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Nick Beckman talks to curious students about him posing with a chocolate chip cookie.

FHC’s Cookie Monster

Ian Spencer, Staff Reporter January 20, 2023

Mr. Nicholas Beckmann, a big favorite among students for his humor and ability to keep students engaged with just the overall tone and passion he speaks with. When it comes to wintertime finals come up...

An illustration of a student having to walk behind their friends. The people in front pay no mind to this, talking to one another as if they didnt leave a friend in the dust. Illustration by Moth Payne.

Trust Issues

Moth Payne, Staff Reporter January 19, 2023

Thunderstorms of thoughts stampede through the mind, the storms never ending. It feels as though hail, rain, snow, thunder, and lightning are occurring all at once, just wondering: what happened? The skies...

Spencer Flemming smiles at the camera while waiting for the match to begin.

Rolling With the Role Models

Alyssa Wittig, Staff Reporter January 19, 2023

The wrestling season is officially in full swing. The boys have been dominating the mat and crushing opponents since the season started on November 30th.  Freshman Gordon Hulbert, who just began wrestling...

Spartan Spotlight Players during a song. This photo was shot during the technical rehearsal, which helps the department make sure things are running smoothly before opening night.

How Putnam Came to “Bee”

Alyssa Wittig, Staff Reporter January 19, 2023

It is the time of year that we take a step back and recognize the amazing talent living, breathing, and learning within these walls. The Francis Howell Central drama club has just closed the door on their...

Sophomore Mckenzie Myers works on studying alone.

Crammed with Students

Bella Smith and Isabella Totra January 18, 2023

Students gathered in the Learning Commons after school from 2:20-6:30 p.m. on Mon. January 9 and Tues. Jan. 10 for Cram Central. At Cram Central students were joining their friends to study together...

The student parking lots sit full on the morning of Nov. 15th, the day of the school years first snow. When it comes to driving in clod, wet weather, two of the schools teachers who are certified to teach Drivers Education cautioned students to drive more defensively and to give themselves more time to get to their destinations.

Staying Safe when it’s Slick

Ian Spencer, Staff Reporter January 18, 2023

As a mid western winter approaches, weather that can create some really tricky driving conditions come along, slick roads, a snow-clouded field field of vision and black ice are some considerable cold-weather...

The team breaks it down before the next half begins.

Trojan Takedown

MaryGrace Cummings, Staff Photohrapher January 18, 2023

The C- Team boys basketball team were a force while playing Troy on Monday, Jan. 9. The game was well worked for with an end score of 54-13. This was an exciting game to watch with the boys shooting...

Tony Valera, a junior, plays the electric guitar for the Spartans Regiment Pink Out game performance in October. In addition to playing in the marching band, Valera is a member of the Jazz Ensemble and the Wind Ensemble.

Facing the Music

Kailey Pallares, Staff Reporter January 18, 2023

At age five, junior Tony Valera picked up his first of many instruments, a drum set. Inspired by his father and uncle, he would create his own music without realizing the impact it would soon make on his...

The Aftermath

Aniya Sparrow and Ava Reyes January 17, 2023

Parents usually think thoroughly about their divorce decision before they file, the kids are most likely a key component in this decision. Some children feel as if they are the reason for the divorce and...

Analiesa Hollowood celebrates her graduation from the RAPS program at the Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City.

Invisibly Ill

Analiesa Hollowood, Staff Reporter January 17, 2023

       Waking up is a difficult task for any teenager, though most typically have the ability to move despite their zombie-like state. I, on the other hand, sit-up every morning, overcome by the...

Sophomore Jacob Haas races his opponent toward the goal.

A Hockey Comeback

Ava Reyes, Staff Photographer January 12, 2023

Central’s Varsity ice hockey team played Duchesne and won 6-4. The game took place on Monday, Jan. 2 at the Recplex. Although Central won the final points, Duchenese followed close behind, making...

One of the girls swimming her butterfly.

Dive Right In

Caroline Tarleton, Staff Photographer January 12, 2023

    The girls swim and dive team had a tri-meet on Tuesday, January 10th against Francis Howell High and Francis Howell North. The meet meant that only two members of the team could...

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