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Feeling the Pinch

Lorelai Finoch, Central Focus Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2022

Whether it be pressure for a parent or guardian, wanting the freedom of your own income, or just an excuse to get out of the house, high school students are no strangers to the world of part-time jobs....

Let’s Talk About It

Birdie Brereton, Staff Reporter November 1, 2022

Human beings communicate through a plethora of different languages, and because of our reliance on speech to connect, as teenagers, every student is required to take at least two years of a world language...

Superintendent Dr. Roumpos poses infront of some lockers. Since taking over as Superintendent, Dr. Roumpos has made it his top priority to support staff and students and change the way we operate as a school. Photo courtesy of the districts website.

Interim Turned Intendant

Reilly Scobey, Assignments Editor October 21, 2022

Last spring, the Board of Education unanimously voted to make Dr. Kenneth Roumpos Interim Superintendent following the departure of Dr. Nathan Hoven. Since taking over, Dr. Roumpos has exceeded the district's...

NAHS members viewing Mrs. McCunes slideshow of the clubs past experiences.

A Facility for the Fine Arts

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Reporter October 21, 2022

High school students looking for an outlet can find one in room 246 every Monday after school. On the first day of the week, the National Art Honor Society meets in this room, giving any student looking...

College representative Sally Difani speaks to a student about the perks of attending State Tech. “We are really trying to give our students the college experience during the 2 years they are with us,” Difani said.

Looking For a Change

Emma Schultheis, Staff Reporter October 20, 2022

Traditional school isn’t for everyone. Some people don’t mind long lectures over criteria in their field of interest when they know it’s going to get them where they want to go in the future, but...

Senior Tanner Jones giving a thumbs up to the coaches for his senior night.

One Last Ride

Rocco Muich, Staff Photographer October 19, 2022

FHC’s Varsity boys soccer team had their senior night on Thurs, Oct. 13th. Before the game the team lined up and took turns walking on the track with their respective family for photos and a medal....

Lighting designer Jenny Ryder talks to crew members

Calling All Spellers

Sarah Schmidt, Staff Reporter October 19, 2022

Stage lights shut off, darkness enveloping the auditorium as footsteps can be heard trudging away.  Finally after almost 2 years of masked shows and cautious planning,  Theater is ready to steal the...

Students rush out of the building to leave after a long day. The extended release leaves students tired and ready to go home.

Early Release Is No Longer Early

Amber Davis, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

High schools in the Francis Howell School District have returned to 1:35 dismissal on collaboration Wednesdays after the administration made two major changes for the 2021-2022 school year. These two...

Senior Cordelia Kraft searches for ball.

Farewell, Foreway

Raina Straughter, Video Editor October 7, 2022

JV girls' golf players have been preparing to wind down the season and believed a Tri-Meet with Howell South and Howell North on Wednesday, Oct. 5, was the best way to complete the season. The players...

Noah Garthe looking through the crowd on the dance floor.

Dancing Though the Years

Samantha Castille, Photo Assignment Editor October 7, 2022

Students got dressed up and went to the school for this years decades themed Homecoming dance. The dance was held on Sept. 24 where there was dancing in the gym for the first time in two years and...

NHS members learn more about the general layout of the school year.

New Beginnings for NHS

Amber Davis, Staff Reporter October 7, 2022

FHC’s chapter of the National Honor Society is kicking off the 2022-2023 school year with some new changes, including events and procedures, to allow students to better explore ways to positively impact...

McGinnis autographs an excited students book. Along with her lessons in English composition, she also held a book signing.

A Moment With Mindy McGinnis

Emma Schultheis, Staff Reporter October 5, 2022

Heroin: A highly addictive opioid made from the natural substance morphine, taken from the seed pod of various opium poppy plants. Everyone has an addiction. Whether that be drugs or alcohol or something...

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