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Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

The volleyball team huddles up before a game.

Frederick Volleyball is Killing It

Joshua Bailey, Editor in Chief September 27, 2021

The Frederick Girls Volleyball team is on an unprecedented run of dominance--winning 14 straight games--a span in which they only have given up five sets to their opponents. Not only do they have the best...

The Homecoming Week event display on the windows in the main hallway at Frederick High. Making up for missing Homecoming last year, this year’s celebration will be better than ever before. "I am looking forward to everything because [all of the Homecoming Week events are] back, like the parade, pep rally and the tailgate, dress-up days [and] the dance," says Joelle Richard, a junior at Frederick High and a member of Student Council. "It is feeling like a normal year again, and I am glad that people are able to experience [Homecoming Week], especially since both the Freshman and Sophomore [classes will be participating in Homecoming for the] first time, so it is really exciting for them getting to [take part in] it,” she adds.

Homecoming Coming Home

Owen Willis, Social Media Manager September 26, 2021

Homecoming Week is September 27 through October 2 at Frederick High, and it is going to be stronger than ever before. From spirit days to sports games and everything in between, Frederick's Student Council...

Masked sophomore Kaya Paluda talks with unmasked freshman Krysta Tschida share a laugh during class. St. Vrain's current masking policy requires masks in schools but allows some exemptions. This has caused some concern and chaos as students wonder whether masking is worth it anymore.

To Mask or Not to Mask?

Alexis Otterbein, Staff Illustrator September 13, 2021

Should we still have to wear masks in school? This has been a huge matter of public opinion all around the country. Different school districts and areas have different rules, which has led to student...

Frederick High theatre teacher, Brandon Coon, prepares the auditorium for the Superintendent’s Community Meeting that will be held on    September 14 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. “Through these community engagement opportunities the district is able to not only share more about district successes, operations, and priorities, but also ensure that we are continuing to best serve our community and advancing the success of all students,” says Kerri McDermid.

Frederick High to Host Community Town Hall Meeting

Owen Willis, Social Media Manager September 11, 2021

With schools being back in person five days per week for the first time since March of 2020, parents and other community members have questions, and the District has answers. On Tuesday, September 14,...

Shang-Chi, played by Simu Liu, controls the power of the 10 rings flloating around him. Although the rings were a unique power in the film, they took away from what could’ve been another dazzling martial arts fight in the climactic final duel.

Was Shang-Chi Really That Good?

Joshua Bailey, Editor in Chief September 10, 2021

With a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes and Labor Day box office record, Marvel’s newest phase-four film Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings appears to strike cinematic gold. With a fresh and innovative...

Starting in 2003, Miners Day is a holiday that commemorates the heritage of Frederick.

Picking Out a Fantastic Miner’s Day

Joshua Bailey, Editor in Chief September 10, 2021

  In one week, hundreds will gather to celebrate Frederick’s local and most renowned holiday Miners Day. The celebration will take place on Saturday, September 18 at Centennial Park, 630 Eighth...

Dan Forester and his unit looking over their drop point in the Dominican Republic.

Don’t Wait to See The Tomorrow War

Mason Faulkner, Photo and Image Editor September 9, 2021

Chris Pratt took his popularity and personality from his popular roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World and used them to make The Tomorrow War. The highly anticipated buddy-cop action movie...

The Frederick High School sign on the wall in the entryway of the building. This sign is one of many things in the school that will be rebranded once the mascot changes at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

From Warriors to… What?

Owen Willis, Social Media Manager September 8, 2021

Due to the passing of Senate Bill 21-116, which prohibits schools from having Native American mascots, the mascot at Frederick High will change at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. But who gets to...

FHS Quarterback Bryce Conover enjoys his time after scoring a touchdown in the FHS vs Eagle Valley football game.

Staying Eligible the New Way

Mason Faulkner, Photo and Image Editor September 7, 2021

Now that Frederick High School is back up and running this school year, it means that the athletic department is kicking into full gear. One of the jobs of the athletic department is to hold players accountable...

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......

The Fear Street trilogy is three thriller/slasher movies based on the R.L Stein books and everyone’s loving these films.

A Triple Helping of Fear

Kaya Paluda, Editor in Chief September 3, 2021

Based on the famous R.L. Stine books from the '90s, the Fear Street trilogy is a new horror trifecta streaming on Netflix. The three movies act as one larger film, as all three were directed by Leigh Janiak...

Mrs. Swanson is the new dean of students here at Frederick and she is here to make a huge impact.

STAFF MEETING: Mrs. Swanson Has Building Connections Down to an Art

Kaya Paluda, Editor in Chief August 30, 2021

New to the Frederick staff this year is Mrs. Ashlee Swanson as our new Dean of Students.  Many students wonder what the job of the dean of students really is because it really isn’t mentioned or commonly...

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