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Sophomore Audrey Ehresman illustrates Pope Leo XIV as he greets his new followers.
American elected Pope Leo XIV
Plans are underway for Ting Park as a new entertainment center takes shape, set to bring fresh excitement and events.
Ting Park getting new entertainment complex
India launched airstrikes against Pakistan Tuesday evening, killing 26 civilians, the Indian government claims. Pakistan claims to have shot down an Indian fighter jet similar to the one shown.
Are India and Pakistan on the brink of war?
Randall Street is blocked off for construction, forcing drivers to find alternate routes and causing heavy traffic.
Randall Street closure creates traffic chaos, frustrating students trying to get home
Principal Mike James spoke to the senior class on April 30 to cover the details of graduation.
FVHS seniors prepare to graduate as class of 2025
With finals making up 20% of grades, FVHS students push for reform.
Final exam stress sparks call for change
Caps and gowns may make it look like they have it all together, but underneath, most are still figuring out what comes next.
It’s okay to not know what comes after high school
Schools teach us how to take tests, and maintain academic standards, but what happens when new graduates need to navigate adult life on their own, like changing their car’s oil?
Students aren’t prepared for the real world
Students feel burnout from the pressure of upcoming AP exams.
Inconvenience of AP exams
Whether it's a football game or a chance to walk down the stage, FVHS events create memories that last a lifetime.
Best events at FVHS
Sophomore Riley Szalanski is working to put together VolleyBros.
FVHS holding VolleyBros event
Cobra Coed competed in Worlds in April.
Cheerleading Worlds 2025 overview
The Canes paid a visit to Camp Lejeune after winning the cup in 2006. That year, the Canes won their first and so far only Stanley Cup championship.
Can the Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup?
The FVHS softball team rounds out a successful season.
Varsity softball starts off the last home game with a celebration for their seniors
FVHS varsity cheer walking the halls for the clapout.
FVHS’s first clap out was a success
Communities still celebrate AAPI month even after losing federal recognition.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month still celebrated around the country
Assorted prom dresses that the FVHS prom closet offers.
Cost of prom in 2025
Students reviewing for their AP Government exam.
Students at FVHS prepare for AP exams
Being sure to have enough funds is especially important in college. Make life easier for yourself in the long run and choose wisely what you spend on.
Invest in your future, responsibly save your money
Halkuff shows students how to use AI effectively.
Teachers discuss their views on AI within classroom setting
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Fake it till you make it
Fake it till you make it
Booth of work created by Xavier Houston.
FVHS students present their work in art show
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Fake it till you make it
Fake it till you make it
Beauty is subjective
Beauty is subjective
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
Favorite substitute teachers
Favorite substitute teachers
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
Spring Break
Spring Break
Teachers Hobbies
Teachers Hobbies
There are so many different styles at FVHS. Sophomore Brock Bookout asks different students their preference of what they like to wear.
Fuquay fashion
Booth of work created by Xavier Houston.
FVHS students present their work in art show
Students can use individual welding stations in the Ag mechanics shop to home their skills.
FVHS students enjoy fun activities in FVHS classes
It's a tradition for law enforcement to come to the school hosting Special Olympics and carry the eternal flame.
FVHS Special Olympics brings students together
Young, inspiring cheerleaders were taught new skills such as a full extension and had a full day learning new tricks and movements.
FVHS varsity cheer team hosts cheer clinic themed as Eras Tour
The dance team puts on a well done performance for their audience at our home football games.
Dance team turns heads

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There has been a rise in soccer players getting injured due to the amount of games being played.

[Photo] Injuries in soccer are due to too many games

Javi Fernandez Alvarez, Sports Writer
December 1, 2023
De’Mari Maxson, a wrestler for Fuquay Varina High School, competed at North Johnston High School.

[Photo] FVHS Varsity wrestling prepares for tough matchups in upcoming tournament

Riley Congdon, Sports Writer
November 30, 2023
EW Jackson

[Photo] Loud sounds panic Crabtree Valley Mall shoppers

Jackson Page, News Writer
November 29, 2023
Producers and viewers are overjoyed after the actor's strike ended and the amount of actors continues to grow back.

[Photo] Actor strike ends after five months

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
November 21, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School's marching band, the Marching Bengals, performed at the football game against Willow Springs High School, just before winning the competition.

[Photo] FVHS marching band wins yet again

Perle Fwamini, Copy Editor
November 17, 2023
Many people argue that money can’t buy you happiness while others argue it can.

[Photo] Can money buy a person happiness?

Nafisa Chowdhury, Opinions Editor
October 31, 2023
There are so many different kinds of candies it’s hard to pick the best one.

[Photo] Top candy this Halloween season

Fiorella Mena, Features Writer
October 30, 2023
Calendars for October show holidays celebrated on a notional level such as Indigenous People Day.

[Photo] Fun National Holidays to celebrate in October

Perle Fwamini, Copy Editor
October 18, 2023
The Marching Bengals performed at the football game against the Corinth Holders on Oct. 6th.

[Photo] Marching Bengals take home another win

Lena Vecchione, Copy Editor
October 18, 2023
Students at Fuquay Varina High School, enjoy the first homecoming since their new school has opened up as well as the first one in many years on Oct 7, 2023. Gibson Pardue-Schultz, Lyric Gibson, Rein Pettit, and Gia Spano.

[Photo] FVHS hosts Homecoming Dance

Kaitlyn Matthews, News Editor
October 17, 2023
Buses leave the school Wednesday, September 21 with as many students as possible in hopes they don’t have to come back, leaving students to have to wait.

[Photo] Bus Driver shortage causes students issues

Melany Martinez-Herrera, News Writer
October 12, 2023
Actors and Actresses begin to prepare to put on a spectacular show.

[Photo] Sherlock Holmes is the next play to get adapted at FVHS

Dean Barbeau, Features Writer
September 28, 2023
Wake County chooses that students need to use Canvas over Google Classroom.

[Photo] Canvas replaces Google Classroom in Wake County

Alex Dixon, Opinions Writer
September 27, 2023
Students listen in class as they learn about food and cooking.

[Photo] Life skill courses should be mandatory classes

Nafisa Chowdhury, Opinions Editor
September 27, 2023
Students start ordering tickets as Homecoming gets closer.

[Photo] Homecoming dance finally becomes reality

Kiya Holland, News Writer
September 27, 2023
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