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Letter from the editors CONTENTS 8 Clubs To Join Looking for a club to join but don’t know what? Look at this list to find your match.

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How to succeed at FHN

What does it take to do well in school?

Check out these tips straight from teachers

21 Know FHN’s Sports From fall through spring find out what sports has to offer.

28 Navigating The Halls

Welcome to the next year of your life. New teachers, new faces, new classes: it’s a whole new year. A lot can change over the course of high school, and a lot can change within a year. From friends, to interests, to who you are as a person. It will all be very different on the last day of school, and hopefully, come that final day, you’re closer to the person that you want to be. Change is inevitable, so embrace it.

By accepting changes, you open up more opportunities for yourself. Only then can you make this year what you want it to be. Coming into this year, you might be scared or nervous, whether this is your first year at FHN or your last. So be fearless and talk to the person next to you. Who knows, maybe they’re feeling the same way. You may not have a lot of classes with your friends, but it’s best to make the most of it and reach out to other classmates. Maybe you’re not happy about the teachers you have, but keep an open mind and you might be surprised.

This year is the year to branch out and join that club that you always thought was interesting.

Tryout for the sport that you think looks fun. Go to all the football games, dances and events that you can. Audition for the fall play or Coffeehouse. Use the opportunity of a new year to reinvent yourself.

It’s a fresh start. Now’s the perfect time to get organized, turn your work habits around and finally

figure out how to study. It’ll take time to perfect, but the time to start the process is now.

There are 180 days in a year. That’s 180 days to work towards becoming a better person, whatever that may mean to you. Whether that means bettering yourself as a person, working hard to get those grades you want or pursuing your passions.

Be better. Be kinder. Try harder. And if you fail, get back up and keep trying. This year is yours. Start today and make it what you want it be.

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ON THE COVER A student stands in a hallway on the first day of school. The purple banner is inspired by the logo of Crash Course, an educational YouTube channel that is often shown in classrooms to supplement lessons. (Cover by Rebekah Myers)

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l Mark your Ca endar High school is filled with fun events. Here are some of FHN’s more anticipated dates for this upcoming school year (Content by Grace Bowman, Patty O’Leary, Josh Wagner and Tony Passananti)

9/15 HOMECOMING

(Photo by Adam Hogan)

Homecoming. It’s the first dance of the school year and the first taste of what high school dances are like for freshmen. The dance is an opportunity to get all dressed up, have fun dancing and spend the night with your peers in a fun and relaxed setting. This year the theme is 70s Disco so get down and funky at this year’s Homecoming. Stick to the rules given out before the dance for your behavior and the clothing worn to the event. The week leading up to the event is full of fun themes and ends on class color day with the Homecoming pep assembly. The homecoming game is on Friday night and draws a large crowd of students to cheer on the football team the night before the dance. Remember that at the dance you don’t have to go with a date, you can have a blast with a group of friends.

8/18 BLACK & GOLD DAY 9/10 - 9/14 SPIRIT WEEK

9/12 POWDERPUFF

(Photo by Michael Erfling)

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(Photo by Wil Skaggs)

This event usually takes place the first Saturday after the start to the new school year. Students and families are encouraged to come out to the stadium to play games, eat food, and meet all of the fall sports teams.

Boys’ soccer and the football teams often have a scrimmage at the event.

Spirit week is the week leading to homecoming. Students dress up as the theme for the day. At the end of the week, each grade wears their class colors to the pep assembly.

Games between the classes take place, Knightline performs and the Homecoming court is announced.

At this annual game, taking place the week of Homecoming, junior and senior girls compete in a flag football game, while boys act as crowd pleasers. To prepare for the event, the girls practice their plays while the boys practice the dance for their halftime show with Knightline.

2/9 SNOWCOMING

4/12 MR. FHN

4/25 KOE PICNIC

DAYS OFF FALL BREAK Oct. 15 - 22

WINTER BREAK Dec. 24 - Jan. 4

SPRING BREAK March 18 - 22

LAST DAY May 16

PD DAYS Sept. 21 Nov. 6

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Labor Day Sept. 3 Thanksgiving Nov. 21 - 23 MLK Day Jan. 21

Feb. 15 Apr. 2 Presidents’ Day Feb. 18 Good Friday Apr. 19

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7:20 a.m. - 8:13 a.m.

8:18 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.

9:15 a.m. - 10:07 a.m.

10:12 a.m. - 11:04 a.m.

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11:34 a.m. - 12:26 p.m.

12:31 p.m. - 1:23 p.m.

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1st 8:11 a.m. - 8:57 a.m.

2nd 9:02 a.m. - 9:48 a.m.

3rd Knight Time 9:53 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.

10:38 a.m. - 11:24 a.m.

4ab 11:03 a.m. - 11:49 a.m.

4bc 11:29 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

4c5a 11:54 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

5ab 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

6th 1:35 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.

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KNIGHT TIME EARLY RELEASE DAYS

(Photo by Adam Hogan)

(Photo by Kaili Martin)

(Photo by Juliet Borgshulte)

Every winter, StuCo decorates the Commons with black lights, glow bubbles and neon decorations for Snowcoming is FHN’s semi-formal.

Students dress in white to glow in the dark. The dance is generally held in late February. Students dance and have a fun night out with their friends.

This is FHN’s annual male beauty pageant. Participating students spend the weeks leading up to the event raising money for their chosen charities. Typically the auditorium becomes packed for this highly anticipated night is filled with fun and laughter.

Toward the end of the year, KOE hosts a picnic on the football field to reward student for their hard work throughout the year. Students receive an invitation things like good attendance or grades. Bounce houses and games are set up in the stadium, and food is served at concessions.

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7:20 a.m. - 7:59 a.m.

1st 8:04 a.m. - 8:43 a.m.

2nd 8:48 a.m. - 9:27 a.m.

3rd Knight Time 9:32 a.m. - 10:12 a.m.

10:17 a.m. - 10:57 a.m.

4ab 10:42 a.m. - 11:22 a.m.

4bc 11:02 a.m. - 11:42 a.m.

4c5a 11:27 a.m. - 12:07 p.m.

5ab 12:12 a.m. - 12:51 p.m.

6th 12:56 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.

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“I think I mostly have a laid back style with my style because I wear things that are pretty simple like a t-shirt and jeans. I wear things like that because I learn best when I’m comfortable.”

-Maddi Sparks, 12

“I would describe my style as a mixture of sporty and casual. In the hotter months of school, I wear shorts, t-shirts, and bring a jacket and in the colder months, I wear pants, long sleeves, and a sweatshirt. ” -Avery Witherbee, 9

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Some students choose to dress to impress, while others find comfort more important. FHN students share their school style

WATCH Want to learn more about back to school fashion? Follow this link to watch a video on the topic goo.gl/V4yfqN

(Illustrations by Rebekah Myers)

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“I wear name brand clothes that I find comfortable and that fit in with my athletics. I wear baseball uniforms and clothes from brands like Zumiez and Huf.” -Chase Arehart, 9

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”During my junior year I was more a casual chic. Pairing simple tops with dressier bottoms and vice versa basically defines how I dress. Choosing this type of style creates the illusion of me being more prepared and put together than I really am.”

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There are many clubs at FHN to join, but which one should you look into? To find out more about it check out page 9. Match the number on the quiz to the number on next to the descriptions to learn more START HERE:

ARE YOU MORE INTERESTED IN MAKING SOMETHING OR PERFORMING?

Performing

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BUSINESS OR SCIENCE?

Logical

Science

DO YOU PREFER MAKING ART OR WRITING?

ARE YOU MORE INTERESTED IN MARKETING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITIONS OR BUSINESS RELATED COMPETITIONS?

ARE YOU INTERESTED MORE IN HEALTHCARE OR LEARNING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT?

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YOU?

Business

Writing

Marketing and entrepreneurship

Art Club

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IS FOR

Making

Creating art

Drama Club

CLUB

(Quiz by Kailee Edelen and Lexi Davis)

IS YOUR THINKING MORE LOGICAL OR CREATIVE?

Creative

WHICH

Business related

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Healthcare

FBLA

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Publications

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The environment

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Ecology Club

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19 Clubs AT FHN Here is a list of various clubs you can join at FHN. Being in a club can help students meet more people and make friends with similar interests (Content by Alicia Roberson and Rachel Stover)

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Knights of Excellence (KOE)

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We Are All Knights

KOE recognizes and rewards students for their academic accomplishments with activities throughout the year. Some activities include the senior 4.0 luncheon, the Knights at the Round Table, the KOE picnic and many more events. The sponsors are Lindsey Scheller and Kristen Johnson.

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Choir

In the winter, before registration, new members perform for director Jennifer Crane, so that they can be placed into the appropriate class. FHN has Knightsound, Bella Voce, Treble Choir and Concert Choir. The classes spend the year working together, learning their music and preparing for concerts. At concerts, each choir has some songs that they perform individually and some that they all perform as a group.

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Student Council (StuCo)

This organization is completely student run. Representatives are chosen from applications and from homerooms. Students attend monthly meetings in the auditorium. StuCo is responsible for Homecoming, Snowcoming, pep assemblies and many more events. The sponsors are Jani Wilkens and Shelly Parks.

Sign Language Club

This club meets twice a month to learn sign language and about Deaf culture. They promote the use of sign language to communicate through different activities and socialization between hearing students and the deaf or hard of hearing students.

The sponsor is Tom Skinner.

This club promotes awareness of students at FHN with disabilities and their participation in the school. It’s an opportunity to build friendships with students with and without disabilities. The sponsor is Lisa Pentecost.

(Illustration by Rebekah Myers)

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Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

GSA is a club that promotes acceptance of all students, including those that are part of the LGBT+ community. Students involved fundraise, work on an annual assembly and run the Day of Silence each year. The sponsor is Amy Fields.

The purpose of this club is to bring together athletes through various activities. Participants talk about their concerns, their doubts and their faith. Members share a commitment to seeking answers about their faith. The sponsors is Sara White.

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Fashion Club

Fashion club meets once a month to participate in creative activities, share ideas, learn new things and explore interests in the fashion industry. Any student enrolled in fashion course or interested in fashion can join. The sponsor is Marissa Heyer.

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FOR MORE INFO FHN offers even more clubs for students to participate in. Follow this link to see a full list of clubs at FHN: goo.gl/npaAyv

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African American Leaders

This is a group that represents the needs of African-American students at FHN. Students involved lead and mentor young African-American students. The sponsors are Mary Kerr-Grant and Lisa Woodrum.

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Mock Trial

Mock Trial allows students to experience the legal system. Team members learn to portray witnesses and lawyers while trying a civil or criminal case in an actual courtroom. Practices start in October. The sponsor is Randy Pierce.

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Marching Band

Marching Band combines making music with performing. This generally last from summer to fall. They play at home football games. They perform their show with Color Guard during the halftime and at competitions. The music and choreography is picked based on the theme designed for each specific season. The director is Rob Stegeman.

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Science Club

The purpose of Science Club is to promote enjoyment and competition in the field of science. In the past, the club has taken field trips to the Science Center and the St. Louis Zoo, made homemade ice cream and rock candy and competitively grown crystals. The sponsor is Donna Malkmus.

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Drama Club

Quiz Results

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Drama Club

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Art Club

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Publications

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DECA

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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

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HOSA

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Ecology Club

Drama club is a club for any students interested in acting or producing a production. During the year, Drama club produces two big plays and smaller productions such as the Escape Room and Saturday Knight Live. All students who participate in these plays are automatically considered a member of Drama Club. Students can talk to Drama Club sponsor Kim Sulzner for more information.

Drama Club produces two shows every year; one in the fall and one in the spring. (Photo

by Jordan Milewczik)

DECA

Their purpose is to promote art and cultural awareness throughout the school through activities related to art. They also take art related field trips. Members have the opportunity to use the art department facilities to create personal artwork.

Publications has a place for anyone with any skill set. It has five different staffs students can join including newspaper, yearbook, web, photo and video. Staffers can write stories, design pages and advertisements, take photos, make video or run social media. Students can talk to Aaron Manfull or Jordyn Kiel for more information.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. DECA members compete in academic competitions, professional leadership conferences and community projects. Members must be enrolled in a marketing class.

78 students competed in the DECA District Conference, with 38 of them qualifying for state.

(Photo submitted)

HOSA

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) develops business leadership and an understanding of American Business Enterprise.

FBLA helps members establish career goals, encourages scholarship and develops character and self-confidence. Students can talk to Miriam Parsons-Eaton for more information.

HOSA helps students who are looking to become health care professionals later in life. There are multiple competitions that students can compete in and learn about certain skills. They also provide many opportunities for community service, like the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics Missouri and a Dance Marathon for Children’s Miracle Network. Students can talk to Chris Dalton for more details.

Ecology Club is open to any student interested to learn about, study and improve their environment. Many activities are extensions of the Environmental Studies class but all students are welcome.

Students can contact Joe Brocksmith for more information.

HOSA hosts an annual blood drive in January, where students 16 and above can volunteer to donate blood. (Photo by Alex Rowe)

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Speaking from experience FHN graduates impart their wisdom to each class to ensure a successful year to the Knights that come after them

DEAR FRESHMEN Congrats. If you’re reading this, it means you’ve survived the worst three years of school. It gets better now. I promise.

I don’t know how you feel (Excited? Bored? Nervous?), but I do know that you’re about to experience all those emotions and more over the next four years. It’s a crazy time, one that drags on in the present but will fly by when you look back. It’s weird how high school bends time like that.

But you’ve already heard that, so let’s jump to the advice. Here we go.

First, put down the books. Or pick them up.

High school is a test of how well you balance everything in life. So balance. If you’ve already blocked out every day with study times, practice schedules, meeting locations and 10,000 other events, it’s time to calm down. Yes, challenge yourself. Take tough classes and put in the work.

Get involved. But remember to be a teenager. Make new friends, hang with old ones, use that Netflix account. If you don’t, you’ll become a wreck.

But, if your only plan is to party hard, it’s time to adjust your priorities.

What’s next? Get involved.

I’m sure you’ve heard this

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before, but it’s worth repeating.

Your favorite memories from high school aren’t going to come from sitting in class.

Join band or drama.

Volunteer or play a sport.

Start your own club. I learned more from being in newspaper and speech and debate than I did in most classes. When you do activities, you’ll meet your closest friends, experience your favorite moments and potentially travel the country. You’ll find what you’re interested in and what your strengths and weakness are.

Pick one or two groups and devote yourself to them.

Lastly, don’t worry about the future. Some of you know what you want to do when 2022 hits and you graduate.

Others of you have no idea, and that’s OK. Wherever you sit on the spectrum, relax and enjoy your time in high school.

In four years, you’ll look back and be glad you did.

(Brief by Noah Slaughter)

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DEAR SOPHOMORES

Congratulations, you’re not a freshman anymore.

Hopefully by now you have gotten the hang of the school and you have a better understanding of what’s going on.

Simple stuff like getting through the hallways and being on time to class should be pretty easy to deal with now.

The biggest piece of advice for sophomore year would be to make sure you are focusing on your future.

Now that you are more comfortable with the school and what goes on in it should be easier to get involved in things. It’s not the number of activities you are involved in, but their quality. You should devote your time to activities that they care about. It isn’t hard to get involved in clubs or sports around school and it is both fun and impressive for college admissions looking at your profile.

Speaking of colleges, you should start researching colleges. Yes, I know it may seem early and not even an option in your mind right now, but the earlier you can get a start on it, the more

prepared you will be later. It’s okay to start with a list with dozens of schools. You should keep all of your options open when they begin the college search process. Think about going on visits to schools as well. The summer between sophomore and junior year can be a convenient time to begin checking out colleges and universities. Another thing you should be thinking about it taking the ACT or SAT. Once again, I know it’s early but it will be useful in the long run. The more you take the test, the better the chance of being able to increase your score.

Have fun this year. I think sophomore year is one of the most important years of high school. The adrenaline of freshman year has worn off and you need to decide how the rest of your high school career is going to go. Make good choices, be dedicated to your academics and think wisely about your future. The decisions you make now will have lasting effects in the long run. (Brief by Heidi Hauptman)

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DEAR JUNIORS Hey, you’re an upperclassman now! Take a bow. You’ve got two years left and then off to the rest of your life.

There are a few things I would advise before starting the year off, though.

Now is the time to start worrying about college.

You’re probably thinking, “Yo, I’ve got a year until I’m a senior. I can just do it later.” Hate to say it but you’ve got less time than you think.

Senioritis is going to hit you like a truck. Next thing you know you’ll be mid-way through senior year without any idea where you’re going, what you’re studying or how you’re going to pay for it.

Do research throughout the year, pick colleges that meet financial aid requirements, look through to see campus sizes and distance from home. Doing at least a little more research will help narrow down the choices. When it comes time to apply for colleges, you’ll thank yourself.

DEAR SENIORS Still on the subject of college, start writing your admission essays over the summer or whenever you have a large chunk of time. You’ll be too hounded by your classes or your clubs or your sports to even think about writing another essay — trust me, they’ll be more than one essay. Start looking at some scholarships while you’re at it.

Everything will start piling on top of each other. Don’t waste some of the free time you have now.

Grades. If you’ve slacked off the first two years of high school, now’s the time to put the big boy/girl pants on and get your behind into fifth gear. Take an AP class or two. Run to be the leader of your favorite club. Actually do your homework the night before. This is the year most colleges take a peek at.

This year may be tough, but in the long run it’ll be worth it. Take some time off every once in a while to wind down. Don’t overwork yourself, but keep in mind your end goal.

Good luck. You’ll need it. (Brief by Anna Lindquist)

There’s one thing you need to know about senior year, and most of us know it before it begins, and this is that it goes incredibly quickly. Before you know it, you’re graduating.

The one piece of advice I have for you is to do everything. It’s your last chance, after all. The way I see it, you don’t want to leave high school thinking, “I wonder what this year would’ve been like if I did this or that?” So, do everything you can. Join a club you always thought about trying, or try out for a sport you never thought you’d do in a million years. Instead of staying at home, go to a school dance for once.

Who cares if it may not be your scene? At least now you can say you’ve done it. Raise your hand to participate in pep assembly games, or just get yourself in the stands instead of hiding out in your favorite teacher’s room. See a school play with your friends, or

heck, be in one. If all you do is what you’ve always done in high school, you could be missing out on some of the best things this school has to offer. You could find something you’d never thought you’d enjoy and be thankful you did before you left. Relish in every moment of this year, because soon it’ll be over and the things you could’ve done are the things you didn’t do.

There won’t be a next time and there won’t be another moment where life is this simple and easy (despite what you may think about college). Be brave, get out there and step out of your comfort zone for your final hurrah. (Brief by Carolynn Gonzalez)

-Sincerely the class of 2018 PAGE BY MICHAEL ZULL

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As secretary to the activities director, Kearns schedules every school event and organizes all student activities.

“Students can come by the activities office in the big gym, or call my office.”

Brooke Magilligan School Nurse As school nurse, Magilligan dispenses medication, educates on disease prevention, and works to help kids to stay at school.

“Students can stop by the nurses office anytime, it’s right next to the main office.”

Travis Scherder Resource Officer As resource officer, Scherder acts as a communication point between FHN and law enforcement, as well as protecting the students at FHN. “Normally I am cruising the halls, but students can also find me in my office next to the art hallway.”

Brendan Gannon StuCo President As StuCo President, Gannon oversees all the committees for school events, manages StuCo, and represents the student body.

“Students are able to contact me through GroupMe and other forms of social media”

Robert Gruettemeyer Custodian As custodian, Gruettemeyer works during lunches and cleans the cafeteria after lunch is over. He also makes sure the whole school is clean.

“Find me out in the hallways or ask for me in the office.”

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New Head Principal Nathanael Hostetler talks Kristen Jobgen at schedule pick-up on Aug. 30. Hostetler plans to use social media to increase the school’s sense of community.

Students can follow his Twitter, @FHN_Principal. (Photo by Kamyrn Bell)

A fresh Start New Head Principal Nathanael Hostetler has set goals to ensure an ideal school year with more communication and a better sense of community

by Sammie Herr

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After attending Lindenwood University as a student, Nathanael Hostetler started his educational career as an English teacher in 2001. Five years later he became an administrator. For the past five years, he served as Farmington High School’s head principal and will now be taking over as FHN’s head principal for the 2018-19 school year.

“I never set out to become an administrator,” Hostetler said. “I got into education late in the game and changed my major in college from Computer Science to English. When I set out to get my Master’s Degree, I didn’t want it to be in English, so the next best thing was Education Administration.”

Hostetler has created a YouTube Channel to operate as a video updates center. He’s been using it to introduce himself and give out updates to the students, parents and staff of FHN. The videos are currently being sent out through Infinite Campus, but he’s looking into sending the updates out directly from his email to make them an

easier communication tool.

“When somebody walks through the doors of this school, I want them to see a familiar face,” Hostetler said.

“I want to inform the community of what’s going on and that I have the students best interest at heart, and my video update system will serve to do just that.”

Hostetler has already started to think about this year’s atmosphere within the school. He and the administrators have created a hashtag for social media called #FHNCommunity to serve as a way to bond the students and staff. To contribute to a more trustworthy and open community, it has been decided by the administrators, that the escort policy will not be in effect for FHN in the school year of 2018-19.

“I want to see FHN have a really strong sense of community,” Hostetler said. “I want every kid who attends here to feel a sense of dignity and that [administrators] trust them.

I want students to know that we are here to help them find their own best future. Whatever students choose to do with their lives, we are here to help them make their path the best that it can be.”

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Student Take: How do you feel about the new homeroom system?

“It’s kind of awkward [to mix grades] because we should be connecting with our own class.”

“I wish that we were still with our grade levels, and that mentors were only for freshmen.”

-Shivani Bondada, 10

- Paige Vanek, 11

“I feel like it’s going to have many benefits, mostly because it gives us a chance to be more social and to interact with [people] we wouldn’t [have] of before.”

- Emily Nagel, 12

CIRCLING BACK TO COMMUNITY FHN Mentors change the school’s homeroom system with hopes of improving the school’s culture

by Emma Vernon

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Following a school year filled with several major school events, it was evident that changes needed to be made to improve the school’s atmosphere, making the timing of the upcoming changes to the FHN Mentor program almost perfect. The Mentors have decided to take a different approach this year to try and improve the school’s atmosphere and sense of community. FHN’s Mentor program is known for helping acclimate freshmen to high school life. This year however, the Mentors will not only work with freshmen, but all four grades. They will also be meeting on a regular basis and will be practicing a new way of mentoring called restorative circles.

“We first heard about them when several teachers were sent to a training a few years ago,” Mentor sponsor Kristen Johnson said. “They visited schools where the circles are used and it was obvious that they help build a sense of community and belonging.”

In order to assist the Mentor program’s goals of improving the school culture and atmosphere, administrators decided to make some changes to the way homeroom is run. Changing the homeroom system had been mentioned among the staff for a few years, but it was decided that this year the changes would finally

occur. This year homerooms will be mixed grades, and students will only be allowed to leave their homerooms every other week. The weeks students aren’t allowed to leave will be the weeks Mentors lead a restorative circle with the class.

“It feels like a big but needed change,” Johnson said. “Since Mentors are integrated into the mixed grade homeroom, they will be taking a leadership role right off the bat with the goal of creating community and attachment right there in the homeroom. I hope we can create meaningful relationships that will help students feel more attached to FHN.” The previous school year, a group of juniors, who are now seniors, worked with a few members of the faculty to prepare for the upcoming changes to the Mentor program. They learned about how to lead the restorative circles, discussed possible topics for the circles and even took a field trip to Parkway Northeast Middle School to see how the practice of restorative circles has affected the atmosphere of their school. Restorative circles are a small group of peers, who are able to discuss topics that are sometimes avoided in a school.

“I think at first circles won’t be received great,” senior Corey Valleroy said. “I wasn’t even on board with the idea in the beginning, but over the school year I believe it will grow on people, and they’ll be glad to have it. I do think circles will help the school for the better once people start to buy into them. They are a great way to build trust, respect and community between students.”

“KNIGHT TIME” HOMEROOM SCHEDULE (Infographic by Hannah Wilson) **Dates and lessons may be subject to change

Black Days: Community and Character Development In these homeroom sessions, lessons will be led by either Mentors assigned to each room or by the teachers. Both the Mentors and teachers have specific lessons on different topics that they were trained on. Mentor led lessons will be focused on community building. Lessons led by teachers will focus on character development. The purpose of Black Days is to have the whole school community working together, so no student movement from classes will be allowed.

Lessons for Black Days SEMESTER ONE:

Aug. 15 - Getting to Know You Aug. 22 - Goal Setting Sept. 5 - Cheating Sept. 19 - Effort/Grit Oct. 3 - Organizing Oct. 24 - Overcoming Adversity Nov. 7 - Motivation Nov. 28 - Finals Prep

Gold Days: Achievement Time These sessions will operate the way homerooms have in the past.

Students can move from class to class for intervention time and to make up tests or missing work. StuCo and Mentors which met during homerooms in the past will meet on these days. Gold Days also grant Reward Time to students for good attendance, behavior and grades since the last Gold Day. Reward Time will take place in areas such as the gym, courtyard and specified classrooms. This is the only time students are allowed to be on their phone or asleep.

Club Meeting for Gold Days SEMESTER TWO:

Jan. 9 - ReuKNIGHTed Jan. 23 - Legacy Jan. 30 - School Improvement Feb. 20 - Private Today, Public Tomorrow March 6 - Perseverance March 27 - Optimism April 10 - Test Prep April 24 - Good Choices

SEMESTER ONE:

August 29 - (MLM) Sept. 12 - (MM) Sept. 26 - (SC) (MLM) Oct. 10 - (MM) Oct. 31 - (MLM) Nov. 14 - (SC) (MM) Dec. 5 - (MLM) Dec. 12 - (MM)

SEMESTER TWO:

Jan. 16 - (SC) (MLM) Feb. 6 - (SC) Feb. 13 - (MLM) Feb. 27 - (MM) March 13 - (SC) (MLM) April 3 - (SC) (MLM) April 17 - None May 1 - None May 8 - None

Key: (MM) = Mentor Meeting, (MLM) = Mentor Leaders Meeting, (SC) = StuCo Meeting

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SETTING SUCCESS: UP FOR

These teachers share their takes on successful students who perform well in class

Questions In what ways do you see students not prepared to learn for class?

Patricia Bartell Math Teacher

(Content by Maddie Kahl and Naomi Seifu)

Joseph Brocksmith Science Teacher

“They have their phones in front of their face, it’s a distraction.”

“Lack of motivation is number one.”

In what ways do you see them prepared?

“They completed the assignment from the previous day. They are quick to ask questions on what they have problems with.”

“Goals, wanting to go to college, there is a mental aspect of those who want to be there and those who don’t.”

What do your top students have in common?

“They are prepared for class, have a good attitude about school and [are] willing to work for good grades”

“Post secondary goals in life, most have a pretty good idea in what they want to major in college.”

What do you recommend students do if they need help/ are struggling?

“Come in before or after school to get help from teacher, ask questions during class time.”

“I wish students would sit down and have the maturity and responsibleness to think about it [and] just get the help they need”

What does success look like in your classroom?

“Success looks like a student understanding how things work and they are able to use that information to go to the next level.”

“No zeros in my grade book. A common factor in failing students over the last 14 years is them not doing the work and turning it in on time.”

How has class performance changed or stayed the same in the last 2-5 years?

“I think performance stayed the same. Students come to my class prepared to meet the challenges in my class.”

“10 years ago it has changed.

There is an increase in lack of motivation and wanting to be spoon fed everything. [More] students want everything handed to them.”

What can students do better?

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“They can improve on being more attentive by putting the phone down.”

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“Become more independent, selfsufficient and accountable for their actions.”

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“I keep all of my papers in folders and I have labels on them telling me what they are.”

“I make sure all of my things and papers are in a specific location so I don’t misplace them.”

Grant Cole, 11

Emily Zhang, 10

Being organized is an important aspect of succeeding in high school. Here are just a few ways that students stay organized here at FHN (Content by Joel Boenitz)

“I have everything color coded and a planner where I write down everything I need to do.”

Rachel Pironne, Graduate

ORGANIZE Binder A binder is a very common organizing tool that high school students use.

For many, it is the key organizational tool. With a binder, a student can store papers and notebooks from multiple classes and can keep all of their work safe.

AUGUST 13 - 17

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“I have a folder and notebook for each class and I use a planner everyday to keep up with my work.”

Rachel Kehoe, Graduate

YOUR LIFE

Planner

Notebook

A planner will help students remember what needs to get done for the day and keep track of important dates. It will help make sure tests, quizzes and due dates don’t sneak up on you.

A notebook will help you keep your notes organized. It prevents students from having to keep track of miscellaneous sheets of paper. Many people designate certain notebooks for each class.

Folder

Pencil Pouch

A folder is a very easy way to keep your work organized for each class.

Keep your notes, worksheets, reviews and texts stored in folders. Students can keep multiple folders in order to prevent mixing work from different classes.

A pencil pouch is a good place to put all of the smaller school supplies that you use throughout the day.

With a pencil pouch, you can store anything from pencils to USB drives.

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GUIDE TO SPORTS Students participate in sports for a number of reasons, it helps them stay active, make friends, and be a well-rounded student. Here’s some of the great things about FHN’s lesser known sports (Content by Cole Sherman)

SWIM AND DIVE

RUGBY

Name: Olivia Neunaber Grade: Sophomore

Name: Floris Kruger Grade: Graduate

Why should people join the swim team?

People should join swim team because it’s really fun and everyone is super nice. Don’t be afraid to give it a try.

There were girls who could barely swim when we started but they worked hard and became good.

Why did you personally want to join swim team?

It was something I wanted to do for awhile and I was good at it. I thought it’d be something fun to do all year round.

Why should people join the rugby team? I think kids should give it [rugby] a try because it’s new and different. It’s fun because you work together with your team and you learn comradery by working together.

Olivia Neunaber swims at GACs last February.

(Photo by Savannah Wandzel)

What’s the best part about competing for the swim team?

I like the team aspect of it. Everyone on the team is so supportive of each other.

What’s the best part about competing for the rugby team?

The best part about rugby is the team.

You meet pretty awesome people when you play the game, and you grow pretty close to them.

GOLF

LACROSSE

Name: Taylor Sheridan Grade: Graduate

Name: Haley Jenkins Grade: Junior

Why do you think people join the golf team?

People should join golf because it’s a calming sport, and [because you meet awesome people and create friendships.

Why do you think people should join the lacrosse team?

It’s not an individual sport. You get together with all the girls and it’s more like family. We’re all really close. It’s a good sport if you want more people in your life and if you just want to have fun with other girls.

What’s the best part about competing for the golf team? The best part about golf for me is meeting people from other schools and learning new techniques.

Jenna Gehricke swings a golf club. (File photo)

What is your favorite memory from golf?

The practice I had my sophomore year when I found out I was going to Districts for the first time, because the whole season I had been working up to it.

What’s the best part about competing for the lacrosse team?

I’ve gotten close to a lot of girls I would’ve never talked to if it hadn’t been for lacrosse. It’s a good workout.

The Howell Force rugby team plays. (Photo by Savannah Wandzel)

Why did you personally want to join the rugby team? I wanted to join a rugby team because I grew up playing the sport in South Africa. I’ve been playing since I was pretty young.

Brianna Schmidt plays lacrosse. (Photo by Jordan Milewczik)

Why did you personally want to join the lacrosse team?

My friend and my cousin told me it would be a good sport to join, so I went to the summer camp and fell in love with it.

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FALL Tryouts begin: Aug. 6

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WINTER Tryouts begin: Oct. 26

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SPRING Tryouts begin: Feb. 25

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CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE A minimum of 24 units of credits are needed for graduation. Here is a breakdown of the specific credits needed: 4 Units of Communication Arts There are a wide variety of English classes that range from regular to AP classes. Examples of semester classes include: Mythology, Creative Writing and Journalism.

“WHAT are you

Excited for?”

FHN’s new teachers share what they are looking forward to the most for this upcoming school year (Content by Heeral Patel, Photos by Jordan Milewczik)

3 Units of Mathematics Almost all Mathematics classes are year long, which include: Algebra I, Geometry, AP Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB and Calculus BC. 3 Units of Social Studies Social Studies classes include: United States History, Modern World History, AP European History, AP Psychology and Contemporary Issues.

3 Units of Science Science Classes like Biology and Physical Science are required to take, but there are many options such as Environmental Science, Chemistry and Anatomy.

1 Unit of Fine Art There are many options for Fine Arts credit that are either a year-long class or a semester long class, such as: Actor’s Studio, Introduction to Art and Chorus.

VALERIE GREEN

Spanish II and Spanish III 15th year of teaching “I’m excited to meet my students. That’s my favorite part of the new year, every year.”

1 Unit of Practical Arts Practical Arts are classes that teach skills that are used in everyday life. Such classes include: Child Development, Fashion and Foods and Nutrition.

KYLE O’KEEFE

Chemistry and Physical Science 1st year of teaching “I’m excited to have my own space where I can show who I am as a teacher and as a person. as well as getting to know my incoming year of students. I excited to be apart of the FHN community. I loved it so much during student teaching.”

1 Unit of Physical Education After taking the required Physical Education semester class freshman year, there are many other options to complete the credit, such as: Weight Training and Team Sports ½ Unit of Health Ninth Grade Health is required for freshmen, which fulfills the 1/2 unit of Health needed to graduate. ½ Unit of Personal Finance This semester class is available for juniors and seniors to take. Also, it is available as an online course to take over the summer before your junior or senior year.

7 Units of Electives Electives are anything that is not specifically required to graduate high school but could be necessary in college, such as a Foreign Language class. Also, if you exceed the number of units required, classes are considered electives.

For example, English III is a year-long class, so another English class that year would be considered an elective that year.

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SAMANTHA SOLTSIAK Pre-AP Biology 2nd year of teaching

“I’m most excited to meet my students and make life long memories with them.

I’m in Pre-AP Bio, so we’re still setting the students up for AP. [After] AP Bio, hopefully, they pass the AP test and that’s what we’re going for.”

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KIMBERLY SKWIRA

Intro to Art, Drawing I and II, Painting I and II and Digital Art 1st year of teaching “I’m excited to see students that I haven’t seen in a long time and about inspiring a different age group [and] for a change.

I’m excited about having kids taking those upper-level art classes that want to be there. They’re interested in art and they want to be there.”

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SENIOR YEAR

TIMELINE

During each month of your senior year, there are important dates for the college application process. Use this timeline to keep yourself on track (Content by Tia Keatting)

September

8 - ACT test date 20 - St. Charles Regional College Fair at St. Charles Community College from 6 -7:30 p.m.

- Ask your counselor about requesting recommendation letters and applying for scholarships

November

22-24 - Thanksgiving Break: a great time to work on college applications - Go on campus visits and meet with a financial aid officer to help narrow or finalize your college choice

January

- Send first semester transcript to colleges that require them - Submit IRS tax transcriptions or other verification forms to the financial aid office, if requested

March

- Financial aid packages from colleges and universities are typically mailed out during this time - Watch for housing and other college deadlines - Develop a financial plan to pay for college

May

1 - Make final choice and notify your school by this time, including the schools that you were accepted but will not be attending - Finalize summer job plans and save a portion of the earnings

October

1 - FAFSA filing begins. Forms are online at www.fafsa.ed.gov 16-22 - Fall Break: a great time visit colleges and work on college applications 27 - ACT test date 31 - Recommended date to submit college applications and transcript to prevent missing any early deadlines

“Just make sure you have your stuff done before it’s due because it will make your life a whole lot easier.”

- Bre Jefferies, Graduate

“Don’t wait until the last minute because it gets stressful.”

December

8 - ACT test date - Scholarships from colleges generally have deadlines in December - Compare college costs and programs - Consider job shadowing for a better look at your desired major and career

- Dev Patel, Graduate

“Be ready for a big step in your life, keep being yourself and you’ll meet new people.”

February

- Danielle Gallahan, Graduate

1 - FAFSA priority deadline 9 - ACT test date - Review financial aid award letters and call the financial aid office with any questions

“It’s better to get started on all your college essays beforehand so you have more free time.”

April

- Shayam Kannan, Graduate

13 - ACT test date - Watch for acceptance letters and financial aid rewards - Review, compare and sign any forms required and make any deposits needed “Start applying and doing anything college related early because it takes a long time to go through the process.”

June

- Kailee Edelen, Graduate

1 - Graduation 8 - ACT test date 30 - Federal FAFSA deadline

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FHN is filled with many special places, from the senior courtyard to the art hallway to the room selling DECA’s famous cookies. Here are some lesser known but still important locations to keep on your radar while at FHN (Content by Lily Burkhalter, Photos by Jordan Milewczik)

OFFICE 23

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Educational Support Counselor Barry Marrison

College and Career Counselor Brook Prestidge

What: Counselors’ Office Where: Room 100, by attendance and nurses’ offices Why: The guidance office is the place it work through personal issues and get emotional support. They’re also there to help students with many things like finding the best college for them and figuring out anything about scholarships.

Who: Assistant Principals Chris Birch and Jeff Blankenship What: Principal’s office Where: On the bottom floor, near the student parking lot entrance Why: This office is tucked away in a corner or the school’s basement making it difficult to find.

Assistant Principals Chris Birch and Jeff Blankenship’s offices are here for students who need to discuss grades or disciplinary actions that are needing to be made. Students can also come here to find out about tardies, truancies and absences. In addition, Office 23 also handles everything to do with students’ driving to school. If students have questions or concerns about their parking pass Office 23 is the place to go.

NORM’S NOOK

Who: Created by FACS teacher Sara White What: This is a resource that supports students to give them access to items that they need.

Norm’s Nook has a rotating stock of items. Students can expect to find clothing, shoes, school supplies, personal hygiene items, hand bags and backpacks are available.

Where: The location isn’t advertised so students can use Norm’s Nook privately. If a student needs to pay a visit, they first need to ask a teacher, who will then take them to Norm’s Nook.

Why: White noticed that there were many students at FHN who needed help getting the things necessary for everyday life, inspiring her to start Norm’s Nook.

The resource is sustained though donations, which are primarily made by FHN teachers.

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN LOST AT FHN? “During my freshmen year, I was walking in the new science wing, and I was trying to find my English class. I didn’t realize that if you kept walking it was around the corner.”

-Kira Ward, 12

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“I’m new at the school this year so everything was hard to find. It seemed like every hallway was in a square shape.”

-Brianna Azevedo, 12

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“The drama room. Because on transition day, I went to the wrong classroom.”

-Adam Hogan, 11

“The bottom floor was hard to find my around way in. I used the sign numbers to figure out where I was going.”

-Eddie Wilson, 11

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HERE’S WHAT’S

COOKIN’

From cafeteria food to the snack table to lunches from home, students talk about their favorite thing for to eat for lunch (Content by Weasley Harden)

WHERE WILL YOU SIT?

General Seating

Long, off-white tables take up the majority of the floor of the Commons. Most students sit here for their lunch, but the area can get very crowded during the lunch so be cautious of those around you. The general seating offers the most options as far as picking a spot is concerned, so be sure to coordinate with your friends on which seats to claim for the rest of the semester.

The Loft

“I like the Papa John’s because it’s better than the regular school pizza.”

“I like going to the salad bar because they will sometimes sell banana bread.”

Nick Hoekstar, Graduate

Trevor Gestring, 10

The loft overlooks the Commons. While these seats were traditionally reserved for juniors and seniors –a perk to being upperclassmen– the current rule says it’s open to everyone. The loft features wooden tables surrounded by chairs each. There aren’t as many seats as in the general seating, so plan accordingly if you are dying to dine here.

Senior Courtyard

The courtyard is reserved for seniors only. It’s something to look forward to for your last year at FHN. When the weather is nice, seniors are allowed to take their lunch to the small courtyard off the snack table hallway filled with round gray stone tables and matching benches.

Walk fast, because spots are limited, and keep a Plan B in mind for the rainy days.

“I usually get the sandwiches –that I could barely– because they’re pretty good”

“I like going [to the Fresh-to-Go Cart] for a quick snack.”

Zach Sutter, 10

Minnie Adams, 10

Classrooms

Some opt to eat in their teachers’ classrooms.

It might be the band room, the drama room, the choir room or the classroom of another teacher you’re close with through clubs. Eating in these rooms is another way to spend time with friends you’ve made through extracurriculars. Just be sure to arrange this with the teacher ahead of time.

MORE INFO “I can always make sure I have food that fits into my diet and [it’s food] I enjoy”

“Chicken sandwiches [are] good. I’ve eaten them everyday since freshman year.”

Hannah Miller, 12

Tyler Parrish, Graduate

To find where these places are in the school checkout the maps on Back Cover

LUNCH SCHEDULE REGULAR DAYS 4a 4c 5b

10:07 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.

11:04 a.m. - 11:26 a.m.

12:01 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.

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KNIGHT TIME REGULAR DAYS 4a 4c 5b

10:33 a.m. - 10:58 a.m.

11:24 a.m. - 11:49 a.m.

12:15 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.

KNIGHT TIME EARLY RELEASE DAYS 4a 4c 5b

10:33 a.m. - 10:58 a.m.

11:24 a.m. - 11:49 a.m.

12:15 p.m. - 12:40 p.m.

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“HALLWAY HAVOC? ” WHAT’S WITH THIS

Older students give tips for how to travel from class to class with as little frustration as possible

(Content by Joseph Hollaway)

How do I navigate the halls without getting pushed around or lost?

“Read the signs on the hallways telling you where to go.”

“Walk confidently because you will get shoved out of the way if you don’t.”

-Alyssa Walchli, 11

-Tom Condren, 12

“If you can’t find your way around the halls, ask a teacher or an upperclassman.”

-Abagayle Johnson, 11

Why are the hallways so busy, especially at the end of the day or in the Butterfly Hallway?

“Everyone is trying to leave at the end of the day and it gets crazy.”

-Jacob Whiteley, 10

“It [the Butterfly Hallway] is the most central and used hallway in the school.”

-Dylan Soar, 11

“People stop and talk to their friends in the middle of the hallway.”

-Paige Vanek, 11

What can I do to make the hallways less crowded and easier to navigate for everyone else?

“Stay on the right side of the hallway and also walk and talk not stop and talk.”

-Victor Lopez, 11

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“Don’t stop in the middle of the hallway, take your conversation elsewhere.”

-Julia Kristensen, 10

“I’d reccomend walking quickly on the right. Stopping to talk to your friends makes people mad, so don’t do it.”

-Leila Vakil, 12

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STAIRCASE to the Math Hallway Avoid these stairs throughout the day if timeliness is a priority for you. These stairs lead straight into the Butterfly Hallway and fill up quickly.

Avoid these stairs throughout the day if timeliness is a priority for you. These stairs lead straight into the Butterfly Hallway and fill up quickly.

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MATH HALLWAY

This hallway is where all of you math classes will be.

This hallway is also known to be very cold, so bring a jacket or a blanket.

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CANDY MACHINES For just 25 cents, get a handful of candy from the Math Department’s candy machines.

STUDENT LOT

These stairs go all the way down to the student parking lot. Watch out, because they tend to get very crowded at the end of the day.

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CONFUSING NUMBERS

Classrooms with room numbers in the 180s can be a little hard to find because the numbering is confusing. This wing has some of the many science classes offered at FHN. If you have a class in this hall look for signs for guidance.

ART HALLWAY Add a little culture to your day by passing through this hallway.

Check out some amazing sculptures.

FIND YOUR WAY This is the place to be if you need any information about the A+ Program or classes, or if you just need to talk to someone. Don’t be afraid of the guidance counselors; they don’t bite.

SENIOR COURTYARD This is just another perk of being a senior. When it’s warm, seniors can visit to enjoy their lunch around the outdoor tables.

SNACK TABLE

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Although crowded during lunches, this hallway is the place to get your snack on. The snack table provides a variety of sweets and chips to satisfy any craving. It closes when lunch ends. The money raised from the snack table goes to the All-Knighter fund.

Formerly known as the library, this quiet, tech-friendly environment is great for studying.

Students often gather here before school as well.

With plenty of books and computers, the Learning Commons has all of the resources needed to be a successful student.

LEARNING COMMONS

Avoid this hallway at all costs during passing period.

Traffic turns into a stand still making it nearly impossible to get to classes on time.

BUTTERFLY HALLWAY

Many clubs hold their meetings in this large classroom located at the front of the Commons.

Clubs such as Speech and Debate and National Honor Society meet here.

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In the center of the school, the Commons is the place to grab some lunch and socialize with your friends. On Wednesday afternoons, this is where people wait for activities until 2:20.

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