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Mock Trial Prepares for Upcoming Regional Competition

By Rocio Romero , Web Staffer
Published: January 22, 2020
Mrs. Patti Balch, who is the administrative assistant for students with last names beginning with Mc-Z, converses with people in the morning. Aside from handling matters such as important paperwork for students, they also manage sending students to the counselors, which keeps the office running.

The Importance of the Counselors’ Office to FHN [Photo Story]

By Uma Upamaka, Web Staffer
Published: December 10, 2019
Emma Rohrbach converses with members of the Troy-Buchanan speech and debate team at the judges' table. Located at the front of the school, this table is responsible for checking schools in, directing judges to rooms, and ensuring the tournament runs smoothly overall.

The Mechanics of the FHN Debate Tournament

By Uma Upamaka
Published: December 10, 2019
A wall of painted bricks sits directly next to the entrance to the scene shop. These are arguably the most memory-filled part of the scene shop, as they were painted by seniors as far back as the late 80s. Every senior who has since passed through the drama room has painted a brick, and the bricks extend all the way to the very back of the shop.

Behind the Scenes of the FHN Drama Room [Photo Story]

By Uma Upamaka, Web Staffer
Published: December 7, 2019
A child waits in line during a Harry Potter event.

The Future of Being a Nerd [Opinion]

By Uma Upamaka
Published: December 3, 2019
A sudarshana chakra pressed into brass rests on the pillar standing outside the temple. The symbol, whose name translates to

A Look at Hinduism

By Uma Upamaka, Web Staffer
Published: October 2, 2019
Junior Uma Upamaka poses with regional medal from the Americas Legion Oratorical Speech Competition.

Junior Uma Upamaka Wins Regional American Legion Oratorical Speech Competition

By Colin St. Aubin, Staff Writer
Published: May 7, 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.

Students Attend HOSA Conference

By Sophie Carite, North Star News Editor
Published: May 1, 2019
Speech and Debate Prepares for Regional Tournament

Speech and Debate Prepares for Regional Tournament

By Leann Smyth, North Star Reporter
Published: February 28, 2019
Students attend the 2018 Prom on Friday, May 4. Juniors and seniors participated in the Prom Fashion Show for a fun night and to help raise money for the dance. The fashion show is put on annually by the Junior Delegates

Prom Fashion Show Returns to the Stage

By Hannah Wilson, North Star Co-EIC
Published: February 25, 2019
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
School Resource Officer Travis Scherder stands watch in the school lunchroom during passing period. One of Scherder’s many jobs is to escort students throughout the halls during school hours. Scherder believes the new school policy is going to be very beneficial for the safety of the school and decrease the number of fights that have occurred this year.

Four Things to Keep an Eye on at FHN

By Heidi Hauptman, Sammie Herr and Michael Zull
Published: March 22, 2018
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