By Evan Loveless
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Take an 18-year-old Francis Howell High School student, who is a conservative Hwy. K and N protester; add the liberal documentary “Sicko” by Michael Moore; stir in a lapse in procedure and an apparent “political slur” and it all combines to create an explosion of political controversy, which newspapers, bloggers, radio stations and even a five o’clock news channel showcased.
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By Cynthia Zhang
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On April 22, over a billion people participated in Earth Day, an international event intended to increase environmental friendliness. Earth Day celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Founded by U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson in 1970, Earth Day has since expanded into an event celebrated by everyone from school children to presidents in 175 countries.
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By Hannah Lawson
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Incredible athletes of the future are walking our very own high school halls. It’s in the teen years that they develop a strong passion and ability for their chosen sport. Even those athletes who will not compete in later years will undoubtedly develop lifelong skills.
Local teen Matthew Behr walks the halls of Francis Howell High School. He’s been competing in wrestling for two years now, the first year on freshman and Junior Varsity. For his second year of competition, he’s made it all the way to Varsity, though still only in his sophomore year.
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Francis Howell High School senior Megan O'Toole works at Renaud Spirit Center in O'Fallon as a work program participant.
At the beginning of their senior year, local high school students have an opportunity to attend only a half day of school. While other students remain in class, these students are allowed to leave and attend college or work a job.
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Francis Howell High School marching band members practice on the parking lot. Their usual practice field is unavailable due to school construction.
By Evan Loveless
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Building a $70 million high school is no small task. Francis Howell High School students are bound to be inconvenienced during the next two years, attending classes while construction replaces most of their campus.
“Our school activities have been affected tremendously by the construction,” said Principal Chris Greiner. “The marching band, P.E. classes, football, soccer and tennis teams have all been displaced because of it.”
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Abby Sung, 16, prepares to take the ACT college placement test.
By Hannah Ross
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Summer is only a month away and Francis Howell High School students could not be more pleased.
The warm weather makes so many different activities possible. Students are already making plans. Sophomore Ben Hurteau, 16, has a lot of plans for this summer.
“I’m going to go to the Lake of the Ozarks,” he said. “I also want to be a camp counselor at the camp I went to when I was younger.”
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