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Nina Siefert poses with her first tattoo. This tattoo represents her love of animals.

Old method, new expression

Chloe Bockhorst, Staff Reporter March 5, 2018

In years past, tattoos were widely frowned upon in a society more concerned with traditions. Currently, recent generations have found more and more ways to express themselves as the formerly strict social...

Marlene Twehous throws a punch at a punching bag at 9Round, the boxing gym she owns.

‘I am able to punch something and not get in trouble for it’

Allison Mayfield, Staff reporter February 27, 2018

Many people try to lose weight but just can’t seem to find the motivation to go to the gym and dread the upcoming workout. Many sit around wanting to lose weight but making excuses for why they can’t...

Serengeti Steve talks, reticulated python wrapped around his body. This is one of 47 reptiles in Steves collection, and one of his longest snakes, measuring in at 12 feet long.

Serengeti Central

Skylar Laird, Co-editor in chief February 21, 2018

His boots pacing the ground, Serengeti Steve smiled slyly at his audience, a diverse group of students and teachers alike, all grinning right back at him in anticipation for what he would pull out of his...

Claire playing the xylophone with help from Mr. Griffin. Claire gets help from the band teachers because she is blind.

Love is blind

Patrick Sheehan, Staff Reporter February 12, 2018

Music resonates through the room as the Concert band plays through one of their pieces, sound filling the room. The percussion section is in the full swing of the piece following their sheet music and...

A teacher’s pride and dedication

Karson Rivers, Staff Reporter January 19, 2018

It was August of 1997 at approximately 5:45 a.m., Francis Howell Central was empty besides a few custodians. Scott Dauve sat at his desk ready for his first day of teaching. Little did he know he would...

Mrs. Shepherd deals with her daily duties at the front desk in the school. She handles many responsibilities and also brightens the atmosphere at FHC.

Selfless support

Molly Jones, Staff Reporter January 18, 2018

Endless phone calls. Constant interruptions. A countless number of guests entering and leaving the building. These are just some of the things that FHC attendance administrator, Mary Shepherd, goes through...

A stranger Stranger Things

A stranger Stranger Things

Gillian Pendel, Staff Reporter December 15, 2017

Following the recents news of Stranger Things being renewed for a third season, it’s time we just come out and say it: Stranger Things 2 was not that good. Content-wise, that is. Cinematically, it was...

Are you on the naughty list or the nice list?

Are you on the naughty list or the nice list?

Whitney Klein, Voice Editor December 13, 2017

https://www.playbuzz.com/whitneyk10/naughty-or-nice

Austin McKinley and friends look at the intricate details of the mosaic ceiling. Each aspect of the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica left Mrs. MCcunes AP Art History students amazed.

Downtown cathedral stands out and pulls visitors in

Caroline Schroeder, Staff Reporter December 12, 2017

Mrs. Mccune guided her three AP Art History classes to the bus awaiting our arrival to take us to the Cathedral Basilica in downtown St. Louis. After forty minutes of driving toward the city, the bus pulled...

My little brother when he was about 2 months old before his first surgery. His surgeon said that this was the widest cleft lip and palette he has seen.

A “Wonder”

Juliet Fuhrmann, Move Editor November 29, 2017

Normally you would have a paper ticket when you walk into a movie theater, but for this particular night, it was bracelets with the phrase “choose kind” on them. On Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. I went to see...

The Shack; a breathtaking movie for all ages. Even if you arent religious, I guarantee you will enjoy this movie.

The Shack

Talia Thambyrajah, staff reporter November 21, 2017

As I was scrolling through Netflix this past weekend in avoidance of my several homework assignments and college essays, I was not satisfied with the selection I was given. Nowadays, there aren't many,...

Finding your place in The 300

Finding your place in The 300

Lauren Dubuque, Staff reporter November 15, 2017

Coming home covered in colored flour on a Friday night is not a rare occurrence after attending a football game in the student section. So far the football team has won a total of three games thanks to...

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