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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...

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...

Improv captain Abby Meyers play a popular game, press conference. She was trying to guess her character(which was SpongeBob) through questions asked by the audience.

Getting Ready with Theater!

Makenzie Solis, Video Editor March 22, 2024

The Spotlight Players have been working tirelessly to get ready for upcoming shows. This particular day they were getting measured for their costumes and having an improv meeting. The costumes for...

Senior Oliver Seibert prepares to sing one of his last solos as a spartan. Putting everything he has into the final song, You Will Be Found from the musical Evan Hansen, putting on an emotional performance.

A Showcase to Remember

Makenzie Solis, Video Editor March 22, 2024

  The first choir showcase went off without a hitch with students performing mash-ups from musicals such as "Mamma Mia" and "Newsies." The choirs took the stage on March 4 for an unforgettable...

Junior Oli Butler checks the bingo board after President Lani Murray announces the symbols. They then check their card in hopes of a match at the NAHS Valentines day party on Feb. 13.

Colorful Connections

Katherine Albertson and Meghan Baumann March 15, 2024

Though Valentine’s Day is often a time to celebrate romantic relationships, many also celebrate their relationships with friends and family. The National Art Honors Society (NAHS) celebrated Valentine’s...

A person holding up their phone while using the Zoom application the world has become familiar with after COVID-19. Clubs such as the Speech and  Debate team continued to have meetings through zoom during the AMI days.

‘Zoom’ing to Practice

Asher Wilson and Ethan Kull March 9, 2024

Since Feb. 20, Francis Howell School District has been experiencing a network outage. As a result of these issues, the school was forced to have students learn through AMI (Alternate Methods of Instruction)...

Junior Edward Wilson playing the role of Dungeon Master in the groups current D&D Campaign: Its A Small World. The club met after school on Feb 14, 2024 in Mr Barths classroom, room 141.

Roll for Initiative

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter February 15, 2024

Rising from the depths of mystery, a group intent on having fun through the fantasy roleplaying game known by many as “Dungeons and Dragons,” or D&D for short.  The Games Club offers an immersive...

Mrs. Michelle McCune describes information regarding the Fine Arts Festival that NAHS organizes and participates in.

Drawing in New Faces

Meghan Baumann and Katherine Albertson February 2, 2024

The National Art Honors Society club (NAHS), sponsored by Mrs. Michelle McCune, attempts to make a warm and welcoming environment for all of its members, even those who are not gifted at art. Junior...

President Layni Murray and Vice President Aubrey Simpson look over the presentation about the art clubs.  This event was to introduce the Saeger middle schoolers to the art aspects of Francis Howell Central.

Stringing Together Connections

Meghan Baumann and Lana Mueller January 5, 2024

On Tuesday, December 12, NAHS and the Art Club hosted an after-school friendship bracelet making session to introduce the Saeger middle schoolers to the art aspects of Francis Howell Central. This...

One of the prizes Mrs McCune got sits on the board.

Tis the Season at FHC

Amelia Raziq, Staff Photographer January 4, 2024

  On Mon. Dec. 18, the NAHS had their Christmas party where there was food, drinks, and lots of fun contest. One of the fun things they did was they had a gingerbread house contest they went...

Senior Natalee Shipley places 5th in the Congressional Debate. The debate took place on Dec 8 and 9.

That’s Debatable

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter January 3, 2024

Walking up in front of the judge as their gaze falls upon her, waiting for her performance. Butterflies in her stomach as she tries to deliver her speech despite the intense anxiety she feels. This feeling,...

Junior Alana Rittgers sits at a table amongst her friends debating on what ‘briefcase’ for the librarians version of Deal or No Deal.

Rewarded Reading

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer December 8, 2023

Once every quarter, Epsilon Beta holds a reading club during the seminar where students can come in and play games while eating the provided snacks. Students can come if a friend invited them or if...

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