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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, Co Web 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...

Brayden Mick looks to Chloe Biondo in shock as the gurney breaks underneath Brayden Kerchner. After successfully failing to pick Kerchner up, Mick and Biondo awkwardly exit the stage and leave Kerchner behind on the ground.

Crew Chaos

Sophie Rosser, Staff Reporter December 12, 2024

The lights in the auditorium dim and brighten as the production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” comes to an end on opening night. Cast and crew members exhale a breath of fresh air as they rejoice about...

A stack of BookTok recommended books. These are commonplace in most bookstores.

“Tok-”ing about Books

Jaxen Marsden, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

TikTok is a platform for a ton of communities. Just about anything that anyone could be interested in has a community on TikTok, and while this is obviously a great thing, a certain community has been...

Preparing for an electronic timed-write essay, Chromebooks line the desks in Ms. Laurie Fay's room. This school year, the majority of AP test are online and teachers have adjusted by switching from paper exam practice to digital practice.

Standardization of Digital AP Exams causes Objection and Concern

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2024

As the technological world advances, methods of the past are quickly becoming obsolete and being replaced with the fruits of the future, sometimes faster than what the world is prepared for. After the...

Hall monitor Caleb Saldana stands watching as students walk through the halls. "I make sure that kids are getting to class on time and make sure nobody's vaping in the bathrooms," Saldana said. Building principals have been working with teachers to keep down the number of students in the hallway during class time.

Deck the Halls

Birdie Brereton, Print Editor-in-Chief November 13, 2024

When class starts, the milling of students in the halls slows as they reach their classrooms. Despite this, in previous years, many students could still be found wandering the halls with or without a hall...

A picture of Trump speaking on a podium with a red background slashed across it. Red represents the Republican party. Picture by Birdie Brereton

Donald Trump Wins 2024 Presidency

Colin Nichols, Co Web Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2024

Donald Trump has been declared the official winner of the 2024 election, winning seven key swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with a final electoral...

The FHC Spotlight Players stand together, accepting the applause from the crowd. Afterwards, they directed the  crowd to their merchandise booth.

Raising Fun-ds

Jaxen Marsden, Staff Reporter November 6, 2024

As people dressed in medieval fashion walk through the winding dirt paths of Rotary Park in Wentzville, loud and vigorous laughter can be heard. The cause? A wild and entertaining performance put on by...

An entertainer performs a song about African American resilience. The Festival of Nations had many people come out to represent their heritage.

A Celebration of Nations

Donya Ihmoud, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

The very idea of America’s “mixing bowl” came to life in late August when 80+ countries from all over the world were represented in what is known as the largest multicultural festival in the region,...

Mrs. Jennifer Wyss has had outdated Dell computers in her classroom for the past five years. In December, the new computers will replace the old ones.

Replacing Rubbish

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer October 14, 2024

Over Christmas break, business teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Wyss, will finally receive updated computers for her classroom. Wyss has had outdated Dell computers for five years, now finally getting the opportunity...

 Sophomore Max Layman raises both arms above his head in celebration while senior Tia Harlow waves to him from the back of the trailer. Taken after their competition, this photo captured what Harlow described as a “really happy moment.”

An Historic High Note

Hannah Halterman, Co Web Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2024

The Spartan Regiment made school history on Saturday, Oct. 5 when they qualified as regional finalists in the BOA Memphis marching band championships. BOA, or Bands of America, holds nationwide marching...

Seniors Luke Paulus and Adam Doria pose on their campaign poster for senior class president and vice president.  The poster was a recreation of the We Don’t Trust You album cover by Future & Metro Boomin.

Imitation is Not Flattering

Hannah Halterman, Co Web Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

The lunch bell rings, sending senior Bella Smith to Room 3 to serve her first behavioral detention, earned when she and a friend ripped down hallway posters endorsing their classmate Makenzie Solis for...

Ella Rice and other Student Council members are selling Homecoming tickets during lunch. The dance tickets are sold during lunches, before, and after school.

Behind the Scenes

Ava Reyes, Staff Photographer October 9, 2024

Student Council has been planning the Homecoming dance for 28 years. The planning of Homecoming takes an extreme amount of time and effort from each member of the Student Council. While Homecoming is one...

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