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As he holds the ball junior Xavier Morrison looks for an open teammate to pass to. Morrison takes a deep breath and collects himself to get ready for the next play.

Kick off the Season

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Manager December 19, 2024

The boys varsity basketball team attended the 54th Annual Troy Buchanan Peoples Bank and Trust Invitational tournament on Dec. 6. After a tough loss against Hickman, the boys were sent to the consolation...

Mrs. Lentz smiles and scrunches her face as she twirls her hair while talking with her students.  Fridays are termed “Friyays” which is a time Lentz hopes can provide a chill hour every Friday for students to look forward to after a long week of school.

The Novel of Euphoria

Addison Yeaton, Staff Photographer December 19, 2024

Every Friday in Mrs. Christina Lentz’s The Novel class, she holds a fun game to help her students wind down after a long week.  On Dec. 13, Mrs. Lentz played a fun game of Capture the Flag: Trivia...

A Basketball Beat Down

A Basketball Beat Down

Ava Reyes, Staff Photographer December 19, 2024

  The varsity boys basketball team faced North Point High on Dec. 11. The boys, who were in the lead by halftime, went into the game very confident. The game ended with the Spartans in the...

Students' cell phones sit in numbered pouches during Mr. Donald Lober's Modern World History class. Some students and teachers refer to this system as a "phone jail."

“Phone Jail” Failures

Kortnee Ware, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

Cell phones have become an integral part of daily life for students, and banning them in schools fails to recognize their potential benefits. These devices are not just tools for social interaction; they...

Senior Jacob Haas slams his opponent into the boards, attempting to win the puck back. While fighting for the puck, the play got out of hand which resulted in a fight between the two players.

Falling Short

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer December 19, 2024

After the tragic passing of a fellow Saint Louis hockey player, Colin Brown, the Francis Howell Central Spartans and the Francis Howell Vikings came together in civil nature to honor their fallen acquaintance....

Creative Block

Rachael Latzel and Addison Yeaton December 18, 2024

Artist block is an issue many writers and artists struggle with, as it can cause frustration and annoyance, but the results once overcome are shown to be worth it. This video is meant to spread awareness...

During his first match of the day, senior Owen McCracken winces in pain as his opponent lays on his leg. McCracken was able to flip his opponent on his back, freeing his leg and pinning his opponent down.

Practice Makes Perfect

Madi Scott, Staff Photographer December 18, 2024

As the season starts back up, the varsity boys wrestling team competes in many tournaments to prepare for state. On Dec. 7 they had their first meet of the 2024-2025 season at Fort Zumwalt North High...

Senior Lillian Seithel lays on a classroom couch, scrolling through her phone. Since students must wake up early to start school at 7:20 am, some students feel tired during the first few hours of their day.

The Sunrise Struggle

Violet Gallagher, Staff Reporter December 18, 2024

One of the most important components of a person's health is sleep. It is important for the brain in order for it to continue working properly and for the body to rest. It is especially important for adolescents...

Senior Skylar Pearson prepares frosting in a mixing bowl. Her semester-long culinary arts class gives her hands-on experience with kitchen skills.

Lacking Life Skills

Miley Cooper, Staff Reporter December 17, 2024

I have babysat many times. My first thought is usually about the money that I will earn for taking care of the kids. Usually the kids I babysit are very well behaved. Except for a more recent experience....

Juniors Luke Stallings and Ryan Latta laugh at a joke made by a friend at the table. The three had lots of fun spending time with one another during the breakfast and laughed together during the event.

Arete’s Annual Breakfast

Audrey Webb, Staff Photographer December 17, 2024

Each year, the Arete committee holds numerous events for the students who uphold one of the four pillars that are required: Academic Excellence, Athletic Sportsmanship, Extracurricular Activities,...

Allen sits on the floor with her arms around her legs. The imagery behind the hands represents being touched in a nonconsensual manner.

I am a Statistic

Sophia Allen, Staff Reporter and Photographer December 16, 2024

One in six American women experience some type of sexual violence in their lifetime. 17.7 million American women are estimated to have been victims of completed or attempted rape since 1998. Every...

Senior Morgan Davis sips from her water bottle and concentrates on Coach Hayley Leake’s pep talk during a time-out. The team played aggressively, taking a victory of 63-20.

A Triumphant Takeover

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer December 13, 2024

The varsity girls basketball team starts off the season with a triumphant start. On Dec. 11, the Spartans took their second win against North Point, ending the game with a score of 63-20. Building...

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