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A Rewarding Year
November 6, 2024
Keeley Walker, Editor
It has been a wonderful year of learning for the FHS Marching Blackcats. This year's theme took a darker turn, A Blackcat Nightmare. This is only the third year that this generation of students has participated in competitive marching. Under the direction...
Graduating On A High Note
October 29, 2024
Ryley Heady, Writer
As we approach the end of the marching season, it is hard to say goodbye to the seniors we have become close with. It can be hard to leave the school and sports you have become accustomed to. This year, the Fredericktown Marching Band is saying...
Saying Goodbye with Warm Hearts
October 22, 2024
Carli Smallen, Writer
Each year, teams are forced to say goodbye to some of their very talented and beloved members, the seniors. Seniors make many friendships and close bonds throughout their time playing on the team, so their final year is always a bittersweet one. This...
Bragging Rights
May 21, 2024
Isaac Rolens, Writer
From the May 18th graduation night into the May 19th morning, the seniors went to the Bonne Terre Family Fun Center. They chose this for their project graduation destination. The Family Fun Center was kind enough to start the night off by giving everyone...
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 painting, and balloon animals. Another fun activity was the slime station...

October 22, 2024

Each year, teams are forced to say goodbye to some of their very talented and beloved members, the seniors. Seniors make many...

Senior Spotlight- Girls Soccer

Kendra Vogt, Writer

May 16, 2024

As the season is coming to an end and graduation being around the corner, the seniors Gabbie McFadden, Ashley Avalos-Ortiz, and...

Wooden Bat Tournament

Yesenia Grado, Writer

May 7, 2024

The Wooden Bat Tournament is an event that brings all retired baseball players in town together to watch their hometown team continue...

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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

Pinterest-Worthy Art

Dominick Rehkop, Writer

May 6, 2024

This spring, our art classes were involved in many things. Some of their projects included glass mosaics...

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Keeley Walker, Editor

January 29, 2024

Through late November and early December, each school in the Fredericktown R-1 District holds a winter...

A Strong Win after Decades of Silence

Keeley Walker, Editor

October 16, 2023

This is the second time after three decades of silence that the Marching Blackcats have attended the...

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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...
Lot of ‘Lotls
December 21, 2022
Elizabeth Smithey, Writer
Axolotls are one of the most interesting animals. Originating from a lake in Mexico and part of the salamander family, axolotls have found themselves a place in many homes....
Pep Rally
November 8, 2019
Ruth Walker, Writer
A pep rally, the best way to signify the nearing end of a sports season, and the best way to hype people up for homecoming. The pep rally is the perfect way to end this week...