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Celebrating the Arts

Mallory Davie and Rachel Blanchard May 22, 2025

Every spring, the National Art Honor Society, in collaboration with the other fine arts programs, hosts their annual Fine Arts Festival. Despite being a mark the year coming to a close, the festival is...

Students in all art classes contributed to placing their artwork into the Fine Arts Festival. Their hard work and effort hang to be appreciated and admired by family and friends who attend.

The Art Behind the Festival

Sophie Rosser, Staff Reporter March 20, 2025

Walking around the cafeteria I read the right corner of each piece of art, searching for both the names of my friends as well as my own name. While admiring the talent of my peers I stumble across my own...

Senior Layni Murray speaking to her fellow NAHS members at their officer elections on Sep. 30, 2024. As a member of the club for a majority of high school, Murray was elected president in the 2023-24 school year and decided to run again for her senior year.

Steering the Herd

Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter November 14, 2024

Francis Howell Central has an extensive array of after-school activities and clubs — numbering to a little over 40. Some clubs have their leadership elections with differing officer positions like president,...

Junior Oli Butler checks the bingo board after President Lani Murray announces the symbols. They then check their card in hopes of a match at the NAHS Valentines day party on Feb. 13.

Colorful Connections

Katherine Albertson and Meghan Baumann March 15, 2024

Though Valentine’s Day is often a time to celebrate romantic relationships, many also celebrate their relationships with friends and family. The National Art Honors Society (NAHS) celebrated Valentine’s...

Mrs. Michelle McCune describes information regarding the Fine Arts Festival that NAHS organizes and participates in.

Drawing in New Faces

Meghan Baumann and Katherine Albertson February 2, 2024

The National Art Honors Society club (NAHS), sponsored by Mrs. Michelle McCune, attempts to make a warm and welcoming environment for all of its members, even those who are not gifted at art. Junior...

President Layni Murray and Vice President Aubrey Simpson look over the presentation about the art clubs.  This event was to introduce the Saeger middle schoolers to the art aspects of Francis Howell Central.

Stringing Together Connections

Meghan Baumann and Lana Mueller January 5, 2024

On Tuesday, December 12, NAHS and the Art Club hosted an after-school friendship bracelet making session to introduce the Saeger middle schoolers to the art aspects of Francis Howell Central. This...

One of the prizes Mrs McCune got sits on the board.

Tis the Season at FHC

Amelia Raziq, Staff Photographer January 4, 2024

  On Mon. Dec. 18, the NAHS had their Christmas party where there was food, drinks, and lots of fun contest. One of the fun things they did was they had a gingerbread house contest they went...

Junior Adam Doria concentrated on his drawing. Trying to win the contest, he attempts to sketch a cat.

Stepping up the Spirit

Lillian Seithel, Staff Photographer November 2, 2023

To step up the spirit for Halloween, NAHS held a festive Halloween party on Oct. 30. To incorporate the art aspect, a pumpkin making contest was established and the winner of the best pumpkin decorating...

Mrs. McCune smiles across the room talking to a student. She was teaching her Digital Art & Design I class.

Mrs. McCune Makes Memorable Moments

Meghan Baumann, Staff Photographer October 31, 2023

Mrs. McCune takes on many roles at Francis Howell Central. She teaches AP Art History, Digital Art and Design, and Printmaking. Mrs. McCune also coordinates the National Art Honors Society (NAHS)....

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,...

Sophomore Layci Kenoyer focuses on her art.

Art Fanatics

Ava Reyes, Staff Photographer February 1, 2023

The National Art Honors Society club meets once a week. This club consists of Francis Howell Central students who share a love for art. The meeting took place on Tuesday Jan. 17th. Sophomore Layci...

Senior Joey Siegler works on a print during open studio time.

Painting a Community

Magi Temelkova, Staff Phototgrapher October 5, 2022

NAHS’ focus for its Sept. 27 meeting was open studio time as well as signing up for the upcoming officer elections. Both new and returning members are finding community in the club. This is senior Joey...

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