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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

Brinley has accomplished a lot in her four years. From being an academic scholar to taking center stage on multiple occasions, she never failed to make people proud. As she moves on from high school, she will be attending Southern Utah State study early childhood development. 
Courtesy of Brinley Weingardt

BRINLEY WEINGARDT: TAKING CENTER STAGE

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor May 11, 2025

Brinley Weingardt is a name that everyone in the halls of Frederick knows. A standout student in academics, an athlete who always supports her teammates, and an actor who shines on stage. When asked...

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

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

On April 25, Luigi Mangione was arraigned in a Manhattan federal court on the charges of murder and stalking. On December 4, 2024, Mangione shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad...

Senior Camden Pacheco has finished high school finally and while he won’t miss the classes and the work, he will miss the memories and friends he made. He says high school has been a whirlwind of emotions for him.

CAMDEN PACHECO: FROM CHAOS TO COSMETOLOGY

Macey Smith, Staff Writer May 4, 2025

For Camden Pacheco , high school has been a whirlwind. It’s been full of lessons, laughs, and growth. From the theater stage to navigating academics and friendships, their journey has been anything but...

MIA SALAS: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT STAGE

MIA SALAS: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT STAGE

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief April 27, 2025

Senior Mia Salas knows exactly what she wants to do after completing high school. She's going to attend a 4 year college at Pace University in New York. She will be starting during the fall, and she is...

 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

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

A few times a year, schools all around the world do parent-teacher conferences to check in about the students progress in class. These conferences are typically after school and are around 10-15 minutes. During...

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

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief March 9, 2025

Lucas Howell is a senior at Frederick High School, accomplishing many feats over the last four years. Lucas is currently on the track and cross country team and he is unofficially the team captain of the...

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

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief March 2, 2025

Ava Jorgensen has almost finished high school, and she is grateful to have made so many memories and friends along the way. Ava is going to go to Front Range Community College, and while she is currently...

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

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief February 28, 2025

One of the undeniable milestones of being an American teenager is getting a driver's license. The process to get one, however, isn't always as clear as dreams of being behind the wheel. Let's break down...

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

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor February 16, 2025

Kate Greiner has been a standout student of the Frederick Student body for the last four years. Participating in an array of AP classes and sports, Kate is about as well rounded as a student can get. Starting...

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

Shelby Hott, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Homework plays a significant part of almost every student's life. According to a 2024 National Center for Education Statistics study, 95% of teachers assign students homework after nearly every class....

Time to Spread Smiles

Time to Spread Smiles

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

This week, Key Club has brought an exciting way to show kindness around Frederick High School by finding a way for others to receive and give kindness to others. This new project is called “Fill...

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)

Delivering Dreams at Frederick

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor February 2, 2025

During the first week of February, Frederick's Student Council is holding the school's annual Wish Week. Every year Frederick has one week to help sponsors Make a Wish. Make A Wish  is a company that...