The future of FHC traditions

Attending high school during a pandemic is something most people will never experience. Living in these unprecedented times is absurd—there’s no other way to put it; it’s disappointing to see your high school experience fall short of its full potential.  Regarding FHC’s 2020 student body, we high schoolers have not been granted the best of luck. COVID-19 hit right as former seniors graduated and pro...

The war between students and administration rages on as high schoolers push to have Homecoming. And, with some being denied the opportunity, COVID-19 thrives under the prospect of community-hosted "homecoming dances.”  It’s no wonder high schoolers—even college students—are upset; Homecoming is a rite of passage for kids. Some schools, like Troy High School near Detroit, have an admini...

History teacher Brad Anderson looks forward to homecoming week every year, and this is no surprise. There are copious activities he looks forward to during homecoming week: the powderpuff game, the homecoming assembly, the dance, the tug-of-war competition, spirit days, and so much more. However, the current complications from COVID-19 have amended the schedule for homecoming week quite a bit.  “It’...

While COVID-19 is still alive and well, many members of Ranger Country have grown wary of what will happen to the traditions so close to the hearts of the members of the community. This series delves deep into the investigation of this hot topic and answers previously unanswerable questions. If you’re interested in learning about the current plans for dances, sporting events, performances, parades, ...

Zoe Lipke Grade: 11 1. As a representative for your class, how are you voicing their opinions and what are those opinions exactly? "It is really nice because at every one of our meetings we are all able to share our own opinions and ideas, and collaborate with each other to ensure the best for the school! Being a senior, it is really sad that we can't have our full homecoming for the las...

Letizia Cumbo Grade: 9 1. As a representative for your class, how are you voicing their opinions and what are those opinions exactly? "Usually, if it's a topic that my class can recommend ideas [or] opinions on, I text them either directly or post on google classroom and accept responses. After that, I collect all of the things said and bring it to the table on a student council zoom. For e...

Koyuki Buckhold: Grade: 12 1. As a representative for your class, how are you voicing their opinions and what are those opinions exactly? "Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do to hold a homecoming dance this year due to social distancing restrictions." 2. How often is the student council meeting and what happens at these meetings? "We typically hold meetings once a month throug...

Benjamin Zorn Grade: 11 1. As a representative for your class, how are you voicing their opinions and what are those opinions exactly? "As a representative of the class of 2022, I'm trying to keep safety first while also trying to keep the fun [traditions] alive and well. For example, [we're modifying] the homecoming lip-syncs into a Tik Tok/lip-dub and doing a tug-of-war but at a safer dist...

Gabby Hendricks Grade: 10 1. As a representative for your class, how are you voicing their opinions, and what are those opinions exactly? “Personally, as one of the class student council representatives, I learn most opinions during classes or social activities when asking any sophomore what they want from this year. As far as the opinions can be voiced, however, COVID-19 restrictions ha...