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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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Payton Johnston

Payton Johnston, EIC of the Photo Staff

Payton Johnston is a current senior at FHN. She has been apart of photo staff since the beginning of her sophomore year. Johnston is currently the Editor in Chief of photo staff, and has been since 2022. She plans to attend Mizzou after graduation and pursue a career in photography and communications.

All content by Payton Johnston
The 2024 Senior Class Conducts A Wedding Ceremony [Photo Gallery]

The 2024 Senior Class Conducts A Wedding Ceremony [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Photo EIC
Published: May 23, 2024
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[Photo] Boys Golf New Coach Positively Impacting the Season

By Addy Jones, Sports Staffer
Published: May 17, 2024
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[Photo] Boys Soccer Makes Plays Going Into the Season

By Mo Huff, Sports Staffer
Published: August 20, 2024
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[Photo] Girls Tennis Works Hard to Get Ready For the Coming Season

By Katie Head, Sports Editor
Published: August 19, 2024
Girls Varsity Soccer Takes A Loss Against St. Dominic [Photo Gallery]

Girls Varsity Soccer Takes A Loss Against St. Dominic [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Sophia Manzella, and Faith Smith
Published: April 29, 2024
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[Photo] New Coach Leading The Charge For Boys Golf

By Carter Stover, Sports Staffer
Published: March 3, 2024
Boys Golf Win Their First Match of The Season [Photo Gallery]

Boys Golf Win Their First Match of The Season [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Mallory Barker
Published: March 26, 2024
Jerod Broadbooks gets into a starting position on the Barnwell Middle School track. Broadbooks had to find odd times to run during his preparation for the Olympic Trials and would often run during any off time he had between his teaching career and his personal life.

[Photo] Barnwell Teacher Jerod Broadbooks Competed at Olympic Trials in Early February After Running Just One Marathon

By Chase Pray, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: March 26, 2024
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[Photo] Face-Off: A Head to Head Comparason of Public Schooling Versus Private Schooling

By Riley Jensen and Peyton Theis
Published: April 4, 2024
The Soda Museum, located on St. Charles Historic Main Street, features collectibles from various soda companies throughout the years. Companies such as Coke, Pepsi, Fanta and other small businesses.

Tom Smith Opens Soda Museum on Main Street in December 2023

By McKenna Hudson, Taylor Saale, and Payton Johnston
Published: March 20, 2024
Seniors Take a Field Trip to the Zoo [Photo Gallery]

Seniors Take a Field Trip to the Zoo [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Victoria Montgomery
Published: March 15, 2024
Varsity Baseball Has Their Last Day Of Tryouts [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Baseball Has Their Last Day Of Tryouts [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Photo EIC
Published: March 4, 2024
Ceramics II Classes Work On The First Project Of The Semester

Ceramics II Classes Work On The First Project Of The Semester

By Payton Johnston, Editor in Chief of Photography
Published: February 16, 2024
The Annual Snowco Pep Assembly was Held on Feb 2 [Photo Gallery]

The Annual Snowco Pep Assembly was Held on Feb 2 [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Kylie Taliaferro, Ankita Pandurangi, Faith Smith, and Taylor Griffin
Published: February 2, 2024
Boys Varsity Basketball Loses In A Game Against Clayton [Photo Gallery]

Boys Varsity Basketball Loses In A Game Against Clayton [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Brianna Dunham
Published: January 29, 2024
FHN Protests Against the Board of Education [Photo Gallery]

FHN Protests Against the Board of Education [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Faith Smith, and Kyra Landers
Published: January 23, 2024
Senior Dustin Fox practices during band class on Dec. 18.

[Photo] Five News Stories About Various Events Happening at North and in the Community

Published: February 2, 2024
Girls Swim Faces Off Against FZN [Photo Gallery]

Girls Swim Faces Off Against FZN [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Editor in Chief of Photography
Published: January 4, 2024
On Dec. 11, CEO of Buc-ee's, known as Arch "Beaver" Alpin stands alongside fellow members of the Buc-ee's corporation and Springfields Mayor Ken McClure.

Buc-ee’s Opens New Location in Springfield, MO

By McKenna Hudson, Violet Newton, Payton Johnston, and Vanessa Ng
Published: December 13, 2023
Varsity Girls Basketball Wins Against Duschene by 17 Points [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Girls Basketball Wins Against Duschene by 17 Points [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Alayna Clement
Published: December 11, 2023
Brothers Elijah and Isaac Bollinger high-five during a basketball practice on Nov. 13.

[Photo] Bollinger Brothers Bring Consistency to Boys Basketball Team

By Carter Stover, Staffer
Published: January 4, 2024
FHN Hosts its Annual Veterans Day Assembly [Photo Gallery]

FHN Hosts its Annual Veterans Day Assembly [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Mady Brewer, and Madalyn Bridgewater
Published: November 14, 2023
Alumni Return To FHN

Alumni Return To FHN

By Payton Johnston, Brianna Dunham, Andrew Goffinet, Alayna Clement, and Maddie Huckabay
Published: October 9, 2023
2023 Homecoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

2023 Homecoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Ankita Pandurangi, Faith Smith, Sadie Cotton, Andrew Goffinet, and Mallory Barker
Published: October 7, 2023
Varsity Girls Volleyball wins against FZE on Senior Night [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Girls Volleyball wins against FZE on Senior Night [Photo Gallery]

By Faith Smith and Payton Johnston
Published: October 5, 2023
Varsity Softball Wins Against FZW [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Softball Wins Against FZW [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Faith Smith
Published: October 2, 2023
Varsity Boys Soccer Wins in Overtime Against Timberland [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Boys Soccer Wins in Overtime Against Timberland [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Victoria Montgomery
Published: September 8, 2023
Black and Gold Day 2023 [Photo Gallery]

Black and Gold Day 2023 [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Kylie Taliaferro, and Brianna Dunham
Published: August 23, 2023
Class of 2027 Attends Transition Day [Photo Gallery]

Class of 2027 Attends Transition Day [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Kylie Taliaferro
Published: August 22, 2023
2023 Graduation [Photo Gallery]

2023 Graduation [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Ankita Pandurangi, Kylie Taliaferro, Brianna Dunham, Faith Smith, Alayna Clement, and Sophia Manzella
Published: June 6, 2023
Class of 2023 Wave Goodbye at the Annual Senior Wave [Photo Gallery]

Class of 2023 Wave Goodbye at the Annual Senior Wave [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Kylie Taliaferro, and Brianna Dunham
Published: May 26, 2023
Sun Club Hosts a Second Farmers Market [Photo Staff]

Sun Club Hosts a Second Farmers Market [Photo Staff]

By Payton Johnston and Ankita Pandurangi
Published: May 15, 2023
FHN Holds its Annual Senior Awards Night

FHN Holds its Annual Senior Awards Night

By Payton Johnston and Addison Polsgrove
Published: May 4, 2023
JV Girls Soccer Defeated By Fort Zumwalt East [Photo Gallery]

JV Girls Soccer Defeated By Fort Zumwalt East [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Addison Polsgrove, and Hannah Button
Published: May 4, 2023
C-Team Baseball Falls To The Timberland Wolves [Photo Gallery]

C-Team Baseball Falls To The Timberland Wolves [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Addison Polsgrove
Published: April 16, 2023
Teachers Lindsey and Larry Scheller write on whiteboards. The Schellers are married and have been working together for over 17 years. Lindsey teaches classes such as The Novel, as well as English I and II. Meanwhile, Larry teaches biology, anatomy and physiology

[Photo] Larry and Lindsey Scheller Have Worked Together For 17 Years

By Alayna Lohaus
Published: March 16, 2023
Snowcoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

Snowcoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

By Ankita Pandurangi, Payton Johnston, Sadie Cotton, Brianna Dunham, Faith Smith, Hannah Simmons, and Alayna Clement
Published: March 14, 2023
FHN Mentors Host A Meeting During Knightime on Feb. 14 [Photo Gallery]

FHN Mentors Host A Meeting During Knightime on Feb. 14 [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Photo Co-EIC
Published: February 18, 2023
Senior Rachel Trapf holds a diploma while wearing a graduation cap on Nov. 17. The seniors last day of school is expected to be May 18, but can change with possible snow make up days. However, graduation will still take place on June 3.

[Photo] Don’t Valedictorians Deserve Recognition? [Opinion]

By Ella Struble
Published: February 17, 2023
Varsity Girls Swim Competes In First Meet of the Season [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Girls Swim Competes In First Meet of the Season [Photo Gallery]

By Addison Polsgrove and Payton Johnston
Published: December 4, 2022
No Hate Assembly [Photo Gallery]

No Hate Assembly [Photo Gallery]

By Addison Polsgrove, Ankita Pandurangi, and Payton Johnston
Published: October 13, 2022
FHN Defeats Francis Howell Central at Homecoming Game [Photo Gallery]

FHN Defeats Francis Howell Central at Homecoming Game [Photo Gallery]

By Ankita Pandurangi, Payton Johnston, Sadie Cotton, Kylie Taliaferro, Brianna Dunham, and Jazmin Acevedo
Published: October 3, 2022
2022 Homecoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

2022 Homecoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Ankita Pandurangi, Etaf Abdallah, Sadie Cotton, Faith Smith, Brianna Dunham, and Jazmin Acevedo
Published: October 2, 2022
Back To School Assembly Takes Place During Knightime [Photo Gallery]

Back To School Assembly Takes Place During Knightime [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Photo Co-Editor in Chief
Published: August 26, 2022
Varsity Soccer Falls Against The Liberty Eagles [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Soccer Falls Against The Liberty Eagles [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Addison Polsgrove
Published: May 13, 2022
Cars are shown in the main showroom of Fast Lane Classic Cars located in St. Charles. Fast Lane sells, buys, fixes, and shows off vintage cars. The fast lane lot includes three showrooms, an event space, gift shop, detail and service departments.

[Photo] Fast Lane Classic Cars Sells and Repairs Cars

By Tayler Ross, News Staffer
Published: May 11, 2022
JV Boys Volleyball Defeats Eureka [Photo Gallery]

JV Boys Volleyball Defeats Eureka [Photo Gallery]

By Pavan Kolluru, Payton Johnston, and Addison Polsgrove
Published: May 3, 2022
Girls Lacrosse Plays Against Incarnate Word Academy [Photo Gallery]

Girls Lacrosse Plays Against Incarnate Word Academy [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Addison Polsgrove, and Sadie Cotton
Published: April 8, 2022
JV Boys Volleyball Takes a Loss Against Pattonville [Photo Gallery]

JV Boys Volleyball Takes a Loss Against Pattonville [Photo Gallery]

By Addison Polsgrove and Payton Johnston
Published: April 6, 2022
On Feb 10, sophomore Piper Orzel auditions for the upcoming spring play, The Plot (Like Gravy) Thickens. The play is a murder mystery, mixed with comedy. “I’m playing a character named Peggy Sue, and also co-student directing.” Orzel said.

[Photo] FHN’s Spring Play Set to be on the Stage From March 31 till April 2

By Mikaela Fisk
Published: March 16, 2022
FHN Holds First In-Person Snowcoming Pep Assembly Since 2020 [Photo Gallery]

FHN Holds First In-Person Snowcoming Pep Assembly Since 2020 [Photo Gallery]

By Avery Witherbee, Kyle Button, Payton Johnston, Addison Polsgrove, Etaf Abdallah, Liam Freeman, Salem Cotton, Ankita Pandurangi, Teegan Gonzalez, and Kylie Taliaferro
Published: February 11, 2022
Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Fort Zumwalt East [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Boys Basketball Defeats Fort Zumwalt East [Photo Gallery]

By Addison Polsgrove and Payton Johnston
Published: January 22, 2022
In English and Journalism teacher Jordyn Kiel’s second hour Pre-AP English 1 class, freshman Sagar Singh writes an essay over Of Mice And Men.

[Photo] Freshman Sagar Singh takes Higher Level AP Classes and Extracurriculars

By Patricia Fechter
Published: January 4, 2022
Athlete Of The Week | Rylie Montgomery

Athlete Of The Week | Rylie Montgomery

By Payton Johnston, Photographer
Published: January 3, 2022
Varsity Girls Swim Races at the Annual Panther Relay [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Girls Swim Races at the Annual Panther Relay [Photo Gallery]

By Kyle Button, Payton Johnston, and Addison Polsgrove
Published: December 18, 2021
C Team Boys Basketball falls to Washington HS [Photo Gallery]

C Team Boys Basketball falls to Washington HS [Photo Gallery]

By Addison Polsgrove, Payton Johnston, and Matthew Wells
Published: December 10, 2021
Surrounded by books and papers, sophomore Reem Mountassir studies for an upcoming final on Dec. 6. With finals being gone for the past two years, students are feeling anxious about winter finals. “I feel like since last year we didn’t do any, it’s a lot more stressful,” Mountassir said.

[Photo] Final Exam Exemptions No Longer Have an Attendance Requirement

By Macy Cronin
Published: December 10, 2021
The JV soccer team huddles together during half-time of their game on Oct. 14.

[Photo] The Boys JV Soccer Team Ends Their Season With 12 Wins

By Sydney Gronemeier
Published: November 29, 2021
JV Boys Basketball Loses Against St. Charles West [Photo Gallery]

JV Boys Basketball Loses Against St. Charles West [Photo Gallery]

By Addison Polsgrove and Payton Johnston
Published: November 20, 2021
Humans Of FHN | Divine Jordan

Humans Of FHN | Divine Jordan

By Payton Johnston, Photographer
Published: November 10, 2021
Powderpuff Makes A Spectacular Return [Photo Gallery]

Powderpuff Makes A Spectacular Return [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Photographer
Published: October 22, 2021
Boys Jv Soccer Plays Against Washington High [Photo Gallery]

Boys Jv Soccer Plays Against Washington High [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Photographer
Published: October 15, 2021
Jv Girls Volleyball Loses Against Fort Zumwalt South [Photo Gallery]

Jv Girls Volleyball Loses Against Fort Zumwalt South [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston, Photographer
Published: October 6, 2021
Girls Jv Volleyball Takes On Liberty Highschool [Photo Gallery]

Girls Jv Volleyball Takes On Liberty Highschool [Photo Gallery]

By Payton Johnston and Kylie Taliaferro
Published: September 29, 2021
Varsity Football Takes on the Liberty Eagles [Photo Gallery]

Varsity Football Takes on the Liberty Eagles [Photo Gallery]

By Addison Polsgrove, Payton Johnston, Ankita Pandurangi, Sydney Gronemeier, and Om Nair
Published: September 25, 2021
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