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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 busy student’s planner for the week showcases excitement for Friday’s arrival.
Embrace Fridays through the lens of anticipation
A refrigerator is filled with a variety of foods.
Uprise in ‘craving this:eat that’ videos is unhealthy
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 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
Millions of people suffer from seasonal depression a year. Photo by Adam Neumann on Unsplash
Effects of seasonal depression
The NC State Fair happens every October at the fairgrounds in Raleigh.
How to prepare for the NC State Fair
Spirit Halloween shows their Halloween decorations on display.
The guide to an ultimate Halloween
Billie Eilish bowing to the crowd during the closing song “Birds of a Feather.”
Billie Eilish at the Lenovo Center: What you missed
Screen time confessions
Screen time confessions
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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Zoe Spurlock

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Big changes coming to Apex

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May 30, 2025
Connor Castle winds up for a pass during a match against Apex Friendship High.

Three senior lacrosse players rewrite FVHS record book

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
May 27, 2025
Plans are underway for Ting Park as a new entertainment center takes shape, set to bring fresh excitement and events.

Ting Park getting new entertainment complex

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
May 9, 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?

[Photo] Students aren’t prepared for the real world

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May 5, 2025
FVHS stunt team celebrates after win against Cleveland High School.

Small team, big dreams

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
April 14, 2025
Focused and ready, Holden de Vente prepares to serve.

Mens tennis dominates the season

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
March 28, 2025
Rede Jessee lining up for the perfect shot.

Mens golf swings for success

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025
Sophomore Lunna Murphy takes draws to victory.

Womens lacrosse overcomes challenges, steps up

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
March 14, 2025
United on and off the field, the FVHS womens soccer team is focused and ready to take on the season as one.

Fuquay women’s soccer engaged in beach games

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
March 13, 2025
An intense faceoff as two opposing players battle for the puck.

Clash on ice: USA, Canada face off

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Four seniors announce college commitments.

Four of Fuquay’s athletes commit to college teams

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
February 14, 2025
A young cheerleader plays rock, paper, scissors with Benny the Bengal.

Tiny cheerleaders bring big spirit to halftime show

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
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What apple juice brand is the best?

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
January 16, 2024
NFL finishes week 13 of 18

NFL finishes week 13 of 18

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
December 11, 2023
Fuquay Varina High Schools 2023 Swim team.

Swim season in session

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
December 7, 2023
Fuqay Varinas High School golf team finishes strongly, ending with their coach gaining the title of the Greater Neuse River Conference Coach Of The Year For Women’s Golf. Kaitlynn Barnes(left) and Connie Barnes(right), credited to Evelyn Walters.

Womens golf wins championship

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
October 27, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School celebrates their win against the Corinth Holders at the homecoming game on Oct 6, 2023.

Varsity Bengals win over Corinth Holders

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
October 18, 2023
Fuquay Varina High School Cheerleaders performed at the Fuquay-Varina Bengals vs Corinth Holders.

FVHS Cheerleaders are ready for the new football and basketball season

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
October 10, 2023
FVHS 2022-23 football team.

Football season has tough start

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October 4, 2023
Here's the Girls Tennis team getting ready to practice.

Girls tennis team starts season

Zoe Spurlock, Sports Writer
September 22, 2023
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