Blog – Lancer Local News

May

12

2026

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

News

By William Morgan Baseball season has arrived and with it are the 2026 Federal Hocking Lancers. This year’steam is looking to capitalize off of the new talent and the skill as well as the older veteran experience of the senior class. There are high hopes going into this season for the Fed Hock Lancers they are looking to comeback from the slump that they have been in in the last two years with the 0-44 record this year they are hoping to win big and with the new leadership of Dominic Branch, Jake Amlin, and Kyle Grove. They are hoping to lead the…

Apr

30

2026

Dungeons and Dragons

News

By: Rilo Wilkes Role playing, story-telling, and fun with friends. These are all key components in the famous game of Dungeons and Dragons. Dungeon and Dragons, or DnD, is a tabletop role playing game in which a group of friends will come together, create characters, and play in an imaginary world created by one player, the “Dungeon Master” or DM. This entertaining game is great for supporting bonding, improving acting, and just killing time when possible. With that said, there are currently two different DnD parties going on simultaneously at Federal Hocking. These Campaigns are run by Adam Gilchrist and…

Apr

29

2026

Clay, Color, and Connection

Art Club, Clubs & Orgs

By: Hailey Young-Stewart This year, Art Club has grown into something more than just a place to spend time after school. It’s become a space where students can experiment, collaborate, and start to understand what it really means to create something with purpose. Instead of focusing only on small, individual projects, the club has taken on larger ideas that involve teamwork, planning, and thinking beyond the classroom. Through a combination of long-term projects, guest artists visiting at different points in the year, and hands-on experiences, members have been able to see how art connects to both people and process. One of…

Apr

28

2026

All Around Aaron

About Us, Alumni Spotlight

By: Elizabeth Boyd Aaron Tate is a former athletic director and current school board member. He emphasizes how leadership in schools isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to balancing athletics, academics, and funding. Tate has experienced this firsthand and uses his background in sports to guide the way he makes decisions today. Before joining the school board, he spent years involved in athletics. He played sports throughout high school, and that passion continuously grew and he eventually became an athletic director. That experience helped shape his leadership style. He explained that being in a leadership position means making tough…

Apr

16

2026

Lancers Give Back

About Us

By: Drew Travis In what ways have you helped your community in the past school year? Former Guidance Counselor Amy Buchman started Federal Hocking High School Community Service Day in 2016. This is a day to give back to our communities and show people just how grateful the students at FH really are. Internship Coordinator Renee Ripple took over the organizing of the event after Buchman became the middle school counselor in 2022. “Part of our graduation requirement is earning citizenship points and I think students need a structure for this. It is also a valuable lesson in teamwork, serving,…

Apr

09

2026

Killer Performance

Clubs & Orgs, Drama Club

By: Cassidy Lockhart Theater has been a staple of Federal Hocking for years now. Many students can recall watching the Drama Club perform “A Christmas Carol” throughout the years. The club typically does a seasonal play and then a special one, with this year's being "This Murder Was Staged”. The very first performance is on Friday, April 10th at 12:00 p.m. for invited middle and high school students, but later at 6:00 p.m. there will be a public performance. The next show is on April 11th at 6:00 p.m. again, and then final show is Sunday, April 12th at 2:00…

Mar

25

2026

Old School And New School

In the Classroom

By: Drew Travis Have you ever thought about how the world has progressed through various large changes? What about the common fact that although many things such as a motor vehicle, modern houses, telephones, and shoes have had large introductions or changes to them for our future’s benefit, our classrooms are still operating using the same systems as what some may classify as “Old School”? Well, if nothing much has changed in the classroom, then why do we say “Old School” and “New School”? FHHS Intervention Specialist Brandon Meeks defines his version of New School as "Regular use of technology…

Mar

19

2026

Artificial Infection

In the Classroom

By: Cassidy Lockhart and Rilo Wilkes Generative Artificial Intelligence entered the public's radar in 2022. While Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) was first conceptualized in the 1950s, it has changed greatly over time. Nowadays, there are two different types of A.I., Narrow and General. Narrow A.I. is things like Siri and algorithms, while General A.I. is ChatGPT. While A.I. is the technical name of the modern day learning model used by most companies, it doesn’t quite match what it actually is. Most A.I. learning models are amalgamations of selective types of sources which were pumped into them by its creators. From the…

Feb

13

2026

Oh The Places She Will Go

Around the School, People

By: Max Noriega If you’ve seen a new blonde staff member at Federal Hocking High School, then you’ve probably seen Haley Schmidt. This is Schmidt’s first year, but since she is a teaching fellow, this will be Schmidt’s only year at FH. Schmidt is an intervention specialist and typically teaches Math and English for small groups grades 9-12. Schmidt is getting her master’s degree at Ohio University. Schmidt has always wanted to be a teacher and likes working with kids. Her love of teaching stems from her parents. Her mother is a math and science teacher and her father is…

Feb

12

2026

Click, Submit, Repeat: The New High School Reality

In the Classroom

By: Andrew Travis Have you ever wondered about the difference of effects between paper work and computer work? Well, here at Federal Hocking schools, we have plenty of both, and we think you should know the difference. First, let’s go over the facts. Computer work gives more opportunity to save space and be able to group certain projects together. On the other hand, paper work leaves you with a better memory on whatever topic is written. Now, let's understand why it’s important to know the difference and how it affects students. With computer work, students will always need a network…