The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
52° Frederick, CO
  • Follow us @fredericklantern on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss a single story
AP Adds Two New Classes for 2026
Against a red and blue sky, clouds clash behind the Colorado Capitol Dome in Denver. Thing may soon also clash in the courtroom as the state legislature proposes a lawsuit against the state over the constitutionality of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Speaking of taxpayers, should the lawsuit move forward, Colorado taxpayers may be stuck paying the bill for both sides of the lawsuit. (Bill Badzo, Flickr)
Colorado Government May Sue Itself over TABOR
Pope Francis passed away at 88 on March 21, 2025, after leading a mass for Easter the day before. The Pope had been battling with health for a while and succumbed to cardiovascular failure after a stroke put him into a brief coma Sunday night. (Wikimedia)
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Colorado’s Supreme Court has banned conversion therapy against the LGBTQ+ community. This is going to be re evaluated later in the year to decide if a change needs to be made.
Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Fights SCOTUS Reversal
Colorado, along with other states and the federal government, is taking steps to alert citizens of a growing phishing scam where targets receive text messages claiming they have an unpaid toll fine. The image above was made by the Federal Trade Commission to spread awareness of this grift. (Federal Trade Commission)
Colorado Warns Citizens about Fake Toll Texts
Junior Joseph Summers has been named one of the new State Thespian Officer, which is a great accomplishment. Joey has accomplished many amazing things throughout his years of being a high schooler, and will continue to accomplish many more. Courtesy of Addy Bowers
Joey Summers is New Lead for Colorado State Thespians
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
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
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
Frederick High School choir groups give students new opportunities and talents. Choir brings together students with all kinds of talents, making something truly special. (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)
Harmony in Action
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.
Dear Parents: Don’t Waste Your Time With Conferences
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)
LUCAS HOWELL: SPRINTING TO SUCCESS
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
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
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
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.
Dear Parents: Don’t Waste Your Time With Conferences
A mural of 14-year-old Native American woman Sage Deal towers over the corner of Tejon St. and Pikes Peak Ave. in Downtown Colorado Springs. This 77-foot mural, called "Take Back the Power," was painted by Deal's father Gregg to bring awareness to the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women across the US. The red handprint over the mouth is a national symbol that these victims are being silenced and that those who keep their victimization quiet have blood on their hands. (Courtesy of Raven Payment)
Dear America: No More Stolen Sisters
Journalism teacher Mr. Brandon Coon scowls at the camera when asked, "show us your teacher attitude face!" In all seriousness, it seems that some of the teachers at FHS don't realize how the moments of cynicism, apathy, and grumpiness affect their students.
Dear Teachers: Lose the ‘Tude
Junior Doris Lian and sophomore Leigh Tilton hold their noses in the gym. With sweating bodies playing sports, the gym should be the stinkiest place at Frederick High, but the sad truth is that dishonor belongs to the large freshmen classes. With some teachers needing to open their windows to let out the freshman funk after class, it's time the class of 2028 to grow up and stop the stink.
Dear Freshmen: Fix Your Funk
Students are getting treated unfairly by teachers, and this is causing problems at Frederick. Being negatively treated by a teacher can greatly impact a students mental health.
Dear Teachers: Stick to Your Script
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)
LUCAS HOWELL: SPRINTING TO SUCCESS
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
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
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
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
The new Netflix documentary series, American Murder: Gabby Petito really shows the story of Gabby’s life and helps viewers understand what she went through. The series includes body cams from the police of Gabby and her boyfriend, who went on a roadtrip together. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix Uncovers Gabby Petito’s Truth
“Over the past like year and a half, I’ve been in the studio, I have a project that is the most personal and powerful music project I’ve ever done”-Will Smith. Courtesy of Universal Music Group
Based on a True Story is a Bust
Daredevil: Born again is a project that has been anticipated for by fans and everyone working on it put a lot of passion into it. All of the hard work pays off for the show and creates a great addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Courtesy of Disney Plus
A Bold Rebirth of Daredevil
Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot add a magical touch to Disneys live action Snow White. They add a new sense of character to the Disney movie and create a new idea for the movie. Courtesy of Disney
Snow White Brings Magic to a New Generation
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
Daredevil: Born again is a project that has been anticipated for by fans and everyone working on it put a lot of passion into it. All of the hard work pays off for the show and creates a great addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Courtesy of Disney Plus
A Bold Rebirth of Daredevil
Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot add a magical touch to Disneys live action Snow White. They add a new sense of character to the Disney movie and create a new idea for the movie. Courtesy of Disney
Snow White Brings Magic to a New Generation
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
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
Sophie Thatcher, star of Yellowjackets and Heretic, shows amazing range in Companion (Warner Bros. Discovery)
A Nearly Perfect Companion
The new Netflix documentary series, American Murder: Gabby Petito really shows the story of Gabby’s life and helps viewers understand what she went through. The series includes body cams from the police of Gabby and her boyfriend, who went on a roadtrip together. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix Uncovers Gabby Petito’s Truth
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
Warner Bros./Max
Gunn’s Creature Feature is Great
Moana 2 brings back Moana and Maui for another adventure. Moana has to go on another journey across the ocean to find the lost island of Motufetu. (Disney)
Setting Sail on Another Adventure
(Netflix)
Heroes and Legends Unfold
“Over the past like year and a half, I’ve been in the studio, I have a project that is the most personal and powerful music project I’ve ever done”-Will Smith. Courtesy of Universal Music Group
Based on a True Story is a Bust
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
Ballonerism, Mac Miller's latest posthumous release, captures the turbulence he experienced in 2014 as he moved to a major label and became re-addicted to drugs. While a great album overall, Miller's experiments with different genres and sound effects may put off some listeners.
Balloonerism Soars to Uncomfortable Heights
Pop superstar Billie Eilish sits on a blue cling-wrapped oven in a blue cling-wrapped kitchen on the poster advertising her sold out Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour. The tour kicked off in Quebec City, Canada on September 29, 2024, and will end in Dublin, Ireland on July 27, 2025. (Universal Music Group)
Billie Hits Hard in Concert
Chromakopia is Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album, which was released on October 28, 2024. The album explores Tyler, the Creator's process of getting through the hurdles of adulthood with many tracks including the voice of his mother. (Columbia Records)
Chromakopia Ushers in a New Era
La Wish Week de este ano rinde homenaje a un niño de 5 anos llamado Ariel, cuyo sueno es ir a Disney World con su familia. Los estudiantes pueden participar en diversas actividades y participar en la semana espiritual para ganar dinero para el deseo de Ariel. (Imagen proporcionada a Frederick High por la Fundación Make-A-Wish)
Cumpliendo sueños en Frederick
El sofa es una nueva tradición en Frederick High School que da a los estudiantes la oportunidad de ganar el mejor asiento. El granador puede elegir a un amigo y disfrutar de una caja de pizza mientras ve el partido en el sofa. (Cortesía de Maggie Harnig)
Una nueva tradición comienza la temporada de baloncesto
Un mural de Sage Deal, una mujer indígena de 14 años, se alza sobre la esquina de Tejon St. y Pikes Peak Ave. en el centro de Colorado Springs. Este mural de 77 pies, llamado “Take Back the Power” (Recuperemos el poder), fue pintado por el padre de Deal, Gregg, para crear conciencia sobre la difícil situación de las mujeres indígenas desaparecidas y asesinadas en todo Estados Unidos. La huella roja de la mano sobre la boca es un símbolo nacional de que estas víctimas están siendo silenciadas y de que quienes mantienen en silencio su victimización tienen sangre en sus manos. (Cortesía de Raven Payment)
Querida America: No Mas Hermanas Robadas
El profesor de periodismo, el Sr. Brandon Coon, frunce el ceño a la cámara cuando se le pregunta: "¡muéstranos tu cara de actitud de profesor!" Con toda seriedad, parece que algunos de los profesores de FHS no se dan cuenta de cómo los momentos de cinismo, apatía y mal humor afectan a sus estudiantes.
Queridos profesores: Pierda el ‘Tude
Brian García, estudiante de segundo año, se sienta en la clase de la Sra. Upton y trabaja en sus tareas. Brian es uno de los muchos estudiantes que tienen un corte de pelo Edgar, un corte de tazón con intrincados diseños rapados en la parte posterior de la cabeza. Si bien este corte de pelo se ha convertido en una moda en la comunidad latina, debe desaparecer.
Querido Edgars: Eres Mas que Solo tu Cabello
"Sing me to sleep with your saccharine whisper, and let us lay about as cats of no mothers."
Suther
"The air is crisp, the nights are long, with winter's charms inside a song." (Bernhard Friess/Flickr)
Winter’s Talent
"The sound of my mother’s voice did not bring comfort to me; instead, this bad feeling grew... it was late, and my mother never cooked this late."
Mom?
Silver
11:11
11:11
The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
Kenvin Gates displayed some very cool graphics throughout the whole show which was one of the many factors that attracted the audience.

A “Really Really” Good Concert

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • May 4, 2022

On April 16th, 2022, famous rapper Kevin Gates visited Colorado at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. Along with Kevin Gates, rappers Jack Boy, Young Nudy, and Gucci Mane who all opened for him. The show...

The Journalism table at station 4, everything clubs, sports, and fun classes. Starring Jillian Margheim and Kaya Paluda.

2022 Incoming Freshman Day

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • April 28, 2022

Every year our school hosts an incoming Freshman day. It’s a day where 8th graders from schools all over the district come and get to see all the awesome things Frederick has; from sports to clubs to...

Juniors Micah Witler and Rylee Loramer explain all the “ins and outs” of building and creating a set. Micah says “The tours have been great. It’s been really fun getting to see middle schoolers who are actually interested in [all parts of] theatre and not just the on stage [work]. Set work, which is what we are here, we’re behind the scenes.“ Micah and Rylee are both usually on stage but they both enjoy helping out stage tech and getting to build parts of the set and be part of this aspect.

The Best Kind of Middle School Drama

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • April 2, 2022

Frederick Theatre students singing about being "Iowa Stubborn" during the Music Man sitzprobe. While (according to Mr. Brown) the show will be around two hours long, the sitzprobe lasted from 1:30 to 6:00. "That's how much time it takes to tighten everything up between the singers and the musicians."

Sitting through the Sitzprobe

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • March 22, 2022

One of the most difficult performances a theatre department can pull off is a musical. Not only do students have to master acting and a set has to be built, like a normal play, but there're also singers,...

The cover of the Lumineers latest album “BRIGHTSIDE”. this long witted album didn’t rise to its previous works with 9 missed opportunity’s.

Brightside Doesn’t Really Shine

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • March 7, 2022

The Lumineers are a pretty popular group. They first became famous off TikTok when their song "Ophelia” went viral across the platform. After that, the Denver-based indie band received more attention...

Don’t Penalize Late Work

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • March 5, 2022

As we all probably know, turning in work can be a difficult and annoying task to complete. Sometimes life gets in the way, procrastination happens, things are misunderstood, and things aren’t properly...

Trent smiling at the camera

TRENT FITZGERALD: Timing It Right

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • January 23, 2022

Trent Fitzgerald has been a star student at Frederick High School--Trent has lettered academically three times, has taken multiple AP and Front Range Community College (FRCC) classes, and has also earned...

Checking in on the Murphys

Checking in on the Murphys

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • January 20, 2022

Netflix has made tons of amazing movies and shows over the years. One of Netflix’s most popular originals is F is for Family. F is for Family is an adult cartoon series about a family that has a few...

The FHS Rowdy Crowd holds up the Warrior "W" for a photo. The Rowdy Crowd is FHS's student section at sporting events. They mainly kick into gear at the football and volleyball games.

The Rivalry Continues

Jillian Margheim, Managing Editor • September 3, 2021

On Thursday, the Frederick Warriors girls volleyball team traveled to Mead for one of the best games of the season. The final score was 3-2 with Frederick taking home the win over their longtime rivals......