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FHHS Today

The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

A Dancer’s Perspective

Graceson Kennedy, Journalism December 19, 2018

A snowy haired girl tiptoed across the black floor. After a simple plié, senior Sarah Wilson gave the audience a dazzling smile before she straightened from her pointe shoes up to the silver bun atop...

Christmas Disasters

Megan Bishop, Journalism December 19, 2018

The cold bitter air with lights all around, families together and laughing, a nice Christmas dinner on the table, until disaster strikes. “My family was in the kitchen eating dinner when we smelled...

Drinking At School Functions

Breanna Boucher, Journalism December 19, 2018

According to the school code of conduct, “the use, sale, transfer, possession or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited on school property, at school sponsored activities or events,...

Electronic Abuse

Sydney Truax, Journalism December 19, 2018

Being able to use electronics in classrooms is a privilege, but many students often abuse this privilege.Teachers make their own classroom rules for electronics; some teachers are strict and follow through...

Boys Basketball Preview

Nate Wilhelm, Journalism December 19, 2018

The varsity boys basketball team has high expectations after last year finished with a 20-game win streak and a district championship. The return of seven players led to the sports editor of the St. Louis...

Boys Golf Season Preview

Michael Howrey, Journalism December 19, 2018

Boys golf is still looking for improvement after a good season last year, when players made it to state and the team only lost two matches. “We’re mostly seniors but we've also got some good incoming...

Weight Training

Darius Bernard, Journalism December 19, 2018

Before and during the season athletes train hard in order to be able to compete at their highest level. “Lifting weights has made me stronger and more confident when i’m competing in football and...

Minimum Wage Increase

Patrick Baue, Journalism December 19, 2018

Missouri has a serious pay problem. Passed on Nov. 6, Proposition B plans to increase minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2023. This is a threat to the nearly four out of 10 students in the workforce. Proposition...

Student Parking

Alex Egan, Journalism December 19, 2018

Every driver knows the chaos that occurs each morning in the parking lot. Finding the right spot to park is a hassle. Whether they are trying to park up close or far away, this process needs to be changed. Changing...

Student Section

Darius Bernard, Journalism December 19, 2018

A important factor in any high school sporting event is the student section. Fans have the ability to control the momentum by cheering at the top of their lungs and getting into the heads of opposing teams....

"Baby It's Cold Outside" Controversy

“Baby It’s Cold Outside” Controversy

Lindsey Umfleet, Staff Writer December 19, 2018

The classic Christmas song Baby It’s Cold Outside by Frank Loesser was released in 1953. However, it has become a hot topic within the past two years. People have been debating on whether the song portrays...

Giving Back

Megan Bishop, Journalism December 19, 2018

Christmas is known as the season of giving. There is one easy way of doing this, and, that is by being kind to one another. Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. It can...

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