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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

Down Syndrome Controversy

Kirstyn Corbett, staff writer August 30, 2017

As technology becomes further advanced, more and more expectant mothers are encouraged to take prenatal screening tests. The results of these screenings and the decisions that have to be made are often...

At the first varsity football home game against Mehlville, junior Sarah Stith covered herself in blue beads and face paint to follow the "blue-out" theme. "I love going to football games and having a good time with my friends," Stith said.

First Football Game

Jenna Pardieck, staff writer August 29, 2017

"Look What You Made Me Do" Review

“Look What You Made Me Do” Review

Hannah Chisnell, staff writer August 29, 2017

Taylor Swift came back to the music industry, Aug 25, after an unnoticed hiatus, releasing her single, “Look What You Made Me Do” to lead into her fifth album. “Look What You Made Me Do”, offers...

First Play Announced

Sydney Gibson, staff writer August 29, 2017

Friday Aug. 18th, FHHS drama club announced they will be using “Kill Me Deadly” for their fall production. Auditions are set for Aug 29th and 30th. Drama teacher Mr. Ed Cole describes the production...

Reagan Carhcart

Reagan Carhcart

Mackinna Leigh, staff photographer August 29, 2017

What started out as just a trip to Yendi, Ghana Africa with her father and Uncle's Cardiologist team, soon turned into a life changing opportunity. Sophomore Reagan Cathcart's uncle is a Cardiologist who...

Senior Adora Calvert sings before "First Jason's" performance at Firebird Club, Aug. 25

Adora Performs at Firebird

Brandon Sanchez, staff writer August 28, 2017

Aug 25th, at the Firebird Club in St. Louis, Senior Adora Calvert, stage name, Adora Brenn, opened up for metal group, “First Jason”. She took the stage with a pair of space buns as she performed...

Surprise Snapchat Filter

Surprise Snapchat Filter

Sydney Taylor, staff writer August 24, 2017

Junior Erin Jones made a picture-perfect impression Wednesday when her friends opened Snapchat and saw her own custom “geo filter”. Jones made the filter Tuesday night, after wanting to do something...

Witnessing the Solar Eclipse

Bryce Clemons, staff writer August 24, 2017

Monday Aug. 21, people around the world gathered outside for a once in a lifetime experience, the chance to see a solar eclipse in totality. “Seeing totality was awesome. The way the edges of the...

Cell Phone Controversy

Emily Scott, staff writer August 24, 2017

Cell phone use in school is still a large topic of debate. Legislators in Arkansas are currently considering completely banning phones in school overall. The current cell phone policy at Howell is...

Senior Mariah Davis throws the Special Olympics’ catcher a spare ball at the Francis Howell Central tournament Aug. 19. The Vikings defeated the Eagles in the Eagle’s second game of the tournament. The Vikings were short on players, so the Eagles, with a 17 man roster, gave the Vikings three of their players to be able to  play the game.

Softball helps in Special Olympics

Logan Goulet, staff writer August 23, 2017

The Special Olympics is an organization within the Francis Howell School District that offers basketball, bocce, bowling, flag football, golf, power-lifting, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball...

Sarahah Craze

Sarahah Craze

Vanina Dimitrova, staff writer August 23, 2017

Anonymous messaging apps have become a popular source of social media. Over the summer, an anonymous messaging app called Sarahah became popular among students. Sarahah allows people to attach the link...

Football Jamboree

Football Jamboree

Sam Figgins, staff photographer August 23, 2017

On Aug. 12, Howell hosted the football jamboree. Three other schools participated in the Jamboree, Ladue, MacCluer, and CBC. The student section dressed in beach theme. Beach balls were thrown around...

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