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Cooper Pearson is mid-pitch on May 13. The batter made contact with the ball, but the hit was later fouled when it went out of bounds.

Bat an Eye

Jacob Banks, Staff Photographer May 21, 2026

The varsity baseball team had a game away against Fort Zumwalt East. The team left with a victory having an ending score of 12-9 on May 13. Junior Cooper Pearson gave insight into the daily workings...

Members of Girls in Stem all laugh as they play a game on a console a member brought to the May 14 potluck. As the game continues it gets more hectic, filling the room with laughter.

The Final Meeting

Austyn McBain, Staff Photographer May 21, 2026

To wrap up the final Girls in Stem meeting of the year, the members celebrated with a potluck on May 14. The meeting consisted of food, friends, and lots of laughter. The members wrapped the meeting...

On May 13, Kyle Goughenour swung his bat at the pitch from Fort Zumwalt East. Pivoting his hips, Goughenour creates power through his body for a double.

Striking Down School Records

Carter Hayden, Social Media Editor May 19, 2026

Breaking a school record, the Spartan JV baseball team won its 20th game on May 13, giving them a record of winning 20 out of 25 games. Closing out their season, the team faced Fort Zumwalt East and...

As the event begins, Dr. Gaugh walks out to the podium to introduce Trevor Wolfe, one of the counselors from the school. Names of students began to be called during senior awards night on May 7.

The Final Stretch

Emma Kull, Staff Photographer May 19, 2026

The spotlight illuminates the stage as seniors begin to take their seats during the senior awards ceremony in the auditorium on May 7. This event was created to reward hardworking seniors with department...

Senior Drew Wyss swings through a pitch during his at-bat on May 6. The bases were loaded, and thanks to Wyss, the Spartans scored another run.

Swing Hard

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer May 19, 2026

The Spartan baseball team recently showcased its skills in a matchup against Francis Howell High. On May 6, the Spartans secured a victory, winning the game 5-1. The team displayed athleticism and...

On May 2, senior Kiana Kluesner gets in between two of the opponent players. She took the ball from them and then attempted to pass the ball to her teammate.

The Last Hurrah

Lola Bedel, Photographer May 14, 2026

On May 2, girls varsity soccer had their last game of the season. They won the game 3-0 against Nixa. This game was an emotional time because it was also senior night. This was the last game for seniors,...

Senior Addie Law laughs with Mr. Trevor Wolfe as she accepts her award on May 7. The award she had received was the Coca-Cola award, and Law was the first Francis Howell Central student to ever receive this award.

Shining Seniors

Abby Farnsworth, Staff Photographer May 13, 2026

With the year drawing to an end, many members of the senior class gathered together for one of the last times to be appreciated for their accomplishments. On May 7 at 6:30 p.m, the auditorium became...

After contributing a valuable point, sophomore Galen Davis high-fives his teammates as they congratulate him for the ball he had just slammed down. Davis was set to for most of the rallies, giving the other team no chance against his height and strength of his swing.

Not-So-Clean Sweep

Rachael Latzel, Photo Assignments Editor May 12, 2026

Fifteen wins in a row was the result after the boys JV volleyball game against Troy on May 5. The team expected to have an easy win since they had beaten them without trouble before, but that game...

Winding his arm back, junior Danny Maher keeps his eyes on the ball and focuses on hitting it with power at the game on May 2. Maher is an outside and mainly hits the balls that are set to him.

Serving Up Spirit

Quinn Grabowski, Staff Photographer May 12, 2026

The boys varsity volleyball team faced off against the Rock Bridge Bruins in a two day tournament ending on May 2. The Spartans beat the Bruins in a sweep with a score in the first game of 25-15 and...

Juniors Deepal Sharma, Elizabeth Nix, Eli Danouse, and Aayush Ranjan work together on the dissection on May 8. Ranjan and Danouse held the skin of the cat back as Nix took a picture of the organs.

A Cat Cut Open

Anna Shi, Staff Photographer May 12, 2026

  As the end of the school year is approaching, students in Mr. Patrick Reed’s anatomy class begin their cat dissections. On May 8, Mr. Reed’s third hour class conducted the dissection...

Senior Kalynn Bilodeau listens to her music as she adds the final touches to her jellyfish on April 30. Her three canvases fit together as a scene of ocean creatures swimming together, and as she is almost finished with one, she prepares to add the final touches to another.

Painting Through the Stress

Katherine Albertson, Staff Photographer May 5, 2026

With final exams just around the corner, students are beginning to study for each class. In the art department, many students are tasked with making portfolios. Deadlines quickly approach while students...

Senior Erin Getgood successfully jumps over the bar at the Todd Bizzell Memorial Relays on April 3. Getgood tosses herself in the air over the bar to make the height.

In Spirit of Todd

Aaron Alavi, Staff Photographer May 4, 2026

In memory of a former FHC coach, the sixth annual Todd Bizzell Memorial Relays were held on April 3 with athletes competing in multiple track and field events. Former FHC track coach Todd Bizzell died...

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