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With summer classes now open for registration, students have the opportunity to register to take the online MOSI course or the In-Person classes taking place at FHHS. Many students find it beneficial to take required classes over the summer for more freedom of choosing classes.

“I got to skip two of my classes that I took over the summer,” Cameron Burris said. “It allowed me to really decide for myself what I wanted to take.”

(Brief by Evan Yale)

The Missouri 2023 Speech and Debate districts are taking place on March 1617 at Ladue High School. This year, students taking part in districts are extra determined. Not only do they want to do well to move on to nationals, but they also want to learn something new. Harper Schneider, a freshman participating in districts, shares her views on the competition.

“I can really see at districts how much I learned,” Schneider said. “I just hope to learn how to be a good public speaker and learn about new topics.” (Brief by Riley Jensen)

On April 18, the junior class will have the option to take the ACT which will be taken in the big gym. Many students take the ACT to qualify for scholarships, Taking the Students can take the ACT as many times as they would like, trying to get the score they want. Kyle Harris, junior class counselor is trying to help prepare the students and get them the help they need if they require it. He is also helping by supervising the test.

“Working with students who need help with test prep, and I operate tutoring sessions, and making sure nobody cheats,” Harris said. (Brief by Addy Jones)

This year on Feb. 7, the Armory made its return to North. The Armory opens each school year for students to purchase FHN spirit wear. This shop, run by Student Council, sells items such as t-shirts, hoodies, hats, bracelets and stickers. The Armory is located under the loft in the lunchroom and it’s open during lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

“It’s just a nice way to buy something to represent your school and get more involved in the [school] spirit,” Treasurer of Student Council and senior Manisha Muthukaruppan said. (Brief by Alayna Lohaus)

FHN Publications was announced a Pacemaker finalist for the Innovation category and the Online category. The website, FHNtoday, has been named one of the 24 finalists for the Online category.

“I think it’s a great honor,” Editor-InChief of the website Amber Winkler said. “[This] comes from hard work from all the staffs.”

The sports social medias and website, FHNGameDay, has also been named one of five finalists for the Innovation category.

The winners will be announced at the Spring National High School Journalism Convention. (Brief by Hope Moseley)