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Sophomore Sivani Kandel tracks the tennis ball as she warms up for her doubles match against North Point. Kandel had been playing consistantly all season, which allowed her to play higher junior varsity doubles teams every game.

Formidable Forehands

Sophie Rosser, Staff Photographer September 17, 2024

As athletes head farther into September many sports hit the peak of their season, with players having a match or game every other game. On Sept. 9, the Girls Tennis team played a match against Northpoint...

Two players face off against each other, shoving so the other player can’t get the ball. Clashed against each other, the players continue to push until the whistle is blown.

Leaving It All on the Field

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer September 16, 2024

The Spartans clashed against Liberty during a junior varsity home football game, playing a cohesive game. On Sept 3, the Spartans suffered a loss to the Eagles after a very close game, ending with...

Senior Rylie Schafermeier and Lauren Wortkoetter stand ready in position as the opposing team serves. They await to hit the ball at the match against Helias on Sept. 4, held at Francis Howell Central. Even though they had lost this match Riley had a positive attitude stating “I feel like I did pretty okay in that match. So it really, it was just mainly about how I needed to stay out of my head more.”. Not letting the loss affect her, yet learning from it to help her move forward.

Trouble in Tennis

Layci Kenoyer, Staff Photographer September 16, 2024

In the beginning of the girls tennis team’s season they played a match against Helias High School on Sept. 5 at Central’s home court. This was the fourth match of the season, even though the girls...

Seniors Jordan Smith and Ava Jundt jump to try and block the hit from the opposing team. Blocking, a major aspect of volleyball, can be done by multiple people in order for it to be more successful.

Joyful Jamboree

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer September 12, 2024

Starting the year off with a sweep, the girls varsity volleyball team took away the competition at the annual Jamboree held on Aug. 27. Winning every set against the other schools the Spartans were...

In position, captain senior Kaitlyn Morgan waits for her partner to serve the ball. She keeps her guard up in preparation for the other side to return the serve back.

Serving Success on the Tennis Courts

Sophia Allen, Staff Photographer September 10, 2024

Hosting the first JV tennis game of the season at home against Rockwood Summit, on Aug 30, both the JV and Varsity girls worked hard during the bundle of matches, coming out victorious with a clean...

Walking out on the track, sophomore Carter Radeke throws his hands in the air and yells with his teammates. Radeke did this to try and hype up the varsity boys soccer team as they were walking in front of their friends and family.

Play Fall! Showcasing Activities at the Fall Festival

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor August 30, 2024

Kicking off the fall sports season, each sports team walked around the track to exhibit their teams for friends and family on Aug. 23. The marching band, cheerleaders and sensations all performed a...

Junior Rhett Clauser plays the piano as junior Ryder Blaise plays the bongos during the song Jazz Police.

The Final Festival

Kendyl Lay May 21, 2024

On May 16, the Spartan Jazz program hosted Saeger and Bryan middle school bands, at the annual Jazz Central event. For seniors in jazz lab, band, and ensemble, this was the final performance of the...

A Valuable Victory

A Valuable Victory

Ava Reyes, Photo Assignments Editor May 20, 2024

Facing Saint Dominic, the girls Lacrosse team played their district game on Thursday, May 16. After a close game the Spartans ended out on top with a score of 10-6. The girls played a good game on...

The group of new officers stand in front of the crowd.

New Beginnings for NHS

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer May 20, 2024

On May 1, NHS held their annual induction night to welcome in both the new club members and officers for the next school year. With 107 new members being inducted into National Honor Society, students...

Isabella Wheeler talks with her friends over her school lunch.

Customization in the Cafeteria

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer May 20, 2024

Every day, students make their way towards the cafeteria for lunch. While some students, like freshman Rachael Latzel, choose to pack their own, others choose to grab one of the offered options from...

As sophomore Olivia Rothermich lays her knee on the ground and stretches her hand back as she releases a light pink powder and throws it all around her. The pink powder gently falls onto her creating an aura surrounding her.

Colors in Nature

Caroline Kraft, Social Media Editor May 20, 2024

Within nature, any color imaginable is possible if you know where to look. Throughout the month of May, the photography staff was set on a mission to capture as many colors and variations as possible....

Member of Arete laughs while waiting while the inflatable bar comes towards her.

Activities with Arete

Bella Smith and Amelia Roziq May 20, 2024

Spartans gathered outside to celebrate Arete’s field day. The football field was covered in activities like bouncy houses, spike ball, and the ‘meltdown’. Cookies and hot dogs were provided to...

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