and her first year being the Photo Assignments Editor. Outside of publications, Suarez enjoys reading, baking and running. She...

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Junior Varsity Lacrosse players communicate with their team during the game. Senior Sophie Shore found the community to be very present in lacrosse.
Clash of the Cliques
Amity Ianiri and Thomas Ramos • May 21, 2024

Seniors Sophie Shore and Everett Scott, and junior Luke Paulus represent girls lacrosse, marching band, and speech and debate respectively....

The official NBA Finals logo. Photo Courtesy of Google Images
Swish or Brick
Asher Wilson, Staff Reporter • May 20, 2024

Asher and his friend Bastian talk about matchups and their predictions on which teams will win the NBA finals.

The official new logo for the Front and Central podcast, created by Ian Rashleigh.
Front and Central Ep. 2: Catching Attention
Ian Rashleigh and Colin Nichols • May 16, 2024

Today on Front and Central Ian Rashleigh and Colin Nichols are back at it again, this time interviewing Abby Myers on the Big Fish musical and...

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Steven Blair, Adriana Kuhn, Carolie Owens and Sam Young will participate in the FHSD candidate forum in the auditorium on March 19 at 7 p.m.
Learn about the 2024 Board of Education candidates at our candidate forum this evening
March 19, 2024

A public candidate forum hosted by FHC Publications will take place on March 19, where all board candidates will be asked questions by the...

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