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Students get opportunity to give back
On March 5, Volunteer Knights will be hosting their annual blood drive in the large gym. It is open to anyone over 16 with parent permission and they must meet other criteria such as previous sickness, tattoos, and sexual history that will be asked the day of the blood drive. Sign ups are Feb. 15-19 [...]
Professionals help Jazz band prepare to compete
This Friday, FHN’s jazz band will be taking a road trip to Kansas City. Saturday, they will be participating in their first competition of the year at the UMKC Jazz Festival. This is the first time anyone from FHN has ever gone to this competition. In preparation, the 22 member band has been practicing daily [...]
Teen mental, physical developments lead to possible influences in sexual behaviors
In today’s society one of the most controversial topics among teens is whether or not to involve themselves in sexual activity. This arguable statement is one decision that is greatly influenced by the human brain. Each decision that a teen makes towards sexual activity is involved with their brain and the different cognitive stages of [...]
Board candidates hope to improve district with election
The District administration building is currently undergoing many changes as two seats are opening up on the board. The deadline to register for office ended on Jan. 19 and they had six people register to run for the two seats available. The two seats opening up are Directors Sandy Sanders and Terry Black as [...]
FBLA prepares for districts
Throughout the month of January, the members of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) were busy preparing for their district competition on Feb. 19 at Chesterfield Mall. This is perhaps their biggest event of the year.
Coffeehouse mixes together old traditions, new people
On Feb. 18 and 19, the FHN library will once again fill with the aroma of coffee and the sound of snapping applause for the eighth annual North Street Coffeehouse. Students will get the opportunity to experience the coffeehouse during English classes on one of the two days.
Busby’s artistic ability creates opportunity
Sophomore Kayla Busby’s talent for art began at the ripe age of five when a contest in kindergarten landed her art work in the Children’s Art Museum. Even with such a big accomplishment, she would not truly begin her artistic pursuit until high school. Just this year, she entered into her first show at Lindenwood [...]
Car accident changes Neilson’s life
Sitting behind her father, Carl “Kiwi” Neilson, on the drivers side of her families Mazda van, junior Lauren Neilson was quietly reading a book. The Neilson family was on their way home from their family vacation in Fort Walton, Florida. Trying to get the sun out of her eyes while reading, Lauren was slouched down [...]