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Senior Drew Black throws the ball into the air to serve it during a Varsity Districts match on May 11. This was one of the matches which helped him and his doubles partner junior Konnor Eslinger qualify for state.

A Momentous Ending to the Season

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor May 31, 2022

Sweat was beading on their faces as they passed the ball from their end of the court, over the net and onto their opponents side. Tensions were high, yet they didn’t feel scared. Deep down, they knew...

Protesters march in front of the St. Louis Arch during the protest in Kenner Plaza on May 14, 2022. They were there protesting against the possibility of the Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade being overturned after documents with a potential court decision were leaked to the public on May 3.

MO v. Roe

Faith Beckmann, Sydney Tran, and Hannah Bernard May 31, 2022

Roe v Wade has long been the foundation of women’s reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights. However, it has also been the battleground that those with “Pro-Life” views and those with “Pro-Choice”...

A group of administrators stand smiling at the sign in the front of the building on it’s opening day.

A Break Down: Breaking News

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor May 12, 2022

School Opening The story of Francis Howell Central High School begins on Aug. 21, 1997 - its opening day. Francis Howell Central was the last of the 3 high schools to be built within the district’s...

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...

John Kozlowski

John Kozlowski

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor April 28, 2022

A TRIBUTE TO MR. JOHN KOZLOWSKI, THE NOTORIOUS K.O.Z. -   After four years of college, I remember my university’s General Chemistry Program as, still, one of the craziest, hardest experiences...

Patricia Shockley

Patricia Shockley

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor April 28, 2022

A TRIBUTE TO MRS. PATRICIA SHOCKLEY, THE KEYHOLDER -   What is life without art? It is the palest, darkest, most despondent dimension. We live on degrees. We live on technology. We live on policy....

A Touching Tribute

A Touching Tribute

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor April 28, 2022

As a final farewell to some of the incredible faculty members at FHC, we have reached out to alumni and some of their colleagues to send in "tributes" celebrating the impact they have had within their...

Cake-ing a Comeback

Faith Beckmann, Newspaper Editor February 22, 2022

When people look back on their childhoods, they often have items that define certain periods of their lives. For many people, certain foods can fill this role. People will often recall food products such...

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