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The decision to take away French classes at Fuquay-Varina High School leaves students and teachers seeking new ways to pursue their language education.
Fuquay-Varina High School cuts French program, sparking concern
Freight trains run on the tracks near FVHS.
Train crash in Durham teaches new drivers railroad safety
President Trump signed executive orders on day one of his presidency.
President Trump signs executive order to eliminate federal Department of Education
Muslims prepare for Taraweeh with a prayer mat.
Celebrating religion this spring—Part 2
Teachers are implementing a new policy for their students as a way of decreasing distractions. This policy includes students putting their phones in a place that is unreachable to help them focus. Photo edited by Ashantee Adams
After one quarter, phone policy meets mixed reviews from staff, students
The debate about whether or not Tyla is an industry plant is settled.
Is Tyla an industry plant?
Release of another live-action adaptation of a Disney movie leads to media scrutiny.
Live action Snow White movie receives worst backlash in Disney remake history
Price differences between similar products in the men’s and women’s sections show the issue of higher prices for women’s items.
Women turn to the men’s section for comfort, quality, affordability
From buses to carpooling to walking, students travel in all kinds of weather.
The daily commute: How students get to school
Cooper Adams splashing his mark in 2022.
Water Wars tradition needs to continue
FVHS womens lacrosse holds a team meeting during a game.
Womens lacrosse working hard for their goals
FVHS track team continues season with positive attitude
FVHS track team continues season with positive attitude
Focused and ready, Holden de Vente prepares to serve.
Mens tennis dominates the season
FVHS Bengals lacrosse is led this season by an impressive group of seniors.
Bengals mens lacrosse defeated trojans 18-10
Freshman Taylor King plays left wing for the FVHS JV soccer team.
FVHS JV womens soccer continues their season
Students are excited to experience a Las Vegas themed night.
FVHS students prepare for prom 2025
Mental health is important, but so is learning. Schools starting later would impact not only students but communities as well.
Is it better to go to school earlier or later?
Stores include a wide variety of body sprays, giving customers different options to fit their liking.
People at FVHS share their favorite perfumes and colognes
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
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
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
Sophomore Brock Bookout converses with students about a variety of what people eat
You are what you eat
Effects of isolation
Effects of isolation
Prioritizing yourself
Prioritizing yourself
Unlocking open mindedness
Unlocking open mindedness
Boredom is beneficial
Boredom is beneficial
Acceptance and forgiveness
Acceptance and forgiveness
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
Sophomore Brock Bookout converses with students about a variety of what people eat
You are what you eat
Favorite childhood memory
Local Bojangles shuts down for renovation. Sophomore Brock Bookout asks for the opinions of students at FVHS.
Bojangles closed?
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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