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The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

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The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

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All content by Hannah Wilson
(From left) Chris Dalton, Matt Howard and Dawn Hahn investigate the crime scene of Anna Garcia, a person of study in Principals of Biomedical Science. All three teachers have taken on new PLTW classes this year.

10. Howard, Hahn and Dalton Take Charge of PLTW Classes

By Hannah Wilson, Colin St. Aubin, and Michael Zull
Published: May 21, 2019
KOE Hosts Luncheon For Seniors

KOE Hosts Luncheon For Seniors

By Katt Davis and Hannah Wilson
Published: April 5, 2019
Chronic Illness, Chronic Disruption

Chronic Illness, Chronic Disruption

By Hannah Wilson
Published: April 3, 2019
In her Intro to Art class, senior Erin Maniscalco writes "I am not dull" for her "I am, I am not" project.

Art Students Participate in “I Am, I Am Not” Project

By Hannah Wilson, North Star Co-EIC
Published: February 26, 2019
Students attend the 2018 Prom on Friday, May 4. Juniors and seniors participated in the Prom Fashion Show for a fun night and to help raise money for the dance. The fashion show is put on annually by the Junior Delegates

Prom Fashion Show Returns to the Stage

By Hannah Wilson, North Star Co-EIC
Published: February 25, 2019
Senior Jada Jones poses with a card that has her name spelled in Japanese. Jones encountered some difficulties in school due to the difference of language and spelling. The letter “J” in Japanese has a negative connotation, so she had to spell her name with a “G.”

Jada Jones Lives in Japan for Two Years

By Hannah Wilson, North Star Co-EIC
Published: January 23, 2019
Teachers Rekha Shivaprasad and Fatine Bourkadi provide hope and positivity in the classroom for their students by providing a different perspective

Teachers Rekha Shivaprasad and Fatine Bourkadi Provide Hope and Positivity in the Classroom

By Hannah Wilson, North Star Co-EIC
Published: November 26, 2018
On Aug. 28, English teacher Shelly Parks was announced as the Missouri State Teacher of the Year. Now, after receiving this award, Parks has toured around Missouri, giving speeches and serving on different committees.

English Teacher Shelly Parks Wins the Missouri Teacher of the Year Award

By Hannah Wilson
Published: October 3, 2018
In the 2016-17 school year, English teacher Jani Wilkens took a leave of absence after she developed debilitating panic attacks. Wilkens continues to keep a positive outlook in life after looking back at how she changed during her leave of absence.

English Teacher Jani Wilkens Keeps a Positive Outlook While Dealing with Panic Attacks and Seasonal Depression

By Hannah Wilson
Published: October 3, 2018
(From left) Chris Dalton, Matt Howard and Dawn Hahn investigate the crime scene of Anna Garcia, a person of study in Principals of Biomedical Science. All three teachers have taken on new PLTW classes this year.

Howard, Hahn and Dalton Take Charge of PLTW Classes

By Hannah Wilson, Colin St. Aubin, and Michael Zull
Published: August 28, 2018
Senor Amber Pryor holds a Prop Learn sign outside of a polling booth on Apr. 13. The FHN Young Democrats stood outside polling stations in the FHSD area to convince voters to vote in support of the tax levy. Prop Learn failed by a mere 3%, forcing the Board of Education to start thinking of new ways to save money. (Photo submitted)

Prop Learn Fails to Pass

By Hannah Wilson
Published: May 3, 2018
Janet Stiglich and Chad Lange are the School Board’s Newest Members

Janet Stiglich and Chad Lange are the School Board’s Newest Members

By Hannah Wilson
Published: May 3, 2018
Freshman Gracie Rice Plays For the Traveling Lady Blues Hockey Team

Freshman Gracie Rice Plays For the Traveling Lady Blues Hockey Team

By Hannah Wilson
Published: April 27, 2018
During a board meeting, superintendent Mary Hendricks-Harris, chief communications and community relations officer Matt Deichmann, and chief operations officer Kevin Supple discuss the funding for extracurricular activities if Prop Learn gets passed.

District Introduces New Proposition

By Hannah Wilson
Published: March 22, 2018
In a local election on April 3, these four candidates will run to fill the two opening spots on the Board of Education. Read below to find out who they are, why they are running and ideas they have for the district.

Q&A with the Board of Education Candidates

By Hannah Wilson
Published: March 21, 2018
Senior Aaliyeh Habibi and junior Alex Connolly play Uno. Habibi helps the Teen Club every day after school. They participate in activities such as baking, board games and crafts. Teen Club is a branch of Community Living. Community Living offers different social opportunities, employment opportunities and support services for kids and adults with special needs.

There’s No “I” in Teen Club

By Hannah Wilson
Published: March 8, 2018
Senior Bon Jang wrestles in a match against Timberland on Jan. 11. The team lost this match with a final score of 15-54. More than half of Timberland’s team points were earned because FHN had to forfeit matches due to not having a wrestler in a weight class where Timberland did.

The Impact of Wrestling Having a Full Lineup This Season

By Hannah Wilson
Published: December 13, 2017
Brianna Schmidt puts for Francis Howell North on 9/14.

Senior Briana Schmidt Tees Off at Sectionals

By Hannah Wilson and Mackenzie Pugh
Published: October 6, 2017
Senior Briana Schmidt prepares for a putt on Sept. 14.

Senior Briana Schmidt Prepares for GAC Championships

By Hannah Wilson
Published: September 20, 2017
Junior Luke Davis prepares to dive into the water from the block. The boys’ diving and swimming team was cut this year due to a lack of swimmers and a coach. This decision could change in the future if more swimmers and divers try out.

Boys Swimming Team Is Cut Due to Lack of Swimmers

By Hannah Wilson
Published: September 20, 2017
Briana Schmidt and Jessica Qian on 9/1 vs. Timberland(cred. Hannah Medlin)

Q&A with Girls’ Golf Coach Chris Whitthaus

By Hannah Wilson
Published: August 29, 2017
Laura Hawkins cheers in front of the student section as the Knights play on an August evening.

Tenth Top Story of the Year: Laura Hawkins Leads FHN Student Section

By Hannah Wilson, Newspaper Staffer
Published: May 8, 2017
Most teenagers have the tendency of texting and driving, the thought of setting down their phones being unheard of. Phones have had some negative impacts on teenagers in their daily life. From decreasing grade point averages to deaths from distracted driving, the usage of phones can have major impacts. (Photo by Rachel Kehoe)

The Problem With Phones Today

By Hannah Wilson
Published: May 3, 2017
Speech and Debate Wins Multiple Events at Marquette Invite

Speech and Debate Wins Multiple Events at Marquette Invite

By Hannah Wilson
Published: February 23, 2017
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