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The Ukrainian flag is shown.
Serving Celebrities
Striking for Change
Striking for Change
A woman seen texting while driving.
Danger while Driving
A photo of two masks.
To Mask or Not to Mask
Hofman runs the marathon portion of an Ironman in Antarctica.
Limitations are Perceptions
Sweeter Dreams
Sweeter Dreams
A cat takes a nap in a bed.
Kitty Caretaking
Katelyn Gainer resting head on a stack of books.
Keeping Focus
A creation from the foods class Cupcake Wars.
Broadening Horizons
Peterson visiting the St. Louis Art Mueseum. Photo provided by Kenzie Peterson
Summer Learning
Karamo Brown in an interview with MTV International.
Expanding Audiences
Breaking Down “Black Adam”
Breaking Down “Black Adam”
Off the Web
Off the Web
Havoc in Hawaii
Havoc in Hawaii
A newspaper advertisement for the Urban Window Baby Cage
Historical Beginnings
What Sport Matches Your Personality?
Actor Keanu Reeves poses.
Which Keanu Reeves movie character are you?
Illustration by Addison Jett
What Halloween Costume Fits You?
What FZW Teacher are you?
What Netflix Show Would You Be In?
Many different items can be recycled and even reimagined into something else.
Trash Reimagined
Quik Grabs
Quik Grabs
Soots watching the sunset while on vacation.
Senior Spotlight
Visionary Valdez
Visionary Valdez
STARS dance team about to perform at a football game.
Shining STARS
Hosack showing off his alternative fashion.
Ethan Hosack
Deane playfully poses for pictures for social media.
Jessie Deane
Lizzie creates necklaces and bracelets using a metal stamping method.
Divine Application
Junior Joseph Hamill doing a kickflip at Westhoff skate park while wearing his go-to outfit.
Joey Hamill
The Palaniappan Effect
The Palaniappan Effect
The Ladder
The Ladder
Kamille Johnson
Kamille Johnson
Bleach
Bleach
Make Good Choices
Make Good Choices
Missing Traits
Missing Traits
Mr. Jaguar Poll 2021
The Event of the Season
The Event of the Season
Mr. Jaguar Poll
Mr. Jaguar Poll
Senior Kenneth Hillen and Matthew Armstrong after Hillen gave Armstrong the Mr. Jaguar Crown.
Passing on the Crown
Full recording of Mr. Jaguar 2019.
Mr. Jaguar 2019
Easy-Going Exercise
Easy-Going Exercise
The Barbaro Memorial Statue, as it sits in front of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.
Unlikely Odds
The U.s. Womens National Soccer Team is demanding equal pay.
A Step Toward Equality
Quarterback Malik Willis throwing a football at the NFL combine.
On the Field
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady prepares to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the last month of his career.
End of Tom’s Time
The FZW Football players unite themselves by chaining their arms.
The Growing Problem
Albert Pujols at bat for the St. Louis Cardinals during a game in 2006.
The Swing King
A classical score and violin.
Miserable Music
Samuel Drake (left) and Nathan Drake (right) come across an abandoned pirate town in Uncharted 4: A Thiefs End.
Immersive Storytelling
A pile of trash is shown on the ocean.
Save the Ocean
Week in the Life: The Dance Team
College Application Process
Winter Car Kit
Varsity Dance Team Bonding
Halloween Spirit Week
True Crime Burrito Ep. 2
The True Crime Burrito- Ep. 1
The “What” Podcast: Area 51 Pt.1
Veiwpoint is a podcast featuring students debating current political issues.
Viewpoint: Episode 2
Veiwpoint is a podcast featuring students debating current political issues.
Viewpoint: Episode 1

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Custodial Stories

Custodial Stories

Chloe Mechler, Staff Writer
November 7, 2021
Being a close-knit unit has always been a top priority for the team. This makes them feel like they perform better and are a better team overall. “I always try to talk to [my teammates] in a positive manner,” Webb said. “I don’t want to come off as rude or make them think that I am superior to them, so I think coming off as a teammate standpoint is the biggest way to motivate people and get them to stay positive rather than getting down on themselves and putting themselves in a bad place.”

Practice Makes Perfect

Lauren Seurer, Publications Student
January 22, 2019
Sophomores Grace Cooper and Kylie Orbin spent the Fourth of July Downtown at the Arch. They enjoyed listening to the music and watching the fireworks. “The Arch is a great place to go because of the beautiful view,” Cooper said. “I like going up in the egg-shaped elevators.”

Travelers Guide To Exploring St. Louis

Lauren Hoffmann, Publications Student
January 14, 2019
Sporting his favorite hoodie, senior Mckay Rodabough stops mid-adventure. “In the winter I generally layer more, at least three layers on usually, an elongated t-shirt, a hoodie and then a jacket,” Rodabough said.

All Bundled Up

Natalie Rodabough, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Speech and Debate host their first home tournament in over ten years. “The tournament is exciting for everybody,” sophomore Allison Merz said. “Everyone has been working really hard, we’re very excited.”

Debate Day

Sami Bowlin, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Hungry for domination after their loss as juniors, the seniors finally took home the win. “It’s a very bitter-sweet feeling,” senior Sydney Ivie said. “I loved both of my powderpuff experiences and wish I could play again next year.”

Rough, Tough and Powderpuff

Ella Brown, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
The varsity dance team spreads the homecoming excitement by riding in the back of a truck, throwing treats to the people lining the streets. “My favorite part was being able to celebrate the spirit of the school with my best friends and the team that I have grown so close to,” sophomore Halley Taylor said.

The Homecoming Parade

Paige Fitton, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
In the cool 6:30 a.m. air, the flutes, along with the rest of the band, start with stretches before setting some new drills to their 2018 show ‘Continuum’. “Even though it is super early, we get a lot of work done and our show comes together quickly,” flautist Ashlyn Taylor said.

Morning Band Rehearsal

Sydney Perry, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Senior year holds a whirlwind of activities, events, good times and stuff nobody wants to miss out on. “Trying to get the best grades that I can and aiming for a good ACT score while also controlling everything at work can be very overwhelming,” Yeager said. “Focusing on one thing at a time really helps especially while trying to be involved in my senior year.”

Day in the Life of Kate Yeager

Sara Norris, Staff Writer
October 16, 2018
As third period begins, Pecoraro and Jamie Buchner begin working on their plan periods. They bounce ideas off of each other and discuss the best ways to teach upcoming lesson plans. “[Pecoraro] has a true passion for teaching,” Buchner said. “Her main focus for each lesson is to make sure that every student is engaged. She has a full bag of tricks to entertain and educate all of her students.”

A Day In The Life Of A Teacher

Matthew Pecoraro, Staff Writer
October 12, 2018
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