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Mrs. Solverud leads the underclassmen ensemble through their senior goodbye song.

Harmonious Endings

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

A series of rhythmic claps from students roar through the large gym as junior Zane Stephens, along with their other peers, take in the sound of praise and happiness. This is a regular feeling for Stephens...

Percy Jackson dramatically clashes with the Minotaur. Percy is played by Milo Nichols, the Minotaur is played by Jerry Forno.

An Electrifying Production

Nolan Haberstroh, Staff Reporter May 17, 2023

As audience members walk into the auditorium, they are greeted by a room buzzing with excitement. They are all here to see one thing: “The Lightning Thief”, a musical based on the Percy Jackson series....

A collage of different teachers throughout the year. Design by Moth Payne

A Dedication to Teachers

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter May 8, 2023

Every year, there's a special week that nears the end of the school year. This week is called Teacher Appreciation week, and it's about showing our teachers at FHC our appreciation for how amazing they...

Members of the Treble Choir gather around Choir Director Donna Solverud in early fall.

Choir Members Excel at State Competition

April 13, 2023

Eight singers quietly step into a small classroom, judges waiting patiently to listen to their song. Several of them have already sung this morning, but all of them have been anticipating this performance....

Junior Kailey Pallares sets down her hat to get back to writing stories in her newspaper class.

Overextended Occupations

Amity Ianiri, Staff Reporter March 16, 2023

Junior Skye Hayden is just entering her room as she suddenly remembers, Wait? Am I scheduled to work tonight? This dilemma is commonplace among students who have an occupation outside of school. They often...

Liam Nachrtab and Noah Layman play at the last band concert. Nachtram is very passionate about his trombone playing.

Band-ing Together

Analiesa Hollowood, Staff Reporter March 7, 2023

Band is picking up the tempo as they enter their spring season. State competitions, recruitment opportunities, and the Fine Arts Festival are just a few of the many events the band is participating in...

The A-Band plays a familiar song during a break in the action during the girls basketball game on Dec. 19 in order to pump up the crowd. I show up for the connections and moments that we make together, Izzy Hoffeditz said.

In The Stands With A-Band

Matt Rupp, Staff Reporter March 1, 2023

On January 12. 2023 the girl’s basketball team was at halftime during a close game with St. Dominic,  Mr. Nathan Griffin standing in front of the Spartan A-Band. He holds up a number 31 and the students...

The A Band members play a song to get the spectators, players, and cheerleaders moving. Their motivation was high as they promoted the school spirit their director was looking for.

Bring Out the Band

Amber Davis, Staff Reporter January 27, 2023

This season, A-Band at FHC is back and stronger than ever, with nearly 100 members joining together to unleash loads of fun and school spirit to the basketball games.  A-Band, a pep band specifically...

Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief Poster.

The Percy Jackson Production

Alyssa Wittig, Staff Reporter January 24, 2023

Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief: A musical about friends, family, and self-truth and FHC’s 2022-23 spring production. Audition forms are located outside the theater and will be held after school...

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...

Spartan Spotlight Players during a song. This photo was shot during the technical rehearsal, which helps the department make sure things are running smoothly before opening night.

How Putnam Came to “Bee”

Alyssa Wittig, Staff Reporter January 19, 2023

It is the time of year that we take a step back and recognize the amazing talent living, breathing, and learning within these walls. The Francis Howell Central drama club has just closed the door on their...

The student parking lots sit full on the morning of Nov. 15th, the day of the school years first snow. When it comes to driving in clod, wet weather, two of the schools teachers who are certified to teach Drivers Education cautioned students to drive more defensively and to give themselves more time to get to their destinations.

Staying Safe when it’s Slick

Ian Spencer, Staff Reporter January 18, 2023

As a mid western winter approaches, weather that can create some really tricky driving conditions come along, slick roads, a snow-clouded field field of vision and black ice are some considerable cold-weather...

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