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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
Yolanda Saldivar is a well known name across the world from being Selena Quintanilla‘s closest friends, but then being the reason of Selenas death. Yolanda now has the possibility of being on parole after 30 years, which is raising controversy for fans. (Oxygen)
While books are being banned across the the United States in schools, Colorado is creating a bill to protect books from being banned. Books are being banned more and more frequently because they talk about what some think are touchy subjects.
Parent teacher conferences can be useful at times, but most of the time, they are pointless. These conferences take up a lot of teachers time and add stress to students lives, which is unneeded.
Senior Lucas Howell has gained so many new memories and experiences throughout high school. He was involved in track and cross country, as well as being in choir and the student advisory council. (Chris Tone)
Countdown to Spring Break
Spring Break is here! Enjoy your week!
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News
New cases of the measles have been reported in Texas, as well as a few new cases of the bird flu around the U.S. These new cases are sparking concerns from people about a new health crisis. ( Celesteh/ Flickr)
Health Crisis Looms as New Illnesses Pop up
While more cases of the measles and bird flu pop up, concern is raised for a new pandemic
Maddison Nickerson, Staff Writer
Donald Trump displays one of the 42 executive orders he signed immediately following his innauguration as president on January 20, 2025. This included EO 14168, a broad mandate ordering the US government to rescind protections for and deny recognition of transgender Americans. (Trump White House, public domain)
Trump Targets Trans Teens with Executive Orders
Both transgender teens and adults have become targets of the new presidential administration
Maddison Nickerson, Staff Writer
New Colorado law makes big changes in Safe2Tell. These new changes will help more students who are facing trauma and stress.
Colorado Bill Will Empower Schools to Care
Colorado passes bill to support students facing trauma, expanding the Safe2Tell program
Sophia Zamora, Staff Writer
Sports
Leaps and strides for the sophomore Makaylin Torres. Playing a key role in the team’s success leading up to playoffs, Torres continued that contribution in Frederick’s Great Eight playoff game. (Jenna Johnston)
Mead Stops Frederick’s Playoff Progress
After a first-quarter lead, Frederick Girls Basketball lost their Great Eight playoff game 56-37
Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor
Izzy Howard, sophomore, takes a shot from the free point line during the second half of the first game of the basketball season. Izzy said that she “thought we played well as a team, but we definitely have a lot of work to do.”
One Step Closer to State
Frederick's varsity girls basketball team scores a first-round playoff win against Pueblo County
Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief
The girls swim team members who qualified for the State Championships pose for a group photo at their final practice of the season. For many of the athletes, it is their first experience at State and they were excited to see what the atmosphere would be like! (Courtesy of Julia Smith)
Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State
After a tough season in a new division, Frederick Swim had seven athletes compete at the highest level
Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor
Latest Scores
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Mar 6 / Soccer: Girls Varsity
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Senior Spotlight
Senior Ava Jorgensen will miss being at Frederick High and will especially miss student council, where she had the best times leading the rowdy crowd at football games. (Steve Stanton Photography)
AVA JORGENSEN: Taking Life Step by Step
Ava Jorgensen has made it to the end of high school and she will leave with many memories and experiences
Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief
Kate Greiner poses for her senior photos in St Vrain. Kate has been a stand out student at Frederick since her freshman year, participating in several AP classes, sports, and being a leader everywhere she goes. (Courtesy of Kate Greiner)
KATE GREINER: Doing it All
Taking advantage of every classes and extracurricular she could, Kate never wasted a second of high school
Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor
While a cheerleader for four years of high school, Kenzie is looking forward to joining a different team: she wants to work as part of a doctor's office as an ultrasound technician. (Courtesy of Kenzie Bash)
KENZIE BASH: Cheering for Success
Senior cheerleader Kenzie Bash finishes her season off strong, winning two competitions
Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor
Max Urlik has completed high school, making friends and memories along the way. Urlik enjoyed the police academy class and wants to become an artillery officer. (Courtesy of Max Urlik)
MAX URLIK: A Snippet of Someone Else
Frederick High School senior Max Urlik has finished high school, and has learned and experienced new things
Khyra Gould, Staff Writer
Student Life
Before teenagers get their permits, they need to complete the drivers education classes first. These classes can be taken online, or in person. The classes will give out all of the information teenagers need to know to start driving.
How to Become Road Ready with Driver’s Ed
Getting a driver's license is a long process, so here are some tips and tricks to get on the road to the open road
Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief
Teachers love to pile up homework on students, which to them seems like it will help improve their learning but in reality it causes students to be more stressed out. Homework can be beneficial for students learnings, but more often than not, it just makes students lives worse.
Dear Admin: We Need a Schoolwide Homework Policy
Teachers think giving out homework helps improve students learning, when in reality it actually makes it worse
Shelby Hott, Staff Writer
Time to Spread Smiles
Time to Spread Smiles
Key Club is spreading kindness around FHS by helping students be kind to one another
Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer
Arts
The characters in Clue: On stage listening into a conversation, adding to the mystery of the show (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)
The Theatre Department Gets a Clue
With quick-witted humor and suspenseful twists, Clue delivers a winning performance
Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer
Sophomores Odin Wridt and Orion Freeman and junior Erik Esqueda-LeRoi jam in front of the gym doors in the commons during second lunch on December 10, 2024. All three are members of Frederick High's School of Rock class, which elected to perform during both lunches as a final for their class. In School of Rock, Mr. Liss teaches students how to cover and create their own rock, pop, country, and hip-hop songs.
Lunch Sacks and Amp Stacks
Frederick High's School of Rock class shares their love of music with two unexpected lunchtime concerts
Macey Smith, Staff Writer
As the passengers believe they know who the snowman thief is, they set out to look around the train to look for them.
Unified Theatre Chases a Frosty Fiend
On the Track of the Snowman is entertaining, thrilling, and all around excellent
Melina Joy, Assistant Copy Editor
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"Sing me to sleep with your saccharine whisper, and let us lay about as cats of no mothers."
Suther
Liam Pettitt, Special Contributor
Along the dark burrow of grass and snow,

Winds careen and wrap around poles of red,

And I breathe in exhaustion and apprehension ahead 

Of kingdoms born that deserve the knife.

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Reviews
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley deliver an amazing performance in The Substance, a horror movie that is guaranteed to make the viewer squirm. This movie brings a new sense to the horror film world. (Working Title Films)
This Substance will Make you Squirm
The Substance takes the regular horror movie plot, and twists it into something truly unique
Kendan Cartwright, Staff Writer
The newest and final season of Cobra Kai is filled with many emotions and is promised to leave the audience satisfied. The ending to the show was perfectly executed, leaving the fans satisfied and happy. (Netflix)
Cobra Kai Never Dies
Cobra Kai released their 6th and final season after 7 years
Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer
The Weeknd’s final chapter, Hurry Up Tomorrow captures his feelings of heartbreak, addiction, and loss. There are multiple features on the album as well, which help capture the emotion he is trying to show. (Republic Records)
A Nice End to The Weeknd
Hurry Up Tomorrow captures what makes The Weeknd great on what may be his last album
Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer
Mufasa became the tenth-highest grossing movie domestically released in 2024 thanks to its long lifespan at the theaters. Not even its debut on Disney+ has taken it out of the weekly box office top ten. With effective visuals and a good if not great story, Mufasa has earned its reputation as another Disney success (Disney)
Mufasa Becomes King of the Winter Box Office
So-so songs and story haven't stopped the runaway success of Disney's Lion King prequel
Melinda Yim, Staff Writer
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