Blog

May

27

2025

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.”…

May

22

2025

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 When the car was originally made it was given a Mazda engine because it was supposed to replace the Mustang, but it never ended up happening.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…

May

21

2025

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…

May

20

2025

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…

May

16

2025

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…

May

09

2025

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…

Apr

30

2025

The Uprising of FHHS Softball

Sports

The Federal Hocking High School girls’ softball team was in jeopardy of cancelling their season if they did not recruit more players. Assistant Coach Kaitlyn Kromer said, “I was really looking forward to assistant coaching for the first time this year, but the odds aren’t looking that great for a team.” Kromer has played softball all four years of her high school career as a catcher. Head Coach Glen Wilkes was very disappointed because of this downfall. “I’m afraid for the first time there won’t be a softball team. This is really devastating for the softball program.” But fortunately, they…

Apr

03

2025

Commentary on the Outlined Expectations (An Opinion Piece)

Opinion

On the first day back to school this semester, every high school student was called into the auditorium during advisory so Principal Jake Amlin could re-outline the expectations placed upon us by our district. Amongst the expectations discussed, there was talk about the cell phone policies, as well as talk about hoods, hats, and earbuds. In this article, I am going to explain these expectations as I understand them, as well as offer some commentary on each section. The Cell Phone Policy: It is my understanding that the rules surrounding cell phone usage during school hours are as follows: You…

Apr

03

2025

The End of an Era: The Poston’s Story

People

Whether it be a trip before school or a run before practice, many students at Federal Hocking are familiar with our little town’s convenience store Poston’s. Originally owned by Donnie and Sue Poston, this store has been a staple of the community for 34 years, and has just recently undergone renovations after being sold to Brent and Cindy Hayes. When he was running the store, Donnie and Sue would wake up and open the store, and after an hour or so, Donnie would head back home to their farm to tend to the animals. During his hour at the store,…

Mar

17

2025

The Importance of a Daily Routine

News

Have you ever planned a routine for your day to keep yourself organized and not miss anything? When it comes to using your time wisely, tackling important tasks, and boosting your confidence, many experts say there’s nothing more effective than following a regimented daily routine. A daily routine is a set of actions you perform every day, like waking up at the same time or hitting the gym each evening. “Having a routine is when I'm more scheduled, in the summer when there's not as much going on and I don't have much of a routine it gets messy and…