The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

FHNtoday.com

The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

FHNtoday.com

The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

FHNtoday.com

Gavin Swart

Gavin Swart, News Staffer

Gavin is currently a junior at FHN. Gavin joined the News staff during sophomore year. Gavin’s favorite part of news staff is being able to send wordy emails to people who are not in the building.

All content by Gavin Swart
The Francis Howell Board of Education Makes Way for New Leaders

The Francis Howell Board of Education Makes Way for New Leaders

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: April 7, 2025
A Mock Trial Christmas [Personal Column]

A Mock Trial Christmas [Personal Column]

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: March 13, 2025
Seniors gather in a crowd to show class spirit at the Snowcoming pep assembly

Snowcoming Pep Assembly Excites Students for the Annual Semi-Formal

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: March 3, 2025
Another Wolf Man Movie Releases Despite It's Prior Films' Failure in Box Office

Another Wolf Man Movie Releases Despite It’s Prior Films’ Failure in Box Office

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: January 30, 2025
Pictured is the inside of the McClay Library, one of the three libraries that had discussions of closure. It was decided that the libraries would not be closed.

New Year Sparks Changes to Libraries in St. Charles

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: January 17, 2025
Choir Members Prepare for Upcoming Auditions

Choir Members Prepare for Upcoming Auditions

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: January 16, 2025

A Timeline of All the Universal Monster Movies

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: January 15, 2025
Boeing Building 100 is one of many places owned by Boeing in order to help streamline their aircraft construction. You can tour the James McDonnell Prologue Room inside Boeing Building 100 in order to learn more about the history of aerospace engineering.

Boeing Faces Financial and Logistical Issues as Fallout From Machinist Strike Settles Down

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: December 13, 2024
Stories to keep you updated, such as Building construction, YAG club, Colorguard, cafeteria staff and Monkeypox.

Six News Stories To Keep You Updated and Informed

Published: October 31, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024 | Knight TV

By Caleb Thompson, Noah Tucker, and Gavin Swart
Published: November 18, 2024
The Cafeteria at North Faces Issues With Maintaining Staff

The Cafeteria at North Faces Issues With Maintaining Staff

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: November 15, 2024
FHN held their annual Veterans Day assembly in the new gym on November 11. It was a 60 minute assembly.

North Honors Current and Former Members of the Military in Veterans’ Day Assembly That Took Place in the New Gymnasium

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: November 12, 2024

Nov. 11, 2024 | Knight TV

By Noah Tucker and Gavin Swart
Published: November 11, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024 | Knight TV

By Gavin Swart and Noah Tucker
Published: November 4, 2024
Need-To-Know Information About Candidates on the Ballot

Need-To-Know Information About Candidates on the Ballot

By Gavin Swart, Online Editor
Published: October 30, 2024
Oh Say, Can You See?

Oh Say, Can You See?

Published: October 30, 2024

Oct. 14, 2024 | Knight TV

By Caleb Thompson, Noah Tucker, and Gavin Swart
Published: October 14, 2024

Oct. 7, 2024 | Knight TV

By Noah Tucker and Gavin Swart
Published: October 7, 2024

Sept. 30, 2024 | Knight TV

By Gavin Swart, Laney Quandt, Sassy Garcia, and Drew Johnson
Published: September 30, 2024

Sept. 23, 2024 | Knight TV

By Noah Tucker and Gavin Swart
Published: September 23, 2024

Sept. 16, 2024 | Knight TV

By Gavin Swart, Noah Tucker, and Vanessa Ng
Published: September 16, 2024
Police Training at Old North

Police Training at Old North

By Gavin Swart
Published: September 16, 2024

What is Scholar Bowl All About?

By Gavin Swart
Published: September 13, 2024

Sept. 9, 2024 | Knight TV

By Noah Tucker, Gavin Swart, Vanessa Ng, and Drew Johnson
Published: September 9, 2024

Sept. 5, 2024 | Knight TV

By Gavin Swart, Harper Schneider, and Vanessa Ng
Published: September 5, 2024

Sept. 3, 2024 | Knight TV

By Braeden Kettinger, Gavin Swart, Laney Quandt, and Drew Johnson
Published: September 3, 2024

Aug. 26, 2024 | Knight TV

By Gavin Swart, Vanessa Ng, and Sassy Garcia
Published: August 26, 2024
Carolie Owens participates in FHSD Board of Education meeting. After just being elected early this month, Owens participates in her first official board meeting on Thursday, Apr. 18.

Steven Blair and Carolie Owens are elected to join the school board following the April 2 election 

By Gavin Swart, Staffer
Published: May 8, 2024
Three Entertainment Stories About Various Movies and Books

Three Entertainment Stories About Various Movies and Books

Published: May 8, 2024
DECA Members Move on to Internationals

DECA Members Move on to Internationals

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: April 25, 2024
FHN Experiences a Partial Eclipse

FHN Experiences a Partial Eclipse

By Gavin Swart, News Staffer
Published: April 10, 2024
A student does work for an AMI day. AMI days are an alternative to making up snow days in May or June,

Francis Howell Adds AMI Days To Combat Snow Day Absences

By Gavin Swart, Staffer
Published: February 5, 2024
Mentor Kylie Taliaferro prepares hot cocoa for students at the Cocoa and Cram event on Jan. 8. The event was hosted by Mentors whom invited students to snacks, hot cocoa and a chance to study with peers for the upcoming finals.

Mentors Hosts Cocoa and Cram Study Session For Upcoming Finals

By Miranda Fabian and Gavin Swart
Published: January 12, 2024
The Scoring Rubric for AP History Classes Was Adjusted to Benefit Students

The Scoring Rubric for AP History Classes Was Adjusted to Benefit Students

By Gavin Swart, Staffer
Published: December 29, 2023
Juniors Akili Griffin, Melissa Guerrero-Bernal and Samantha Felty practice for the upcoming choir concerts.

FHN Choir Prepares for Upcoming Winter Concert in Late November

By Gavin Swart, Staffer
Published: October 31, 2023
Students listen to a speaker in a speech and debate session.

FHN To Host a Speech and Debate Tournament on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28

By Gavin Swart, Staffer
Published: October 27, 2023
Top 10 AP Classes To Take

Top 10 AP Classes To Take

By Gavin Swart, Staffer
Published: August 28, 2023
Meet the New Staff Members for the 2023-2024 School Year

Meet the New Staff Members for the 2023-2024 School Year

By Gavin Swart, Staffer
Published: August 25, 2023
Featured from left to right Jane Puzkar, Mark Ponder and Ron Harmon. They were elected as the new Board of Education members on April 18.

New Board of Education Candidates Were Sworn in on April 18

By Gavin Swart
Published: May 10, 2023
Sarah Korte and Jackson McGowen pose at the DECA conference in Florida.

Sarah Korte and Jackson McGowen Traveled to Florida for a DECA Competition

By Gavin Swart
Published: May 10, 2023
Pencils sit grouped together on a table.

Why it is Morally Justified to Steal Pencils [Opinion]

By Gavin Swart
Published: April 17, 2023
FHN All-Knighter Hosts a Trivia Night to Raise Money

FHN All-Knighter Hosts a Trivia Night to Raise Money

By Gavin Swart
Published: March 27, 2023
On Dec. 7, FHN’s band program, Knightpride, performs under the direction of Ryan Curtis, who took the role after the group’s previous director switched schools.

FHN Band is Performing with Barnwell and Hollenbeck on March 13

By Gavin Swart
Published: February 1, 2023
On November 16, the FHN winterguard practices together in the small gym. Captain Madelyn Clark leads drills with the other team members on rifle. This year’s show is titled Bound by Love.

The FHN Winter Guard Team is Preparing for their Upcoming Tournament on Jan. 28

By Gavin Swart
Published: December 20, 2022
On Dec. 1, sophomore Sophia Manzella looks at her transcript and class options for the upcoming school year.

Class Registration for the 2023-24 School Year will Open on Jan. 3

By Gavin Swart
Published: December 20, 2022
Get Ready For the 12 Hour Podcast and Listen for This Word

Get Ready For the 12 Hour Podcast and Listen for This Word

By Gavin Swart
Published: December 15, 2022
The History of the Tin Can

The History of the Tin Can

By Gavin Swart and Rhea Patel
Published: December 5, 2022
A group of books being banned from FHN’s library due to explicit graphics are shown. The law went into effect on Aug. 28 causing titles such as Flamer, This Book is Gay, and some Attack on Titan volumes to be removed from school libraries.

New State Laws are Forcing Schools to Remove Certain Books from their Libraries

By Gavin Swart
Published: November 9, 2022
Mr. Havermale is a New Social Studies Teacher at FHN

Mr. Havermale is a New Social Studies Teacher at FHN

By Alex Wheadon and Gavin Swart
Published: September 26, 2022
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