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The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

FHNtoday.com

The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

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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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
Senior Colin St. Aubin prepares to release the curling stone during a practice meet.

Senior Colin St. Aubin Holds a “Learn to Curl”

By Sam Cary
Published: December 14, 2018
What I'm Interested In: Crime TV Shows

What I’m Interested In: Crime TV Shows

By Sam Cary, FHNgameday Reporter
Published: December 12, 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
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
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 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
FHN students at the walkout held by student leaders on March 14.

8. Guns: What’s the Real Issue?

By Madison Abanathie and Sam Cary
Published: May 14, 2018
Junior Autumn Schrader prepares to take the field in a game against Incarnate Word Academy.

[Photo] Girls Lacrosse Team Looks to Get Back on Track with Game Versus Hazelwood East

Published: March 29, 2019
The varsity girls lacrosse team lines up for the national anthem ahead of their game with Incarnate Word Academy on 4/21.

[Photo] 4/6 Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs. Parkway Central [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault, Livestream Editor
Published: April 6, 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
Sophomore Hailey Jenkins takes on a defender in a varsity girls lacrosse match against Incarnate Word on 4/4.

[Photo] Athlete of the Week: Hailey Jenkins

By J Pae
Published: April 13, 2018
FHN Students Began Running in Track Through a Club Team Before High School

FHN Students Began Running in Track Through a Club Team Before High School

By Sam Cary
Published: April 6, 2018
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[Photo] Robin Yuede Receives Howell of Fame Award

By Uma Upamaka
Published: April 9, 2018
4-4 Varsity Lacrosse vs IWA [Photo Gallery]

4-4 Varsity Lacrosse vs IWA [Photo Gallery]

By Sam Cary, Sports Photography Editor
Published: April 5, 2018
Howell North sprinter competes on FHN's track.

[Photo] Sprinters Kick Off Season at Tri-Meet

Published: March 24, 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
Senior Ben Jamison and junior Joel Boenitz embrace each other after a varsity boys 4x800 in the Friday Night Relays meet at Francis Howell North.

[Photo] Starting the Season in Strides: Distance Track Teams Look Forward to Upcoming Season

By Patty O'Leary
Published: March 19, 2018

A Deeper Issue

By Sam Cary, Sports Photography Editor
Published: March 16, 2018
On the Francis Howell North turf, Sam Cary and Liz Wagner stand on the turf with a soccer ball and a lacrosse stick.

Who Gets Home Turf: Girls Lacrosse vs. Soccer

By Liz Wagner and Sam Cary
Published: March 8, 2018

Soccer Should Stay in the Stadium

By Sam Cary, Sports Photo Editor
Published: March 6, 2018
Coach Dawn Hahn poses with her daughter Cate, a player on the team.

The Lady Knights Basketball Team Consists of Many Relatives

By Sam Cary
Published: March 1, 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
Sam Cary enjoys spending her time playing soccer.

What I’m Interested In: Soccer

By Sam Cary
Published: February 8, 2018
Kelsey DiClaudio goes for a tackle against a Chicago Blackhawk player. DiClaudio is one of three players from Missouri on the team. She was born with a spinal cord injury which caused her to eventually be in a wheel chair.

[Photo] US Woman’s Sledge Hockey [Photo Gallery]

Published: January 30, 2018
Senior Erin Stock swims in a varsity girls meet vs. Timberland and Francis Howell on 1/9.

[Photo] Erin Stock on Her Senior Season and Goals For State

By Patty O'Leary
Published: February 6, 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
Senior Anna Linquist embraces her coach on senior night after getting her gifts.

[Photo] 1-30 Girls Swim Senior Night [Photo Gallery]

Published: January 31, 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
The Howell North Lady Knights girls swimming team huddles in the swimming pool

[Photo] Rituals and Traditions of the Girls Swimming Team [Infographic]

By Patty O'Leary
Published: January 22, 2018
The girls varsity swimming team prepares for a meet on 1/10 vs. Francis Howell.

[Photo] Girls Swim Coach Josh Galati Discusses His Past as a Swimming Coach and His Goals for the Rest of the Season

By Joel Boenitz
Published: December 21, 2017
Members of the team pose with a Ben & Jerry's worker on Pearl Street

The Lady Knights’ Basketball Team Traveled to Colorado Last Summer

By Sam Cary
Published: December 18, 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
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[Photo] Dalia Gonzalez

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Carson Ramirez

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Jamie Sneed

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Gavin Atkinson

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Jadon Herrman

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Jenny Blanchard

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Tyler Rogers

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] J Pae

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Stacy Beasley

Published: November 30, 2017
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[Photo] Joel Boenitz

Published: November 30, 2017
Fabian Schwuchow is a foreign exchange student from Germany and works on the FHNgameday staff.

[Photo] Fabian Schwuchow

Published: November 30, 2017
Liz Wagner is in her first year on staff. Between writing stories, she fights with Dominic Hoscher and Jacob Dulaney over a piece of turf.

[Photo] Liz Wagner

Published: November 30, 2017
Jacob Dulaney has been on staff for a year and a half. When he's not writing stories he's constantly fighting over a piece of turf with Dominic Hoscher and Liz Wagner.

[Photo] Jacob Dulaney

Published: November 30, 2017
Sarah is in her second year on staff. She writes a lot of stories for FHNtoday.com

[Photo] Sarah Zimmerman

Published: November 30, 2017
Ethan is in his first year on staff and writes opinion articles for FHNtoday.com

[Photo] Ethan Winchester

Published: November 30, 2017
Uma is in her first year on staff. She writes and makes newsletters for FHNtoday.com

[Photo] Uma Upamaka

Published: November 30, 2017
In third hour, Jabari Cope works on web design and makes videos.

[Photo] Jabari Cope

Published: November 30, 2017
Dominic Hoscher is Editor of FHNGameday.com

[Photo] Dominic Hoscher

Published: November 30, 2017
Madison Abanathie is the Editor for FHNtoday.com

[Photo] Madison Abanathie

Published: November 30, 2017
Isaiah Bryant is the Managing Editor for FHNtoday.com

[Photo] Isaiah Bryant

Published: November 30, 2017
Taylor Sheridan is Editor-in-Chief of FHNtoday.com

Girls Swim participates in a meet on 2/3.

[Photo] Girls Swim Looks for Strong Season Under New Coach

By Joel Boenitz
Published: November 9, 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
Coach Kent Stover gives a pep talk to his team before the match.

[Photo] Varsity Volleyball Ends Season on a High Note: Hopes for Districts

By Joel Boenitz
Published: October 14, 2017
On Oct. 13, social studies teacher Mark Olwig began his birthday with a pie in his face. Olwig had the most money donated in his name during HOSA and DECA's collection competition.

[Photo] HOSA and DECA Raise Awareness for Breast Cancer Through a Pie-in-the-Face Competition

By Madison Abanathie, FHNtoday.com Editor
Published: October 13, 2017
Girl Varsity volleyball lines up for National Anthem before match against FZW on 9/19.

[Photo] Girls Volleyball-TBHS vs. FHN 9/21 [Live Broadcast]

By Madi Shinault
Published: September 26, 2017
A finished mug sits on a table.

How To Make Marbled Mugs [DIY]

By Alex Rowe and Sam Cary
Published: May 12, 2017
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[Photo] Summer School Held At FHN This Year

Published: May 3, 2017
Joe Richardson, a co-founder of The Awaken Project, stands in front of the FHN student body to tell his story of drug addiction in his family, and the effect it can have on others. The father of two daughters lost his son, an FHN alumni, to heroin on Aug. 12, 2012. “It’s therapy for me to do this,” Richardson said. “Somebody’s got to do this.”

[Photo] Awaken Project Assembly Brings Light to STL Heroin Epidemic [Story+Photo Gallery+Video]

By Chase Meyer, Online Co-Editor in Chief
Published: March 10, 2017
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[Photo] Doubling Enrollment

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: March 8, 2017
A student smiles as she looks on at the rest of her classmates. Nahed Chapman's enrollment has doubled since the beginning of the school year, leading to a rise in the student to teacher ratio.

[Photo] Preparing for Success

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: March 8, 2017
A student plays soccer with his classmates during recess outside of the Nahed Chapman American Academy. The soccer field the students play on was funded by donors to the school in support of a turf field.

[Photo] Everlasting Friendships

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: March 8, 2017
A student practices

[Photo] Facing Unusual Challenges

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: March 8, 2017
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[Photo] Inspiring Aspirations

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: March 8, 2017
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[Photo] Nahed Chapman Prepares Immigrants for American Society

By Sarah Zimmerman, Newspaper Staff
Published: March 8, 2017
A 9th grade student at the Nahed Chapman Academy smiles after getting an answer correct. Students come into the Nahed Chapman New American Academy at various levels. They get to attend the school for two years, or until they can adapt successfully into American society. Some students have no concept of numbers when they first get to the school, but the staff is able to get the students where they want to be.

[Photo] Immigrants Adjust to American Culture in Process to Become a Citizen

By Heeral Patel, Noah Slaughter, Christian Witte, and Sarah Zimmerman
Published: March 8, 2017
Nominated students sit in alphabetical order at the ceremony. Ninety-nine students were nominated this year.

[Photo] Knights of the Round Table Ceremony

By Mattie Shea, Excalibur Yearbook Staffer
Published: February 24, 2017
9/30 Class Colors Day [Photo Gallery]

9/30 Class Colors Day [Photo Gallery]

By Savannah Wandzel, Alex Rowe, and Sam Cary
Published: September 30, 2016
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