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Freshman Lucas Ostermeyer and sophomores Chris Allen and Kaitlyn Belina stand from left to right, respectively, in front of their "Fight the Bite!" presentation advocating and fostering awareness for tick-borne illnesses. The team will present to a panel of judges at the State Leadership Conference in Rolla, MO, on Monday, March 24. Photo courtesy of Chris Allen

‘Fight the Bite!’ to compete at the State Leadership Conference

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2025

Ticks are critters people don’t often think about — loose messages circulate: “Don’t forget to check yourself,” and “They carry diseases,” — but frequently, the threat of ticks are...

Sarah LaRue smiles as students in her AP Literature and Composition class share their opinions on poems. During their own version of March Madness, the class reviewed 32 poems and put them against one another in a bracket: choosing between which ones were their favorites or which were the most complex.

Teachers: Literature Likes and Dislikes

Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter March 19, 2025

Everyone expects English teachers to have a favorite book — that’s a given. Some even have a hard time deciding which is their favorite. Passion about literature can be found in most English teachers,...

A student goes on TikTok as they do their school work. TikTok has often been criticized for deteriorating the attention spans of adolescents, negatively affecting their overall mental health. 
(Photo by Isabella Dunlap)

May We Have a Verdict?

Donya Ihmoud, Staff Reporter March 14, 2025

Devoted American users of one of the most widely used social media platforms, TikTok, were unfortunate to find their feed interrupted by a pop-up stating that the app was unavailable. On Jan. 18, 2025,...

The official new logo for the Front and Central podcast, created by Ian Rashleigh.

Front and Central Ep 13: Roll With it!

Ian Rashleigh, Podcast Editor March 14, 2025

This week on FHC's official podcast and comedically-themed talk show, the crew brings in senior Edward Wilson to talk about his experiences in Games Club, as well as a deep dive into the wonder of the...

Watch the Candidate Forum!

March 13, 2025

Randy Cook, Amy Gryder, Sarah Oelke and Ashley Sturm take the stage at Francis Howell Central ahead of the April 8 Board of Education election. Candidates will have the opportunity to share their responses...

A picture of the four Board of Education candidates running for the April 8 election. (From Left to Right) Board Vice President Randy Cook, Candidate Amy Gryder, Candidate Sarah Oelke, and Candidate Ashley Sturm all will be attending the Candidate forum on March 18 to be asked questions by the district community. Photo collage by Colin Nichols

Meet the 2025 Board of Education Candidates

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2025

Francis Howell Central is hosting a Board of Education Candidate forum on March 18, from 7–8:30 p.m. in the auditorium (doors will open at 6:30 p.m.), where the district community will hear from the...

Guiding the Group

Sophie Rosser and Rachel Blanchard February 25, 2025

With over 50 diverse clubs at FHC, keeping each one running smoothly can be difficult; however, a select group of high-achieving students chose to take on the job of being a leader within their clubs....

Andrew Lopez hands out an order to a customer during one of the Black Cat Coffee Cafe's pop-up events. The Cafe gives its special needs employees many opportunities to practice their skills in a real-life setting during events like these.
Photo courtesy of the Black Cat Coffee Cafe.

The Heart Inside

Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

Danon Disease only affects a few people, and Andrew Lopez, one of FHC’s sophomores, is one of them. Classified as a rare disease, Danon causes both intellectual disabilities and heart failure, and after...

Copying the expression of his teacher, freshman Jack Christlieb contorts his face by frowning while speaking his line. For his first spring musical, Christlieb landed the role of a servant named Malvolio.

Shakin’ It With Shakespeare

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor January 31, 2025

This year, for their spring musical, the Spotlight Players are putting on a twist of the iconic Shakespeare play “Twelfth Night.” To practice their Shakespearean skills, Mrs. Kimberly Harrison...

Junior Aiden Fraser laughs as senior Charlie Fussell moves his rook in their chess game. Many spectators watched the game play out, echoing the friendly community the chess club created.

Checkmate, One Move at a Time

Colin Nichols, Web Co Editor-in-Chief January 23, 2025

It is a common misconception that you’re either good at chess or you’re not. The FHC Chess Club, sponsored by math teacher Emily Harris, is the perfect group to play chess with in a supportive environment,...

Mensations

Ava Reyes and Layci Kenoyer January 21, 2025

During Homecoming week, to raise school spirit, the varsity Sensations senior girls choreographed a dance for a group of senior boys, called the Senior Showmen. This group performed at the pep assembly...

Sophomore Anna Shi works alongside other girls as they create capsules for the egg drop. Girls in STEM hosted the egg drop event on Friday, Nov. 22.

Girls in STEM Takes Root

Hannah Halterman, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2025

Sophomore Anna Shi looks at the assortment of supplies spread on the lab table in front of her as she starts to prepare a capsule designed to protect her egg from its impending plummet. The egg drop is...

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