My Favorite Photo: Gracie Kruep
Gracie Kruep, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2018
This is my favorite photo because I love the contrast of the director to the band, and how the back of his shirt says "Spartan Bands", which gives even more context into what is happening. The black shirt against the white band is incredibly pleasing. I also love how you see the back of the directors...
Spotlight on students’ work
Gabby Buchholz, Copy editor
December 7, 2018
Near the art hallway upstairs, students’ pieces from all of the art classes are on display. Work from Intro to Art, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and more hang on the walls or sit in glass cases. Recently, two students’ work was especially highlighted, with several of their pieces being put on di...
Abroad but not estranged
December 5, 2018
Klara Kumpfel takes a deep breath, sinking lower into her seat as she exhales. Out of the window to her right, the sky is a vibrant blue, and the clouds look almost as if they could cushion a serious fall. Her heart begins to race at the thought of the new experiences that awaited her after the plane lande...
New beginnings, same place
George Schlotzhauer, Staff reporter
November 12, 2018
Filed under Feature
Welcoming faces and a warm environment was more than expected when Dr. Andrew Downs made his return to Central. Only this time, his return is as a principal. Dr. Downs was a teacher at Francis Howell North until he was offered a principal position at Central and decided Central was a chance for a ne...
On the scene
Liz Baker, Central Focus Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018
Everyone starts somewhere and for these musicians, St. Louis was their somewhere. From the St. Charles Main Street to house parties in the area, bands like The Slow Boys and solo artist Claudia Hensley have been bringing crowds to their feet with mellow jams and rocking bangers. The local St. Charles loc...
Featured artwork
Robyn Ziegemeier, Staff reporter
October 30, 2018
It was just another day when senior Olivia Convery spotted a painting she had made hanging above the lockers. It features a bird, a turtle, and a squirrel on a purple background. She didn’t know that hers would be displayed, as her art teacher said only a few of them would be going up. Her piece...
On Board with brownies
Whitney Klein, Social Media Editor
October 24, 2018
Filed under Discover, Events, Events, Feature, Showcase
Tuesday, October 23rd. The Francis Howell Board of Education came together within the Howell Central Learning Commons. Their purpose? To greet the people as members of the community. The very first Brownies with the Board event brought the board together with Francis Howell faculty, families, and students...
Top 5 sports to watch
Zach Jones, Podcast editor
October 19, 2018
Filed under Feature, My 5's, Showcase
Basketball, most definitely the 70s and 80s era of the NBA with fewer rules and more tempers flaring. Nothing beats two teams running back and forth, with peak physical endurance, chasing each other to get an orange ball out of another man's hands. The free agency/ trading, in general, can be ve...
Top 5 football players of all time
Doug West, Staff photographer
October 18, 2018
1). Tom Brady. The current patriots quarterback is a no doubt, first ballot hall of famer. He has won five Super Bowl rings and is the only player to do it with one team. Brady is a consistent pocket passer despite every year having a new receiving core. Brady has thrown for 488 career touchdowns...
Top 5 Quotable Movies
Abigail Tarleton, Staff photographer
October 16, 2018
Filed under My 5's
#1: “The Wizard of Oz” - While it’s no modern day action movie, Mr. Great and Powerful certainly is a must see. This movie has been a classic since 1939 when it was the first to debut in technicolor and knocked everyone’s stripey socks off. With loveable characters and a crazy, dreamy twist, thi...
Top 5 Disney movies
Payton Amlong, Photo Editor
October 12, 2018
No.1 “Lion King”: This film shows the life of the African wilderness and how they have to fight for their survival and their loved ones. Like when Mufasa died by a buffalo stampede just to save his cub Simba. It doesn’t only show the life of the african wilderness, it has the best soundtrack of a...
Top 5 Book Genres
October 11, 2018
No. 1: Realistic Fiction Although we tend to use books to escape reality, I find it quite interesting to find books that mirror situations I go through myself. Whether it be from the general pains of being a teenager to the dynamics of any relationship— platonic or not—, the way authors can ...
Teaching a new course can be difficult. Mr. Scott Dauve, the past anatomy teacher, was a well-liked person. Mr. Patrick Reed has big shoes to fill as he...
