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Seniors Luke Paulus and Aadit Mehta discuss a piece of evidence. The two debate partners have had a successful season, placing at many tournaments.

The State of Debate

Lillian Richter, Staff Reporter April 2, 2025

It’s Friday afternoon, and the Francis Howell Central speech and debate team pulls out of the school, preparing themselves for yet another speech-filled weekend. The team has spent weeks preparing for...

 In the final match of her high school career, senior Kailey Benson throws her hands up and shakes her fingers. Benson placed first at the state tournament in the 130-pound weight class with an undefeated record this season and hasn't lost a match since her sophomore year.

Making History

Amelia Raziq, Social Media Editor March 18, 2025

    On Feb. 28 through March 1 the girls and boys wrestling teams competed in the MSHSAA state wrestling tournament. They qualified seven girls and four boys for the tournament. They...

Senior Tony Valera practices during one of his many band classes. Valera chooses to dedicate some of his time during his band classes to practicing his solo and ensemble music.

Superior Solos and Eloquent Ensembles

Abby Myers, Staff Reporter April 5, 2024

Senior Tony Valera rushes out of a classroom, snare drum in hand. Valera has to quickly grab his marimba in order to be ready for his next performance. This performance means a lot to Valera, and because...

The Improv Intensive team pretends to be shocked at something in the distance.

The Superior Spotlight

Andy Waliszewski, Staff Photographer January 20, 2023

The FHC Spotlight Players have been planning tirelessly for ways to get more visibility in the thespian community, including performing at the Renaissance Festival this past fall and selling Richard...

Sophomore Abby Myers, Junior Rebecca Turner, and Senior Kaylee Wright make up a song together.

A Brilliant Battle

Andy Waliszewski, Staff Photographer January 11, 2023

     The FHC theatre troupe has been rehearsing devotedly for their State Conference for the last two months, practicing not only vocal performances but also improvisation and monologuing, too....

Setting the Pace

Analiesa Hollowood, Staff Reporter November 16, 2022

Another historic year is in the books for the girl’s cross country team. After making state for the second year in a row, with the team placing 11th and Reese McDevitt placing 10th, these girls deserve...

Ultimate Frisbee places seventh at state

Jessica Mugler May 18, 2012

On May 5-6, the Ultimate Frisbee team competed in the state tournament at Priory and placed seventh out of ten teams. For the rookie-based team, this was most of the players’ first state tournament experience. “Ironically,...

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