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A Heart-Pounding Finish: Blackcats Fight Until the Final Buzzer
March 12, 2025
Keeley Walker, Editor
Insane, nail-biting, and on the edge of your seat—just a few ways to describe the Fredericktown Boys Basketball team’s final week of the season. This year, FHS had the honor of hosting the Class 4, District 1 Boys Basketball Tournament. With the bracket...
Rising Up
February 18, 2025
Keeley Walker, Editor
Now that the football season has come to a complete stop, it is time to ring in the season and career records. Along with school records, we now have the results for All-Conference Selections. Each player has performed exceptionally well this year....
Crossing The Finish Line
February 5, 2025
Jordyn Reagan
As the cross country season winds down, a bittersweet moment looms for many teams: the graduations of the senior athletes. Those seniors, who have spent countless hours training, competing, and bonding with their teammates, face the reality of leaving...
Showing Our Thanks
February 5, 2025
Carli Smallen, Writer
On Friday, November 8, the Fredericktown R-1 School District held its annual Veterans Day Parade and Veterans Day Breakfast. Each year, the school district takes part in this as a way to show thanks towards our local veterans and to appreciate them and...
One Last Time
December 3, 2024
Maddy Saffell, Editor
Tears fell, hugs were given, and goodbyes were said Monday night on October 7th, 2024. This night was senior night for the Ladycats tennis team. The tennis team had six seniors this year. Clara Basden, Sarinah Lewis, Lexy Rehkop, Haley Tucker, Becca Bell,...

February 18, 2025

Now that the football season has come to a complete stop, it is time to ring in the season and career records. Along with school...

The Final Ride

Keeley Walker, Editor

January 12, 2025

With the football season ending, it is time to look at those seniors as they enter the final chapter of their high school careers....

Blackcats Cross Country to Columbia

Carli Smallen, Writer

November 28, 2024

The blackcats cross country team had yet another successful season this year, with some of the runners breaking personal records...

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Clubs

Fun, Freedom, and Fellowship

Dominick Rehkop, Writer

February 28, 2024

Dungeon and Dragons is a fantasy tabletop roleplaying game that takes place in sessions. Dungeon and...

Future Career, and Community Leaders of America

Yesenia Grado, Writer

February 26, 2024

The FCCLA Club represents the Future, Career, and Community Leaders of America. This is a national club...

Barnwarmin’ 2023

Keeley Walker, Editor

December 15, 2023

Every year the FFA program holds Winter Barnwarmin'. It is a dance held as a reward for the students'...

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Arts

Tis’ the Holiday Season

Ryley Heady, Writer

March 12, 2025

Every year, the Middle and High school choirs perform a festive holiday concert for the community. This...

A Rewarding Year

Keeley Walker, Editor

November 6, 2024

It has been a wonderful year of learning for the FHS Marching Blackcats. This year's theme took a darker...

Graduating On A High Note

Ryley Heady, Writer

October 29, 2024

As we approach the end of the marching season, it is hard to say goodbye to the seniors we...

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Slime, Balloons, Sketches, and Ribbons
May 21, 2024
Dominick Rehkop, Writer
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12-3 p.m., the art classes at FHS had their art show. In addition to the artwork on display, they had free arts and crafts, face...
Built to Last Decades
May 21, 2024
Keeley Walker, Editor
As many are now aware, many changes will happen in the district this year. Each building will undergo a series of updates to improve the safety of the students, staff, and...
Feeling So Gatsby
May 20, 2024
Keeley Walker, Editor
Prom in 2024 was different here at FHS compared to previous years. For the first time, the event was held off campus, at The Venue at Sawyers Landing. The junior class parents...
Basketball Spirit Week
January 4, 2024
Isaac Rolens, Writer
On Friday, December 8th, 2023, Fredericktown High School held a pep rally for Basketball Homecoming, but before that was the dress-up week. Music Monday: dress as your...