Fresh Beat
Jacob Edwards, Staff Wielder Supreme
June 6, 2019
The beat starts. The chords come in next. Percussion. Acoustics. Then, the melody and vocals. Behind the computer is Tony Belonog, a junior with a unique passion: music production. “I never really focus on the vocals, it’s more on, like, actual music,” Belonog said. “And I’ve always been cur...
Advancing to Semifinals
Megan Percy, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2019
It’s high noon on the Saturday afternoon after school has let out. Many students have long forgotten their responsibilities and started getting into the relaxing lull of summer, but standing in the sweltering heat, the 21 girls who make up the Francis Howell Central varsity girls soccer...
Prom dreams do come true
Kayla Reyes, Social media editor
May 20, 2019
As soon as *Olivia Smith saw herself in the dress, she knew it was the one. She loved it: the silky, cream-colored material and the way the light gleamed on the iridescent sequins lining the fabric. She looked in a mirror, and tears trickled down her face. She looked beautiful. She tried on a few mo...
Assist and Attack
Savannah Drnec, Staff photographer
May 20, 2019
On May 18th 2019 Francis Howell Centrals boys volleyball team took on Vianney in one of their quarter final games. Staying tied for the first half of the game made for an intense and fair match. Next for the boys volleyball team is their first state game at Webster Grove on May 21st....
Lights, Lights, Lights
Faith Jacoby, Staff reporter
May 17, 2019
The lights crew is an important part of every theatrical production held here at FHC. Without them, the show quite literally, couldn’t go on. This time, the spotlight will be on the crew that gives each show its powerful shine. The lights crew controls the lights and chooses the color schemes of the s...
Lindberg keeps their L
Zoe Lentz, Staff Photographer
May 16, 2019
FHC's lady spartans play an easy game against Lindberg at the very first home playoff game in history on May 13th 2019. FHC won 14-0 with an amazing shut-out. The flyers played a great game and not once did they lose their urge to fight for that dub. Central was ecstatic with their win and all together...
Spartans score in districts
Sarah Skelly, Staff photographer
May 16, 2019
The boys varsity volleyball team played against the St. Louis University High volleyball team on Tuesday, May 14th. The Spartans won both games, 25-15 and 25-14. The Spartans worked hard and kept the energy high throughout the match. Both teams did their best to score the most points, but the Spartans...
Families and Friends at Ice Cream Social
Meghan Zadell, Staff photographer
May 16, 2019
With music and entertainment. On May, 10 2019, families and friends come together and eat ice cream and listen to our awesome choir groups preform all of their hard work.
Speech and Debate: An Independent Team
May 15, 2019
Members of Speech and Debate take turns speaking and critiquing each others speeches. Other members stand facing toward a wall as they practice reciting their speech. Although not all of them participate in the same event, all 21 members are important to the club. With Speech and Debate comes ...
Making something ugly something beautiful
Meghan Zadell, Staff photographer
May 10, 2019
Beautiful big art mural painted by our art club after car crash.
Tough Fight
Paige Fann, Staff Photographer
May 8, 2019
On Monday April 29th, the girls C-team soccer faced Fort Zumwalt West, the Spartans lost with the final score being 0-1. This was the last home game for the C-team, and the C-team worked very hard all season. Sophomore Meagan Smith, who plays goalie expressed how much effort they've put into the season. "No...
Rival double header
Vincent Graczyk, Photographer
May 7, 2019
In a doubleheader against the Francis Howell Vikings, FHC did not disappoint. With a win during the first match and a loss during the second, the Spartans fought their hardest against one of the top baseball schools in the area. The FHC Spartans senior night is on Tuesday May 7.
It’s not that I think all families are terrible. Dysfunctional maybe, but families care for each other and ultimately want what’s best for one anot...
