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Juniors Afomia Tensae, Jacob Banks, and Anna Shi sat on the couch watching the show projected infront of them, laughing together. After a long day, it can be refreshing to have something constant in your life, such as movies or a TV show.

Screen Therapy

Tillie Houston, Staff Reporter February 12, 2026

Television can be a temporary emotional escape from the world. It can help students through a tough day with funny one-liners, relatable characters, and a sense of community. Shows can be a safe space...

At the start of her match, sophomore Ashley Hayes stands with intensity, carefully locking in on the perfect spot to place her serve. Her eyes scan the other side of the net, reading her opponent’s position. She then sends the ball soaring over the net, marking the beginning of an exciting rally.

A Smash Hit

Michael Purcell, Staff Reporter December 24, 2025

State championships are often a harrowing journey, with the trials and hardships along the way testing an athlete’s resolve. On the girls’ tennis team, one player worked through the tribulations of...

Freshman Ashley Hayes jumps to serve the ball. Hayes' powerful serve was part of what set her apart from her opponents.

Freshman Phenomenon

Hannah Halterman, Web Co-Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2024

There was a slight chill in the air in Springfield, Mo. as freshman Ashley Hayes prepared for her final four match at the tennis state championship, the first to do so in FHC history.  As she stepped...

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