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The Improv Intensive team pretends to be shocked at something in the distance.

The Superior Spotlight

Andy Waliszewski, Staff Photographer January 20, 2023

The FHC Spotlight Players have been planning tirelessly for ways to get more visibility in the thespian community, including performing at the Renaissance Festival this past fall and selling Richard...

Friends Blooming Within A Page

Friends Blooming Within A Page

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter January 20, 2023

Excited chatter fills the library as friends and club members alike make kind “thank you” cards for the staff, the thoughts of brightening a staff member’s day brings smiles to the club member’s...

Sophomore Abby Myers, Junior Rebecca Turner, and Senior Kaylee Wright make up a song together.

A Brilliant Battle

Andy Waliszewski, Staff Photographer January 11, 2023

     The FHC theatre troupe has been rehearsing devotedly for their State Conference for the last two months, practicing not only vocal performances but also improvisation and monologuing, too....

Caleb Herschberger joins the audience and keeps up his character.

Another Show For The Books

Aniya Sparrow, Photo Editor-In-Chief January 9, 2023

  The Spotlight Players have been performing nonstop since the beginning of the school year, especially their continued performance of “ The Seussification of A  Midsummer Night's Dream.”...

Water levels in the guidance office after the pipes burst.

Christmas Catastrophe

Sarah Schmidt, Web Assignments Editor January 6, 2023

For many, Christmas day was a time to spend with family and enjoy the day off from school, but FHC administrators and custodians spent their time cleaning up water. After a week of bipolar weather, the...

Rolln Play

Roll’n Play

Magi Temelkova, Staff Photographer January 5, 2023

FHC's Games Club had their weekly meeting on Monday, Dec. 12th in Mrs. Okai's room. Like their previous meeting, the club spent time playing Dungeons and Dragons even though they sometimes dabble in...

A senior kneels on a mat ready to practice chest compressions. During the training, Students were shown how to perform CPR, but in order to pass they needed to show with Coach Malach Radigan or Coach Andrew Carter they could complete the action steps.

Stayin’ Alive

Reilly Scobey, Print Assignments Editor January 4, 2023

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that’s useful in many emergencies, in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. While CPR is a beneficial skill, if not performed...

A New Spin on Learning and Teaching

Xime Avila-Camarena, Staff Reporter December 20, 2022

Blended learning has become increasingly popular at FHC after Covid in March of 2020, where teachers were forced to teach their students online. Since then, many teachers have adapted to having a lot of...

Dr. Leake walks down the auditorium walkway as her name is announced for the permanent principal position.

Dr. Leake Named Fourth Principal of FHC

Emily Sirtak, Web Editor-In-Cheif December 16, 2022

Dr. Suzanne Leake beamed proudly as she walked down the aisle of the auditorium as her name was announced as the fourth permanent principal by Chief Human Resource Officer Lisa Simpkins. She shook hands...

Environmental club members gather around the board in the learning commons classroom to discus how they can improve their carbon footprint.

Growing Their Own Way

Emma Schultheis, Staff Reporter December 16, 2022

Using their skills of research and creativity, every two weeks, the Environmental Club gathers to discuss environmental issues and ways to help reduce them. While it's hard to get others to follow, it...

Kate Voges cheers on the basketball team.

Special Moments, Special Olympics

Isabella Totra, Staff Photographer December 15, 2022

Laughter, excitement, and cheers fill the air at Francis Howell High School on Saturday, Dec. 10th as baskets are made, games are won, and prizes are received. Students from schools around the area...

Sophomore Ashlee Leonard about to put their straw in their coffee.

Coffee, Snacks, and Driving Laws

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer December 13, 2022

The Learning Commons hosted their Coffee with a Cop for Real World Wednesday on Nov. 30. Students came down to the library during seminar and made themselves a drink and a plate of snacks to have while...

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