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Candidates Kevin McGuire, Sara Dillard, and Jason Adams stand at the 2026 Board of Education Candidate Forum. The event was hosted at FHC's auditorium the Tuesday ahead of the April 7th election.

Hear Here

Lillian Richter, Web Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2026

On an otherwise unremarkable Tuesday, the hallway hum settles into a dissonant rhythm — the syncopation of lockers slamming, shoes squeaking, and voices harmonizing into an indistinct current of chatter....

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...

Ap Language teacher Laurie Fay helping a student understand the course curriculum book. The phone ban has allowed for better conversations between students and teachers for better understanding of what going on in classes.

Silent Screens, Loud Learning

Tillie Houston, Staff Reporter December 15, 2025

Amidst the melting pot of opinions on the new ban of cellphones and other personal devices in the classroom, art teacher Ashley Runge has noticed an overall improvement in student participation and interaction...

Both teachers McCoy and Jury talk with freshman Lily Donton and Sophie Ledesma Jaimes after a couple minutes of discussion they decide to ask the teachers for help. Both teachers stand next to the desk and prompt them with questions to better help them.

The Gravity of Experimenting

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer December 5, 2025

Physical science classes taught by Ryan McCoy and Nick Jury, shift from their previous unit into learning about several types of energy on Nov. 25. Mr. McCoy provided a demonstration on how kinetic...

History teacher Nick Beckmann teaching his AP Government classroom. This advanced class has been used to inform students about the country's past and current political status.

From Campus to the Capitol

Tillie Houston, Staff Reporter December 3, 2025

     There are many students who don’t know what a government shutdown entails and how it could potentially affect them personally or someone they know. Understanding what is and what causes a shutdown...

Jury's Journey as a Teacher

Jury’s Journey as a Teacher

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer November 5, 2023

  Having been a teacher for nine years, Mr. Nicholas Jury currently teaches ninth grade US History. Overtime, he’s continued to build positive connections and relationships with his students....

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