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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

Junior Aedan Cody and sophomore Fynn McDermott review their lines before dress rehearsal, Nov. 1.

Journey into the Spotlight: Sophomore Dedicated to Theatre

Malavika Biju, Journalism I Writer December 6, 2023

Unexpected silence ensues as rehearsed lines come to a slow. Eyes dart around the stage as everyone wonders who will save the script. Sophomore Fynn McDermott steps forward and takes on a humorous expression,...

English teacher hooked on fishing

Isabelle Smith, Journalism I Writer December 6, 2023

Family. Reading. Music. All are things that English teacher Loretta Wylie is known for loving. Her love for fishing, however, may not be very well known by everyone. “I go fishing because as the transcendentalists...

Freshman Dhaara Ponnapati prepares herself for her shot at the Riverside Tournament against Cor Jesu and Jackson, Sept. 14. Ponnapati placed first in the individual standings with 77 points.

Getting Back into the Swing: Freshman golfer recovers from injury

Shresta Nekkanti, Journalism I Writer December 6, 2023

Freshman Dhaara Ponnapati feels the golf ball launch off her club as it soars through the air. Instead of happiness, she could only feel a throbbing pain overtaking her body. “When you are trying...

Ready for Takeoff: Junior Juggles Soccer Balls, Planes and Paper

Anika Nadikuda, Journalism I Writer December 6, 2023

As the propellers start moving, the fans on either side of the plane spin. Junior Brooke Novak turns the gear as the aircraft takes off in the sky. Just then, her phone starts ringing and notifications...

Sophomore Jessica Hale rehearses  the euphonium in her wind ensemble class, Oct. 13.

Managing friendships and music

Taylor Mallett, Journalism I Writer December 6, 2023

Sophomore Jessica Hale just finished band rehearsal. Then she has baritone lessons after. On top of this, she has choir and Treblemakers. Music consumes most of her time nowadays. Hale also manages her...

Senior Evyn Humphrey at the girls varsity cross country GACs, Oct. 12.

Running under pressure

Ella Highfill, Journalism I Writer December 6, 2023

Standing on the track feeling the biting heat of the sun, she nervously steps her foot back, feeling her heart racing as the adrenaline sets in, and then just as she hears the loud bang from the starting...

Humans of Howell: Jason Williams

Humans of Howell: Jason Williams

Eva Williams, Journalism 1 November 21, 2023

"Cherish every moment you have with somebody because you don't know if its your last time talking and seeing them, and always be kind and just like no matter what you say make sure it won't offend the...

Humans of Howell: Will Griffin

Humans of Howell: Will Griffin

Eva Williams, Journalism 1 November 21, 2023

"I love high school English. I mean this is where I learned to be a human. This is where I learned like books aren't just books, texts, short stories, poems, whatever. It's not just the words on the page....

Humans of Howell: Christian Kimble

Humans of Howell: Christian Kimble

Kaiden Tosto, Journalism 1 November 20, 2023

"Sometimes I come across as a little bit rude. I don't really mean that . . . it's just that everyone has their situation in life," Kimble said.

Humans of Howell: Noah Behlmann

Humans of Howell: Noah Behlmann

Kaiden Tosto, Journalism 1 November 20, 2023

"Always be responsible, turn in assignments on time. And work out and work to make sure we're good," Behlmann said.

Humans of Howell: Moyra Nichols

Humans of Howell: Moyra Nichols

Julia Tichenor, Journalism 1 November 17, 2023

“Because character development, and they just make me stronger and give me freedom to express myself,"

Humans of Howell: Piper Roedel

Humans of Howell: Piper Roedel

Julia Tichenor, Journalism 1 November 17, 2023

"Just stop trying to prove yourself to other people. You're not who everyone else says or thinks you are," Roedel said.

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