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

Chase pray poses in the studio.

Chase Pray, EIC of FHNtoday.com and FHNgameday.com

Chase is currently a senior at FHN. He joined the News staff day one of his freshman year, and was on the News staff for two and a half years before he joined yearbook staff his second semester of his junior year. After returning to the News staff, Chase now serves as the EIC of the FHNtoday and FHNgameday websites and makes sure all content posted is relevant, spell checked and properly credited. He plans on going to MIZZOU after he graduates to pursue a degree in Journalism.

All content by Chase Pray
Junior Caleb Thompson looks at all of the albums he has saved on the “Discog” app.

Junior Caleb Thompson Shares His Various Musical Song and Genre Discoveries

By Chase Pray, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: April 2, 2024
Chase pray poses in the studio.

[Photo] Chase Pray

Published: November 19, 2021
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.

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
Freshmen Kyndal Jacobs and Jade Johnson Balance the Stresses That Competitive Dance Brings With The Workload Of High School

Freshmen Kyndal Jacobs and Jade Johnson Balance the Stresses That Competitive Dance Brings With The Workload Of High School

By Chase Pray, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: March 5, 2024

A Look Into Intro to Weightlifting

By Chase Pray, Videographer
Published: February 29, 2024
Students from around the school come together to have pancakes on Friday Feb.23 to celebrate the end of Scholastic Journalism Week

[Photo] FHN Publications Staff Celebrates National Scholastic Journalism Week With Award Ceremonies and Fun Activities

By On Behalf of the Editorial Board
Published: February 23, 2024
Members of the Francis Howell community hold up signs to show their disapproval with the Board of Educations removal of the Black Lit. and Black History classes at the Jan. 18 board meeting.

Feb. 8 Board of Education Meeting Looks to Intensify or Calm Nerves Among the Francis Howell Community

By Chase Pray
Published: February 7, 2024
Vandalism in FHN Bathrooms Is Not Funny and Should Stop [Opinion]

Vandalism in FHN Bathrooms Is Not Funny and Should Stop [Opinion]

By Chase Pray, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: February 6, 2024
Ms. Pirrone poses for a photo. Pirrone is an alumni of FHN and previously was on snowcoming court.

Rachel Pirrone Is an Alumni of FHN Who Helps Future Snowcoming Royalty

By Chase Pray, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: February 1, 2024
Members of the Francis Howell community hold up signs of disapproval towards the school board at the Dec. 21 board of education meeting.

Francis Howell Board of Education Faces Backlash After Removing Black-Focused Electives at Dec. 21 Board Meeting

By Chase Pray, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: December 23, 2023
AAA Hosts a Sushi and Henna Workshop [Photo Gallery]

AAA Hosts a Sushi and Henna Workshop [Photo Gallery]

By Jordan Ousley, Angelee Orozco, and Chase Pray
Published: December 19, 2023
Para professional plays basketball with a student in the FHN gym. Hes a very social and friendly member of our FHN community. As well he built relationships with our FHN basketball knights.

Music, Basketball and a Fresh Start in St. Louis for FHN Para Sirnz Yurihoward

By Chase Pray, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: December 19, 2023

Knightly Show #69 | Pikman 4, Marching Band and More!

By Madelyn Clark, Max Ramirez, Laney Quandt, Addison Jones, Melissa Guerrero, Reagan Moellering, and Chase Pray
Published: November 14, 2023
The Prudential Center displays Mrs. Jamaica during the "Fleurs de Villes" Voyage exhibit. This is taking place in Boston from Nov. 2-6th with independent florists from around the city coming together to make the 16 different exhibits.

Boston’s Prudential Center Displays 16 of the Cities Finest Florists Art Work

By Chase Pray, Parker Smith, and Eashaan Patel
Published: November 3, 2023
Addiction Kills [Personal Column]

Addiction Kills [Personal Column]

By Chase Pray, Editor in Chief of FHNtoday.com
Published: November 1, 2023
MAC Scholars sponsor Ashley Seiss poses with MAC Scholars Demi Johnson and Kylie Harris

MAC Scholars Tour Colleges Over the Summer

By Chase Pray and Payton Thies
Published: September 20, 2023
Left color is old vegas gold, right color is new victory gold.

The Gold on FHN Sports Jerseys Will Change in the Future

By Chase Pray
Published: May 10, 2023
Freshman Katie Head hands participates in a track meet.

Katie Head Works to Fill the Shoes of Her Brother in Distance Running

By Chase Pray
Published: May 10, 2023
10th Grader Jayln Carson Passes

10th Grader Jayln Carson Passes

By Chase Pray
Published: May 10, 2023
Senior Kalabe Nebyu walks onto the court after his name was called during the senior appreciation ceremony before the game.

FHN Boys and Girls Basketball Hold Annual Senior Night Against FHC on Feb. 23

By Chase Pray, Managing Sports Editor
Published: February 25, 2023

How AI is Affecting Everyday Life and the Fears it Brings

By Chase Pray
Published: February 6, 2023
Junior DJ Dillon wins a match at Francis Howell North against Troy Buchanan Trojans on Dec. 14, 2023. The Knights ended up losing to the Trojans 46-36.

Boys Wrestling Team Continues to do Well Despite Losing Top Athletes Last Year

By Chase Pray
Published: February 1, 2023
JV Boys Basketball Coach Cory Patterson talks to the team during a game on Dec. 2. Patterson is new to the team as head coach and is already well respected by his players. Patterson began coaching this year in place of Coach Jordan Martin who coached last year.

Varsity Boys Basketball has Three New Coaches for the 2022-23 Season

By Chase Pray
Published: December 20, 2022
The Fairness of Blaming Violent Video Games for Violence

The Fairness of Blaming Violent Video Games for Violence

By Chase Pray
Published: December 20, 2022
On Sept. 30, the Varsity Girls Tennis Team participated in districts at Francis Howell Central. Lauren Chance played a singles game against FHC. The ending scores were 6-2 and 6-1.

FHN Girls Tennis Ends with a Successful 2022-23 Season

By Chase Pray
Published: November 23, 2022
On Sept. 21st the FHN Swim Team competed in a meet at the St. Peters Rec-Plex against Lutheran HS.

FHN Boys Swim Had High Hopes For Sending Swimmers To State

By Chase Pray
Published: November 9, 2022
Junior Om Nair competes in a swim competition at the Rec Plex in 2021.

FHN Varsity Boys Swim Team Looks Forward to Accomplishing Season Goals

By Chase Pray
Published: September 16, 2022
Senior Maria Aguirre sits with 8th grader Quinn Marable in Jenny Liberson’s 2nd hour French III class during the 2021-22 school year.

COVID-19 Protocols for the 2022-23 School Year Resembles the Previous Year

By Chase Pray
Published: August 25, 2022
Sophomore Brandon Lin takes off from a block start on April 1 in a track meet at Francis Howell Central. (Photo by Amoolya Pandurangi)

The Close Relationship of the FHN Boys Track Team

By Chase Pray
Published: May 11, 2022
Students prepare to eat lunch in the cafeteria

FHN Lunches Will Cost Money Again Starting in the 2022-2023 School Year

By Chase Pray, News Staffer
Published: May 3, 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.

FHN track team has high hopes for the 2022 season

By Chase Pray
Published: March 29, 2022
Senior Joey Key cleans his golf clubs in between holes at the Warrenton Invitational on April 14, 2021

Varsity Boys Golf Team Sees Massive Increase In Numbers

By Chase Pray
Published: March 16, 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.

FHN Track Team To Practice At FHC For The Foreseeable Future

By Chase Pray
Published: March 16, 2022
Junior Chad Blank wrestles his opponent to the ground.

FHN Wrestling Begins to Look to Next Year After Season Ends

By Chase Pray
Published: March 9, 2022
Freshman Isabelle Apple raises her arm after winning a match on Feb. 1.

Isabelle and Mason Apple Both Place at the Jan. 7 and 8 GAC Wrestling Meet

By Chase Pray
Published: February 11, 2022
Students walk to class on Nov. 17, some with masks and without. The mask policy in the building changed to be optional, as compared to last year where it was required.

New Tardy Policy Begins Second Semester

By Chase Pray and Alex Wheadon
Published: February 2, 2022
The Leible's house with their light display from last year is shown.

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.

The Leibles Invite Santa to Visit their House This Year

By Chase Pray
Published: December 15, 2021
On Nov. 19, the wrestling team warms up for the upcoming winter season in FHN’s lower gym. The athletes have begun hosting practices to hone and refine skills that will help them in future matches, meeting a couple hours everyday after school in the hopes of exceeding performance expectations.

FHN Wrestling Look to Return to Normalcy After Being Impacted by COVID-19

By Chase Pray
Published: December 15, 2021
An FHN bowling team member watches their fellow teammate bowl their round.

FHN’s Bowling Team is a Sport that Most Don’t Notice

By Chase Pray
Published: December 15, 2021
The Wresting team practices together in the wresting room at the beginning of their season

FHN Wrestling Prepares for Their First Meet

By Chase Pray
Published: December 1, 2021
Coach Kim Martin and Sophomore Devin Alexander talk before the teams October 14th run at McNair Park. Devon would go on to finish with a time of 17:28

FHN’s Cross Country Team Ends Their 2021 Season

By Chase Pray
Published: November 17, 2021
Recap of the Oct. 8 Cross Country Meet at Koch Park

Recap of the Oct. 8 Cross Country Meet at Koch Park

By Chase Pray
Published: October 21, 2021
The cross country team groups up before a big meet.

The Cross Country Team Doubles in Size from the Previous Year

By Chase Pray
Published: October 20, 2021
The cross country team groups up before a big meet.

Alex Shaw Continues to Coach Cross Country While Eight Months Pregnant

By Chase Pray
Published: October 12, 2021
The new interim principal of Francis Howell North stands in his office

Dr. Lucas Lammers Steps in as North’s Interim Principal

By Chase Pray and Tony Biondo
Published: September 14, 2021
NHS Induction Ceremony Held Virtually This Year

NHS Induction Ceremony Held Virtually This Year

By Max Brewer and Chase Pray
Published: April 26, 2021
JV Baseball Creates a New Training Schedule Due to the Rain

JV Baseball Creates a New Training Schedule Due to the Rain

By Chase Pray
Published: April 19, 2021
Senior Marcus Otto Has Been in Strict Quarantine for Over A Year

Senior Marcus Otto Has Been in Strict Quarantine for Over A Year

By Chase Pray
Published: April 2, 2021
Senior April Heien Plans to Attend Mizzou Honors College in the Fall

Senior April Heien Plans to Attend Mizzou Honors College in the Fall

By Chase Pray
Published: January 13, 2021
How Teachers Adapted to the Struggles of Teaching Online

How Teachers Adapted to the Struggles of Teaching Online

By Chase Pray
Published: November 4, 2020
Load More Stories
Donate to FHNtoday.com
$170
$500
Contributed
Our Goal