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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.

FHNtoday.com

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FHN alum Sam Carry rolls up her sleeves while practicing in her IFK Norköping league.

[Photo] FHN Alum Sam Cary Continues her Professional Soccer Career in Sweden

By Morgan Smith, Sports Staffer
Published: November 4, 2024
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[Photo] Items From Home

Published: March 26, 2024
Siblings Carter and Macey Hood stand on a boat while sailing and admire the view.

[Photo] Twins Carter and Macey Hood Anchor Their Love for Sailing

By Naomi VanDyne, Stafer
Published: March 4, 2024
Vintage '61 Corvettes are displayed at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center on Nov. 19, 2023.

[Photo] The Corvette Car Club of St. Louis

By Noah Tucker and Ben Henry
Published: March 7, 2024
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[Photo] Five News Stories About Various Events Happening at North and in the Community

Published: February 2, 2024
Ally, Madi and Maggie stand together with their mother Donna after 10 years of living together.

[Photo] Ally, Madi and Maggie Were Adopted by the Schaffrin Family and Reflect on a Decade of Love

By Canyon Dubis, Staffer
Published: February 9, 2024
Buddy Hardin shakes hands with Steve Ehlmann.

[Photo] Buddy Hardin Is Appointed to the Saint Charles City-County Library Board

By Grant Kilen, Staffer
Published: January 26, 2024
A wildfire rages on in the distance in Lahaina, Hawaii.

[Photo] Devastating Wildfires in Maui Destruct Citizen’s Way of Life

By Riley Jensen, Staffer
Published: December 18, 2023
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[Photo] Many Wonder How the Change in Coaches For the Guard Will Affect Them Overall

By Carter Houdeshell, Yearbook Theme Editor
Published: January 20, 2022
Hunter Grashoff holds a deer that he aquired from hunting.

[Photo] Deer Hunting: An Affordable Hobby Benefiting the Food Chain and Environment

By Caleb Grashoff, Staffer
Published: November 27, 2023
The girls varsity basketball team went to Licking Middle School in Branson and played in a seven-game series.

[Photo] FHN Girls Basketball Traveled to Branson, MO for a Competition in Early June

By Kenneth Nunn, Staffer
Published: January 11, 2024
After completing their final trial and winning the State Championship, the FHN Mock Trial team holds the trophy outside of the Eastern Jackson County Courthouse on April 2.

[Photo] Mock Trial Wins State for the First Time in the Program’s History

By Haylie Bryson
Published: April 10, 2023
Model UN club founder Eshan Chishti at the United Nations Day meeting in the International Institute of St. Louis in October 2022.

[Photo] Model UN Allows Students to Learn About the Inner Workings of the United Nations

By Brazia Brown
Published: March 28, 2023
FHN Math Teacher Dan Miner stands dressed up in his clown costume.

[Photo] Math Teacher Dan Miner was a Professional Clown for Two Years

By Haylie Bryson
Published: March 13, 2023
Dr. Brian Santos teaches Spanish 1 through 5 to North students

[Photo] Spanish Teacher Brian Santos is the Only Asian-American Teacher at FHN

By Carla Vergara
Published: April 20, 2023
Photo of Kathleen Black in her teenage years living in Kinloch, MO.

[Photo] Kathleen Black Shares her Experience Growing up in Kinloch, Missouri During the 1950s

By Sophia Black
Published: February 6, 2023
Stacey Bevill runs in the Arkansas Marathon in 2015.

[Photo] Stacey Bevill Has a Goal of Running a Marathon in Every U.S. State by the Time she is 50 Years Old

By Ella Struble
Published: February 14, 2023
Indoor flowers sit in the window of a kitchen at an FHN students house.

[Photo] Indoor Gardening is a Hobby that can Teach Many Life Lessons

By Amaya Barron
Published: January 18, 2023
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[Photo] The Annual Battle of the Howells Theatre Competition is Back

By Ella Struble
Published: December 19, 2022
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[Photo] Cousins Jose De La Paz and Ximena Zarate Develop a Bond that Goes Where They Go

By McKenna Hudson
Published: January 4, 2023
Science teacher James Appleton works on reconstructing a house. He’s been flipping houses since 2006 with his cat, Fin. Appleton has flipped four houses since then.

[Photo] Science Teacher James Appleton Renovates Houses in Spare Time

By Ben Henry
Published: January 10, 2023
A 6 year old McKenna Hudson sits under the tree and unwraps her Christmas presents in 2011.

[Photo] Coping with Aging out of Christmas [COLUMN]

By McKenna Hudson
Published: December 9, 2022
Senior Stephanie Lichtenegger smiles with her cat in a stroller when she was younger.

[Photo] Growing Up With My Cat [COLUMN]

By Stephanie Lichtenegger
Published: December 2, 2022
Homecoming Queen Sarah Korte, Homecoming Kings Ryan Murdock and Ian Pierce, and homecoming court members Ian Kelly, Riley Puhr, and Sarah Moutray pose for a photo at homecoming on Oct. 1.

[Photo] A Mixup at the Homecoming Game Led to Only One Homecoming King Being Announced

By Sophia Black
Published: October 5, 2022
A person holds an Iphone with the FHNtoday app open on the screen

[Photo] FHNtoday Launches an App in the IOS and Google Play Store

By Michaela Manfull
Published: August 23, 2022
DECA sponsor Mike Freedline, Rachel Buchanan, Bailey Scarbrough, Natalie Stevens, Ellie Lichty, Pavan Kolluru, and Joey Key pose for a photo during DECA internationals. (

[Photo] Members of DECA Competed at Internationals from April 23-26

By Hope Moseley
Published: May 11, 2022
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[Photo] May the 4th Be With You

By Stephanie Lichtenegger, News Staffer
Published: May 4, 2022
Adam Bertrand (Left) and Randy Cook Jr. (Right) win two seats on the FHSD Board of Education

[Photo] Bertrand and Cook Elected to FHSD Board of Education

By Michaela Manfull, News Staffer
Published: April 11, 2022
The FHN Varsity cheerleaders for the 2022-23 school year sit together for group bonding

[Photo] FHN Cheer Tryouts Took Place on March 31 and April 2

By Chloe Ellison, News Staffer
Published: April 13, 2022
Shelly Parks poses for a photo in front of a yellow backdrop.

[Photo] Shelly Parks to Join Administration Starting 2022-2023 School Year

By Evan Becker, Newspaper Editor
Published: March 18, 2022
Junior Amelia Churma holds up a one at districts after scoring a one in competition

[Photo] Multiple Students in Band and Choir Qualify for the State Contest

By McKenna Hudson
Published: March 14, 2022
Senior Borjan Georgievski walks down the stairs of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.

[Photo] Borjan Georgievski Visits D.C. as Part of Department of State Civic Education Workshop

By Michaela Manfull
Published: March 11, 2022
The FHN track and field team stretches and does drills. The track team is split up into several team. These teams are: long distance, sprints, jumps, pole vault and throwers. All teams except the long distance team have to practice at Francis Howell Centrall due to the lack of a track at FHN.

[Photo] FHN Track Team To Practice At FHC For The Foreseeable Future

By Chase Pray
Published: March 16, 2022
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[Photo] New FHN Construction had Drastic Changes to the Budget

By Morgan Chairs
Published: March 16, 2022
Principal for the 2022-23 school year Jeffrey Fletcher is shown

[Photo] New Head Principal Jeffery Fletcher Hopes to Make a Positive Impact Next Year

By McKenna Hudson
Published: February 24, 2022
FHN puppy named Luna sits in a dog bed at her new home

[Photo] The FHN Puppy Who Was Brought to School on Jan. 31 Has Found a New Home

By Justin Brewer, Co-Editor-in-Chief of News Staff
Published: February 18, 2022
FHSD Community member Emily Whinham speaks in front of the Board of Education

[Photo] FHSD Community Member Emily Whinham Frequently Speaks Out at Board Meetings

By Ray Hathcock
Published: February 17, 2022
Gas is being pumped into a car

[Photo] Gas Cars are Superior to Electric Cars [Opinion]

By Tayler Ross
Published: December 8, 2021
Ducky is a German Shepherd puppy who was adopted from Stray Paws

[Photo] Stray Paws is a No-Kill Shelter That Seeks to Help Unwanted Pets

By Macy Cronin
Published: January 12, 2022
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[Photo] FHSD Board of Education Votes to Make Masks Optional for the Second Semester of the 2021-22 School Year

By Ray Hathcock
Published: December 26, 2021
The Leible's house with their light display from last year is shown.

[Photo] The Leible Family Decorates Their House Every Year with Christmas Lights

By Chase Pray
Published: December 15, 2021
A baby sits on Santa’s lap during the Leible’s 2020 Santa Night. Children are allowed to sit on Santa’s lap to give him their Christmas lists.

[Photo] The Leibles Invite Santa to Visit their House This Year

By Chase Pray
Published: December 15, 2021
Junior Nolan Walters poses in front of welcome sign for St. Charles Community College.

[Photo] Junior Nolan Walters Participates in the Early College Program

By Peter Pae
Published: December 10, 2021
Senior Cat Connolly talks to the person who was working the snack table on Dec. 6.

[Photo] Margaret Connolly Works the All-Knighter Snack Table Again This Year

By McKenna Hudson
Published: December 7, 2021
The FHNtoday logo is shown

[Photo] FHN NFL Podcast Week 12

By Will Perry and Jack Darling
Published: December 2, 2021
The Wresting team practices together in the wresting room at the beginning of their season

[Photo] FHN Wrestling Prepares for Their First Meet

By Chase Pray
Published: December 1, 2021
The cast of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" stands on the stage together.

[Photo] “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Musical Closes Their Curtain

By Logan Yarnell
Published: November 22, 2021
The Winter-Guard team practices their performance after school

[Photo] The Winter-Guard Season Starts Up Again

By Ray Hathcock
Published: November 15, 2021
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[Photo] Sophomore Clara Bonstead Advocates for People with Dyslexia

By Chloe Horstman
Published: April 1, 2021
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[Photo] Freshman Deniz Devecigil Injured Herself Playing Volleyball

By Anna Scognamiglio
Published: January 13, 2021
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[Photo] Senior Adel Mountassir Has Been Offered Many College Scholarships for Football

By Skylar Ramshaw
Published: January 13, 2021
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[Photo] Siblings Khalin and Lauren Shah Chase a College Soccer Career

By Amber Winkler
Published: January 13, 2021
Brenna Hood smiles for the camera wearing dance attire. Her hair neatly kept out of her face.

[Photo] Senior Brenna Hood Leaps from a Hobby to a Career

By Sarah Williams, Web Editor
Published: January 13, 2021
Sophomore Sarah Korte poses on the ice. HHer stick in hand and a smile on her face while wearing her Knights hockey jersey.

[Photo] Sophomore Sarah Korte Plays Hockey for Boys and Girls Teams at FHN

By Marshall Hines, Intro Student
Published: January 13, 2021
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[Photo] Junior Ash Swift Expresses Themselves Through Art

By Morgan Chairs
Published: January 13, 2021
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[Photo] Junior Dylan Crites Expresses Himself Through Fashion

By Sydney Ellison
Published: January 13, 2021
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[Photo] Senior Charles Kulage Rides a Motorcycle to School

By Karsyn Williams
Published: January 13, 2021
Senior Cate Hahn smiles with her family while signing to William Penn on National College Signing Day on Nov 11

[Photo] Senior Cate Hahn Commits to William Penn for Volleyball

By Mollie Roberts
Published: December 2, 2020
Senior Riya Contractor sits in the back of a car with care packages for charity.

[Photo] Senior Riya Contractor Stands Up for Cancer Patients by Decorating Care Packages

By Abby Keathley
Published: November 13, 2020
Jesus DeLaPaz [far left] stands with his Father and Mother [center] as well as his brother Julian [far right] during a visit with their family in Tennessee last summer.

[Photo] FHN Family Shares How They are Facing COVID-19 Firsthand

By Madi Tierney, FHNToday Reporter
Published: April 2, 2020
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[Photo] Junior Ben Ell Excited to Continue Playing Tennis

By Shivani Bondada
Published: March 15, 2020
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[Photo] Sophomore Jack Murray Interned as a Pilot Over Summer

By Aadhi Sathishkumar
Published: March 30, 2020
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[Photo] Freshman Riley Puhr Coaches Gymnastics

By Maggie Koester, Yearbook Staffer
Published: March 22, 2020
During the winter, Freedom took advantage of schools being on break to host their Christmas Camp for members to be able to have extra practice time while off. The Freedom front ensemble and battery had themed days such as dress like a staff member and twin day. The spirit day kept the mood playful and fun during long hours of practicing. (Photo Submitted)

[Photo] Two FHN Students Join a World Class Drumline

By Addy Bradbury, Photographer
Published: January 28, 2020
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[Photo] FHSD Offers Great by 8 Program For Kindergarteners

By Isabella Schneider, Photographer
Published: May 6, 2019
Senior Gabby Reed holds up her camera, ready to take a picture.

[Photo] Senior Gabby Reed Started a Small Photography Business

By Leann Smyth, North Star Reporter
Published: May 2, 2019
HOSA poses in front of the camera for a photo after their competition. HOSA is a club consisting of those interested in pursuing a future career in the medical field. 18 members were able to achieved top three for their event.

[Photo] Students Attend HOSA Conference

By Sophie Carite, North Star News Editor
Published: May 1, 2019
The owners of Bridge Bread stand in a line behind the counter as they pose for a picture. Bridge Bread is an organization that feeds the homeless and gives them jobs. They bake bread, bagels, cake and brownies daily.

[Photo] Bridge Bread in St. Louis Devotes Itself to Employing the Homeless

By Gracie Bowman, North Star Entertainment and Opinions Editor
Published: May 1, 2019
Junior Uma Upamaka poses with regional medal from the Americas Legion Oratorical Speech Competition.

[Photo] Junior Uma Upamaka Wins Regional American Legion Oratorical Speech Competition

By Colin St. Aubin, Staff Writer
Published: May 7, 2019
Sophomore Amber Sheulen poses with a small model of a rocket. Sheulen is in a program called CAP which is basic training for the Air Force. In CAP, they do many things such as working out, learning to fly and flying planes, even looking at some rocket science.

[Photo] Sophomore Amber Scheulen Participates in Civil Air Patrol Color Guard

By Ellie Bozwell, Excalibur Reporter
Published: April 23, 2019
During her video, freshman Britney Bascom applies mascara after finishing her eyeshadow. Bascom has been doing her makeup for about a year and posts her looks to Instagram. She described this look as "perfect timing."

[Photo] Freshman Britney Bascom Runs Makeup Account on Instagram

By Grace Harding, North Star Reporter
Published: April 4, 2019
Sophomore Olivia Neunaber runs with her bike to gain momentum during her triathlon.

[Photo] Olivia Neunaber Does Triathlons Competitively

By Patty O'Leary
Published: April 3, 2019
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[Photo] FHN to Host 2019 Regional Science Fair on March 2

By Colin St. Aubin, North Star Reporter
Published: March 1, 2019
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[Photo] FCCLA Will Travel to NYC on Feb. 28

By Sofiya Melnychuk, North Star Reporter
Published: February 28, 2019
For some, joining the military after high school is a very real option. Here are some requirements and benefits of joining the military in or after high school.

[Photo] Former Student Marissa Hunt Joins the National Guard

By Kylah Woods, North Star Features Editor
Published: February 22, 2019
The FHN Mock Trial team stands for a group photo, in front of a judge's bench, after a successful meet.

[Photo] Mock Trial Wins First Match of the Year

By Gracie Bowman, North Star Opinions and Entertainment Editor
Published: January 25, 2019
Senior Sam Scherff kayaks down the Little River in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. Sam has kayaked on rapids across the U.S., ranging from Colorado to Georgia.

[Photo] Senior Sam Scherff continues Journey as a Competitive Whitewater Athlete

By ColIn St. Aubin, North Star Reporter
Published: February 21, 2019
Senior Tim Buchanan sits and browses on a new social media app called TikTok. Buchanan has enjoyed using the new app and wants more people to join in on the new app.

[Photo] Why TikTok Memes Work

By Connor Peper, North Star Reporter
Published: January 24, 2019
Senior Colin St. Aubin prepares to release the curling stone during a practice meet.

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

By Sam Cary
Published: December 14, 2018
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[Photo] What I’m Interested In: Buying Clothes

By Gavin Atkinson, Social Media Editor
Published: December 10, 2018
Two workers hang lights at Provenance Soapworks during the annual holiday light awards last year. Provenance Soapworks is one of the stores on Main Street that participate in the contest. This is the fifteenth year that the light awards have been going on.

[Photo] City of St. Charles Holds Their Annual Christmas Lights Contest

By Gracie Bowman
Published: November 28, 2018
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