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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
Marshall Wortham explains literary circle projects to his class.
Upperclassmen academic, honors English classes separated
Booth of work created by Xavier Houston.
FVHS students present their work in art show
Laurel Feldner participated in the USC Ice Bucket Challenge after being nominated.
Viral 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge comes back full force in 2025
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
FVHS students question why only juniors and seniors can leave campus during lunch.
Should sophomores be allowed off campus for lunch?
Logan sees his least favorite cheese and is disgusted.
Students at FVHS come together to determine the worst type of cheese
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
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
A healthy meal can consist of steak, eggs, and buttered toast.
Fuquay students’ favorite meals to make
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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As the end of the school year gets closer, there are more activities to participate in, celebrating the graduating seniors.

Seniors prepare for graduation with packed schedule

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
May 28, 2024
Due to the increase of television shows, smaller comics have become more popular.

An industry change: are smaller comic book stories overtaking Marvel and DC?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
May 17, 2024
After two years, we can officially reveal that Ralph Philips has been inside the costume of Benny the Bengal for Fuquay Varina High School.

Benny the Bengal: Unmasked

Noah Dawley and Riley Congdon
May 17, 2024
"Helldivers II" is a new game where you’re in the line of battle in galactic warfare.

Sony reverses controversial ‘Helldivers 2’ game update after heaps of backlash from fans

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
May 13, 2024
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A concerning fall: are comedy movies dying?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 30, 2024

Quiz: Which TMNT are you?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 26, 2024
Many movies are a great stand-alone films; however, many need that much-awaited sequel.

Unfulfilled sequels: five movies that deserve continuation

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 16, 2024
When ‘Late Night with the Devil’ first came out, it was very well liked. Recently, people have become upset after they learned some of the images were created by A.I.

‘Late Night with the Devil’ slammed for controversial use of artificial intelligence

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
April 9, 2024
Students have received their scores after taking the ACT. Jason Smith Williams, a student attending Willow Springs High School, was overjoyed by the score he managed to get.

Willow Springs High School student scores perfect zero on ACT

Noah Dawley and Riley Congdon
April 1, 2024
All of the 2024 FVHS Prom court candidates include Shae Bass, Pamela Schneider, Madison Bandarra, Abigail Adams, Dylan Finch, Devin Perry, Ralph Philips, and Mwenda Murungi.

FVHS prom court nominees released

Riley Congdon and Noah Dawley
March 22, 2024
The 96th Academy Awards were filled with upsets and surprises. Many great films were nominated. Created on Canva.

96th Academy Awards recap: who were the big winners?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
March 22, 2024
With the much anticipated sequel to the remake of the original, Dune Part two did not disappoint.

“Dune: Part Two” continues to stun audiences worldwide

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
March 8, 2024
Marvel and DC have released too many superhero movies, which has turned their audience away.

On the decline: are people tired of superhero movies?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
March 7, 2024
Movie fans are excited for the possibility to hear their favorite movie announced at the Oscars.

96th Academy Awards preview: who’s favored to win?

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
February 27, 2024
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How to correctly recycle an IP: ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ review

Noah Dawley, Features Editor
February 14, 2024
Students at FVHS were given the opportunity to view exhibits from the FACTS National Program sponsored by FCCLA to promote safe driving, focusing on educating students against drunk and distracted driving.

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