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After getting tripped, junior Claire Casler holds her arm up in disbelief at the referee not calling a foul. Both referees conversed with each other and came to the consensus that the player from North committed a foul.

Feeling the Foul

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 12, 2025

Playing in a rescheduled game due to bad weather conditions, the girls' varsity soccer team fought against Fort Zumwalt North on April 29. While the team kept up their energy and pushed hard until...

After getting the ball back in their possession, senior Julia Peters fights hard to keep it. As it was a close call, Peters was able to fight hard and keep the ball in their possession, running it closer to the goal.

Little With a Large Impact

Madi Scott, Staff Photographer May 6, 2025

Wrapping up a long season, the girls varsity soccer team celebrated its senior night on April 24. Senior night is a tradition that has been around for many years, this is a night to recognize the...

Hannah Halterman fights for first place, pushing herself until she crosses the finish line. After Halterman completed the race, Coach Kurt Kruse congratulated her on the win.

Fight to the Finish Line

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor May 2, 2025

At the annual Bob Breuer Invitational, held at home field on April 22, the varsity girls and boys track and field team hosted their Senior Night to honor each and every senior that has dedicated their...

During The Spotlight Players’ production of Twelfth Night, freshman Jack Christlieb performs his solo while standing in front of his fellow cast members. Christlieb portrayed a narcissistic character and imagined himself as someone above his station.

A Night to Remember

Caroline Kraft, Visuals Editor-in-Chief April 28, 2025

After months of meticulous painting, planning, staging and more, The Francis Howell Central Spotlight Players were prepared to open their most recent production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”...

During halftime at a varsity football game, junior Chloe Hearn flips a bright purple flag in the air. This school year, the theme for both the Spartan Regiment and the Color Guard was about the Gateway Arch.

Art Without Limits

Caroline Kraft and Summer Suarez April 24, 2025

When you hear the word “art,” the first thing that comes to an average person’s mind may include the image of a paint brush, markers, another form of media. However, for most dancers, musicians,...

As a book lays open on a table the middle two pages are folded inward to form a heart. The red light in the background shines through the heart to highlight a reader’s love for books.

Lost in Literature

Ava Reyes, Sophia Allen, and Lillian Seithel April 23, 2025

Reading is a powerful tool that is often overlooked. The ability to transport to a new world, fall in love or learn something new is within reach. Reading is a hobby for many people across the world but...

Beginning the first boys' relay of the day, sophomore Will Bradley blasts off the block, trying to get ahead of the other racers. Bradley started in lane one and, because lane one is shorter than the other lanes, started further back than the other racers.

Running to Remember

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor April 15, 2025

Francis Howell Central held the annual Todd Bizzell Spartan Relays, hosting eight different schools on April 7, honoring former track and field coach Todd Bizzell, a pillar of the FHC community for...

Senior Thomas Masterson watches the ball after he pitches it during his warm up before the inning starts. Pitchers have to warm up before each inning to keep their arm fresh for the rest of the time they pitch.

Falling Forward

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer April 15, 2025

Coming back from spring break, the varsity baseball team faced the North Point Grizzlies on April 2. Competing against a strong grizzly team the Spartans fell short losing 10-0. Trying to maintain...

While speaking about the next duties, Michael Donahay and Rick Griesenauer, they each plan to work on, two custodians stop to formalize a plan. By knowing what each of their coworkers are working on, they can each work together to clean the different areas of the school more efficiently.

Unsung Heroes

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer April 11, 2025

Walking into a clean school each day does not happen magically. When any school day ends a force of five to six custodians arrive and do their everyday duties. They make their rounds through the school...

Amy Gryder speaks about her experience within a corporate workplace and how that will affect her actions within the school board. Gryder ran alongside Oelke, one of the main issues they cover being DEI, or inclusivity of all students. Photo by Summer Suarez.

Featured at the Forum

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor March 21, 2025

The eighth annual Candidate Forum was held in the auditorium on March 18, where each of the candidates for the upcoming FHSD school board elections, Sarah Oelke, Amy Gryder, Randy Cook and Ashley Sturm,...

Avoiding her defender, Riley Henderson passes the ball to her teammate playing in the center of the court. As the player in center is only allowed to stay in their spot for three seconds, the player shot immediately after receiving the pass from Henderson.

Down to the Last Second

Summer Suarez, Photo Assignments Editor March 18, 2025

Competing in the first round of districts, the girls varsity basketball team battled against Timberland High School at Fort Zumwalt West on March 6. As both teams wanted to move on to the next round,...

 In the final match of her high school career, senior Kailey Benson throws her hands up and shakes her fingers. Benson placed first at the state tournament in the 130-pound weight class with an undefeated record this season and hasn't lost a match since her sophomore year.

Making History

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor March 18, 2025

    On Feb. 28 through March 1 the girls and boys wrestling teams competed in the MSHSAA state wrestling tournament. They qualified seven girls and four boys for the tournament. They...

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