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Senior Noah Layman Speaking to the crowd of about 120 students protesting FHSD School Boards decision, Layman addresses the crowd who held up signs to protest the decision to rescind standards used to create the Black History and Black Literature classes. Layman and a few of his friends organized a district-wide walkout after the Board voted to stop offering their Black Literature and Black History classes on Dec. 21, 2023.

Planning for the Future

Sophie Rosser, Staff Reporter April 26, 2024

On Thursday, Jan. 18, approximately 120 students at FHC chose to walk out of class in protest against the school board’s decision to remove Black History and Black Literature from the curriculum. The...

At the end of the opening scene of “Big Fish”, junior Connor Becker and middle school student Kyle Baumann, stand under the glowing lights. The cast stands behind in the final pose of the song.

Succeeding in the Spotlight

Meghan Baumann, Staff Photographer April 25, 2024

This past week, the Spotlight Players have been staying multiple long and strenuous nights in the theater working and perfecting their musical, “Big Fish.” Many people in the theater refer to this...

As the Fine Arts Festival begins and people begin walking in, junior Rhett Clauser plays his piano, as a part of Jazz Band.

Fine Arts Fascination

Thomas Ramos, Web Assignments Editor April 23, 2024

Guests walk the floors of the cafeteria, admiring the galleries of eye-catching art pieces as music from the Jazz Band fills their ears. At the Fine Arts Festival on Thurs, Mar. 21, there was much more...

By the Books

By the Books

Birdie Brereton, Print Assignments Editor April 22, 2024

All high schoolers are aware of such classics like “Romeo and Juliet” by Shakespeare and “Odyssey” by Homer, especially since many high schools cover these works in their English classes. There...

Entangled at Prom

Entangled at Prom

Staff April 17, 2024

Old Hickory Golf Club was the destination for juniors and seniors who attended Prom on April 12. Approximately 600 students attended the annual spring dance and dined on appetizers, while dancing throughout...

Junior Arshley Moira sits on the field in awe of this experience. She admires and watches the moon as it covers the sun.

The Total Eclipse Experience

Meghan Baumann, Staff Photographer April 15, 2024

On Monday, April 8, students gathered on the Don Muench Memorial Stadium turf to sit back and experience the solar eclipse. Even though it wasn’t complete totality, there was enough to feel most...

Cassi Flores observes students as they work on one of the librarys whiteboard table tops. As classes reserve time in the Learning Commons, the staff in there often help with the activities planned.

Promoting a Common Goal of Learning

Thomas Ramos, Web Assignments Editor April 15, 2024

Trotting down the hallway, students make their way to the Learning Commons instead of class. Through a Chromebook sign-in system, the students – truants to any unknowing onlooker – permit themselves...

Illustration by Birdie Brereton.

Catching Butterflies

Thomas Ramos, Assignments Editor April 11, 2024

Popular among students, the cartoon “Adventure Time” follows the main protagonist, Finn, in his adventures across the magical “Land of Ooo.” Part of his adventures involve his relationship with...

The sun sets as senior Sophie Shore, seated in the bottom row, and her friends take a photo on the football field at the end of the 2022-23 school year. Many of the students in the photos graduated, so theyre trying to make the most of their time left together. Photo courtesy of Sophie Shore.

Closer in Age Than Distance

Sophie Rosser, Staff Reporter April 9, 2024

Anna puts her last bag into the car as she says her goodbyes to her sister Kate. As they give each other a hug both can’t help but wonder how their relationship will be affected by the miles separating...

While setting up the popcorn that was sold at the festival, juniors MaKynna Fleming and Mary Coleman smile. This was their main job throughout the festival.

Behind the Festival

Meghan Baumann, Staff Photographer April 9, 2024

On March 21, the Art Club, NAHS, Jazz Band, FHC Choirs and Theater joined together for a night of fine arts. There were different art pieces being sold and many different musical pieces being performed...

Candidate Steven Blair answers one of many questions provided at the Forum. Throughout the evening, candidates took stabs at plenty of topics.

Public School Politics

Thomas Ramos, Web Assignments Editor April 8, 2024

For the Francis Howell School District, Jan. 18, 2024 had a schedule unlike other days. Students arrived on time, classes and lunches proceeded as scheduled, more than 300 students from all three high...

Senior Tony Valera practices during one of his many band classes. Valera chooses to dedicate some of his time during his band classes to practicing his solo and ensemble music.

Superior Solos and Eloquent Ensembles

Abby Myers, Staff Reporter April 5, 2024

Senior Tony Valera rushes out of a classroom, snare drum in hand. Valera has to quickly grab his marimba in order to be ready for his next performance. This performance means a lot to Valera, and because...

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