Dear Seniors
Whitney Klein, Social Media editor
December 21, 2018
Piles of homework. Grades dropping lower in the alphabet. The end of the semester looms near. Final reviews stacking up. They say you learned this, but you have no idea. The days lull together, sleep lessens. Headaches, anger, confusion, stress fill the days. Hello. I am a typical high school senior, an...
Early morning battle
Craig Eddy, Entertain editor
December 7, 2018
The latest comic by Craig Eddy. It shows most students' struggle when attempting to get up in the morning for school. Only one question: Will they win the war or will the idea of a warm bed and full rest take them?
Student lot struggle
Craig Eddy, Entertain editor
November 9, 2018
Every day, following the last bell, students tear from their classrooms towards the student parking lot. With no regard for others, they take down anyone in their path. Beware the student driver, for you could be next; in the hall, on the stairs, even in the bathroom, when the final bell chimes, take ...
Smoked out
Whitney Klein, Social Media Editor
November 6, 2018
Juuls are the latest “cool” thing with today’s youth. They’re small, easy to conceal, could almost be mistaken for flash drives, and they get you a “nic buzz” fast. But what else are they doing to you? Sources: Businessinsider.com, Truthinitiative.org, CNN,com, Toba...
On Board with brownies
Whitney Klein, Social Media Editor
October 24, 2018
Tuesday, October 23rd. The Francis Howell Board of Education came together within the Howell Central Learning Commons. Their purpose? To greet the people as members of the community. The very first Brownies with the Board event brought the board together with Francis Howell faculty, families, and students...
Competition of Champions
September 25, 2018
Sixteen schools. Three divisions. One goal. September 22nd: The Spartan Regiment placed sixth overall, along with several other accomplishments, in their division at the Lafayette Contest of Champions. Their show “All in a Dayzzzzzz”, which includes pieces of “Heigh-ho” from Disney’s Snow White in t...
Loss then recovery
Kierigan McEvoy, Kana Chung, and Whitney Klein
September 17, 2018
Saturday, September 8th, the Spartan Regiment woke up ready and determined to face their first competition of the season. The MEMC O’Fallon Township Competition in O’Fallon, IL hosted the Spartan Regiment on a rainy day to kick off what is expected to be a strong season. Although the Spartan Regiment d...
Blocking and lines
September 10, 2018
Brooklyn in the 1940s. A Victorian house. And a family of elderly people. All components of what will be an amazing play come this fall. The Spotlight players are working hard to bring to life the work of playwright Joseph Kesselring, “Arsenic and Old Lace”. “You can look forward to some creepy stuff...
Pressure in the pool
Kayla Reyes, Breanna Epperson, Maddie Fuller, and Natalie Walsh
September 7, 2018
Francis Howell Central Boys Swim and Dive team underwent their first meet August 29th against Wentzville Liberty. With new teammates, there was an immense amount of pressure on the swim members. Walking out of the building with a win for FHC, it was easy to celebrate the personal records and succes...
Truth in journalism
Whitney Klein, Social Media Editor
August 16, 2018
Woodward and Bernstein. Cronkite. Murrow. Wells. These names, unfamiliar to most, are of the highest importance to young journalists. They are the inspiration to those who truly want only to report news; those who feel a rush at the thought of a breaking story; those who will risk everything to get the...
Grace Bahru, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2020
While being stuck at home can be an extremely difficult task, many people have found many different outlets to pass the time. For some that consists of working out, reading,...
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