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The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

Holiday Traditions

Sydney Truax, Journalism December 12, 2018

Putting up the tree, seeing the lights, waiting for Santa, spending time with loved ones and sending Christmas cards are winter traditions. According to BuzzFeed, the U.S. Postal Service have answered...

Christmas Movie Favorites

Christmas Movie Favorites

Darius Bernard, Journalism December 12, 2018

One knows it's Christmas when it's time to watch Christmas movies with their family and friends. How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, Elf, and Santa Clause are a must see when they show up on TV. “...

Winter Break Traditions

Michael Howrey, Journalism December 12, 2018

Winter break means family traditions. “Me and my family go up to Kansas City every Christmas to visit my grandparents. While we’re there we eat a huge meal and open presents,” senior Devin Griffith...

Does Howell Still Need a Dress Code?

Lily Martin, Journalism December 12, 2018

According to USA Today, between 47-57 percent  of United States public schools have dress codes. Dress codes are put into place to teach students how to dress later in life, like for job interviews....

Reviving School Spirit

Graceson Kennedy, Journalism December 12, 2018

After the October Issue’s scathing critique of the student body’s school spirit and lack of passion, there is a solution to the problem of Howell’s withering. First though, one must define school...

Scholar Bowl Preview

Elise Diesfeld, Journalism December 12, 2018

“Who was the sculptor of The Thinker?” the moderator said. “Auguste Rodin” senior David Yang said after buzzing in. Scholar Bowl is in full gear sweeping Holt, 670-170; and Troy, 630-0;...

Girl’s Swim Team Preview

Natalie Eades, Journalism December 12, 2018

New semester, new coach, new season for the girl’s swim team. Their first meet was Nov. 30, and they won a Tri Meet against Howell North and Pattonville. The girls came in eighth at the Marquette Relays....

Golden Girls & Company

Kennedy Stewart, Journalism December 12, 2018

As their 2018-2019 season begins the Golden Girls have gone through some major changes, starting with their name. For years the Golden Girls have been known as one of the nations top all girls high school...

"SKINS" Album Review

“SKINS” Album Review

Luciana Mach, Web Editor December 12, 2018

Xxxtentacion was a 20 year old rapper who was murdered only six months ago. Although he is deceased, just yesterday, his third studio album was released. SKINS is a ten song, 20 minute album that further...

Are All Hallmark Movies the Same?

Are All Hallmark Movies the Same?

Megan Bishop, Journalism December 10, 2018

Hallmark Christmas movies started airing Oct. 31 and goes to Dec. 29. However, a lot of people do not like celebrating Christmas before Thanksgiving. I loved how the movies started airing early because...

VB Hot Chocolate Review

VB Hot Chocolate Review

Elise Diesfeld, Journalism December 10, 2018

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, so ditch the fire and warm up with VB Chocolate Bar’s $4.50 hot chocolate. Located in downtown Cottleville, VB’s atmosphere is unlike any of its surroundings....

Winter Break vs. Christmas Break

Estevan Hutchinson, Journalism December 10, 2018

In January of 2015 the St. Charles County School District voted 4-3 in favor of changing the original name of Winter Break to Christmas Break. Changing the name from Winter Break to Christmas Break...

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