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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

Come On, Vogue: Senior Alex Figgins poses for a picture behind Soulard Art Gallery. He was with his mom and skating around the area. “My mom went there with me and I skated around for a little bit. A car almost hit me, but they missed, so we’re good," Figgins said.

Soaring through the Sesh

Ethan Avram, Journalism 1 December 13, 2024

Senior Alex Figgins begins his descent down Greens Bottom, but as he gains speed, the world blurs into a dizzying spin, and pavement scrapes down his side and leaves him in the hospital for three days. “I’ve...

Sunset Spirit – Junior Taylor Ricketson raises her pom-poms as she cheers at a football game under the sunset. Earlier that evening, the team had gathered to excite each other for their halftime performance. “The energy from the crowd always makes these games unforgettable,” Ricketson said.

Art In Motion

Ella Brewer, Journalism 1 December 13, 2024

For junior Taylor Ricketson, dance isn’t just a sport, it's a passion. From the beginning of her dance journey at the age of three, to her competitive varsity debut, friends said Ricketson is defined...

Leading with passion: Art teacher Bryan Kyser is helping lead the new climbing club. “I'm excited to be part of the club because it provides a great opportunity for kids to engage in something fun and relaxing, while also allowing them to enrich themselves,” Kyser said.

Climbing to New Heights

Brooke Shaiper, Journalism 1 December 12, 2024

Art teacher Bryan Kyser leads the new student-created climbing club, an opportunity for students to challenge themselves and explore new heights. Kyser said the climbing club is designed to be inclusive,...

Eyes on the future – Junior Zoe Eickmeier plans out their goals for the school year. “I really look up to my mom. She’s everything I feel like I’m missing in myself, so my goal is to be more like her,” Eickmeier said.

Colors that Speak

Joanna Zheng, Journalism 1 December 11, 2024

Junior Zoe Eickmeier is focused on pursuing a career in art and architecture, dedicating time to developing skills and exploring methods of creative expression. “I made a watercolor painting a couple...

The Motorcycling Math Teacher

The Motorcycling Math Teacher

Olivia Wright, Journalism 1 December 10, 2024

Math teacher Antwoine Patton’s hands shake as he reaches for the handle bar of his brand-new motorcycle. He slowly settles on the large, black leather seat, and moves his right thumb until it contacts...

Rappin the Audience Around His Career: Senior Persues Rap

Nicholas Branch-Guillory, Journalism I Writer December 8, 2023

Senior Amir Bruce never expected to be a rapper, but he now has around 10 thousand listeners on Soundcloud. “I started rapping when I was five years old. I couldn’t even talk correctly,” Bruce said....

Photographer Wants to Capture his Dreams

Dylan Sanders, Journalism I Writer December 8, 2023

Senior Sean Jackson looks at his subject, he holds his camera steady and lines up his shot. He is ready to capture something special. He presses the button on his camera to take a photo and hears the glorious...

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...

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