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Clayton evaluates a students drawing.

Creating With Clayton

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer November 6, 2023

With 13 years of teaching under her belt, visual arts teacher Ms. Megan Clayton, is bound to have had many different experiences, both good and bad. But through all of these experiences, one recurring...

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....

Sophomore Alex Tarleton taking his turn playing his solo, after the rest of the class got the opportunity to try out their ideas. Alex has a feature in one of the pieces for the band, so every bit of playing time helps.

The Stress of Creativity

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer October 2, 2023

The students in the fifth hour Jazz Band come together every day to make music, but every Tuesday they hold a special improvisation class, where students can let their creative sides shine. Even still,...

Seniors Elaina Rainwater, Maddie Arle, and Magi Temelkova work the mural.

A Delayed Display

Andy Waliszewski, Staff Photographer April 26, 2023

After an unfortunate delay due to a severe storm warning, FHC's fine arts department finally got to host their annual festival. Last Tuesday, Apr. 17, the art classes showcased their best artwork,...

NAHS members viewing Mrs. McCunes slideshow of the clubs past experiences.

A Facility for the Fine Arts

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Reporter October 21, 2022

High school students looking for an outlet can find one in room 246 every Monday after school. On the first day of the week, the National Art Honor Society meets in this room, giving any student looking...

Student taking picture next to piece of art.

Art Festival Comeback

Maya Culian, Social Media Editor & Photographer April 25, 2022

After two years FHC finally had their Art Festival on Friday Apr. 1. The festival was ran by NAHS [National Art Honors Society] and was filled with all the different arts and activities. There were stations...

Mikayla Jacobs and Hannah Rodriguez looking at Mrs. Baird for direction.

Hitting the High Note

Chloe Schwab, Staff Photographer February 22, 2021

Possible budget cuts occurring in the state may affect the fine arts programs at Francis Howell Central, such as the choir program. Many students use choir as an outlet to their normal school routine,like...

Passion for Painting

Passion for Painting

Hannah Bernard and Paige Fann February 19, 2020

    On Tuesday, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Russel's first hour Painting 2 class worked hard on their projects. The students were using oil paints to create their pieces in the Order in Chaos unit....

A Closer Look At Painting

A Closer Look At Painting

Corinne Vorderstrasse, Staff Photographer December 6, 2019

Mrs. Judy Russell’s first hour painting class works bright and early to create beautiful pieces of artwork through mixing paints and their access to different types of brushes. On Wednesday, Dec....

Brush Strokes to Success

Brush Strokes to Success

Corinne Vorderstrasse, Staff Photographer December 6, 2019

In Mrs. Judy Russell’s seventh hour class, students of all kinds gather for a joint class of Drawing and AP Studio Art, where drawing students work on sketching the human figure, while AP Studio...

Fine Arts Festival Festivities

Ashley Gault, Photographer April 10, 2017

The FHC Fine Arts Festival is an annual event that choir, band, art and theatre come together for to show all the projects they've worked on throughout the school year. The art department puts their works...

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