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Amy Gryder speaks about her experience within a corporate workplace and how that will affect her actions within the school board. Gryder is running alongside Oelke, one of the main issues they cover being DEI, or inclusivity of all students.

Featured at the Forum

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor March 21, 2025

The eighth annual Candidate Forum was held in the auditorium on March 18, where each of the candidates for the upcoming FHSD school board elections, Sarah Oelke, Amy Gryder, Randy Cook and Ashley Sturm,...

Shooting from the three point line, senior Addie Henderson blocks out all distraction as the Howell bench yells at her. Outside noises can cause players to become unfocused and miss their wide open shots.

The Final Whistle

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer March 21, 2025

Fighting until the buzzer, the varsity girls basketball team sadly lost to the Howell Vikings in the second round of districts with a score of 45-28, on March 8. Both teams fighting to keep their season...

The visitors all look at the camera for a quick photo to commemorate their time at FHC. Each of the visitors moved close together for the picture.

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer March 20, 2025

A group of five people who are part of an educational program that supports teacher professional development visited from Japan on March 6. Every two years the director of the group, Mr. Kazuki Tani...

Avoiding her defender, Riley Henderson passes the ball to her teammate playing in the center of the court. As the player in center is only allowed to stay in their spot for three seconds, the player shot immediately after receiving the pass from Henderson.

Down to the Last Second

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor March 18, 2025

Competing in the first round of districts, the girls varsity basketball team battled against Timberland High School at Fort Zumwalt West on March 6. As both teams wanted to move on to the next round,...

 In the final match of her high school career, senior Kailey Benson throws her hands up and shakes her fingers. Benson placed first at the state tournament in the 130-pound weight class with an undefeated record this season and hasn't lost a match since her sophomore year.

Making History

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor March 18, 2025

    On Feb. 28 through March 1 the girls and boys wrestling teams competed in the MSHSAA state wrestling tournament. They qualified seven girls and four boys for the tournament. They...

Shining at Silver Shield

Shining at Silver Shield

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor March 17, 2025

Each year, every staff member has the opportunity to give out their Silver Shield award to one student. This award does not have any requirements, only that the student must have made an impact on...

After beating her opponent in the 155 lbs. weight class, senior Dana Thee Sanchez puts her hands on her knees to catch her breath. Her opponent attempted to console herself before she had to shake Sanchez’s hand.

Statewide Showdown

Caroline Kraft, Visuals Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2025

After setting a record for the first varsity girls team to win the class 2 championship within the Francis Howell District, the Spartans returned to state in hopes of earning more awards to bring back...

Freshman Mason Dietz looks up with intensity as he heads towards the face-off circle. He let out a heavy sigh after the other team scored against the Spartans.

Low Blow

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer March 7, 2025

When going up against Francis Howell High School, the Spartan hockey team suffered a loss of 15-3 on Feb. 21 in a friendly tournament. The players ended on a low note as the team has continuously lost...

Senior Morgan Davis looks up towards the net as she guards the opposing player from getting the ball. With a concerned look, Davis followed the ball with her eyes as the other team scored.

Don’t Cross Central

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer March 7, 2025

The Spartan varsity girls basketball team sends off their graduating seniors on Feb 28, leaving behind great memories together. The girls crushed the Francis Howell North Knights in a final score of...

As the Knights try their hardest to get more baskets, Sam Taylor gazes up at the Spartans basket. Taylor watches to find out whether the points will be awarded to their competitors or if she is able to steal the ball back.

Dribbling Till the End

Rachael Latzel, Staff Photographer March 7, 2025

As winter sports are quickly approaching the end of their season, seniors now start to commit to colleges and universities they wish to attend. Many seniors, such as senior Morgan Davis, are realizing...

Principal Suzanne Leake smiles as she puts a medal around senior Ethan LeFlore’s neck. Dr. Leake later hugged LeFlore for his accomplishments and commitment to the basketball program.

Solo Senior Success

Izzy Dunlap, Staff Photographer March 7, 2025

Every high school player’s season eventually has to come to an end but to celebrate they give the seniors in the program a dedicated night for their accomplishments. Before the varsity boys basketball...

Being blocked by two members of the opposing team, sophomore Jamarious Britt attempts to jump over them to make a basket. Britt had no other choice but to jump above the two players to get past them.

Amidst Successes

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer March 5, 2025

Throughout the basketball season, each of the players picks different things to ensure that they improve throughout the year. The team has worked extremely hard to ensure that each game they put out...

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