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

Personality Profile: Paige Drummond

Personality Profile: Paige Drummond

Karissa Simmons, Journalism I November 23, 2021

After spending her school days at St. Charles Community College, senior Paige Drummond heads to Marching Band and Winter Drumline. She loves them too much to quit.   “Only coming to school...

A Deep Dive Into Red (Taylors Version)

A Deep Dive Into Red (Taylor’s Version)

Grace Sutton, Staff Writer November 22, 2021

Taylor Swift blew up the internet yet again June 18, announcing that her next re-recorded album would be Red. Known as her “heartbreak album,” it first debuted Oct. 22, 2012 and received two Billboard...

College Prep Using SCOIR and Youscience Feature

College Prep Using SCOIR and Youscience Feature

Natalia Fletcher, Journalism I November 19, 2021

Sophomore Alex Collins knows what he wants to do with his life, along with where to go to achieve that dream. “I want to be a clinical psychologist,” Collins said. “I already have a list of colleges...

Assistant Principal Jon Schultz Featured Interview

Assistant Principal Jon Schultz Featured Interview

Kayln Barr, Journalism I November 9, 2021

When Associate Principal Jon Schultz took over July 1, work needed to be done. Schultz had readied for this position his whole life.     “Both of my parents were teachers. My dad was a math...

Boys Swim Takes Home Conference Title for the 4th Year in a Row

Boys Swim Takes Home Conference Title for the 4th Year in a Row

Mariah Schaffer, Editor Elect November 8, 2021

Boys swim competed in the GAC South Division Tournament Thursday, Oct. 28, and Friday, Oct. 29. The team set a streak by winning the conference championship for four years straight. While facing off five...

Twitter Becomes One of The Fastest Ways to Reach Information at Howell

Twitter Becomes One of The Fastest Ways to Reach Information at Howell

Laura Clark, Journalism I October 20, 2021

Before social media, students dialed a hotline to check for activities information.  Now, because of Twitter, they have a quick way to know what is going on.     “Twitter at all times is...

MOYAG Teaches Life Skills to Students

MOYAG Teaches Life Skills to Students

Avari Rausch, Journalism I October 20, 2021

It happens in Jefferson City every year. Students receive a case and it becomes a fight for position. All within one assembly.    Missouri Youth and Government (MOYAG) holds a yearly trip in...

Juniors And Seniors Begin to Take College Visits

Juniors And Seniors Begin to Take College Visits

Anna Johnson, Journalism I October 20, 2021

Three days. This is the amount of time juniors and seniors can use while visiting colleges. A college visit can make a difference in an upperclassmen’s decision on where to apply.  “Checking the...

Girls Tennis Takes on State Doubles and Lafayette

Girls Tennis Takes on State Doubles and Lafayette

Alex Richardson, Staff Member October 19, 2021

The girls tennis team advanced to the district championship to face Lafayette for their final meet Oct. 5. The Vikings lost 5-4. “It made me incredibly happy to see all of their hard work pay off...

Winter Guard In Need of New Participants

Winter Guard In Need of New Participants

Jenna McMullen, Journalism I October 19, 2021

Winter guard needs help expanding its group. Coaches Charlie Bourrage, Connor Frisch, and Emily Ferrario are holding tryouts in commons Nov. 3-5, from 6-9 p.m.   “I enjoyed fall guard so much...

28 Students Make Metro 8 Honors Choir

28 Students Make Metro 8 Honors Choir

Abby Struble, Staff Member October 19, 2021

Saturday, Oct. 9, Howell Choir members auditioned to be a part of Metro 8 Honors Choir at De Smet. The 2021 audition resulted in 28 of the 32 students that auditioned making it into Metro 8. In addition,...

Ricky Reeves Named Project Lead The Way Outstanding Teacher

Ricky Reeves Named Project Lead The Way Outstanding Teacher

Natalia Fletcher, Journalism I October 15, 2021

Project Lead the Way awarded its Outstanding Teacher award to Industrial Tech teacher Ricky Reeves. This award was designed to recognize teachers who inspire, engage, and empower their students through...

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