The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat
  • February 18Fluco Speech placed 2nd overall at the 2/15 Regionals tournament.
  • February 18Ryan Perez and Kevin Sloane qualified for the State wrestling championship set for Feb. 20-21 in Salem, VA.
  • February 16Pre-order your 2025 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. The earlier you buy, the lower the price.
  • February 16There are still a few senior recognition ad spaces available in the 2025 Yearbook. Contact [email protected] for information.
  • February 12FCHS Counseling has updated its scholarships list - click here for details.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat
News
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol signs the Pentagon guest book prior to a meeting hosted by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon on Apr 27, 2023. Photo courtesy of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Kubitza. https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:South_Korean_President_Yoon_Suk_Yeol_signs_the_Pentagon_guest_book_ prior_to_a_meeting_hosted_by_Secretar y_of_Defense_Lloyd_J._Austin_III_at_the_Pentagon,_Washington,_D.C.,_April_27,_2023.jpg
South Korea’s Political Crisis Bears Watching
Anderson Miller, Journalist • February 13, 2025

In recent times the country of South Korea has had a lot of eyes on it, whether from the popularity of Korean entertainment, or news of their...

Artwork created by Sophie Pace using Canva.
2025 Puppy Bowl to Feature Local Pups
February 6, 2025
African American Heritage and Culture club members pose next to their culture fair poster.
African American Heritage and Culture Club Strives to Make a Difference
February 4, 2025
Your Say
Graphic created on Canva by Fluco Journalism using data captured by the @flucojournalism Instagram account.
Your Say — Week of February 10
Rebecca Martin, Senior Editor • February 10, 2025
Photo of the Week
Close up of FCHS' piano keys
Photo Courtesy of Carly Brown
An Hour In...
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Opinion
What Would You Do for an Athletic Pass?
What Would You Do for an Athletic Pass?
Cash Johnson, Journalist • February 18, 2025

Some people will do anything to get something for free, and that includes getting into FCHS games without paying. Believe it or not, some students...

Pinning Down Success
Pinning Down Success
February 3, 2025
Madeline Hamel shows off her Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped Missed the Mark for 2024
January 27, 2025
Sports
JV baseball huddles up and breaks before the game on Mar. 14, 2024
FCHS Mens Spring Sports: More Than Meets the Eye
Gregory Ball, FCHS Journalist • February 18, 2025

Even while winter weather delays are still a threat, spring sports such as baseball, lacrosse, soccer and tennis have long been preparing for...

Lifestyle and Trends
A black bear in an open field captured on the author's trail camera.
New Rules for Virginia’s Hunting Season
Josh Greene, Journalist • February 11, 2025

Chronic Waste Disease (CWD) affects deer, moose, elk, and other animals alike. CWD, sometimes called the zombie disease, is a kind of prion disease. Prions are harmful proteins...

A person holding a smart phone in their hands. with their fingers tapping on the screen. Photo courtesy of Kaboompics through Creative Commons CC0 https://freerangestock.com/photos/77711/person-holding-a-smart-phone.html
Attention, Please: Beware of Short-Form Snacking
February 7, 2025
Photograph of low temperatures in Palmyra, Virginia.
Beating The Cold: Tips to Stay Warm During Winter
February 3, 2025
Decorative Background
Fluco Features
Spanish teacher Jennifer Kettrick.
Keeping up with Ketrick
Emily Graves, Journalist • February 18, 2025

Spanish teacher Jennifer Kettrick has been a teacher at FCHS for 12 years, but before she became a teacher she studied pre-med and majored in Spanish at the University Of Virginia. However, after struggling in a General Chemistry class her first...

Malaina Paige, top row, 4th from the left, along with the Varsity B team.
The Paige Turner: A New Chapter in FCHS Cheer
February 10, 2025
FCHS Business teacher Christine Kreitzman
From Business to Business Leader: Kreitzman’s Journey
February 3, 2025
FCHS teacher Rebecca Newman.
The Unexpected Career of Rebecca Newman
January 27, 2025
Meet The Staff
Quinton McCloud
Quinton McCloud
Journalist

Quinton is in 10th grade and this is his first year in Journalism. Quinton plays basketball and he works at Papa Johns. He has a dog named Woogie.

Marley Rochester
Marley Rochester
Journalist

Marley is in 12th grade and this is her 2nd year in Journalism. She is on the lacrosse team and enjoys coloring in coloring books. Her favorite movies are Bohemian Rhapsody and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

Gracie Bossieux
Gracie Bossieux
Journalist

Gracie is in 12th grade and this is her third year in Journalism. She likes to ride horses and listen to music in her free time. A fun fact about her is that she loves Morgan Wallen.

In The Know
In The Know 2/18/25
In The Know 2/18/25
February 18, 2025

Spring Break
Be safe!
Music, Movies, and Literature
The poster for "Gladiator II" - photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures. https://www.paramountmovies.com/movies/gladiator-ii
Gladiator II is Flawed, But Fun
Zachary Luniewski, FCHS Journalist • February 18, 2025

In the fall of 2023, a popular TikTok trend claimed that men think about the Roman Empire on a regular basis.  Whatever you think about the accuracy of that claim, those...

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Chill, it’s Just a Movie Genre
February 10, 2025
Scene from the Disney + show “Bluey” (2018). “Bluey” (2018) by IMDB courtesy of Disney +.
Why “Bluey” Topped the U.S. Streaming Charts in 2024
February 3, 2025
Fluco Fine Arts Corner
Photo by Nicanor Montiel De La Cruz '25
Blooming Pink
Eliana Portman, Assistant Editor • February 14, 2025
Photo by Brayden Bryant '25
It Was Green
February 7, 2025
As one example of the Graphics/Piano collaboration at FCHS in the fall of 2024, artwork created by Graphics student Sean Brown was used to inspire music written by Piano student Maya Hernandez.
Fine Arts Classes Take Inspiration to a New Level
January 23, 2025
Photo by Michaela Carter Payne '25.
The Silent Killer
December 9, 2024