Spartans spank Parkway North

Douglas West, Staff photographer

April 16, 2019

On April 9th,  the spartans looked to bounce back and grab a win from the Parkway North Vikings. Girls on both sides came and we're ready for the game,  it was fast paced and getting edgy right out of the gate. After a few minutes of hard defense by the spartans they snag the ball back and captain,...

Spartans Shine on Senior Night

Doug West, Staff photographer

March 1, 2019

On Febuery 22, the girls varsity basketball team looked to tie the bow on what was an amazing season. As usual the game was fast paced and the spartans took control early and the rest was history. Seniors like Lauren Ebert would steal the ball and effortlessly lay it up for two points. Spartans would...

Spartans go all out on pink-out

Doug West, Staff Photographer

February 19, 2019

On Feb. 8, the Spartans looked to make a statement on one of the most anticipated nights of their season: the pink-out game. The game started fast-paced as the Spartans took control of the driver's seat by constantly stealing the ball and effortlessly laying it up for two points. As the lead grew the...

Boys JV Basketball Falls to The Vikings

Doug West, Staff Photographer

January 29, 2019

On Friday January 25 the boys jv basketball team looked excited for their much anticipated matchup against their rivals. The Vikings. Early into the game the vikings were moving fast paced making it hard for the spartans to catch up. Luckily for the spartans, the lead put on by the vikings was slowly...

Jaguars outpace spartans

Doug West, Staff Photographer

January 25, 2019

On Tuesday January 22 the spartans looked eager to host the Fort Zumwalt West Jaguars. Expecting a competive game from jump ball to buzzer. From the start the game was physical as both teams drove hard to the net in each possession. Early on West was up early, but the spartans kept at it and eventually...

My favorite photo: Doug West

December 22, 2018

         Doug West This photo is by far my favorite of them all. I like the simplicity of emotion conveyed.   The challenging part of getting this picture during a Gay Straight Alliance meeting was getting them to not focus on the camera. From this I learned that sometimes trying to get the perfect...

Gay Straight Alliance Against Bullying

Doug West, Staff photographer

December 3, 2018

It's sad to say that in todays world bullying still exist. Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) planned and talked about an anti-bullying week dedicated to giving fun ways of showing us that dispite lots of differences between us, we are also  somewhat alike some way or another. Here are the highlights ...

Top 5 football players of all time

Doug West, Staff photographer

October 18, 2018

1). Tom Brady. The current patriots quarterback is a no doubt, first ballot hall of famer. He has won five Super Bowl rings and is the only player to do it with one team. Brady is a consistent pocket passer despite every year having a new receiving core. Brady has thrown for 488 career touchdowns...

Spartans get mauled by Jaguars

Doug West, Staff photographer

September 26, 2018

            On Tuesday September 18 the spartans geared up to take on the Jaguars from Fort Zumwalt West. Leading up to the match was a nail biter with Zumwalt West being one of the better competitors on the schedule this year.             As the match was underway it was soon learned ...

Spartans drop the ball against the Vikings

Doug West, Staff Photographer

September 13, 2018

On Thursday September 6, the girls varsity volleyball team hosted the Francis Howell Vikings in a long awaited battle. The Spartans took advantage, did their homework, and worked hard earlier in the week. Which earned them an early lead, slowly crippling the Vikings will to compete. Slowly the vikings ...

Nap Time No More

Doug West, Photographer

February 9, 2018

                 Blankets at Francis Howell Central used to be a common sight among students and teachers in the hallway or in the classroom. But recently, faculty has cracked down by banning blankets and making them contraband. This blanket bust was a result of students taking advantage of...

Doug West, Staff Photographer

December 26, 2017

This is the best photo I’ve taken this semester because it is the classic soccer action shot. I remember when I took this photo I was so excited because this was “THE” shot that would really stand out in my gallery. I love this picture because the ball is clear and in focus and the action of the ...