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Senior Luke Stallings and Sirr Julian Rodriguez play their instruments at the winter jazz concert on Dec. 9. Their relationship with Rick Hayden, a professor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has redefined their love for the art of music and improved their ability to play.

Striking the Right Chord

Michael Purcell, Staff Reporter March 24, 2026

Jazz music is the culmination of the hard work of many musicians, coming together in a grand fashion and performing concerts for many to see. The school jazz band puts in the hours year-round, honing their...

Sophomore Kieren Kelly plays piano during the jazz concert on Dec. 10. Kelly also plays alto sax and in the past has been involved in Howell High Schools winter drumline.

Growing a Groove

Jarrett Reed, Staff Reporter March 2, 2026

School is a place to learn, but also a place to challenge oneself to unlock new potential. It's also a good place to learn new skills, like painting, cooking, or even woodworking. Playing an instrument,...

At swim senior night students are celebrated for their time on the team.

Culture Over Everything

Nadia Moore, Staff Reporter February 19, 2026

In movies athletes are portrayed as mean and bossy, you always see them shoving other kids into lockers. FHC tries to resolve the issue by not only looking at the skills of the players but also their attitude....

Sophomore Phelan Pelster plays the bass clarinet during a practice for band class. He is one of more than 120 people in the A-Band.

Strike Up The Band!

Jaxen Marsden, Staff Reporter March 10, 2025

As the preparations for winter sports begin and all the practices, training, and hard work start to ramp up, so does the Spartan Athletic band, or A-band. This year’s A-band had its first rehearsal Nov....

The A-Band plays a familiar song during a break in the action during the girl's basketball game on Dec. 19 in order to pump up the crowd. "I show up for the connections and moments that we make together," Izzy Hoffeditz said.

In The Stands With A-Band

Matt Rupp, Staff Reporter March 1, 2023

On January 12. 2023 the girl’s basketball team was at halftime during a close game with St. Dominic,  Mr. Nathan Griffin standing in front of the Spartan A-Band. He holds up a number 31 and the students...

Majorly Committed

Marygrace Cummings, Staff Reporter October 13, 2022

It's another Friday Night, spirits are high as Anna Schwarm and Caroline Tartleton senior drum majors put on their uniform, adjust their gloves and prepare to lead 110 of their bandmates Drum majors-...

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