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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

All content by Sammie Herr
1. Sophomore Ashanti Dalton Passes Away

1. Sophomore Ashanti Dalton Passes Away

By Madison Abanathie and Sammie Herr
Published: May 21, 2019
18-year-old Evelyn Moeckel models her Mardi Gras eye makeup. Moeckel is a self-taught makeup artist who specializes in eye makeup. She works at Sephora Beauty which requires her to do fun makeup to inspire her clientele. Moeckel strives to go above and beyond with new designs.

7. High Schooler Evelyn Moeckel from St. Louis Grows in the Makeup World

By Sammie Herr
Published: May 21, 2019
18-year-old Evelyn Moeckel models her Mardi Gras eye makeup. Moeckel is a self-taught makeup artist who specializes in eye makeup. She works at Sephora Beauty which requires her to do fun makeup to inspire her clientele. Moeckel strives to go above and beyond with new designs.

High Schooler Evelyn Moeckel from St. Louis Grows in the Makeup World

By Sammie Herr, North Star Managing Editor
Published: April 5, 2019
FHSD Creates a New District App

FHSD Creates a New District App

By Sammie Herr and Jack Cleaveland
Published: April 4, 2019
Sophomore Ashanti Dalton Passes Away

Sophomore Ashanti Dalton Passes Away

By Madison Abanathie and Sammie Herr
Published: April 4, 2019
Dealing with Dysautonomia

Dealing with Dysautonomia

By Sammie Herr
Published: April 3, 2019
FHN Hosts Assembly About Safe Driving

FHN Hosts Assembly About Safe Driving

By Sammie Herr, North Star Managing Editor
Published: March 28, 2019
Freshman Oscar Sun Forces Himself to go to Bed at a Reasonable Time

Freshman Oscar Sun Forces Himself to go to Bed at a Reasonable Time

By Sammie Herr, North Star Managing Editor
Published: February 21, 2019
Customer Jackie B. speaks with manager Michelle Snyder as she buys a few items. Each week they receive new items from vendors like Jackie.

[Photo] Thrift Store in St. Charles Sells Many Unique Items [Story + Photo Story]

By Kylah Woods, Features Editor
Published: February 4, 2019
A customer goes through old record albums at the Antique Mall on Dec. 1. The mall has many different displays showcased throughout the store, with a variety of vintage items.

St. Charles Antique Mall Holds History

By Sammie Herr, North Star Managing Editor
Published: January 24, 2019
Learning Another Life

Afghan Refugee and NCNAA Student, Nabila, Came to America in 2016

By Sammie Herr, North Star Managing Editor
Published: January 23, 2019
A woman folds paper, making an origami project. The Japanese table was the closest to the entrance, being the first table people came to. The festival was set up in a gallery manor, allowing attendees to visit wherever they pleased.

FHN Community Attends International Night [Photo Story]

By Sammie Herr, North Star Managing Editor
Published: November 30, 2018
Learning Another Life

Afghan Refugee and NCNAA Student, Nabila, Came to America in 2016

By Sammie Herr, North Star Managing Editor
Published: November 26, 2018
Model UN members pose together with their awards. The team traveled to Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, KS. It was the teams first conference together as a group. Each member represented a different country and had to debate about topics common to that country.(Photo Submitted)

Model UN Attends First Conference

By Sammie Herr
Published: October 3, 2018
FHSD board members and students stand with their awards as AP Scholars. David Yang, Michael Yu, Rishith Mishra and Riley Lawson all received a superintendent certificate for being AP Scholars in their classes. The board recognizes students in order to achieve an engaging learning environment.

The Board of Education Spends Time to Arrange for the Addition of the New Strategic Plan

By Sammie Herr
Published: October 3, 2018
Sophomore Catherine Pundmann poses with her clarinet. After struggling with music, she improved by putting in extra time and effort.

After Struggling with Music, Sophomore Catherine Pundmann Improved Her Skill

By Sammie Herr
Published: October 3, 2018
Senior Patty O'Leary at the Homecoming Pep Assembly, held on Sept. 14 in the large gym.

A Day in the Life of Class Colors Day [Photo Gallery]

By Sammie Herr
Published: September 14, 2018
FHN students enter into a raffle for two Taylor Swift Tickets. If students bought their yearbook before Black and Gold Day they could enter five tickets, with additional entries for following FHNtoday on social media.

Publications Raffles Off Taylor Swift Concert Tickets Black and Gold Day

By Ashlynn Perez, Sydney Ellison, and Sammie Herr
Published: August 21, 2018
The newly constructed yellow slide stands in its new placement in Wapelhorst water park. The park is keeping only two of its old attractions.

Updated Wapelhorst Water Park Prepares to Open

By Sammie Herr
Published: May 2, 2018
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[Photo] FHN Drama Club Spring Play Will Put on Two Shows in One Evening on April 12-14

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: April 12, 2018
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[Photo] Knightime Stories: Behind the Scenes [Photo Gallery + Story]

By Kylah Woods
Published: March 23, 2018
Illustration by Sammie Herr

Spring Break Playlist for 2018

By Sammie Herr, News Section Editor
Published: March 22, 2018
Illustrations by Sophie Schmidt

Pop Culture Conspiracy Theories

By Sammie Herr, Sophie Schmidt
Published: March 21, 2018

Working Women’s Survival Show [Photo Gallery + Video]

By Sammie Herr
Published: March 14, 2018
FHN Staff Works To Reduce Vaping and Bring It To An All-Time Low

FHN Staff Works To Reduce Vaping and Bring It To An All-Time Low

By Sammie Herr, News Editor
Published: February 28, 2018
Sophomore Jena Pae poses in the Learning Commons as she wears a shirt with the winning logo she designed for Coffeehouse. Pae entered the Coffeehouse contest with a drawing that took her over four hours. She studied different fonts, chose her favorite and then practiced that style.

News Briefs: Teacher Recognition, Love At FHN, Coffee House Design, Knightsound Orlando Trip

By Sammie Herr
Published: February 27, 2018
Junior Eve Abuazza showcases the makeup she did for the day. Abuazza uses makeup as a stress reliever for her busy schedule. Abuazza also uses the opportunity of being in Drama and Art to practice her skills on other people.

Junior Eve Abuazza Uses Makeup as a Stress Reliever [Photo Gallery+Story]

By Sammie Herr, North Star News Editor
Published: February 5, 2018
Many students are affected by depression. Others don’t always understand the influence of depression and other mental illnesses on teenagers, and how they affect students’ academics, relationships and growth.

Depression Affects Every Aspect of Life

By Sammie Herr
Published: December 21, 2017
FHSD board members talk at the board meeting on Nov. 18. The board discussed many topics, including new classes being brought to the school district next year, strategic planning and fiscal responsibility. They also touched on budget cuts and addressed parent concerns.

Board of Education and FHSD Strategic Planning Committee Look Over Core Visions and Values

By Sammie Herr
Published: December 13, 2017
(used with permission from Creative Commons)

How To Survive A Concert

By Sammie Herr
Published: November 8, 2017
FHN HOSA officers attended a HOSA Fall Conference in Jefferson City on October 26 and 27. (photo submitted)

HOSA Cabinet Members Attend Fall Conference in Jefferson City

By Sammie Herr, North Star News Section Editor
Published: October 30, 2017
Kumon is open on Mondays and Thursdays for tutoring in math and reading. There are seven Kumon locations, less than 10 miles from FHN.

FHN Students Tutor at Kumon

By Sammie Herr, North Star News Section Editor
Published: September 26, 2017
Drama Club President Delaney Echelmeyer, finishes the Drama Club announcement board with new announcements for the day.

FHN Students Audition for the Fall Play: A Piece of My Heart

By Sammie Herr, North Star News Section Editor
Published: August 29, 2017
The class of 2019 participates in activities on Freshmen Transition Day. (File Photo)

Class of 2021 To Attend Freshmen Transition Day in August

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: August 3, 2017
Middendorf-Kredell library is one of many libraries NHS members can volunteer at in the St. Charles Library District.

NHS Members Volunteer at Summer Reading Tables in St. Charles Libraries

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: May 16, 2017
Thrift Store Gives Proceeds to Christian Missionaries

Thrift Store Gives Proceeds to Christian Missionaries

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: March 9, 2017
NHS Induction Allows Students to be Recognized

NHS Induction Allows Students to be Recognized

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: March 7, 2017
Choir Dinner Concert Helps Raise Money For Program

Choir Dinner Concert Helps Raise Money For Program

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: March 6, 2017
Senior Chase Meyer sits in the cockpit of his Cessna 172 with his instructor in May, 2015. They prepare for pre-flight checks of the aircraft before a storm rolls in from the north.

Seniors Martin Groves and Chase Meyer Prepare for Their Future

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: January 31, 2017
Online Knowledge Master's Open on Dec. 7

Online Knowledge Master’s Open on Dec. 7

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: December 7, 2016
FBLA Attends District Leadership Conference for Charity Sessions

FBLA Attends District Leadership Conference for Charity Sessions

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: October 31, 2016
The History of The Enchanted Attic

The History of The Enchanted Attic

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: September 2, 2016
News Briefs 04.13.16 - Band at State/ HOSA Nationals

News Briefs 04.13.16 – Band at State/ HOSA Nationals

By Sammie Herr and Carolyn Gonzalez
Published: April 13, 2016

Junior Class Delegates Work to Prepare for 2016 Prom

By Sammie Herr, North Star Staffer
Published: March 16, 2016
All Knighter Hosts Prom Dress Resale

All Knighter Hosts Prom Dress Resale

By Sammie Herr
Published: February 26, 2016
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