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Tylenol, the most used product that pregnant women use that helps reduce pain and maternal fever. Tylenol comes in many different kinds, the one shown above is used for cold and the flu, most pregnant woman would use the most used kind of Tylenol that is just white and has the word “Tylenol” written in red.
Trump Suggests Tylenol Links to Autism
Rocky Mountain National Park, from Trail Ridge Road in June of 2025. Government shut downs have almost happened before this decade, but the government hasn’t actually shut down since 2018. Due to the government shut down, national parks such as Rocky Mountain National Park, have shut down.
2025 Government Shutdown: What to Know
At Delta University in Mississippi, a tragedy unfolded. A black college student was found hanging on a tree. The death was ruled as a suicide, however, this doesn’t seem believable for some. Idoghor Melody/ Wikimedia/ CC-BY-SA
Hanging of Black College Student Sparks Nationwide Outrage
The FirstBank Colorado location closest to Frederick High at Colorado and Firestone Blvds in Firestone. PNC Bank announced that they plan to buy FirstBank for over $4 billion early next year and convert all their locations into PNC branches.
FirstBank Colorado Bought by PNC Bank
A peñero floats just offshore Margarita Island, Venezuela. Three small boats similar in size and design to this have been bombed by the US off the Venezuelan coast in the past month--one on September 2, one September 15, and one September 16. While the White House claims these strikes are to prevent drug transports to the US by Tren de Aragua, Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of extrajudicial murder. (Wilfredor/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA)
US Deploys Military Forces to Venezuela
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat’s performances of Pharaos Story, which pulls the whole show together.
A Dreamcoat to Remember
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
From being involved in rigorous academics, productions on stage, leadership clubs, and sports, Helena is ready to lead the way for future students too. (Courtesy of Helena Ahuja)
HELENA AHUJA: WRITING HER OWN PATH
Joel Chambers struts in bright blue tu-tu on freshman orientation day. Link Crew leader for years, Joel was excited to hype up the freshman during his last year. (Jenna Johnston)
JOEL CHAMBERS: Leader in every way
During the Homecoming assembly, freshman Jayli Fifeld participated in a game of musical chairs dressed head to toe in Blue and Gold spirit wear. After her loss, her senior big brother Axton came down from the bleachers to give Jayli a big hug. These two prove that spirit week is about more than just winning—it's about uniting as a community.
Homecoming Hype: Frederick Celebrates Spirit Week
Senior Kenzie Kincaid has been in yearbook since her freshman year, and she has enjoyed every moment. She works on pages of the yearbook with her group, and has a lot of fun doing it.
KENZIE KINCAID: Capturing Memories and Criminals
Fredericks color guard waved their colorful flags on the streets of Frederick, showing off their skills. The color guard students bring some pride to the school, working hard to give everyone a great performance. The color guard students practice long and hard to get down the routine they need.
Carnival Vibes Take Over Frederick High Homecoming Parade
From being involved in rigorous academics, productions on stage, leadership clubs, and sports, Helena is ready to lead the way for future students too. (Courtesy of Helena Ahuja)
HELENA AHUJA: WRITING HER OWN PATH
Joel Chambers struts in bright blue tu-tu on freshman orientation day. Link Crew leader for years, Joel was excited to hype up the freshman during his last year. (Jenna Johnston)
JOEL CHAMBERS: Leader in every way
Senior Kenzie Kincaid has been in yearbook since her freshman year, and she has enjoyed every moment. She works on pages of the yearbook with her group, and has a lot of fun doing it.
KENZIE KINCAID: Capturing Memories and Criminals
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles, played well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories and friends on the field. (Courtesy of Preston Kissinger)
PRESTON KISSINGER: Eyes on the End Zone
Senior Ava Reed has made her way through high school, playing volleyball, studying, and making memories. She will continue to play volleyball throughout college, and to pursue her passion for pediatrics. (Courtesy of Ava Reed)
AVA REED: Making Her Mark on the Court
Students at Frederick High School are supposed to buy a parking pass to put in their cars, which allows them to park in either of the parking lots. This does not make sense to students, and it just creates a hassle for the teenagers.
Dear Admin: Parking Passes Should be Free
Air pollution affects people all over the United States, especially young children due to the impact it can have on their growth and development. Currently, there is a vote in Congress on whether companies should be able to release certain pollutants unregulated. "Pollution" by akeg is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Dear Congress: Why Do You Want to Poison Us?
Luigi Mangione sitting in court, patiently awaiting to see of the court rules if guilty or not guilty.
Dear Reader: Luigi Deserves Care but Not Mercy
The sign on page for the Bluebook application, which is the app that students now must go through to take all online standardized tests. This includes the PSAT, the SAT, CMAS, as well as many College Board AP tests which are moving towards digital testing.
Dear CDE: Juniors Have Too Many Tests
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
The show was originally going to be a movie but was ultimately changed to a mini series. “Originally, we were thinking it’d be a movie … But there were some things … certain issues … so basically it’s like a four‑episode mini‑event … It’s one story. It’s one through line. A lot of insanity happens.”-Bryan Andrews.(Marvel)
Marvel Zombies Lacks Content to Bite Into
The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty gives fans what they want, each episode taking twists and turns. The season is filled with love triangles, friendship, and drama, making it a worth while watch. (Prime Video)
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a Show to Remember
Hollowknight: Silksong is the sequel to Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight, this game surrounds and has the player play as Hornet, who is a character you discover in the original game. (Hollow Knight: Silksong)
Hollow Knight: Silksong Rejuvenates Indie Games
Him is able to capture some of the potential horrors from being in the NFL. This unique and creative film suffers some missteps in story and pacing. Monkey Paw Studios)
Him Fails to Go All the Way
Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Alison Brie) get an eyeful of each other in this poster for Together. The chemistry between the real-life couple elevates this film from B-movie body horror to something terrifyingly beautiful and beautifully terrifying. (Neon)
Together Will Get Under Your Skin
The show was originally going to be a movie but was ultimately changed to a mini series. “Originally, we were thinking it’d be a movie … But there were some things … certain issues … so basically it’s like a four‑episode mini‑event … It’s one story. It’s one through line. A lot of insanity happens.”-Bryan Andrews.(Marvel)
Marvel Zombies Lacks Content to Bite Into
Him is able to capture some of the potential horrors from being in the NFL. This unique and creative film suffers some missteps in story and pacing. Monkey Paw Studios)
Him Fails to Go All the Way
Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Alison Brie) get an eyeful of each other in this poster for Together. The chemistry between the real-life couple elevates this film from B-movie body horror to something terrifyingly beautiful and beautifully terrifying. (Neon)
Together Will Get Under Your Skin
Posters of the latest Conjuring film Last Rites shows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) looking in a shattered mirror while something demonic looks back at them. What Warner Bros. is calling the final film in the series is based on the final investigations by the real-life Warrens into the Smurl haunting in 1986. While Wilson and Farmiga still shine as the heart of the franchise, the slow pacing and convoluted storyline demonstrate why the franchise is on its deathbed. (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema)
Conjuring: Last Rites Bids a Much-Needed Farewell to the Warrens
One of the biggest musicals, Hamilton, has been moved into theaters for a little bit, allowing fans to get an even more magical experience. This opportunity is not one to miss, since this has not been in theaters before. (Disney)
Hamilton Goes from Stage to the Big Screen
The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty gives fans what they want, each episode taking twists and turns. The season is filled with love triangles, friendship, and drama, making it a worth while watch. (Prime Video)
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a Show to Remember
The Paper, a spinoff of the classic show The Office, gives fans a good laugh. The two shows are very similar, which gives The Office fans something else to watch. (Peacock)
The Paper Issues Lots of Laughs
In this photo they are getting ready for a challenge of tug a war to determine which teams they are going to be on. The Battle Camp is made up 18 contestants from different shows like Too Hot to Handle, Love is blind, The Cheer, The Mole and among others. The show was premiered April 23, 2025 and consists of 10 episodes. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix’s Newest Adventure Show
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
Sabrina Carpenter dances with a stoic partner on one of several covers for her new album Man's Best Friend. Her initial cover art featured Carpenter on all fours in front of a standing man who is pulling her hair in his fist, which many have decried as overly sexual and anti-female. This cover premiered in a June 29 Instagram post by Carpenter, who joked that it was "approved by God." (Island Records)
Sorry Dogs—Sabrina is Man’s New Best Friend
“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
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Tylenol, the most used product that pregnant women use that helps reduce pain and maternal fever. Tylenol comes in many different kinds, the one shown above is used for cold and the flu, most pregnant woman would use the most used kind of Tylenol that is just white and has the word “Tylenol” written in red.
Trump Suggests Tylenol Links to Autism
Rocky Mountain National Park, from Trail Ridge Road in June of 2025. Government shut downs have almost happened before this decade, but the government hasn’t actually shut down since 2018. Due to the government shut down, national parks such as Rocky Mountain National Park, have shut down.
2025 Government Shutdown: What to Know
At Delta University in Mississippi, a tragedy unfolded. A black college student was found hanging on a tree. The death was ruled as a suicide, however, this doesn’t seem believable for some. Idoghor Melody/ Wikimedia/ CC-BY-SA
Hanging of Black College Student Sparks Nationwide Outrage
The FirstBank Colorado location closest to Frederick High at Colorado and Firestone Blvds in Firestone. PNC Bank announced that they plan to buy FirstBank for over $4 billion early next year and convert all their locations into PNC branches.
FirstBank Colorado Bought by PNC Bank
A peñero floats just offshore Margarita Island, Venezuela. Three small boats similar in size and design to this have been bombed by the US off the Venezuelan coast in the past month--one on September 2, one September 15, and one September 16. While the White House claims these strikes are to prevent drug transports to the US by Tren de Aragua, Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of extrajudicial murder. (Wilfredor/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA)
US Deploys Military Forces to Venezuela
Left to Right: Madi Schanz, Natalie Sias, Lyla Kuhn, Elayna Fisher, Brealea Stendel, Izzy Horne. Celebrating their six seniors, Frederick softball had a dominating game over Silver Creek. With eight runs and a joy filled senior celebration, it’s a game the team will never forget. (Christopher Tone)
Softball Shines at Senior Night
Frederick kept their winning streak after playing against Montebello High School for the homecoming game on Friday. The Golden Eagles scored 42 points, while Montebello scored 21 points. The Golden Eagles are on a winning streak, and hope to keep it up.
Frederick Football Comes Home with a Win
Fredericks Golden Eagles soared over Skyline, earning 56 points. After Fredericks first two games of the season were lost, they redeemed themselves and are hopeful to start their winning streak.
Frederick Football Soars over Skyline
While the Frederick girls volleyball team didn't end up taking the win against Standley Lake, they still played and had fun. The girls will strive to win the next games they get to play.
Hard Hits, Tough Loss for Frederick Volleyball
Frederick Vs Mead came brings rivalry, and tension between the schools. Even though the Golden Eagles did not win, we still won in school spirit.
Frederick Football Falls to Rival Mead
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat’s performances of Pharaos Story, which pulls the whole show together.
A Dreamcoat to Remember
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
From being involved in rigorous academics, productions on stage, leadership clubs, and sports, Helena is ready to lead the way for future students too. (Courtesy of Helena Ahuja)
HELENA AHUJA: WRITING HER OWN PATH
Joel Chambers struts in bright blue tu-tu on freshman orientation day. Link Crew leader for years, Joel was excited to hype up the freshman during his last year. (Jenna Johnston)
JOEL CHAMBERS: Leader in every way
During the Homecoming assembly, freshman Jayli Fifeld participated in a game of musical chairs dressed head to toe in Blue and Gold spirit wear. After her loss, her senior big brother Axton came down from the bleachers to give Jayli a big hug. These two prove that spirit week is about more than just winning—it's about uniting as a community.
Homecoming Hype: Frederick Celebrates Spirit Week
Senior Kenzie Kincaid has been in yearbook since her freshman year, and she has enjoyed every moment. She works on pages of the yearbook with her group, and has a lot of fun doing it.
KENZIE KINCAID: Capturing Memories and Criminals
Fredericks color guard waved their colorful flags on the streets of Frederick, showing off their skills. The color guard students bring some pride to the school, working hard to give everyone a great performance. The color guard students practice long and hard to get down the routine they need.
Carnival Vibes Take Over Frederick High Homecoming Parade
Students at Frederick High School are supposed to buy a parking pass to put in their cars, which allows them to park in either of the parking lots. This does not make sense to students, and it just creates a hassle for the teenagers.
Dear Admin: Parking Passes Should be Free
Air pollution affects people all over the United States, especially young children due to the impact it can have on their growth and development. Currently, there is a vote in Congress on whether companies should be able to release certain pollutants unregulated. "Pollution" by akeg is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Dear Congress: Why Do You Want to Poison Us?
Luigi Mangione sitting in court, patiently awaiting to see of the court rules if guilty or not guilty.
Dear Reader: Luigi Deserves Care but Not Mercy
The sign on page for the Bluebook application, which is the app that students now must go through to take all online standardized tests. This includes the PSAT, the SAT, CMAS, as well as many College Board AP tests which are moving towards digital testing.
Dear CDE: Juniors Have Too Many Tests
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
From being involved in rigorous academics, productions on stage, leadership clubs, and sports, Helena is ready to lead the way for future students too. (Courtesy of Helena Ahuja)
HELENA AHUJA: WRITING HER OWN PATH
Joel Chambers struts in bright blue tu-tu on freshman orientation day. Link Crew leader for years, Joel was excited to hype up the freshman during his last year. (Jenna Johnston)
JOEL CHAMBERS: Leader in every way
Senior Kenzie Kincaid has been in yearbook since her freshman year, and she has enjoyed every moment. She works on pages of the yearbook with her group, and has a lot of fun doing it.
KENZIE KINCAID: Capturing Memories and Criminals
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles, played well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories and friends on the field. (Courtesy of Preston Kissinger)
PRESTON KISSINGER: Eyes on the End Zone
Senior Ava Reed has made her way through high school, playing volleyball, studying, and making memories. She will continue to play volleyball throughout college, and to pursue her passion for pediatrics. (Courtesy of Ava Reed)
AVA REED: Making Her Mark on the Court
The show was originally going to be a movie but was ultimately changed to a mini series. “Originally, we were thinking it’d be a movie … But there were some things … certain issues … so basically it’s like a four‑episode mini‑event … It’s one story. It’s one through line. A lot of insanity happens.”-Bryan Andrews.(Marvel)
Marvel Zombies Lacks Content to Bite Into
The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty gives fans what they want, each episode taking twists and turns. The season is filled with love triangles, friendship, and drama, making it a worth while watch. (Prime Video)
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a Show to Remember
Hollowknight: Silksong is the sequel to Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight, this game surrounds and has the player play as Hornet, who is a character you discover in the original game. (Hollow Knight: Silksong)
Hollow Knight: Silksong Rejuvenates Indie Games
Him is able to capture some of the potential horrors from being in the NFL. This unique and creative film suffers some missteps in story and pacing. Monkey Paw Studios)
Him Fails to Go All the Way
Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Alison Brie) get an eyeful of each other in this poster for Together. The chemistry between the real-life couple elevates this film from B-movie body horror to something terrifyingly beautiful and beautifully terrifying. (Neon)
Together Will Get Under Your Skin
The show was originally going to be a movie but was ultimately changed to a mini series. “Originally, we were thinking it’d be a movie … But there were some things … certain issues … so basically it’s like a four‑episode mini‑event … It’s one story. It’s one through line. A lot of insanity happens.”-Bryan Andrews.(Marvel)
Marvel Zombies Lacks Content to Bite Into
Him is able to capture some of the potential horrors from being in the NFL. This unique and creative film suffers some missteps in story and pacing. Monkey Paw Studios)
Him Fails to Go All the Way
Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Alison Brie) get an eyeful of each other in this poster for Together. The chemistry between the real-life couple elevates this film from B-movie body horror to something terrifyingly beautiful and beautifully terrifying. (Neon)
Together Will Get Under Your Skin
Posters of the latest Conjuring film Last Rites shows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) looking in a shattered mirror while something demonic looks back at them. What Warner Bros. is calling the final film in the series is based on the final investigations by the real-life Warrens into the Smurl haunting in 1986. While Wilson and Farmiga still shine as the heart of the franchise, the slow pacing and convoluted storyline demonstrate why the franchise is on its deathbed. (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema)
Conjuring: Last Rites Bids a Much-Needed Farewell to the Warrens
One of the biggest musicals, Hamilton, has been moved into theaters for a little bit, allowing fans to get an even more magical experience. This opportunity is not one to miss, since this has not been in theaters before. (Disney)
Hamilton Goes from Stage to the Big Screen
The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty gives fans what they want, each episode taking twists and turns. The season is filled with love triangles, friendship, and drama, making it a worth while watch. (Prime Video)
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a Show to Remember
The Paper, a spinoff of the classic show The Office, gives fans a good laugh. The two shows are very similar, which gives The Office fans something else to watch. (Peacock)
The Paper Issues Lots of Laughs
In this photo they are getting ready for a challenge of tug a war to determine which teams they are going to be on. The Battle Camp is made up 18 contestants from different shows like Too Hot to Handle, Love is blind, The Cheer, The Mole and among others. The show was premiered April 23, 2025 and consists of 10 episodes. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix’s Newest Adventure Show
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
Sabrina Carpenter dances with a stoic partner on one of several covers for her new album Man's Best Friend. Her initial cover art featured Carpenter on all fours in front of a standing man who is pulling her hair in his fist, which many have decried as overly sexual and anti-female. This cover premiered in a June 29 Instagram post by Carpenter, who joked that it was "approved by God." (Island Records)
Sorry Dogs—Sabrina is Man’s New Best Friend
“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
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat’s performances of Pharaos Story, which pulls the whole show together.

A Dreamcoat to Remember

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer • April 25, 2025

Frederick High School is currently presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The auditorium dims it’s lights, the orchestra strikes its first chord, and the curtains reveal the amazing...

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

Melina Joy, Staff writer • April 14, 2025

Joey Summers, a junior in the Frederick theater department has been appointed as an international Thespian Society (ITS) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Joey is known for his outstanding performances...

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

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer • January 31, 2025

On January 30, the Frederick High School performing arts department debuted Clue: On Stage, a theatre play based on the cult classic 1985 Paramount movie. The movie was inspired by the classic Hasbro...

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

Macey Smith, Staff Writer • December 12, 2024

On December 10, lunch came with a side of rock. Frederick High’s School of Rock class gave a memorable performance during both lunches on Tuesday, filling the commons with the sound of drums,...

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

Melina Joy, Assistant copy editor • December 7, 2024

On December 6, Frederick High's Unified Theater program put on their second annual production, a play written by the students themselves called On the Track of the Snowman. This 30-minute show, directed...

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

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024

Frederick High School has a wide variety of programs, including sports, clubs, and after-school activities. Joining these activities takes away free time after school but is worth it for the memories and...

Not Your Average Zombie Apocalypse is a production that everyone will be talking about. As the school is overrun by zombies, a mere five students remain unchanged, and it is their job to put everything back to normal. (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)

Exciting, Terrifying, and Incredibly Humorous

Allison McCormick, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024

Excitement, surprise, craziness, and zombies. The Frederick Theater department is currently performing their rendition of the play Not Your Average Zombie Apocalypse with shows on October 24 at 7 p.m....