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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
SLICE, Fuquay-Varina’s student-led robotics team, competes at the world championship in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Fuquay-Varina robotics team shines on stage, placing fourth
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
Standardized tests aren't an accurate way to measure a student's knowledge.
Standardized tests are a broken way to measure learning
Social media may bring us closer online, but at what cost to our relationships in real life?
Social media ruins relationships
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
Carson Bilger hits a backflip after scoring a goal.
Fuquay-Varina mens lacrosse dominates senior night with 13-6 victory
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
Ava Mitchell, Analise Mitchell, Eli Mitchell, and their younger sister Abigail Mitchell enjoy the day in front of the Hogwarts Castle in Universal Studios.
Sibling dynamics at FVHS
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
Hidden Talents
Hidden Talents
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
Unlocking open mindedness
Unlocking open mindedness
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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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

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
May 2, 2025
Standardized tests aren't an accurate way to measure a student's knowledge.

Standardized tests are a broken way to measure learning

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
April 24, 2025
Graduation day marks the final privilege for seniors.

Seniors deserve special privileges their final year of high school

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
April 14, 2025
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

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
March 28, 2025
Muslims prepare for Taraweeh with a prayer mat.

[Photo] Celebrating religion this spring—Part 2

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 27, 2025
Cooper Adams splashing his mark in 2022.

Water Wars tradition needs to continue

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
March 24, 2025
The message inside a fortune cookie should be words that truly inspire, not overused phrases.

Fortune cookies should be more creative

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
March 14, 2025
If groundhogs can predict the weather, can anyone who sees their shadow predict the weather?

Groundhogs shouldn’t be in charge of deciding the weather

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
March 7, 2025
Handprints of Seniors a Mark of Memories and Milestones.

Senioritis starts junior year

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
February 28, 2025
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love in all forms.

Valentine’s Day: a day for love and appreciation

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2025
Is meowing for both cats and humans?

Meowing is not a tick

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
February 6, 2025
Schools should finish exams early to truly relax on break

Semester should end before winter break

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
January 9, 2025
Increase in technology usage leaves younger generations heading downhill.

Younger generations going downhill

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
December 20, 2024
High school stress takes a toll on students’ mental health.

High schools teach students that grades come before mental health

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
December 12, 2024
Creativity gets lost in traditional education.

Traditional education limits student creativity

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
December 10, 2024

Bengals Top Stories

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
November 26, 2024
Music helps students focus.

Music is secret to staying focused

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
November 25, 2024
Senior skip day is hurting students more than helping.

Senior skip day negatively impacts students

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
November 15, 2024
Fast food collabs are a letdown.

Are fast food collabs really worth the hype?

Salma Abdous, Opinions Editor
November 8, 2024
Fuquay-Varina residents are concerned with increasing traffic congestion and crash rates

Fuquay-Varina faces rising traffic congestion, safety concerns

Salma Abdous, News Editor
October 25, 2024
FVHS club events bring Halloween fun and help the community

FVHS clubs lead fall events to make positive impact in community

Salma Abdous, News Editor
October 22, 2024
The Fuquay-Varina JV soccer team makes school history with their first-ever appearance in the Wake County Junior Cup Final

JV soccer team plays in their first ever Wake County Junior Cup Final

Salma Abdous, News Editor
October 4, 2024
Cast and crew members for FVHS fall play, “Alice in Wonderland” have been announced

Cast list for the “Alice in Wonderland” play released

Salma Abdous, News Editor
September 26, 2024
Harris Teeter brings back their free cookies, offering a sweet treat for young shoppers.

Free cookies make reappearance after four years

Salma Abdous, News Editor
September 17, 2024
A majority of students at Fuquay Varina High School, agree the lunches should be combined.

Lunches should be combined

Salma Abdous, Opinions writer
December 19, 2023
Boycotting is effective

Boycotting is effective

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
November 20, 2023
The lies and evils of social media

Deception in social media

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
November 20, 2023
Students should evaluate teachers

Students should evaluate teachers

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
November 9, 2023
Study hall is important for student success

Study hall is important for student success

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
October 18, 2023
Many students want remote learning Wednesdays to come back. Take Oct. 4, 2023.

Bring back online school Wednesdays

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
October 6, 2023
Schools should expand on diverse languages taught

Schools should expand on diverse languages taught

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
October 3, 2023
Students are left to question why the snack vending machine got taken away.

Bring snacks in school vending machines back

Salma Abdous, Opinions Writer
September 29, 2023
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