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Oct
20
2025
Joyful Jarrell

Joyful Jarrell

Around the School, People
By: Elizabeth Boyd   Kaitlyn Jarrell, Federal Hocking’s former English teacher came back to FH after leaving. Before getting officially hired for the 2024-2025 school year, she was a student teacher with Robin Hawk, and than taught for FH for one year, and now she's back again. For this school year, Jarrell is filling in for Valerie Forrider while she’s on maternity leave. Jarrell says she decided to come back to fill in because she really loves the community and the students really wanted her back. She was at first scared that people wouldn’t welcome her back, but she’s actually…
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Oct
15
2025
The Night We Dance

The Night We Dance

Around the School
By: Cassidy Lockhart As the air gets colder, dress shops get filled to the brim with teenage girls. Homecoming is just a few weeks away, and students and staff alike are becoming filled with excitement. The dance is on October 18th from 8-10:30pm, with the game being on the 17th.  Get ready to dance the night away in the high school gym as D.J. Thompson plays a mix of his playlist and student recommendations. A photo stand with a nice background that matches the Masquerade theme nicely will be available to use. There will also be a disco ball, and…
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Oct
14
2025
Shoes To Fill

Shoes To Fill

Around the School, People
By: Rilo Wilkes Federal Hocking is a school that since its conceptualization has always prided itself on its band. Marching, concert, jazz: Fed Hock has all things music, and while this still holds true today, if you ask any of the members today about their experience, they’ll all mention the constant change in directors. The instability in the directing staff started early last year, when the band director of 13 years, Julia Brewer, announced that she would be leaving the school for a position at Ohio University. This announcement was a somber one, as Brewer had cultivated a really nurturing…
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Sep
29
2025
Slice of Spindler

Slice of Spindler

News
Devotion is a quality few can say they have, but Richard Spindler, a man of many jobs, can say he is devoted. Spindler is a man of family, hard work, and bettering the youth. While he may be new to Federal Hocking, he's already left an outstanding first impression on those lucky enough to have an interaction. Spindler is a proud father and husband. He's been married for 36 years, 24 of which he’s had a daughter named Grace. He described his daughter as very artistic but struggling with something similar to ADHD. Spindler shows his nature best when describing…
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May
27
2025
Summer Time

Summer Time

About Us
A bunch of people love the summer, right?  Shawn Farthing is a 9th grader and has a pretty open summer. “I don’t have any plans yet. Go to the gym, the rec center, and not be a couch potato.”   English teacher Katelynn Jarrell is excited. “I am going to a music festival in July, then a couple vacations with friends.  Going to be outside hiking.” Sophomore Brayden Holland is going on vacation in four weeks to Florida, spending time with family, playing games, hanging out with friends, and going to the pool, and also venturing to the rec center.”…
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May
22
2025
The Probe

The Probe

People
Have you ever come to school and seen the awesome probe sitting in the front row? It belongs to Federal Hocking High School teacher, Eric Tabler. Tabler has been teaching Spanish at FHHS for 32 years, 31 of which he has been driving the car to school. The car is a Ford Probe GT. When the car was originally made it was given a Mazda engine because it was supposed to replace the Mustang, but it never ended up happening. “It is a Ford Probe GT, you have to get the GT in there. Everybody has always called it ‘The…
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May
21
2025
Senioritis

Senioritis

About Us
Have you ever been a senior ready to graduate? Have you ever been so eager to get out of school? Well many seniors at Federal Hocking High School are. The seniors are eager to get out of high school and go to college or find the career they want to begin. Many are in internships related to their future career such as early education, veterinarian offices, construction, or anywhere they are interested in working at to get a feel of how that job works.  About half of Fed Hock seniors are located at FHHS and the other half are at…
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May
20
2025
Poston’s Revamp

Poston’s Revamp

Community Events
The grand reopening of the Poston’s Gas Station marked an exciting new chapter for the local community. After undergoing a complete transformation, the station is unveiling not just a fresh look, but a whole new experience designed to better serve customers and bring the neighborhood together. This one-day event celebrated more than just renovations—it honors community and a renewed commitment to supporting local goods and services. To commemorate the reopening, Poston’s Gas Station offered several special promotions to thank its loyal customers and welcome new faces. One of the highlights was a 20% discount on all local goods, available throughout…
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May
16
2025
Aprons and Attitudes

Aprons and Attitudes

Around the School
We pass the same people everyday, pick up our lunches, go to our tables, and enjoy our meal, but have you ever stopped and wondered what really goes on behind the cafeteria’s doors? The real people behind Federal Hocking’s delicious lunches are Amanda Stalder, Kellee Six, Mark Kasper, and Mike Bellar. Despite being a meager crew of just four, they still consistently deliver. Each one of them brings something special to our meals. They put in an abundance of effort that goes unseen to the rest of us, starting with how early they show up every morning! Students are always…
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May
09
2025
The Winding Road to College

The Winding Road to College

College & Career
For many students, applying to college is one of the most exciting and intimidating experiences of their academic lives. While the process varies from person to person, one common challenge stands out: deciding where to apply. With so many options available, each with its own strengths and culture, the decision can feel overwhelming. “It wasn't as hard as it is now,” Federal Hocking High School Internship Coordinator Renee Ripple shared, reflecting on her own experience.  “I applied to Miami Ohio, Auburn, and Ohio University. But when I was accepted  into the Scripps School, in OU, they had small classes and…
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