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Standing up, sophomore Ellen Lovellete is recognized for making the All-state band on Dec. 9. After auditioning she made first alternate to play the flute.

Winter Symphony

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer December 15, 2025

The band put on their annual winter performance in the newly renovated auditorium on Dec. 9. The crowd watched as the Concert band, Symphonic band, and Wind Ensemble performed. During the show, sophomore...

On Oct. 2, at the homecoming parade the jeeps drive on Highway N. The students threw their candy out to the awaiting kids below.

A Parade to Remember

Emma Kull, Staff Photgrapher November 3, 2025

The Cottleville streets came alive as the homecoming parade began on October 2nd. The floats made their way from the school to the shops and stores of Cottleville, such as Mannino’s Market, and Yuppy...

The metronome plays behind them as juniors Hannah Figura, Ben Tam, and sophomore Lucas Ostermeyer play through a concert piece they are working on. They take their time during an independent work day in wind ensemble to prepare for their concert.

An Immersive Practice

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer October 17, 2025

Students from the honors wind ensemble class have started working on their music for the winter concert. These musicians have been working hard during class to perfect their playing, and senior Van...

Expertly posed, Freshman Ella Geithman is tossed into the air by her bases during the cheer performance to provide a spectacle for the audience. Geithman has been doing cheer for five years, leading up to her first high school performance.

Flying Into Fall

Carter Hayden, Staff Photographer September 4, 2025

Starting off the 2025-2026 year by introducing our Spartan athletes, the fall festival was a great opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills before the season starts. Taking place on Aug. 22...

Standing up after hearing her name called by the band directors, senior Tia Harlow holds her hand to her mouth as she softly cries. Harlow was a drum major during marching season and was awarded the music departmental award at Senior Awards Night.

Smiling Through the Sadness

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 22, 2025

Playing for the last time of the school year, the concert band, symphonic band and the wind ensemble performed on May 14 in the auditorium. The concert band is composed of all freshmen, whereas both...

Sophomore Phelan Pelster plays the bass clarinet during a practice for band class. He is one of more than 120 people in the A-Band.

Strike Up The Band!

Jaxen Marsden, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

As the preparations for winter sports begin and all the practices, training, and hard work start to ramp up, so does the Spartan Athletic band, or A-band. This year’s A-band had its first rehearsal Nov....

Marching Into Memphis

Kamryn Twitty and Mallory Davie January 27, 2025

The Spartan Regiment made district history this year at the Bands of America competition. Placing 10th, they brought immense pride to the school after returning from Memphis, Tennessee. The band performed...

Sophomore Sydney Mursean looks up the lacrosse field, scanning for an open teammate. Balancing multiple sports helps Mursean explore different interests and relieve stress.

Multi-Sport Memoirs

Sara McIver, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

Most high school students enjoy playing sports during their time here at FHC. Sometimes, in addition to sports, students do sports outside of school that they all have to deal with. Sophomore Sydney Mursean...

 Sophomore Max Layman raises both arms above his head in celebration while senior Tia Harlow waves to him from the back of the trailer. Taken after their competition, this photo captured what Harlow described as a “really happy moment.”

An Historic High Note

Hannah Halterman, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief October 10, 2024

The Spartan Regiment made school history on Saturday, Oct. 5 when they qualified as regional finalists in the BOA Memphis marching band championships. BOA, or Bands of America, holds nationwide marching...

Mr. Richard Saucedo halts the band’s playing to address his first notes and a beginning assessment of the band's pitch.

Hearing Tomorrow

Ian Rashleigh, Staff Reporter October 26, 2023

It was Tuesday afternoon on Oct. 13 when musical maestro Richard Saucedo came to hear the Spartan Regiment play. From the low hum of the tuba to the gentle pipe of the flute, numerous notes hung in the...

Mr. Griffin informs the regiment on news about the upcoming Homecoming week.

Getting Back on Track

Jackson Koziatek, Staff Photographer October 5, 2023

On Sept. 20, the Spartan Regiment came together in the evening to review the latest additions to their current marching show, ‘All Aboard,' featuring the hit song “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne....

Liam Nachrtab and Noah Layman play at the last band concert. Nachtram is very passionate about his trombone playing.

Band-ing Together

Analiesa Hollowood, Staff Reporter March 7, 2023

Band is picking up the tempo as they enter their spring season. State competitions, recruitment opportunities, and the Fine Arts Festival are just a few of the many events the band is participating in...

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