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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

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

Conner Pickett, Staff Writer September 14, 2025

Preston Kissinger has two favorite places: the pocket and the pond. When he’s not leading the Golden Eagles Varsity Football team by slinging touchdown passes on Friday nights, he’s either hanging...

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

Allison McCormick, Staff Writer September 7, 2025

After four outstanding years on the court and in the classroom, Ava Reed is graduating with a clear plan for the future: attend the University of Mary Hardin Baylor to play beach and indoor volleyball...

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

Hazel Mciver Oun, Staff Writer September 6, 2025

Here at Frederick High School, parking passes are mandatory for students to buy. These parking passes allow students to park in either the front or back parking lot, as well as the CETC and Innovation...

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, Staff Writer 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, Staff Writer 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...

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
Between mounting pressure from teachers and a proposed state law, Frederick High may banish cell phones from classrooms next year.
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, Staff Writer 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, Staff Writer 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...