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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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Me when we win the football game:

Me when we win the football games: – Comic #4

Melina Martinez, Cartoonist
October 7, 2025
Benny and Thomas meet Professor Cadaver.

Professor Cadaver – Comic #3

Melina Martinez, Cartoonist
September 30, 2025
Benny and Thomas prepare for their first quiz.

The Quiz – Comic Strip #2

Melina Martinez, Cartoonist
September 22, 2025
Benny the Bengal arriving at FVHS for his first day of school.

Bennys First Day at School – Comic #1

Melina Martinez, Cartoonist
September 16, 2025
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