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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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[Photo] HOSA Prepares for Upcoming Blood Drive

By Sydney Ellison, North Star Reporter
Published: January 29, 2020
Junior Ella Pardo prepares to pitch in game against the Francis Howell Vikings.

[Photo] Varsity softball prepares for game against Holt

By Parker Kilen
Published: September 26, 2019
Head coach Bob Donahue talks to junior Adam Lange during game against Troy Buchanan.

[Photo] Baseball Finishes Season with High Hopes

By Parker Kilen, FHNGameday.com Reporter
Published: May 16, 2019
Freshman Makenna Davis dribbles up the field during a game. Davis, along with Jessica Gillen, have been starters on the varsity team since the beginning of the year.

[Photo] Freshmen Jessica Gillen and Makenna Davis become Starters on the Varsity Girls Soccer Team

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: May 10, 2019
Varsity baseball team celebrates in game against Troy after a 2 run homer from senior Hunter Tabor.

[Photo] Varsity Baseball Team Prepares for Districts

By Parker Kilen, FHNGameday.com Reporter
Published: May 8, 2019
Sophomore Jackson Mitchell attempts to pick off a runner at first base during a game.

[Photo] Sophomore Jackson Mitchell steps up for baseball team

By Parker Kilen, FHNGameday.com Reporter
Published: May 6, 2019

DIY Graduation Gift

By Kamryn Bell, Sports Photography Editor
Published: May 3, 2019

[Video] How to Make 1-2-3 Cake

Published: April 30, 2019
Senior Megan Crain throws the soccer ball back into the field of play.

[Photo] A Look into Girls Soccer’s top Offensive Stats as the Season Reaches its Final Month [Infographic]

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com Editor
Published: April 29, 2019
Junior Chase Holder claps after scoring run against Troy.

[Photo] Junior Chase Holder discusses team goals for double header against Fort Zumwalt South

By Parker Kilen, FHNGameday.com reporter
Published: April 26, 2019
Junior Adam Lange catches ball at first base in game against Troy.

[Photo] 4-10 Varsity Baseball vs Troy [Photo Gallery]

Published: April 12, 2019
Surrounded by cultural differences, freshman Pavan Kolluru shares his story of his Indian culture and the struggles and benefits of fluently speaking two languages. “The culture and the way of life is different, just by going through the streets you can see a big change,” Kolluru said.

[Photo] Freshman Pavan Kolluru Speaks Both English and Telugu

By Karsyn Williams, North Star Reporter
Published: April 8, 2019
Senior Hunter Tabor attempts to avoid the tag from the pitcher and score

[Photo] 4-2 Varsity Baseball vs Holt [Photo Gallery]

Published: April 3, 2019
Senior Megan Crain fights with an FHC player for possession of the soccer ball.

[Photo] Girls Soccer Knocks off FHC in Close Victory

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: March 27, 2019

[Video] DIY St. Patricks Day Mint Chocolate Bark

Published: March 10, 2019
The current boundary map is adjusted to show which area will be affected. FHSD moved the neighborhoods between McClay Rd, Jungerman Rd, Harvester Rd and Highway 364.

[Photo] FHSD Shifts School Boundaries

By Heeral Patel, North Star Co-EIC
Published: February 22, 2019
Senior Autumn Schrader talks to senior Selena Wang as they work together in their Biomed class. They both worked together to enter samples they previously took around the school. Schrader and Wang went to their first meeting about SLU on Nov. 27.

[Photo] Autumn Schrader and Selena Wang are Being Mentored at SLU

By Ashlynn Perez, North Star Sports Editor
Published: February 26, 2019
Senior Thadeus Meneses walks with his mother as he Is honored by his team during senior night on 1/15.

[Photo] Senior Thadeus Meneses Talks About his Journey to State

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: February 14, 2019

[Video] DIY Valentine’s Day Bath Bomb

Published: February 9, 2019
Senior Dillon Lauer looks to pin his opponent in a duel against FHHS

[Photo] Wrestling Team Prepares for State Competition

By Anjolina Blackwell
Published: February 13, 2019
Dividers stand up to ensure student privacy as they have their finger pricked and their blood tested. The small drop of blood determines if you have enough iron or any diseases. It also counts your hemoglobin to see whether it’s high enough to do a “double”. A double consists of donating double the amount of red blood cells while returning your plasma and platelets.

HOSA Hosts Annual Blood Drive on Jan.25 [Photo Story]

By Kamryn Bell, Sports Photo Editor
Published: February 5, 2019
Students scatter at different stations all over the FHN Gym for the blood drive. The stations are placed in an order to ensure that students are able to safely donate blood. The blood drive was open for students and teachers from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A nurse carefully organizes and places testing tubes on a small rack. These tubes are sent off and tested to see if you have any diseases that you may not know about such as HPV. It’s also how they find out your blood type so they can then send information back to the students after a few weeks.

A needle inserts into senior Kaleigh Levins arm to begin the blood drawing process. Students donate a pint of blood which can save up to three lives. Hospitals commonly request students to donate with Type O blood since any patient can receive it.

Students and teachers sit along side each other between dividers as they fill out a questionnaire. This is the second station where they answer any questions regarding their family history and health.

Junior Chris Yonts sits next to one of the staff members that is typing down information onto his computer. After getting a snack, the first station the students go to consists of them giving general information such as, age, weight, height, etc. There the staff member writes it into their computer system.

Junior Anjolina Blackwell picks up a T-Shirt after signing into the front desk. Students and teachers are given a complimentary shirt and snack to eat before their blood is drawn. Eating a snack and drinking water before and after giving blood is required as it helps reduce side effects like dizziness and fainting. It also keeps iron and other vitamin levels healthy so students can donate.

Senior Brandon Brophy hands in his permission slip to senior Autumn Schrader to sign into the blood drive. Students were given passes that determined the time that they would get their blood drawn. This was done so there wouldn’t be a large line of students waiting. Normally blood drives have around 26 students and teachers donate but this year FHN had 159.

A blood drive nurse prepares blood bags as she places a bar code sticker on top. The nurses set up before school by labeling blood bags, setting up different stations, and organizing papers for the students.

Senior Caleb Lumpkins attempts to pin a wrestler from Francis Howell

[Photo] Wrestling Attends MICDS Tournament

By Sophie Carite
Published: January 23, 2019
Senior Dillon Lauer gets declared the winner of his match during the duel vs. Howell

[Photo] Knights Wrestling Falls to Howell in Last Home Duel of Season

By Joel Boenitz, FHNGameday.com editor
Published: January 24, 2019
Seniors Josh Simmons, Dillon Lauer, Noe Bustos and Adam Shine link arms and sway side to side to get the crowd to cheer along with them during the first girls’ varsity basketball game on Dec. 7. The Goonies began holding meetings this year to help increase attendance and spirit at winter sports games.

[Photo] The Goonies Work Together to Help Spread School Spirit

By Michael Zull, North Star Reporter
Published: January 22, 2019
Senior Josh Simmons takes down his opponent and attempts to pin him in a match against FZW on January 15. Simmons is one of the nine seniors on the team.

[Photo] Seniors Prepare for Final Season of Wrestling

By Joel Boenitz
Published: January 18, 2019
Junior Blaine Longmore skates away from the goal after stealing the puck. Longmore was injured by crashing into the sideboards. The broken clavicle resulted in Longmore getting surgery to insert a titanium plate in his shoulder to fix the broken bone.

[Photo] Junior Blaine Longmore Returns to Hockey After Injury

By Parker Kilen
Published: January 17, 2019
A little boy bundled up in his winter attire takes a selfie on his mother’s phone as he sits on the gingerbread inspired chair. This is one of the many locations where families can take group photos or rest in front of the lake.

Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo [Photo Story]

By Kamryn Bell and Riley Witherbee
Published: December 16, 2018
Students in Heather Bitter's fifth grade class count the number of boxes of cereal available for that week. Every Thursday they put together bags for students in need of food on the weekend.

[Photo] Henderson Elementary Helps Students in Need With Bear Necessities

By Madison Abanathie, FHNtoday Managing Editor
Published: January 10, 2019

[Video] Saint Charles Christmas Traditions

Published: December 15, 2018
Humans of FHN: Mariam Hamdan

[Video] Humans of FHN: Mariam Hamdan

Published: December 3, 2018
Freshman Logan Schelfaut stands on the diving board as he prepares to dive into the water.

[Photo] Freshman Logan Schelfaut Wins his First State Championship in Diving

By Joel Boenitz, FHNgameday.com Editor
Published: November 9, 2018

[Video] Humans of FHN | Taylor Hill

Published: November 5, 2018
On Oct. 26, FHN hosted Trick or Treat Street.

[Photo] Students Now Allowed to Wear Halloween Costumes to School

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: October 30, 2018

[Video] New Tennis Coach Makes Adjustments to Team

Published: October 14, 2018
Freshman Stan Lindquist [dark green shirt] talks with his teammates during a swim meet

[Photo] Freshman Stan Lindquist is on Both the Boys Swim Team and the Knightpride Marching band

By Parker Kilen
Published: October 12, 2018
Head Principal Nathan Hostetler looks on while students pick up their schedules on July 30.

[Photo] Dr. Nathan Hostetler Was Born With a Heart Condition

By Paige Mooney
Published: October 10, 2018
Sophomore Becka Brissete prepares to throw the ball in an attempt to throw out a runner stealing a base against FHHS.

[Photo] Varsity Softball Team is Full of Underclassman This Year Due to Open Spots From Last Years’ Graduated Seniors

By Ashlynn Perez
Published: October 5, 2018
Morghen Fisher has been a cheerleader throughout her four years of high school. While cheering, she suffers from back pain, but still persists for her love of cheering.

[Photo] Senior Morghen Fisher Regularly Battles Back Pain While Cheering

By Heeral Patel
Published: October 3, 2018
Freshman Logan Schelfaut performs a back dive off the three meter board. Schelfaut has been diving on a club team with dive coach, Greg Triefenbach, for six years. Now in high school with a new diving coach, Chris Pape, he was able to qualify for State at the beginning of the season.

[Photo] Freshman Logan Schefault Qualifies for State

By Justin Christensen
Published: October 4, 2018
Senior Mariam Hamdan poses with an A+ shirt on. The A+ program is offered to juniors and seniors for an oppurtunity to get two years of community college free. Hamdan worked over the summer at Becky David middle school to get for the program.

[Photo] AmeriCorps is a Beneficial, but Neglected Program That Can Help You, and You Probably Didn’t Know About it [Opinion]

By Connor Peper
Published: October 10, 2018
Senior Maggie Majesky talks with doubles teammate during a match against Howell on 9-21.

[Photo] Senior Maggie Majesky Reflects on her High School Tennis Career

By Claire Huss
Published: September 26, 2018
Knightpride Marching Band performs at the first home varsity football game of the season. Knightpride's theme for this year's season is "WIRED."

[Photo] Knightpride Marching Band Performs at Francis Howell Preview

By Leann Smyth
Published: August 31, 2018
Head coach Brett Bevill talks to the team after their game against Ritneor

[Photo] Football Season By the Numbers Heading into Homecoming Game [Infographic]

Published: September 14, 2018
Junior Natalie Archer vaults through the air with her vaulting stick. Archer has been pole vaulting for the past three years. She made the switch to pole vaulting after leaving gymnastics due to injury.

[Photo] Natalie Archer Focuses on Pole Vaulting After an Injury Ends Gymnastics Career

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: May 2, 2018

[Video] DIY Corsage

Published: April 30, 2018
Juniors Han Cam and Chahn Tran pose together by hugging. The girls have been close friends for about 10 years. “It gave us a connection stronger than just friendship,” Tran said, “It made the experience of adapting to America as new American citizens easier.”

[Photo] Han Cam and Chahn Tran are Connected by Their Relation to Vietnam

By Gracie Bowman
Published: May 2, 2018
Sophomore Dan Sommer and senior Bree Williams hide behind a rock during the dress rehearsal for “Peter Pan.” “The Knight Stories,” a combination of “Peter Pan” and “Princess and the Pauper,” was performed by the club on April 12, 13 and 14 in the auditorium.

[Photo] Drama has a Successful Double Feature

By Michael Zull
Published: May 2, 2018

[Video] DIY Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Published: March 29, 2018
Junior Maddie Battles (right) works on homework during homeroom. At the beginning of the year, everyone was assigned a homeroom based on their last name and grade. Homeroom allows students to work on homework and study for test and quizzes on collaboration days.

[Photo] Four Things to Keep an Eye on at FHN

By Heidi Hauptman, Sammie Herr and Michael Zull
Published: March 22, 2018
The boy's varsity volleyball team poses during sports picture day.

[Photo] Boys Volleyball Goes Into Season Focusing on Teamwork

By Jamie Sneed
Published: March 20, 2018
Sophomore Heavan-Lee Nichols runs down the field with the ball

[Photo] Girls Lacrosse Hopes to Turn Things Around in Third Year

By Joel Boenitz
Published: March 17, 2018
Juniors Gavin Atkinson, Mia Plaza and Sam Harris hang up clothes at their workplace, Plato’s Closet. Their shift included working 5-9 p.m. helping customers and organizing clothes. This is a second-hand clothing store located in St. Charles that sells name-brand clothes for a cheaper price.

[Photo] Juniors Working At Resale Store Plato’s Closet Bond Over School, Work and Clothes

By Heeral Patel, Features Editor
Published: March 22, 2018

[Video] St. Patricks Day Shamrock Lasagna

Published: March 14, 2018
2-23 Class Color [Photo Gallery]

2-23 Class Color [Photo Gallery]

By Kamryn Bell, Kaili Martin, Juliet Borgschulte, Kaitlyn Snyder, and Phoebe Primeau
Published: February 26, 2018
Senior Alex Rowe and junior Karen Pete work on their mural in the art hallway. They meet after school once a week. The third member of the group, Eve Abuazza said, “My favorite part about art club is that it’s just us three and over a semester we became friends and found common interests and wanted to hang out more.”

[Photo] Mandy Knight Stays After School For Art Students Working On A Mural

By Anthony Adams
Published: March 2, 2018
Senior Hunter Collins tries to escape grapple against opponent from Holt on FHN senior night in the large gym.

[Photo] Two Varsity Wrestlers Qualify for State Wrestling Tournament

By Jacob Dulaney
Published: February 14, 2018
Sophomore Taylor Godfrey works to pin a wrestler on Fort Zumwalt North.

[Photo] 1-30 Wrestling vs. FZN/Chaminade [Photo Gallery]

Published: January 31, 2018

[Video] Valentine’s Day Hair and Makeup

Published: February 1, 2018
FHN students take part in DECA's first volleyball tournament.

[Photo] DECA Hosts Their First Ever Volleyball Tournament

By Joel Boenitz
Published: January 26, 2018
Varsity wrestler Josh Simmons grapples opponent from Troy Buchanan High School in FHN large gym.

[Photo] Knights Look for Redemption Against Howell in Kyle Thrasher Tournament

By Jacob Dulaney
Published: January 26, 2018
T.J. Condren takes down opponent from Rock Bridge High School in the Francis Howell North large gym.

[Photo] Knights Dominate at the Troy/Rock Bridge Meet

By Jacob Dulaney
Published: January 23, 2018

[Video] Finals Tips

Published: December 16, 2017
Junior Gabby Delarue attempts a shot in a varsity basketball game in the Howell North gym.

[Photo] Lady Knights Hope to Grab a Victory over Howell Central in their First Home Game of the Season

By Stacy Beasley
Published: December 14, 2017
Jesse Stewart poses by the FHN sign outside the front of the school.

[Photo] North Star: Upcoming Events at FHN

Published: December 13, 2017
Senior Janae Watkins gets set to throw the ball in an FHN softball game. Senior Reilly Harris prepares for a tennis match for Howell North.

[Photo] Athletes of the Week: Q&A’s with Reilly Harris and Janae Watkins

By Dominic Hoscher and Stacy Beasley
Published: November 3, 2017
Junior Aslee Addison poses in front of a map with pinpoints of several places she’s visited around the world. With Addison regularly traveling, she has become familiar with the countries and think of it as a “home away from home.”

[Photo] Junior Aslee Addison Hopes to Work Overseas in the Future

By Grace Bowman
Published: December 13, 2017
Senior Kim Brooks works on a Photoshop assignment in Desktop Publishing during fourth hour. Working with Photoshop is one of the many softwares that are used in CAPS. CAPS is an off-campus program during school where students face real-world technology problems and situations. Students have the opportunity to job shadow, work with companies and help with all things technology, such as web design, video, photography and many more.

[Photo] The CAPS Program Comes to FHSD

By Paige Prinster, North Star Staffer
Published: December 13, 2017
Junior Maddie Stock attempts to make a free through in a varsity girls basketball game.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Q&A with Maddie Stock

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: November 17, 2017
5 Winter Outfit Styles

[Video] 5 Winter Outfit Styles

Published: December 6, 2017
The Knights celebrate a home run vs. Troy on 9/12.

[Photo] Softball Has Strong Season Despite Not Reaching Some of Their Goals

By Dominic Hoscher, FHNGameday.com Editor
Published: November 14, 2017
Phoebe and Amelia Primeau pose together to show off their matching tattoos. Pheobe’s tattoo is located on her right forearm and Amelia’s is on her upper back with a drawing of a butterfly with “Granny” written on it. The sisters are happy that they will have the tattoos on them forever as a reminder of their great-grandmother.

[Photo] Sisters Phoebe and Amelia Primeau have Tattoos in Honor of their Great-Grandmother

By Kylah Woods
Published: November 9, 2017
5 Things To Do During Fall

[Video] 5 Things To Do During Fall

Published: November 1, 2017
Maddie Oswald prepares to hit the ball back over the net.

[Photo] Senior Maddie Oswald on Her Last Year of Girls Tennis with FHN and More in Q&A

By Stacy Beasley
Published: October 13, 2017
Senior Janae Watkins prepares to take a lead off of 2nd base vs. FZW on 9/26.

[Photo] Knights Season Comes to an End as Boschert Leads Vikings Past FHN

By Dominic Hoscher, FHNGameday.com Editor
Published: October 15, 2017
The Knights bat vs. FZW on 9/26.

[Photo] Knights Look to Advance Past Parkway North in Second Round Playoff Game

By Dominic Hoscher, FHNGameday.com Editor
Published: October 5, 2017
Elizabeth Davis winds up for a pitch vs. FZW on 9/26.

[Photo] Softball Regular Season By the Numbers [Infographic]

By Dominic Hoscher, FHNGameday.com Editor
Published: October 3, 2017
Softball seniors line up for Senior Night vs. Fort Zumwalt West on 9-26.

[Photo] Facebook Live Interview with Softball Coach Mike Freedline 9/26 [Facebook Live]

By Dominic Hoscher
Published: September 27, 2017

[Video] DIY: Make Your Own Boutonniere for Homecoming

Published: September 20, 2017
On Sept. 5, senior Brianna Azevedo scores the first run of the varsity softball game against FHHS. At the end of the game, seven more runs were hit by her teammates after her. They lost with a score of 8-13.

[Photo] Softball Starts Off the Season Looking to Improve

By Adelaide Hill
Published: September 20, 2017
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