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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

Junior Gavin Coburn dribbles around an opponent during one of the team's games on their home field. The main field at Frederick, used for football, boys and girls soccer, and track is made of turf. Turf is an artificial grass composed of "soft plastic blades of “grass” that come in large sections with a plastic backing made for drainage and the infill, a mixture of rubber pellets and sand that can be made from cork, coconut or plastic” according to AP News.

Grass May Be Greener When It Comes to Sports Fields

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor May 28, 2025

Before every game, sophomore goalkeeper Avery Briggs steps onto the turf field, headphones in her ears, ready for the game ahead. She puts on her cleats, dumping out the leftover turf beads from the last....

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?

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor May 27, 2025

People under the age of 21 can’t drink alcohol or do drugs. People need to be 16 to operate a motor vehicle. Water laws are in place to ensure safe drinking water for citizens. These laws, and many...

The end of the school year has come so soon, and while students are happy the year is ending and summer is here, it’s a bittersweet feeling. The school year went by very fast, especially for seniors, who will now start a new chapter of their lives. Courtesy of Chris Tone

In The Blink of an Eye, A Year to Remember

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor May 24, 2025

It feels like just yesterday we were walking through the school doors for the first time in August, adjusting to new schedules, meeting new teachers and setting goals for the year ahead. Now, almost...

Summer break has finally come and there are many ways to spend it. Whether students decide to spend it with friends, family, or by themselves, there are so many activities to do

Top Ways to Spend Summer Break

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer May 23, 2025

Summer has finally arrived! After 9 long months of school, break has finally come. It’s time for students to sleep in and relax with no school. There’s so much to do in this beautiful weather and time...

Lotti Kroeger, Giorgia Terzi, Johanna Koelling, and Maria Pintori smile for a selfie at the Homecoming tailgate. The homecoming experience was many of the exchange students favorites and was a good way to start their American experience. (Courtesy of Lotti Kroeger)

Time to Say Goodbye

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor May 22, 2025

After a year of living the teenage American dream, the exchange students’ year has come to an end. Over the last nine months, Frederick’s nine exchange students experienced American traditions such...

Beach Bunny performing with her band in Denver, Colorado on May 18th, 2025

Beach Bunny Rocks Denver

Melina Joy, Assistant Copy Editor May 20, 2025

Beach Bunny, the indie pop band fronted by Lili Trifilo, has captured listeners with their emotionally resonant songs and their energetic performances. Their latest album Tunnel Vision released on April...

Frederick High School has started to slowly implement phones being banned in class, but now next year phones could possibly be banned completely. Phones have been seen as a distraction for some students, and the school is now going to put an end to it.

Will FHS Implement a New School-Wide Phone Policy?

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer May 19, 2025

As it has been seen, there has been a cell phone policy established in the math classrooms around Frederick High School. But this was only the start. There has been talk of an all school cell phone policy...

Heavily involved in extracurriculars, Rolando was able to connect with his fellow classmates and his community. Alongside this, he used those opportunities to further his academic career and get closer to his dream of being an aerospace engineer at NASA. Courtesy of Rolando Mijares Miranda

ROLANDO MIJARES MIRANDA: SHOOTING FOR THE STARS

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor May 18, 2025

Taking high school by storm, Rolando Mijares Miranda has become known for his leadership and academic accomplishments. Throughout his time at Frederick, Rolando has been an avid leader in Student Council,...

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...