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The class works in individual groups, to split up the dissection process. Members of the groups have specific jobs making the process go smoother on May 7.

Dissecting Our Futures

Gabrielle Viehmeyer, Staff Photographer May 19, 2026

Many students take Human Anatomy to further their education in medical studies. One way they become more involved with body systems is by dissecting a cat. On May 7 students began their dissection,...

Mr. Patrick Reed looks intensely at his anatomy skeleton, which he has named Mr. Dauve. Reed brings his unique personality to each class, using creative analogies and interesting stories to guide his students to deeper levels of understanding.

Mr. Patrick Reed

Michael Purcell May 6, 2026

With the curtains closing on my time as a Spartan, I think back on the many good memories I've had. One teacher in particular has resonated with me for a number of years. From the first time I met Patrick...

Patrick Reed grades papers at his desk. Reed's family has a strong affinity for cranberry sauce, a taste that was created when he was young and enjoyed it at family holidays.

Feast or No Feast, There is No Diet

Chloe Biondo, Staff Reporter December 27, 2025

For most living in the United States, Thanksgiving is known more as the day of feasting than being grateful. Unhealthy, greasy, hot, rich entrees cover every space on dining room tables, kitchen counters,...

Alyssa Keen looks over her work while listening to music. As the end of the school year approaches, the workload increases for many.

A Test of Time

Lillian Richter, Staff Reporter May 12, 2025

For two weeks in April, the usual rhythm of the school day at Francis Howell Central came to a halt. The school implemented a block schedule to accommodate End-of-Course (EOC) exams, replacing the traditional...

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Layci Kenoyer, Staff Photographer April 16, 2025

Feelings of anticipation and joy fill the hallways of FHC during the weeks leading up to winter break, with students and staff looking forward to enjoying time away from school. Many of these students...

Senior Abby O'brien and sophomore Gage Haile pose right after pulling their cat out for dissection. O'brien was quite excited to begin the dissection.

A Final Dissection

Sophia Allen, Staff Photographer May 18, 2024

HAP, Human Anatomy and Physiology taught by Mr. Patrick Reed began the end of the year cat dissection. The class final will be a test over the dissection and the study guides the students make themselves. When...

Mr. Reed shares his passion with one of his Human Anatomy & Physiology classes. Mr. Reed is one of the school's favorite teachers, and his joy for teaching, along with his emotion when he teaches is one of the biggest reasons why.

Reaching Higher with Reed

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer November 27, 2023

Whenever you hear the name “Mr. Reed”, your mind gravitates to the strange humor of the Human Anatomy and ZOBOT teacher. His jokes always fill the room, and creates a soft and comfortable environment...

Midway through clicking to the next slide in his presentation, Reed remembers information that students should know about as he will put a similar question on the test. Reed often lets students know when information is important for the test as a way of easing the students' anxieties.

Learning With Laughter

Mallory Davie, Staff Photographer October 4, 2023

Lecturing during his famously difficult subject, Patrick Reed passionately speaks about bones, their parts, and how they work. On October 2, Reed shows up in his brightly colored “bone day” shirt,...

Diving Into Dissection

Magi Temelkova and Rocco Muich April 28, 2023

Mr. Patrick Reed’s ZoBot class has had the opportunity for a hands-on experience dissecting the animals that they learn about during lecture. Students describe their recent starfish dissection lab, what...

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