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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

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Deja Lewis has completed her High School career, making friendships and memories she won’t forget. She has all of her credits, so she will be completing High School early.

DEJA LEWIS: Making Unforgettable Memories

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief December 29, 2024

Senior Deja Lewis has her life figured out after Frederick High School: she’s going to go to Front Range Community College and she’s going to study to be an EMT. She wants to be an EMT to help people....

A steamer of Christmas tamales. The Christmas holidays for Mexicans and those of Mexican heritage celebrate with traditional foods such as tamales and pozole. (Robert Vacapinta/Flickr)

Celebrating Christmas Mexican Style

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer December 25, 2024

Today is Christmas 2024, and families in the Frederick community are undoubtedly celebrating their annual traditions. Lots of these traditions come from Europe, like caroling, Christmas trees, and hanging...

Donning some of her most festive apparel, senior Malia Jeffers leads her group of other seniors in replying to local kids that wrote their letters to Santa. Answering the children as Santa's elves, this is one of several ways that National Honor Society has tried to make the holidays happier for the community.

Putting Their Stamp on the Season

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer December 24, 2024

When this article releases, it will be Christmas Eve. Tonight, hundreds of children in the tritowns will go to bed dreaming of Santa Claus visiting during the night with his sack of toys. While teens and...

TJ Yaunches seeing the light into becoming a pastor (Courtesy of TJ Yaunches)

TJ YAUNCHES: Seeing the Light

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor December 22, 2024

Every school needs a leader, someone who cares about anyone and anything and someone who is always willing to put everything they’ve got into school spirit. TJ Yaunches is the perfect fit for that person....

While most seniors embrace a single passion, Zoe Wittler has made a mark in both Frederick High athletics and Frederick High performing arts. Managing two big activities (as well as an extensive family life, advanced classes, and an active role in her church) isn't easy, but Zoe approaches every obstacle with hard work and a smile. (Courtesy of Zoe Wittler)

ZOE WITTLER: Ball’s in Her Court

Khyra Gould, Staff Writer December 15, 2024
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Frederick Cheerleaders Shine in Macy’s Parade

Frederick Cheerleaders Shine in Macy’s Parade

Macey Smith, Staff Writer December 13, 2024

Three of Frederick High's cheerleaders got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform a routine at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Seniors Brianna Romero, Peyton Bruggeman, and Junior Shori...

Winning the Prize and Losing Yourself

Winning the Prize and Losing Yourself

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Junior Zach Burton has played basketball for 10 years, and now that he is on Frederick High’s Varsity boys basketball team, he’s in it to win it. Zach is a junior transfer student who came to Frederick...

Finals are coming, but they never are just on that final class period. Studying needs to start a few days before the day of the test to avoid cramming. Essays need to be written long before the due date to allow for time to edit. Projects need multiple short sessions of work to construct all the pieces of the whole.

The Finals Countdown

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

Next week are finals! While there's joy that the end of the semester is upon us (and a well-earned break), there's a lot of student anxiety built up around the finals by freshmen who've never had them...

Jovan Aladana has made it through his high school career, shooting hoops and making memories. He made great achievements in Basketball and in class.

JOVAN ALDANA: Shooting the Shot at Success

Alex Lyman, Staff Writer December 8, 2024

Jovan Aldana is a senior this year who is always respectful to others and is very personable. He carries these qualities through his personality and actions. Jovan has a 3.763 GPA, he works hard inside...

Senior Macey Smith waits in the counseling office to talk about her college plans. While Macey has a clear idea of what she wants to do after high school, she still feels a lot of pressure from school adults to make sure her plans are firm and that she's fully prepared in every way. This pressure to have a "game plan" for after high school is the top source of teenage stress, according to a new study by Common Sense Media.

Trouble Facing the Future

Sophia Zamora, Staff Writer December 4, 2024

This is the fourth article in a series examining teen stress and burnout. You can find the first entry in this series here. Senior Macey Smith has everything figured out for next year. “Right now,...

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

Melina Joy, Assistant Copy Editor December 3, 2024

Si quieres leer esta historia en espanol, haz clic aqui. If you didn't come home one day, what would happen? Likely, your parents would contact the police, a search would be called, and an Amber alert...

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

Ana Sliger, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

Most teachers have the mindset of helping their students grow and help shape who they become as they grow older. Although, there is a growing concern on some teachers taking advantage of their authority...

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