The Fluco Beat

A Bridge Built By A Bridge

Reece Matula, Journalist • December 12, 2023

Becoming an Eagle Scout is a difficult achievement to accomplish, but senior Hayden Bridge can claim that honor. In order to obtain this rank within Boy Scouts of America (BSA), you have to complete a...

From Camp Counselor to Math Teacher

Cadence Goodnight, Journalist • December 7, 2023

Sometimes, the path from high school to one's career makes unusual turns. Born and raised in Manchester Township, New Jersey, FCHS Geometry and Algebra teacher Rachael Newsom had a few part-time jobs...

Potter Makes Sure the Beat Goes On

Morgan Drumheller, Journalist • November 29, 2023

As The Fluco Beat student news site has become increasingly more time-consuming to maintain, Fluco Beat Adviser Elizabeth Pellicane has relied on the work of student editors like senior Kessler Potter. Distinguishing...

On the “Edge” of the Stage

Kylie Philips, FCHS Journalist • November 20, 2023

Theatre teacher and Forensics Coach Craig Edgerton, or "Mr. E" as he is commonly known, has been teaching for 24 years, but he has been involved in theater for 40 years. Edgerton went to Malone University,...

All-District Athlete Spans the Seasons

Robert Grant, Journalist • November 13, 2023

Being an athlete while juggling a full load of classes is an ongoing challenge, but FCHS senior Abigail Ford is one student who manages to rise to that challenge all year-long. Ford has been named second-team...

Classroom Connections With Mrs. Vowels

Beck Martin, Assistant Editor • November 13, 2023

The FCHS Television Production team held the spotlight on Economics and Personal Finance teacher Tonya Vowels in a video for their new series titled “Classroom Connections.” The series will feature...

FCHS Admin on Being a “Think Tank” and More

Reece Matula, Journalist • October 29, 2023

What do students really know about the school’s administration? For example, did you know that they have to approve practically everything that happens within the walls of the school? The Administration...

Holding the Pen with Mrs. P

Beck Martin, Assistant Editor • October 21, 2023

One thing students may not realize about FCHS Journalism Adviser Elizabeth Pellicane is that she has had a varied, “renaissance” career. Known as "Mrs. P" to many of her students, Pellicane has...

Hagan Keeps Her “Ion” the Prize

Kylie Philips, FCHS Journalist • October 7, 2023

FCHS chemistry teacher Carolynne Hagan is known for her passion for chemistry and ability to work well with students. Despite her popularity among students, few know her story. Hagan was born in Asheville,...

Price Takes a Multi-Sport Career to the Next Level

Robert Grant, Journalist • September 28, 2023

While conquering one sport is difficult enough for some, senior Richard Price has succeeded in multiple sports including indoor track, outdoor track, and football. Breaking the 300-meter school record...