Schott, I have had you for three years now and although I’m sure there was some nepotism involved at first, I hope that I have proved to you my own skill and worth past my sister. (Who’s doing great...

Dear Mrs. LaRue, This past year you have been nothing but kind to me each and every day that I show up to class. Even if I come to class in a bad mood, you always seem to cheer me up somehow and make...

Dear Ms. Moore, Over the course of this year you repeatedly went out of your way to ensure that my peers and I are as prepared as possible for the AP exam. Even though this was your first year teaching...

Mrs. Dennigmann Your down-to-Earth and no nonsense attitude is so refreshing to see, especially when the kids you are yelling at completely deserve it. Sociology was a class I was just kind of shoved...

Picture this. You work at a movie theater. It’s an ok gig — you get paid minimum wage and the hours aren’t the greatest, but it’s something to do and it gives you a check every two weeks. Overall,...

Taking a much-needed break from the school day, Arete hosted its annual Field Day on May 2 during sixth and seventh hour for members who have completed at least one of the four pillars. Students must...

As a kid, I loved every animated classic movie under the sun. “Lady and the Tramp” (1955), “The Aristocats” (1970), “The Sword in the Stone” (1963), “All Dogs Go to Heaven” (1989), “The...

For two weeks in April, the usual rhythm of the school day at Francis Howell Central came to a halt. The school implemented a block schedule to accommodate End-of-Course (EOC) exams, replacing the traditional...

Playing in a rescheduled game due to bad weather conditions, the girls' varsity soccer team fought against Fort Zumwalt North on April 29. While the team kept up their energy and pushed hard until...

Mrs. LaRue,  Last year I was adamant I wasn’t going to take AP Lit. Although I enjoyed English, I hadn’t planned on studying it in college so I found little point in taking the class. The only...

Stiletto high-heels and intricately put together outfits combine with a confident, heartwarming attitude to create the wonderful Ms. Fay, beloved English teacher of Francis Howell Central High School....

Mr. Bitney,  I have genuinely LOVED AP Bio this year. Biology is a subject that I am very passionate about, and it’s really stuck with me how whenever I had a follow up question about what we spoke...