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Senior Jeremy Campbell is already wearing his crown.
Seniors create new tradition at FVHS
The media center created a stand for students to showcase banned books.
Amnesty Club works to get banned books read
President Alekhya Makineni presents her slide show at the interest meeting.
FVHS welcomes Women in STEM club
The Homecoming court nominees represent the class of 2026.
Homecoming court released for 2025
Student drawing in art club.
Students participate in Arts Support the Arts, Inktober
The negative aspects of true crime are affecting the community as a whole.
The negative impact of the true crime community
The data of 4th and 8th grade reading NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card) depicted using a line graph. The scores can range from zero to 500, and the averages have been decreasing since 2012, showing the collective decline in people’s intelligence.
Society needs to start thinking more independently to reclaim intelligence
Infinite Campus displayed on a chromebook.
Users’ thoughts on Infinite Campus
Henry (left) and Lizzie (right) sniffing each other’s noses.
Why cats are better
Fashion once screamed rebellion, now it whispers sameness.
Why do new styles and trends feel lifeless and grey?
Sports trainers prepping for games in the training room.
Behind the Scenes: Fuquay-Varina High School’s Sports Trainers
The junior team celebrates their hard-fought win.
Juniors defend their title in annual FVHS powderpuff game
Bragging rights on the line: Grade-level rivalries ignite as FVHS prepares for its annual Powderpuff games.
Powderpuff brings spirit, rivalry and friendly competition
Cheerleaders Ava Medlin, Maddie Hunt, Emma Baker and Abi Brockway running down the track at a football game.
Varsity, JV cheer bring pride to FVHS
Student section showing school spirit during the FVHS vs. Willow game.
Inside the Student Section: The OC
The popular indie production, Glitch on YouTube is starting to gain a large amount of popularity.
Glitch Production gaining mass popularity
Captain Pikachu, drawn by Lottie Yates, sits with his captain’s hat.
FVHS student shares thoughts on the new season of ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua.’
Latin singer Bad Bunny performing live on stage.
Potential future Super Bowl Halftime performers
FVHS students express themselves through their artwork, which helps tell each of their individual stories.
Censorship threatens art’s role in preserving history
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Me when we win the football game:
Me when we win the football games: – Comic #4
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Small moments with a big impact (ft. Anna Golobin)
Benny and Thomas meet Professor Cadaver.
Professor Cadaver – Comic #3
Bengal Buzz intro screen
Changing in healthy or unhealthy ways (ft. Haily Orozco)
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
Confidence in fashion
Confidence in fashion
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Understanding younger generations
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Bengal Buzz: Private, not secret
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Making the most of summer
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
Bengal Buzz: Procrastinator vs perfectionist
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)
Beth Ann Giordano asks FVHS students and teachers about their hot takes.
Hot Takes
Brooke Ellis ask FVHS students about their favorite fall activities.
Students favorite fall activities
Autumn Ellis asks FVHS students what stereotypes they would be in a TV show.
What stereotype would students be if they were in a TV show?
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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The media center created a stand for students to showcase banned books.

Amnesty Club works to get banned books read

Sara Anderton, News Editor
October 9, 2025
President Alekhya Makineni presents her slide show at the interest meeting.

FVHS welcomes Women in STEM club

Sara Anderton, News Editor
October 6, 2025
Grazer won the fat bear competition in 2024.

Students vote on bears for Fat Bear Week

Sara Anderton, News Editor
September 26, 2025
Kissing bug rests on a brick wall.

Kissing bugs spreading illness across states

Sara Anderton, News Editor
September 24, 2025
Pictures and artifacts of the old school are being placed in many trophy cases in preparation for our 50th anniversary.

FVHS celebrates 50 years of school on Bengal Blvd.

Sara Anderton, News Editor
September 12, 2025
Students (left to right) Sophia Matthews, Maimouna Diallo, Ivy Reeves, Brady Starler, Savannah Kurtz, Amelia Fruend, Jakeem Stewart, and Izzy McFalls work on their One Act “Gee!”

Students direct one act plays as their last time on stage this year

Sara Anderton, News Writer
June 4, 2025
Matt Edwards and his students performing the final band concert for the year.

Band teacher Mr. Edwards retires in June

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 29, 2025
The Brooklyn Bridge, which carries thousands of vehicles over the water on a daily basis, was struck by a Mexican Navy ship.

Crash on Brooklyn Bridge leads to boat, bridge safety concerns

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 23, 2025
People now need a Real ID for domestic travel on planes.

Real IDs, passports are required for airport safety

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 19, 2025
People are questioning why so many sounds have connections to each other and what it may mean.

Why do songs sound familiar?

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 9, 2025
Sophomore Audrey Ehresman illustrates Pope Leo XIV as he greets his new followers.

American elected Pope Leo XIV

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 9, 2025
Marshall Wortham explains literary circle projects to his class.

Upperclassmen academic, honors English classes separated

Sara Anderton, News Writer
May 2, 2025
Crosses like this were blessed by the late Pope Francis.

Pope Francis dies at 88

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 25, 2025
SNO is back for one year so there is a reason to celebrate.

Wake County School Board lets SNO stay for another year

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 17, 2025
Easter is a spring celebration of life for Christians.

Celebrating religions this spring- Part 4

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 17, 2025
S.S. Squeeze works to shoot a ball into a PVC pipe pin.

Slice prepares for World Competition in Houston

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 11, 2025
Passover includes many feasts all with unleavened bread.

Celebrating religions this spring- Part 3

Sara Anderton, News Writer
April 11, 2025
Freight trains run on the tracks near FVHS.

Train crash in Durham teaches new drivers railroad safety

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 28, 2025
Muslims prepare for Taraweeh with a prayer mat.

Celebrating religion this spring—Part 2

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 27, 2025
Students work together to build their robot.

Slice Robotics wins first, Industrial Design award at competition

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 25, 2025
People gather together to celebrate Holi.

Celebrating religion this spring—Part 1

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 14, 2025
People in Wake County got alerts like these a few weeks ago.

Amber Alerts are more common than ever

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 14, 2025
Isabella Ortega and Monica Arteaga present Spain.

FVHS Student Council hosts Culture Day Fair

Sara Anderton, News Writer
March 7, 2025
Students make snowmen during the snow days.

North Carolina’s snow leads to school on teacher workdays

Sara Anderton, News Writer
February 27, 2025
SNO is used to publish stories for our school newspaper website.

Wake County eliminating SNO, leaving journalism students without options to publish

Sara Anderton, News Writer
February 18, 2025
Student council creates fun events, like throwing pies in teachers' faces at the pep rally.

Student Council hosts events for FVHS

Sara Anderton, News Writer
February 6, 2025
English Teacher Cara Williams puts up the exam schedule for her students.

Exams coming to FVHS as semester ends

Sara Anderton, News Writer
January 7, 2025
FVHS students and staff spent extra time together last week decorating their doors with holiday spirit.

Fuquay-Varina High School decks the halls for annual competition

Sara Anderton, News Writer
December 18, 2024
ASL club will be hosting a holiday party.

Winter holidays brings club events

Sara Anderton, News Writer
December 6, 2024

FVHS talent show inspires school spirit

Ashelyn Gilbert and Sara Anderton
November 26, 2024
Students are seeing Bengals Got Talent posters around the school.

FVHS hosts talent show

Sara Anderton, News Writer
November 21, 2024
Roar-N-Ride Vendor Fair and Car Show will be held at FVHS.

Roar-N-Ride held at FVHS

Sara Anderton, News Writer
November 13, 2024
People are getting "I voted" stickers for their participation in democracy.

Students, teachers prepare for Election Day

Sara Anderton, News Writer
October 31, 2024
These students are reading with the AV1 robot which lets a student join the classroom from afar.

Little robots help students attend school

Sara Anderton, News Writer
October 25, 2024
Many people’s homes and boats have been destroyed by the hurricane's wind and rain.

Residents recovering after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Sara Anderton, News Writer
October 18, 2024
The sky shines with colors as the northern lights are able to be seen in the Carolinas

Northern Lights return to Fuquay-Varina

Sara Anderton and Ella Wachtel
October 11, 2024
Marching Bengals are preparing for the JMU Parade of Champions.

Marching Bengals win third place in class 3A

Sara Anderton, News Writer
October 10, 2024
The 2024 Homecoming court, prepares to walk the field tonight. Pictured from left to right: Jaya Cureton (senior), Aiden Russell (freshman), Violetta Stratis (junior), Elaina Cox (freshman), Lucas Roten (senior), Brooke Fuquay (sophomore), Luke Hessing (junior), Jordan Enwereuzor (senior) and Ella Wachtel (senior).

FVHS spirit week leads up to Homecoming game

Sara Anderton, Celine Mena, and Brianna Negron
October 4, 2024
Screenshot of what to wear for spirit week.

FVHS hosts pep rally, spirit week for Homecoming

Sara Anderton, News Writer
September 27, 2024
Calendars show multiple events and holidays in September

Important days in September

Sara Anderton, News Writer
September 26, 2024
Hadley Gump, Murray Buddin, Djihed Bahri work on a project in science teacher Trista Schoop’s class.

FVHS’s freshman class growing in size

Sara Anderton, News Writer
September 17, 2024
Screenshot of JDRF logo.

JDRF holds fundraiser for Type One Diabetes

Sara Anderton, Layout Editor
October 19, 2023
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