Success of Homecoming
George Schlotzhauer, Staff reporter
October 11, 2018
Filed under Clubs
After weeks of hard work the day of homecoming finally came and it went off without a hitch. Student council feels like the homecoming dance went well and was an accomplishment. Student council is responsible for planning homecoming and making sure it goes well. It takes a lot of time and work to do ho...
Homecoming parade hurdles
Haley Hewkin, Coverage Editor
October 8, 2018
Filed under Activities, Discover, Events
The annual Homecoming parade is a tradition that the first started at Francis Howell Central more than 20 years ago when the school first opened. All fall sports are asked to participate and any club at FHC is welcome to join in on the parade. The Homecoming parade builds support...
Differences between NAHS and Art Club
Gabby Buchholz and Lanie Sanders
October 5, 2018
Filed under Clubs, Discover, Uncategorized
For many students, art is not just a class requirement to fill: it’s a hobby and an activity that they enjoy outside of school. Here at FHC, there are two extracurricular art groups to get involved with: National Art Honor Society and Art Club. Senior Lauren White has been in NAHS ever since her freshman yea...
Arsenic and amazing crew heads
Holly Whaley, Staff reporter
October 3, 2018
Filed under Activities, Discover, Showcase, Theatre
FHC Spotlight players are revving up for an exciting production this October. Janelle Klos, President of the Spotlight Players, says “I feel like it’s going so good. Like, I don’t know, everything’s thought out and everything is running super smoothly.” 'Arsenic and Old Lace' is goin...
Spartan Sprint 9/29
Abigail Tarleton, Staff photographer
October 2, 2018
Filed under Activities, Discover, Discover, Events, Events, Galleries, Showcase
On Saturday September 29, homecoming morning, FHC parent club hosted the inaugural Spartan Sprint. Around 50 racers came to attend the two mile race around Central and Saeger Middle School with the fastest time being just over 12 minutes. Organizers Anna Jones and Amy McEvoy considers the event a...
E-sports at FHC
Abigail Tartleton, Staff Photographer
September 27, 2018
Filed under Clubs, Discover, Video
E-sports is becoming a new trend that is rapidly increasing in popularity and our school has recently decided to jump on board. This year Francis Howell Central is introducing their very own E-sports club consisting of two teams so far: the Overwatch team and the CS:GO team. A group of seniors from...
Spartans get mauled by Jaguars
Doug West, Staff photographer
September 26, 2018
On Tuesday September 18 the spartans geared up to take on the Jaguars from Fort Zumwalt West. Leading up to the match was a nail biter with Zumwalt West being one of the better competitors on the schedule this year. As the match was underway it was soon learned ...
Competition of Champions
September 25, 2018
Filed under Activities, Band, Fall Sports, Move, Move, Showcase
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...
Art’s impacts
Lanie Sanders, Web Editor-in-Chief
September 24, 2018
NAHS or National Art Honor Society is a club that attracts different artists of varying skill levels. Students from all grades meet in room 246 for a club centered around honing a craft while still having fun. Senior Kobi Nolan has always considered art a passion, and enjoys the way the club allows hi...
Each name with a keychain
September 19, 2018
A club at this establishment has recently been found out for a secretive act that the majority are not aware of. They tried to keep it under wraps, but now we know what they have gotten away with. Student Council gave the teachers of FHC keychains for to show their appreciation for what teachers do. It ma...
Development of the dance
Megan Percy, Discover editor
September 18, 2018
Filed under Clubs, Discover, Showcase
As Homecoming Week approaches, Student Council is readying themselves for this much-anticipated celebration that it has been preparing for almost half the year already. StuCo is the main student proponent behind the organization of all the fine details that make the Saturday event, and the festive week bef...
Loss then recovery
Kierigan McEvoy, Kana Chung, and Whitney Klein
September 17, 2018
Filed under Band, Fall Sports, Move, Showcase
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...
Figure skating is a sport that demands a great deal from it’s participants. It requires one to be both athletically skilled as well as a gifted performer....
