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Mr. Steck leans over his stand, conducting the band. He studies the score, making note of any improvements that can be made.

Steck Creates a Spark

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer March 20, 2024

  After a long first half of the day in school, 5th hour in the school band room opens up with a bright, warm smile from Mr. Steck. He's joking around with the students, talking about various...

Moore can always be seen answering students' questions and walking around to check for progress or queries. Always alert and ready to help.

A Fresh Face in Chemistry

Sophia Allen, Staff Photographer February 6, 2024

Ms. Brittany Moore, a new teacher to the district, teaches chemistry to both honors students and regular students. This class on Feb 2, she went around to answer numerous students questions including...

Mrs. Lentz reading her book during SSR time. Her classroom is a breath of fresh air, and a safe, quiet place for all who enter.

‘Laxing with Lentz

Shaun Matz, Staff Photographer February 1, 2024

Mrs. Lentz opens up the English 3 class period just talking about her life, and asking about how the students are doing. It takes even 10 minutes until the actual SSR, or Sustained Silent Reading,...

Sra. Crain works on editing information for the 2025 Ecuador trip. She prepares to persuade her classes to learn more about the trip. Dec 7th.

The Trip of a Lifetime

Milo Nichols, Staff Photographer December 18, 2023

The World Language department is full of beloved teachers who strive to share a multitude of cultures, the benefits of learning a new language, and encourage students to travel around the world to get...

Sophomore Gavin Evans squatting 65 pounds for his warm up, as Sophomore Ryan Vasquez spots him.

The Melody of Muscle Movement

Lana Mueller, Staff Photoagrapher December 6, 2023

Andrew Carter is a teacher at Francis Howell Central. Carter teaches many different courses, such as weight training, advanced weight training gym class, and freshman health class.  Carter wants...

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...

Speedster Chad, races on his new set of wheels.

Turbo Turtles

Sophia Allen, Staff Photographer November 21, 2023

        Frequent movers, Chad and Franklin temporarily reside in the cozy chemistry room of Brittany Moore. These hungry fellows on the 17th of Nov. embarked on a journey to experience a new kind...

After having struggles with the printing, Mrs. Megan Clayton gives insightful advice to senior Ava Schriber.

The Printing Profession

Kendyl Lay November 15, 2023

The Printmaking class has just started creating their reduction print projects. Any student in Mrs. Megan Clayton’s classroom can quickly pick up on how much she loves her job. Senior Aubrey Vantassel...

Yocum looks at his students as he is in the middle of a lesson. He keeps and exciting atmosphere so his class can stay engaged the whole hour.

The Yocum Way

Ava Breuer, Staff Photographer November 9, 2023

  Every student wants to feel welcome and comfortable in their school. Teacher and coach Taylor Yocum displays this as he is able to affect students in and out of the classroom. As an alternative...

Clayton evaluates a student's drawing.

Creating With Clayton

Rachel Blanchard, Staff Photographer November 6, 2023

With 13 years of teaching under her belt, visual arts teacher Ms. Megan Clayton, is bound to have had many different experiences, both good and bad. But through all of these experiences, one recurring...

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....

Senior Amity Ianiri and LaRue discuss the assignment of the day together.

Loveable LaRue

Milo Nichols, Staff Photographer November 2, 2023

In any classroom, students want to feel heard and supported by their teachers. Sarah LaRue, an English and AP Lit teacher, makes it a priority for her classroom atmosphere to be laid-back, engaging, and...

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