Not done yet
Payton Amlong, Photo Editor
January 16, 2019
Filed under Galleries, Showcase
The Spartans matched our rivals, Francis Howell, on Jan. 9. After a tough fight we unfortunately lost, but Corey Wait, a senior, who has been on varsity for all 4 years, continued to make his season undefeated. "The only thing I can say is I can always keep improving. Just because I'm undefeated, ...
Maintaining the balance
Megan Percy, Discover editor
January 11, 2019
Filed under Move, Winter Sports, Wrestling
On the mats, the Francis Howell Central Spartans are a ruthless force to be reckoned with, placing fourth at the GAC tournament on January 9th. They can be seen at every match giving their all, focused on the battle at hand and bringing their opponent to the ground as soon as possible. But when the ...
Bouncing back
Savannah Drnec, Staff Photographer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Galleries
On December 18th 2018, Centrals Junior Varsity boys basketball took on Warrenton in and intense and captivating game. When were mistakes were made the boys bounced back quickly and made up for them with impressive 3 pointers and layups. Next game for the Boys JV basketball team is an away game...
New Team, New Experience
Grant Boehne, Video Editor
January 11, 2019
Filed under Galleries
For many students, joining a new team can be very stressful. You have to learn to work together and figure out everyone's strengths and weaknesses with people you may have never met before. Like most teams, by the end of the season everyone involved have formed bonds and friendships. "It's cool being...
Turning the Tides
Amelia Vohsen, Staff Photographer
January 11, 2019
Filed under Galleries
On Wednesday, December 12, the C-team girls basketball team played at home against Holt High School. When the game started, the team was down far, but throughout the game they made a comeback and ended with a 25-18 victory. "Our team is like a family and we all work together," Freshman Addison Hulett...
Spartans stumble before playoffs
Marcus Falcomata, Staff Reporter At-Large
January 10, 2019
Filed under Activities, Clubs, Ice hockey, Move, Move, Winter Sports
0Spartan Hockey took the ice against Duchesne at the Rec-Plex on Saturday, Dec. 29, expecting a shot at moving to the top of the league standings. The team received a rude awakening from the Pioneers, according to sophomore center forward Deacon Schmatt. “I thought it was gonna be a good game,” ...
A disappointing loss
Kayla Reyes, Social media editor
January 9, 2019
Filed under Boys Basketball, Move, Winter
This Monday began the first game in a tournament of three games against Washington High School for the varsity boys basketball team. While the team took home a disappointing loss of 48-50, they gave their best effort on the court and performed to the best of their ability. The team had just secured a win at Howell No...
My Favorite Photo: Samantha Gnuse
Samantha Gnuse, Staff Photographer
December 30, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Showcase
This is my favorite picture because it captured a proud moment between the players. I am glad these two seniors will have this photo to remember one of their point scoring traditions. They had chest bumped a few times, so I knew the opportunity for the photo would present itself again. I was jus...
My Favorite Photo: Payton Amlong
Payton Amlong, Photo Editor
December 29, 2018
This is my favorite photo that I have taken so far. I waited and waited to get this shot. Anytime someone would come over to interview I would look for this picture. I love the fact that her smile is from ear to ear. You can tell that her smile is genuine. If you tried really hard you can read what s...
Winter Percussion
Samantha Gnuse, Staff Photographer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Galleries, Uncategorized
Every year Winter Percussion meets to prepare for the upcoming marching season. This ensemble is composed of 8th to 11th graders who are planning to join marching band in the fall. Kobi Nolan, a senior helping out, believes they're on the right track. "Its going well. They're moving quickly this...
Tough beginnings
Faith Carter, Staff photographer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Galleries
The great glass windows surrounding the pool in the Rec-plex were dark as the sun had set long before when the match against Francis Howell North began. On Dec. 12, Francis Howell Central girls swim and dive took a loss of 99-87 against Francis Howell North, marking the beginning of their competition ...
Varsity Boys Basketball vs Howell 12/15
Abigail Tarleton, Staff photographer
December 18, 2018
Filed under Galleries
Although our boys team is getting better this year, so is is Howell's team. Central lost 58-68 on Friday December 15, so the rain afterwards was very fitting. The team hopes to win their next home game this Tuesday December 18.
Teaching a new course can be difficult. Mr. Scott Dauve, the past anatomy teacher, was a well-liked person. Mr. Patrick Reed has big shoes to fill as he...
