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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

The Students News Site of Francis Howell High School

FHHS Today

Sept. 10 the drumline scores 65.60 at the marching band competition at O’Fallon Township, finishing first overall. The score earned them a giant trophy mounted on a drum. “For where we are in the season, and this being our first competition, we did exceptional even though the run might not have been perfect," Drumline member sophomore Lauren Doss said.

O’Fallon Township Competition

Autumn Schrameyer, Staff Writer / Photographer September 15, 2016

Freshman Andrew McNamara shows junior Varun Jeevan what he is going to do with his Starbucks gift card that he won at the HOSA balloon pop event. "It was a new experience to help out the world by donating to the leukemia and lymphoma society," Jeevan said.

HOSA hosts balloon pop

Annie Sudhakaran, Photographer September 15, 2016

Homecoming Court Voting

Hannah Somheil, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

Homecoming Court Election voting is live! Visit https://vote.electionrunner.com/election/cbe9N to cast your vote! Election Runner will ask you for a Voter ID and Voter Key which will both be your student...

With a capacity to hold 20,000 people, the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is unique in that it offers both lawn seating (13,000 people) and venue seating (7,000 people).

Surviving Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Kennedy Cooper, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

Most things to account for when deciding arrival time is traffic levels, how popular the artists is resulting in lawn seat availability, and parking lots. It is not a huge deal of you’re late to...

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Love, and Other Foreign Words Book Review

Hannah Somheil, Staff Writer September 13, 2016

If you’re looking for a perfect mix of romance and laughs, Erin McCahan’s novel, Love, and Other Foreign Words, is for you. The main character, Josie Sheridan is a nerdy, shy high school student....

Mia Grace Owners: Sisters Vicky Smith & Laurie Rao

Mia Grace Bridal Review

Alyssa Juris, Social Media / Website Editor September 12, 2016

Mia Grace bridal is a small boutique with an array of formal dresses. Mia Grace expanded their store this fall season introducing their Homecoming line. Next to the main store is the new pop up Homecoming...

Tips for choosing a college

Brooke Watkins, Co-Editor September 12, 2016

Make sure that it offers the major(s) that you’re interested in. Choose a college that fits your personality--many people often say to find a school that is you as a college. Decide if price...

Jilly's Cupcake Ice Cream Bar

I Scream for Ice Cream

Alyssa Juris, Social Media / Website Editor September 12, 2016

Ice cream seems to be a go-to favorite food after anything happens in life: a bad breakup, snack, sick, or after dinner dessert. Now deciding where to buy the ice cream from is key. Here are the top ice...

Homecoming Week Themes

Brooke Watkins, Co-Editor September 12, 2016

Monday, Sept. 19: ‘Merica Monday-- Everything red, white, and blue! Show your love for our country and come to school looking as patriotic as possible. Tuesday, Sept. 20: Tropical Tuesday-- Anything...

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The Homecoming Checklist for Ladies

Brooke Watkins, Co-Editor September 12, 2016

Homecoming Checklist (For Girls)   Homecoming can be a stressful time, especially for girls (not to be sexist) with all of the preparation and items to purchase. Here is a list designed to make...

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Top 10 Movies of 2016

Brooke Watkins, Co-Editor September 12, 2016

We may only be two thirds of the way through 2016, but the box office has already had some great successes this year. Here are the top ten most popular movies of 2016 to date: Suicide Squad Don’t...

Art Hill

Fun for Free

Alyssa Juris, Social Media / Website Editor September 12, 2016

A constant cycle of counting down the days till the weekend seems to occur every Monday. Everyday that passes, is a day closer to freedom. But once the weekend comes around nobody has an idea what to do....

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