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Colin Nichols

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief

Senior Colin Nichols is Web Co-Editor-in-Chief, was Web Editor-in-Chief last year, and he joined the staff his sophomore year. He’s passionate about writing, math, science, and bad jokes, and he is a snare drum player in the FHC marching band, the Spartan Regiment, and takes great pride in representing his school and teammates.



All content by Colin Nichols
Hallmark Movie Reviews

Hallmark Movie Reviews

Colin Nichols, Thomas Ramos, and Birdie Brereton
April 9, 2025
Freshman Lucas Ostermeyer and sophomores Chris Allen and Kaitlyn Belina stand from left to right, respectively, in front of their "Fight the Bite!" presentation advocating and fostering awareness for tick-borne illnesses. The team will present to a panel of judges at the State Leadership Conference in Rolla, MO, on Monday, March 24. Photo courtesy of Chris Allen

‘Fight the Bite!’ to compete at the State Leadership Conference

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2025
A picture of the four Board of Education candidates running for the April 8 election. (From Left to Right) Board Vice President Randy Cook, Candidate Amy Gryder, Candidate Sarah Oelke, and Candidate Ashley Sturm all will be attending the Candidate forum on March 18 to be asked questions by the district community. Photo collage by Colin Nichols

Meet the 2025 Board of Education Candidates

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Randy Cook

Randy Cook

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Amy Gryder

Amy Gryder

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Sarah Oelke

Sarah Oelke

Colin Nichols, Editor Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Ashley Sturm

Ashley Sturm

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2025
Mrs. Lentz smiling and holding flowers after being awarded the 2025 Teacher of the Year award. Mrs. Fry is beside her laughing and smiling while holding a balloon in celebration.

Village Teacher

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2025
Junior Aiden Fraser laughs as senior Charlie Fussell moves his rook in their chess game. Many spectators watched the game play out, echoing the friendly community the chess club created.

Checkmate, One Move at a Time

Colin Nichols, Web Co Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2025

Coffee Conversations: Mrs. Emily Harris

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2024
Preparing for an electronic timed-write essay, Chromebooks line the desks in Ms. Laurie Fay's room. This school year, the majority of AP test are online and teachers have adjusted by switching from paper exam practice to digital practice.

Standardization of Digital AP Exams causes Objection and Concern

Colin Nichols, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 4, 2024
Fortnite Chapter 1 default skin holding a bolt-action sniper rifle, in its original ascetic design, watching over the original Fortnite season map. Chapter 1 Reboot OG Fortnite will be coming back for the second time since 2023 on Dec 6. Courtesy of Epic Games

Battle Bus Conversations with the Fortnite OG Squad

Colin Nichols, Co Web Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2024
A picture of Trump speaking on a podium with a red background slashed across it. Red represents the Republican party. Picture by Birdie Brereton

Donald Trump Wins 2024 Presidency

Colin Nichols, Co Web Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2024
The varsity cheer team huddled together for a picture. This is before their performance at the Regional competition on Saturday Sept. 21.

Cheering across Regionals

Colin Nichols, Co Web Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2024
One of the two posters for "Deadpool and Wolverine," the latest Marvel movie and installment in the "Deadpool" series, featuring a morally ambiguous vigilante who cannot die... or can he? "Deadpool and Wolverine" came out July 26 in theaters and was very popular in terms of total sales. Poster courtesy of Marvel Studios.

Deadpool and Wolverine: Dark Humor at its Finest

Colin Nichols, Co Web Editor-in-Chief
September 5, 2024
On April 10, 2024, senior Amity Ianiri and her friends eat their donuts at the Gateway Voter's celebration in the library. Gateway award winning books are recognized statewide in Missouri and voted on by Missouri high school students to "promote literature, literacy, and reading."

Updated policy proposals regarding Learning Commons regulation for first reading again

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
July 18, 2024
English teacher Dr. Jason Becker holding a sign reading, "P6310 will make me afraid to teach diverse authors. Ask me why." The policy will remove many books out of the district Learning Commons and the process to gain approval for specific titles will be slow and smaller scale than demand by librarians and students.

Proposed policies will restrict Learning Commons collection on basis of being “age appropriate”

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
June 24, 2024
The image of each song made by or with a feature by Kendrick Lamar and Drake(From left to right): "Push Ups," by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound, "6:16 in L.A.," by Kendrick, Self Released, "Euphoria," by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records, “Meet the Grahams," by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records, "The Heart Part 6," by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound, the album "FATD," specifically "First Person Shooter," by Drake ft. J. Cole, courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records, "Family Ties," by Baby Keem and Kendrick, courtesy of Columbia Records and pgLang, "Family Matters," by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records, "Like That," Official Music video by Future and Metro Boomin' ft. Kendrick Lamar, courtesy of Wilburn Holding Co., Boominati Worldwide, Epic Records, and Republic Records, and "Not Like Us," by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records. Collage courtesy of Colin Nichols.

Rap Battle or Career Ender?

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2024
The varsity boys volleyball team comes together on the court to celebrate after a successful block in the finals match. Lafayette had many players over six feet so blocking was difficult.

Spiking to New Heights

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024
Dr. Leake and guest speaker Mrs. Odle clap for the officers as they finish their ceremony.

Et tu, Mademoiselle Odle?

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2024
Senior Stevie Lupo listening to music after being done with her work. Everyone listens to music differently.

Music is Everything

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2024
Two partisan extremes arguing over an issue and not compromising or reaching any common ground. This disagreement creates a deep chasm between too unwavering cliffs with different opinions, and makes those willing to compromise crazy as the polarization of extreme ideals leads to deep division between the two groups. Illustration by Birdie Brereton

Polar Opposites

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024
The official new logo for the Front and Central podcast, created by Ian Rashleigh.

Front and Central Ep. 2: Catching Attention

Ian Rashleigh and Colin Nichols
May 16, 2024
Two Cottleville county fire trucks in front of the school responding to the faulty alarm that was tripped on Friday May 10. The two trucks arrived very quickly, within 5 minutes, so in the event of an actual fire, potential damage would be minimal, and the student body would've been safe, as they evacuated very quickly.

Fire pull station tripped causes school evacuation

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
May 15, 2024
Mrs. LaMartina receives flowers from Ms. Fay along with her Teacher of the Year award. The group was laughing and smiling along with Mrs. LaMartina.

Appreciating our Amazing Teachers during 2023-2024

Colin Nichols and Thomas Ramos
May 8, 2024
Mrs. Dena Dauve

Mrs. Dena Dauve

Emme Bernard and Colin Nichols
May 8, 2024
Hannah Halterman holds the baton in her hand, as she focuses in and prepares for her first race of the meet.

Ice baths: Are they worth it?

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-In-Chief
May 2, 2024
The Front and Central Podcast Show is run by Ian Rashleigh and Colin Nichols discussing news, events, pop-culture, and bringing on guests to have an audio interview for listeners. Photo designed and created by Ian Rashleigh

Front and Central Ep. 1: The Intro

Ian Rashleigh and Colin Nichols
May 1, 2024
A mountainous view off the side of the Taum Sauk Mountain, with the trees and atmosphere displaying its beauty in the background. Photo taken by junior Jack Champion, edited by Summer Suarez.

Better call Sauk!

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
April 29, 2024
Steven Blair speaks during the candidate forum on March 19, 2024. Blair, Owens, Kuhn, and Young all attended the forum to share their ideas with the FHSD community.

[Photo] Steven Blair and Carolie Owens Pronounced Winners of Board Election

Hannah Halterman, Staff Reporter
April 5, 2024
Candidates Sam Young, Adriana Kuhn, Carolie Owens, and Steven Blair sit lined up on the auditorium stage at the Candidate Forum. Each candidate used their allotted time to clearly take their stances on issues important to the public.

[Photo] School Board Candidate Forum: In Summary

Thomas Ramos, Web Assignments Editor
March 21, 2024
Steven Blair, Adriana Kuhn, Carolie Owens and Sam Young will participate in the FHSD candidate forum in the auditorium on March 19 at 7 p.m.

Meet the 2024 Board of Education Candidates

Colin Nichols, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
Coach Kurt Kruse holding the team state champion award while leaning in for a photo after the girls wrestling team won the state championship on Feb. 24.

Pinning down a title

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2024
Activities Director Scott Harris smiles at the student sections, showing his passion for FHC during a pep rally.

Activities Director Scott Harris retiring after this year

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2024
A student stands next to a sign that protests the board decision during the Board of Education meeting. The decision was highly controversial and caused many people to rally against the decision.

A Student’s View on Recent Board of Education Decisions

Birdie Brereton and Colin Nichols
January 26, 2024
FHC student Avontae Norman holds a microphone with a gloomy look after speaking while watching the collective student body stand in support of the speaker and in protest against the Board's decision.

Students lead walkouts across District in protest

Colin Nichols and Ian Rashleigh
January 18, 2024
A speaker at the Dec. 21 Board meeting, Harry Harris, voices his opinion on the Board's decision during the Patron Comments section. Photo courtesy of the FHSD YouTube Channel.

Board of Education rescinds curriculum standards for Black History and Literature classes

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
December 21, 2023
Sophomore Sam Taylor dribbles the basketball past an opponent to attempt to make a pass to a teammate. This was the girl's first game against North Point on Friday, Dec 1.

Wishes to Swishes

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2023
Senior Robert Peel playing the game by RobTop Games, "Geometry Dash," a game where you tap to make a cube jump, among other features. He is currently playing a level that is the pre-2.2 update.

Across Platforms and through the Platformer

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-In-Chief
December 4, 2023
Senior Alexander Collins cries and is consoled after speaking at the podium during the meeting while a previous speaker holds a sign reading "TRANS KIDS ARE STILL KIDS."

Proposed policy set to regulate restrooms on basis of gender if approved

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2023
A photo of Francis Howell Central High School.

Policy set to remove anti-racism resolution after vote by Board of Education

Colin Nichols, Web Editor-in-Chief
July 25, 2023
Centertain Podcasts aims to explore news, events, and pop-culture in a fun way. Tune in to have some fun!

The Art of Beatboxing

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2023
Mr. McCoy demonstrating and explaining a chemical reaction while his students watch.

Excitement within Enlightenment

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2023
All of the items for sale the Spartan market is showcasing in room 96 at FHC.

Pride and Improvement

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
May 11, 2023
Freshman Claire Bisanz wearing a brace on her right arm.

The Perseverance Behind a Facade

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2023
Students walking off of a bus in the morning at FHC.

Does it Stop Here?

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2023
Centertain Podcasts aims to explore news, events, and pop-culture in a fun way. Tune in to have some fun!

April Henry: The One Behind the Stories

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
May 1, 2023
District Board of Education Candidates standing together in a line in the Francis Howell Central Auditorium at the Candidate Forum on Wednesday, March 29.

Welcoming the Elected District Board Members

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
April 8, 2023
Items in room 96 ready for sale with price stickers on them.

Practical Practice

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
February 13, 2023
Some of the Varsity Girls Lacrosse players listening to their coach for instruction after school in the FHC stadium.

Pre-Season Perfection

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
February 9, 2023
The Speech and Debate team posing for a photo.

Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
February 3, 2023
Graham Webb reviewing their new schedule sitting in the guidance office.

Stressful Scheduling

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2023
Brynn Bollinger and Aster Johnson, both freshmen, react to something Kaden Bollinger said during the Games Club meeting on Dec. 12 in Mrs. Kim Okai's room after school. The club usually plays "Dungeons & Dragons" but also plays other role-playing games.

[Video] Creative, chaotic stories set the tone in Games Club

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter
December 15, 2022
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