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

Michal Basford

Michal Basford, Online Co-Editor in Chief

After getting her start in 026 on the North Star newspaper staff last year, Michal Basford has since moved to web team. She writes stories for web and sometimes for newspaper, creates multimedia pieces, keeps track of story ideas for web writers and copy edits web stories. She was inducted into Quill and Scroll, a journalism honors society, last year. In the future, she hopes to become a journalist for a news organization.

All content by Michal Basford
Junior Drew Scheer takes possession of the basketball in a Knights varsity basketball game in the Howell North gym.

[Photo] Drew Scheer Sizes up Competition for Upcoming Parkway West Game

By Liz Wagner
Published: January 11, 2018
Senior Drew Killmer drives past defender

[Photo] Drew Killmer Previews Home Opener in Q&A

By Liz Wagner
Published: December 14, 2017
Robin Hamlin sits behind the wheel of D4 outside FHN after dropping off the students she transports to and from FHN.

Robin Hamlin Has Been Driving Buses for More Than 30 Years

By Michal Basford, Online Co-Editor-in-Chief
Published: May 17, 2017
Coach Mike Bevill cuts the pipe, while head coach Brett Bevill holds it in place, after the Knights defeat Washington High School 41-25.

12th Top Story of the Year: Cutting the Pipe

By Michal Basford, Online Co-Editor in Chief
Published: May 4, 2017
U.S. Army veteran Ron Morrow answers questions from students about his experiences in Vietnam, along with some of the equipment set in front of him. The veteran is part of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 458 based out of St. Peters. The goal of the organization is to educate younger generations as to why serving the country is an important step in protecting the society citizens enjoy in the present day.

Vietnam Veterans of America Visit FHN History and Drama Classes [Story+Photo Gallery]

By Chase Meyer and Michal Basford
Published: May 1, 2017
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[Photo] The Weather Hasn't Affected The Baseball Team's Practice

Published: May 3, 2017
The Fangirl Life: Comic Feature Four

The Fangirl Life: Comic Feature Four

By Michal Basford
Published: April 6, 2017
The Fangirl Life: Comic Feature Three

The Fangirl Life: Comic Feature Three

By Michal Basford
Published: March 30, 2017
The Fangirl Life: Tony Stank and Other Stan Lee Cameos

The Fangirl Life: Tony Stank and Other Stan Lee Cameos

By Michal Basford
Published: March 7, 2017

Matthew Riffee Named District Teacher of the Year

By Chase Meyer and Michal Basford
Published: March 1, 2017
The Fangirl Life: BBC Sherlock on Tumblr

The Fangirl Life: BBC Sherlock on Tumblr

By Michal Basford
Published: February 28, 2017
The Fangirl Life: Comics Feature One

The Fangirl Life: Comics Feature One

By Michal Basford
Published: February 10, 2017

[Video] Snowcoming Pep Assembly 2017: Varsity Cheer Performance

Published: February 10, 2017

[Video] Snowcoming Pep Assembly 2017: Pass the Balloon Game

Published: February 10, 2017

[Video] Snowcoming Pep Assembly 2017: JV Cheer Performance

Published: February 10, 2017
The Fangirl Life: Favorite Phil Coulson Moments

The Fangirl Life: Favorite Phil Coulson Moments

By Michal Basford
Published: February 7, 2017
Knightline

[Photo] FHN Knightline Travels to Disney

By Kyle Dearing
Published: February 2, 2017
The Fangirl Life: Star Wars on Tumblr

The Fangirl Life: Star Wars on Tumblr

By Michal Basford
Published: January 24, 2017
The Fangirl Life: Perry Mason

The Fangirl Life: Perry Mason

By Michal Basford
Published: January 20, 2017
Junior Justin Matthews drives in for a lay up at the seventh place game in the St. Charles West Warrior Classic tournament on Dec. 9. The final score was 68-54, SCW.

[Photo] Five Things to Watch: Upcoming Stories and Games, Final Prep

By Daniel Mulawa
Published: December 12, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Star Trek the Next Generation

The Fangirl Life: Star Trek the Next Generation

By Michal Basford
Published: December 1, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Thoughts After Doctor Strange

The Fangirl Life: Thoughts After Doctor Strange

By Michal Basford
Published: November 28, 2016
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The Fangirl Life: Classic Doctor Who

The Fangirl Life: Classic Doctor Who

By Michal Basford
Published: November 10, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Bucky and Hydra

The Fangirl Life: Bucky and Hydra

By Michal Basford
Published: November 7, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Doctor Strange on Tumblr

The Fangirl Life: Doctor Strange on Tumblr

By Michal Basford
Published: November 1, 2016
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[Photo] Senior Anastasia Medley Explains Her Passion for Art

By Myah Blocker
Published: November 1, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Thoughts Before Doctor Strange

The Fangirl Life: Thoughts Before Doctor Strange

By Michal Basford
Published: October 31, 2016
The Fangirl Life: The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

The Fangirl Life: The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

By Michal Basford
Published: October 27, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Guardians of the Galaxy vs. the Avengers

The Fangirl Life: Guardians of the Galaxy vs. the Avengers

By Michal Basford
Published: October 24, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Star Trek the Original Series

The Fangirl Life: Star Trek the Original Series

By Michal Basford
Published: October 20, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Disney Fanart on Tumblr

The Fangirl Life: Disney Fanart on Tumblr

By Michal Basford
Published: October 18, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Favorite Loki Fanfic

The Fangirl Life: Favorite Loki Fanfic

By Michal Basford
Published: October 7, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Tom Hiddleston

The Fangirl Life: Tom Hiddleston

By Michal Basford
Published: October 5, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Top Five Reblogged Posts

The Fangirl Life: Top Five Reblogged Posts

By Michal Basford
Published: October 4, 2016
The Fangirl Life: 1776 the Musical

The Fangirl Life: 1776 the Musical

By Michal Basford
Published: September 22, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Favorite Tumblr Account

The Fangirl Life: Favorite Tumblr Account

By Michal Basford
Published: September 20, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Captain America vs. Superman

The Fangirl Life: Captain America vs. Superman

By Michal Basford
Published: September 19, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Henry Cavill

The Fangirl Life: Henry Cavill

By Michal Basford
Published: September 14, 2016
The Fangirl Life: Top Five Bucky Tumblr Posts From Last Week

The Fangirl Life: Top Five Bucky Tumblr Posts From Last Week

By Michal Basford
Published: September 13, 2016
What I'm Interested In: Marvel

What I’m Interested In: Marvel

By Michal Basford
Published: September 2, 2016
10. A Freshman Quarterback on Varsity

10. A Freshman Quarterback on Varsity

By Michal Basford, Online Managing Editor
Published: May 5, 2016
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[Photo] Our Top 10 Countdown: The Top Stories of the Year

By FHNtoday.com Staff
Published: May 6, 2016
Prom2016

A Fairy Tale Prom on April 30

By Michal Basford, Online Managing Editor
Published: May 2, 2016
Important Info to Know Before Prom

Important Info to Know Before Prom

By Michal Basford, Online Managing Editor
Published: April 28, 2016
College Night on April 26

College Night on April 26

By Michal Basford, Online Managing Editor
Published: April 25, 2016
Wuertenberg Gets Donation From Co Founder of Twitter

Wuertenberg Gets Donation From Co Founder of Twitter

By Michal Basford, Online Managing Editor
Published: March 31, 2016
Which Do You Prefer: Books or Movies?

Which Do You Prefer: Books or Movies?

By Michal Basford
Published: February 10, 2016
A Winter Wonderland of Lights

A Winter Wonderland of Lights

By Michal Basford
Published: December 22, 2015
Mocha and Cocoa Mint are Back Again

Mocha and Cocoa Mint are Back Again

By Michal Basford
Published: December 4, 2015
Students Views on the New Star Wars Movie

Students Views on the New Star Wars Movie

By Michal Basford and Bree Williams
Published: December 3, 2015
What Thanksgiving Dish are You Looking Forward to Most?

What Thanksgiving Dish are You Looking Forward to Most?

By Michal Basford
Published: November 24, 2015
What is Your Favorite Snow Activity?

What is Your Favorite Snow Activity?

By Michal Basford
Published: November 23, 2015
Emily Webb's Convention Experiences and Memories

Emily Webb’s Convention Experiences and Memories

By Michal Basford
Published: November 20, 2015
HOSA Elects New Officers This Year

HOSA Elects New Officers This Year

By Michal Basford
Published: November 12, 2015
What Did You Think of Arsenic and Old Lace?

What Did You Think of Arsenic and Old Lace?

By Michal Basford
Published: November 10, 2015
Help the Excalibur Place a Photo

Help the Excalibur Place a Photo

By Michal Basford
Published: November 2, 2015
How Well do You Know Halloween Costumes?

How Well do You Know Halloween Costumes?

By Michal Basford
Published: October 29, 2015
How Crazy are You About TV and Movies?

How Crazy are You About TV and Movies?

By Michal Basford
Published: October 9, 2015
Pumpkin Spice Latte Makes a Return to Learning Commons

Pumpkin Spice Latte Makes a Return to Learning Commons

By Michal Basford
Published: October 9, 2015
Test Your FHN Staff Knowledge

Test Your FHN Staff Knowledge

By Michal Basford
Published: September 30, 2015
Middle School Band Night

Middle School Band Night

By Michal Basford
Published: September 3, 2015
Freshmen Class Sponsors Hat Day for Juvenile Diabetes

Freshmen Class Sponsors Hat Day for Juvenile Diabetes

By Michal Basford, Web Team
Published: August 26, 2015
Poll: What Was Your Favorite Summer Movie?

Poll: What Was Your Favorite Summer Movie?

By Michal Basford, Copy Editor
Published: July 31, 2015
Junior ACT Test Coming Up

Junior ACT Test Coming Up

By Michal Basford
Published: April 16, 2015

HOSA’s First Year at FHN

By Michal Basford
Published: March 6, 2015
A preview of the upcoming Literary site.

A New Creative Outlet for All

By Michal Basford
Published: February 10, 2015
Blankenship To Take Assistant Principal Position Next School Year

Blankenship To Take Assistant Principal Position Next School Year

By Michal Basford
Published: January 26, 2015

News Briefs: Jan. 2015

By Michal Basford
Published: January 21, 2015
Specialty Drinks in Time for the Christmas Season

Specialty Drinks in Time for the Christmas Season

By Michal Basford
Published: December 4, 2014
A Special Kind of Artist

A Special Kind of Artist

By Michal Basford
Published: November 25, 2014
Local Church Aids the Community

Local Church Aids the Community

By Michal Basford
Published: November 20, 2014
Los Cabos: A Mexican Restaurant Experience

Los Cabos: A Mexican Restaurant Experience

By Michal Basford
Published: October 22, 2014
Ms. Justis waiting in her room, 108, for her next class to start.

Justis starts new year at FHN

By Michal Basford
Published: September 21, 2014
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