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Riley henderson guards the ball from opposing team.

Dribbling To Success

Kaitlyn Morgan, Staff Phtographer December 21, 2023

On Dec.12, the girls Varsity basketball team faced Fort Zumwalt South and came out on top with a score of 49-39. The Girls basketball team has had great season so far,  Alexis Matthews goes on to ...

Mr. Nathan Griffin introduces his concert band on Dec. 6. He addresses the sponsors for the band and the people who auditioned for Metro 8 band.

A Performance to Remember

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer December 21, 2023

The band program for Francis Howell Central never fails to impress the community and their concert on Dec. 6 was no different. The students from the concert, symphonic and wind ensemble bands played confidently...

Sra. Crain works on editing information for the 2025 Ecuador trip. She prepares to persuade her classes to learn more about the trip. Dec 7th.

The Trip of a Lifetime

Milo Nichols, Staff Photographer December 18, 2023

The World Language department is full of beloved teachers who strive to share a multitude of cultures, the benefits of learning a new language, and encourage students to travel around the world to get...

Senior Stevie Lupo works to turn over her opponent.

Taking Down the Trojans

Amelia Raziq, Staff Photographer December 14, 2023

  On Dec. 6th our girls and boys wrestling team hosted the first home dual against Troy Buchanan. The girls came out on top winning 60-24 and securing their first GAC win, the girls battled...

Freshman Vika Anderson slices through the water during the breaststroke relay. This was Anderson’s first meet being on the varsity swim team

Swimming Straight to Success

Summer Suarez, Staff Photographer December 12, 2023

  The varsity and junior varsity girls swim and dive team took on Fort Zumwalt East on Nov 30. in their first meet of the season at the St. Peters Rec Plex. The girls took home their first...

Junior Sam Mueller shoots the ball as he competes in the 3-point competition. Competing against his other teammates to make the most three’s for his team.

Winter Sports Blast Off

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer December 11, 2023

  To kick off the 2023-2024 winter sports season, an annual Winter Blast was held to showcase the athletes heading into their new season. All levels of the Sensations and cheerleading gave...

The Spartan boys jump up as the rebounds from the backboard. The boys faced off against David H. Hickman Kewpies on Nov. 17.

Jumping into the Season

Lillian Seithel and Ava Reyes December 11, 2023

Fort Zumwalt South held a jamboree where the Francis Howell Central varsity boys basketball team played against David H. Hickman. The jamboree took place on Nov. 17, with the ending score of 35-29....

As her defender jumps to block the ball, junior Addie Henderson attempts a 3 point shot.

Hooping in Loops

Kendyl Lay, Staff Photographer December 9, 2023

The varsity girls basketball team took on St. Dominic on Dec. 5 and came out victorious. The girls have had a great season so far with a record of 3-0. As the only senior on the team, Alexis Matthews...

Junior Alana Rittgers sits at a table amongst her friends debating on what ‘briefcase’ for the librarians version of Deal or No Deal.

Rewarded Reading

Bella Smith, Staff Photographer December 8, 2023

Once every quarter, Epsilon Beta holds a reading club during the seminar where students can come in and play games while eating the provided snacks. Students can come if a friend invited them or if...

Sophomore Gavin Evans squatting 65 pounds for his warm up, as Sophomore Ryan Vasquez spots him.

The Melody of Muscle Movement

Lana Mueller, Staff Photoagrapher December 6, 2023

Andrew Carter is a teacher at Francis Howell Central. Carter teaches many different courses, such as weight training, advanced weight training gym class, and freshman health class.  Carter wants...

Junior Morgan Davis shoots a free throw while the opposing team watches eagerly on Dec 1. Giving her a little extra luck, the entire band does a cheer.

Conquering the Basketball Court

Audrey Webb, staff photographer December 6, 2023

The girls’ varsity basketball team played in their first game of the season and came out on top by a large margin on Dec 1. The girls won the game with a score of 59 to 28 against North Point. Junior...

The Spartan chef team joins together in front of their table full of food. They were joined by Francis Howell and North at Francis Howell on Nov. 9 for the competition.

The 14th Annual Iron Chef Showdown

Caroline Kraft and Meghan Baumann December 6, 2023

An ordeal of preparing, cooking, and perfecting began in early October for the Francis Howell Central Spartans iron chef team led by Kathryn McGuire. The Spartan chefs were joined by their district...

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