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The Interact Club poster for the Fright Night event explains all the necessary information.
Interact Club’s annual Fright Night kicks off this Saturday
The painting illustrates how the thieves broke into the Louvre. Painting by Audrey Ehresman.
Thieves steal jewels from Louvre
A volunteer helps a child at the slime making station at last year's trunk or treat.
FCCLA hosts annual trunk or treat
FVHS students are exasperated after a barrage of false fire alarms.
Sound the alarm—again! FVHS disrupted by false fire alarms four times in one week
FVHS chorus holds concert
FVHS chorus holds concert
A photo of me taking an after school nap. Naps wouldn’t be necessary if the weekend was longer.
Weekends should be three days
Halloween allows students to be creative and have fun, but many say the costume policies make Halloween plain and boring.
Halloween dress codes are unfair to students
This sneeze used to demand a blessing, but it now just highlights how little society questions tradition.
Saying ‘bless you’ is a form of social conformity in disguise
The sun casts rays of light through the clouds on another day without a Biblical disaster.
The Rapture: Rescheduled
Dogs aren’t just pets, they are loyal best friends who make life happier, safer and more complete.
Why dogs are better
The cross country team shows off their trophies at the fall pep rally
FVHS cross country wins big at conference championships
Seniors Madison Doss and Jax Collum celebrate their victory with a hug on the field.
Homecoming king, queen crowned as Bengals dominate football game with blowout victory
JV soccer wins against Southeast Raleigh 3-0.
JV soccer performs well in conference games
The golf team’s next match is on Oct. 15.
FVHS womens golf starts season strong
Senior football player Henry Minogue goes out with an ACL tear in his junior year season. Despite being sidelined, he stays involved with his team and works toward getting back on the field.
Injuries test the strength of athletes, unity of their teams
Screen time confessions
Screen time confessions
FVHS students prepare for Homecoming
FVHS students prepare for Homecoming
Beyond the spotlight: the hidden art of theatre making
Beyond the spotlight: the hidden art of theatre making
Students discuss favorite Halloween candy
Students discuss favorite Halloween candy
Brady Starler and Ryan Benditz try out a fun dance move at the Homecoming dance.
FVHS students share thoughts on Homecoming dance
Screen time confessions
Screen time confessions
Homecoming brings spirit to the halls of FVHS
Homecoming brings spirit to the halls of FVHS
FVHS students prepare for Homecoming
FVHS students prepare for Homecoming
Beyond the spotlight: the hidden art of theatre making
Beyond the spotlight: the hidden art of theatre making
Students discuss favorite Halloween candy
Students discuss favorite Halloween candy
Bengal Buzz intro screen
How to deal with pressure
Bengal Buzz intro screen
What you can learn from helping others (FT. Jasmine Terrasse)
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Confidence in fashion
Confidence in fashion
Screen time confessions
Screen time confessions
Homecoming brings spirit to the halls of FVHS
Homecoming brings spirit to the halls of FVHS
FVHS students prepare for Homecoming
FVHS students prepare for Homecoming
Beyond the spotlight: the hidden art of theatre making
Beyond the spotlight: the hidden art of theatre making
Students discuss favorite Halloween candy
Students discuss favorite Halloween candy
The football team celebrates their big win over Willow Spring with the Victory Bell.
Bengals bring home Victory Bell after 20-7 win over Willow
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
Benny and Thomas meet Professor Cadaver.
Professor Cadaver – Comic #3
Benny and Thomas prepare for their first quiz.
The Quiz – Comic Strip #2
Benny the Bengal arriving at FVHS for his first day of school.
Bennys First Day at School – Comic #1

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Jamie Jordan

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The cross country team shows off their trophies at the fall pep rally

[Photo] FVHS cross country wins big at conference championships

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2025
Cheerleaders Ava Medlin, Maddie Hunt, Emma Baker and Abi Brockway running down the track at a football game.

[Photo] Varsity, JV cheer bring pride to FVHS

Kennedy Tillery, Sports Writer
October 6, 2025
Seniors Madison Doss and Jax Collum celebrate their victory with a hug on the field.

[Photo] Homecoming king, queen crowned as Bengals dominate football game with blowout victory

Kiya Holland, Sports Editor
October 22, 2025
Brady Starler and Ryan Benditz try out a fun dance move at the Homecoming dance.

[Photo] FVHS students share thoughts on Homecoming dance

Lottie Yates
October 22, 2025
Athletes and their United partners celebrate their efforts on the podium after the events.

[Photo] FVHS hosts third annual Special Olympics

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2025
JV soccer wins against Southeast Raleigh 3-0.

[Photo] JV soccer performs well in conference games

Asher Singleton, Sports Writer
October 15, 2025
Rock outside of FVHS painted for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

[Photo] Breast Cancer Awareness Month: How FVHS is supporting the fight

Noelle Jones and Keerthana Nagulapalli
October 15, 2025
Model UN is a club that replicates debates from the UN.

[Photo] Why should students check out Model UN?

Alex Vazquez Tobar, Features Writer
October 14, 2025
The Fuquay-Varina Target is in the process of being constructed.

[Photo] New Target expected to open in 2026

Brooke Ellis, News Writer
October 14, 2025
Sports trainers prepping for games in the training room.

[Photo] Behind the scenes: Fuquay-Varina High School’s sports trainers

Asher Singleton, Sports Writer
October 9, 2025
The junior team celebrates their hard-fought win.

[Photo] Juniors defend their title in annual FVHS powderpuff game

Kiya Holland, Sports Editor
October 8, 2025
Student section showing school spirit during the FVHS vs. Willow game.

[Photo] Inside the Student Section: The OC

Beth Ann Giordano, Sports Writer
October 3, 2025
ESPN fantasy football: build your own team and join a league page.

[Photo] Fuquay-Varina plays fantasy football

Graham Rhyne, Sports Writer
October 3, 2025
The football team celebrates their big win over Willow Spring with the Victory Bell.

[Photo] Bengals bring home Victory Bell after 20-7 win over Willow

Kylie McGrogan, Sports Writer
September 15, 2025
McWallys makes a grand opening in Fuquay -Varina bringing in lots of positive reviews.

[Photo] New McWally’s opens in Fuquay Varina

Asher Singleton, Sports Writer
September 29, 2025
What would students change about their school? At FVHS, the answer often involves more time for lunch and greater recognition for seniors, as students voice their desire for more freedom and flexibility in their school day.

[Photo] Students speak out: what they would change about FVHS

Kylie McGrogan, Sports Writer
September 29, 2025
A student using a vending machine in FVHS.

[Photo] What should FVHS put in the vending machines?

Carson Elmore, News Writer
September 26, 2025
The Fuquay-Varina Bengals mens soccer program has grown stronger this fall, with both varsity and JV squads improving their chemistry and stepping up through injuries and tough matches.

[Photo] Mens soccer overcomes challenges as conference play begins

Kylie McGrogan, Sports Writer
September 24, 2025
The use of A.I prevents students from actually learning and showing how smart they are.

[Photo] Wake County bans ChatGPT

Alex Vazquez Tobar, Features Writer
September 22, 2025
Junior Justin Odom showcases his freshly shined helmet before practice.

[Photo] How do superstitions impact athletes?

Kiya Holland, Sports Editor
September 19, 2025
Records and conference records of the womens tennis season

[Photo] FVHS womens tennis: What’s the racket about?

Asher Singleton, Sports Writer
September 16, 2025
The bathroom outside of the theatre room is temporarily shut down with new caution tape.

[Photo] Updated bathroom policies in effect at FVHS

Brooke Ellis, News Writer
September 15, 2025
Tavares Robinson, Hayden Stanley, and James Barrow are seniors at FVHS.

[Photo] Are freshmen really misunderstood?

Lyna Onkundi, Features Editor
September 15, 2025
Students set up their display boards at the club fair in the courtyard.

[Photo] FVHS hosts club fair

Carson Elmore, News Writer
September 12, 2025
Pictures and artifacts of the old school are being placed in many trophy cases in preparation for our 50th anniversary.

[Photo] FVHS celebrates 50 years of school on Bengal Blvd.

Sara Anderton, News Editor
September 12, 2025
As the school year starts, students have begun migrating away from fast food for off-campus lunches.

[Photo] Where do students go during off-campus lunch?

Lucas Prestipino, Editor-In-Chief
September 12, 2025
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