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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
Allison McCormick

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor

Allison McCormick is a junior who joined the Lantern staff this year. Allison enjoys covering athletics, student interest pieces, and senior spotlights. She can often be found in the school’s various English classrooms or in the cafeteria with friends. When not reporting for the Lantern, Allison enjoys playing soccer, spending time with friends and family, and binge-watching TV shows at home with her dog.

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The Safeway in Firestone is located off of Colorado Boulevard. Even on a Thursday afternoon, the Safeway parking lot is full of customers as they make a quick stop before heading home for dinner. (James McCormick)

Kroger-Albertsons Not Merging, Sue Each Other Instead

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Sophomore Peiton Stone takes the ball down the court with her senior teammate Ryless Gallegos close behind. Communication is key in basketball, and all of the team’s preseason work really paid off in that regard. The team was able to complete a majority of their passes which led to more points being scored.

Aiming for the Final Four

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Always behind the camera, but never in front. Chris Tone is a valued Frederick photographer that never fails to make it to FHS sporting events, supporting the school in all the ways he can. Next to him is Jenna Johnston, junior, who is a member of the yearbook staff. Jenna told the Lantern how, “taking photos for Frederick is such a fun and exciting experience. I enjoy getting to support all the sports [that] I love while also capturing memories for all of our athletes.”

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The Golden Eagles traveled to Standley Lake to play against the Standley Lake Gators. The final score was 52-58 making the Golden Eagles lose by just 6 points.

[Photo] A Close Game Against the Gators

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The shoe game is on fire. Whether it’s through cleats, shoes, hairstyles, or accessories, athletes are always finding ways to express themselves.

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Taking photos can be tricky at times, but knowing how to use a camera and get good angles will help. There are certain rules that come with taking photos, and that can help the picture turn out better.

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Ball in hand, Avery Salisbury looks across the court as she plans for the next play. Throughout the game, Avery was a prominent playmaker, helping the team continuously put points on the board.

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Marsing Magic. Most people have heard of Mr. Marsing one way or another. Whether it be about his history class or his coordination of GEBN, Marsing is always involved in school events. At the basketball game on Monday, Marsing provided live commentary and helped hype up the small but mighty Rowdy Crowd.

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Zoe Wittler overlooks her lowerclassmen teammates as they warm up. Zoe has a couple of goals for her last high school season: “Personally, my goal is to just live in the moment and help lead my team to accomplish our team goals and their [my teammates’] personal goals.”

[Photo] ZOE WITTLER: Ball’s in Her Court

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Izzy Howard, sophomore, takes a shot from the free point line during the second half. Izzy said that she “thought we played well as a team, but we definitely have a lot of work to do.”

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Looking for the perfect pass, Rylee Gallegos looks for a way out of a sticky situation. All throughout the night, Loveland’s defense was strong, but Frederick was able to fight past it to put points on the board.

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Loveland 22 vs. Frederick 25. Number 22 was the lead point scorer for Loveland, but she was still not a match for the Frederick defense. Zoe Wittler, senior, noted how the “defense was really good, specifically our energy and intensity, and I thought we shared the ball well, getting easy hits [and] making easy points.”

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Ready to receive. Izzy Howard, sophomore, reaches the end of the court, positioning herself just outside the 3 point line. Throughout the night, Izzy made a majority of her shots, helping the team finish on top.

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[Photo] Six Pressures That Lead to Burnout

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Touchdown Frederick! In the first round of the 4A State Playoffs, every point counts. As Frederick strives to continue in the postseason, they take advantage of every opportunity they get.

Nothing Can Stop Frederick Football

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Ryan has been on the Frederick soccer team all four years he's been at FHS. Primarily playing defense, Ryan led his team on and off the field, making team captain his senior year.

RYAN BROWN: Taking the Lead, In Class and Out

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All of the 2025 seniors pose for a photo after their final game of the season. Back: Blake Lowry, Jack Bartlett, Alberto Medrano, Jase Tyler, Nick Frias, Samuel Hernandez, Yahir Catano. Middle: Cooper Doehring, Francisco Nicasio, Bryan Perdomo, Hunter Vickers, Yosef Godinez, Andy Hernandez, Ryan Brown. Front: Cindy Terrazas, Alejandra Gonzales

Sportsmanship at Its Finest

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Senior Vee Forshay poses as Abbey Bominable from the Monster High franchise. She wowed the judges of the Halloween Costume Contest with her full body makeup and self-made outfit. Vee was one of three winners of the Halloween Costume Contest, receiving a perfect score.

Halloween Frights and Delights

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

Exciting, Terrifying, and Incredibly Humorous

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Frederick Varsity Volleyball prepares for a team huddle

[Photo] Disappointing Double Header

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The FHS cheer team performs at halftime during a Frederick football game. With the team becoming co-ed, they are able to complete more difficult stunts and routines.

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

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The Frederick girls varsity team huddles as they prepare for their race. This is a tradition they have at the beginning of every meet that brings the energy to every race.

Positive Vibes, Negative Splits

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Tanner Kaufman, senior, continues to accomplish astounding feats. Breaking records and placing at several meets, Tanner strides towards greatness.

TANNER KAUFMAN: Breaking Records

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Left to Right: Back Row: Johanna Koelling, Karlotta Kroeger, Maria Pintori, Giorgia Terzi, Carol Garcia Calvo; Front Row: Giovanni Cecconi. A group of foreign exchange students pose for a photo in the Hollywood homecoming Photo Booth.

American Experiences from a Foreign Perspective

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Is CU Succeed Worth it?

Is CU Succeed Worth it?

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