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  • April 9Four members of the debate team qualified for States at their Super Regional tournament on April 6. States will occur April 26 and 27 at JMU.
  • April 9Prom guest forms are available in the front office. Guests who do not attend FCHS must be approved by Mrs. Bruce. Forms are due by April 19. Tickets are $20 and are on sale before school and during lunches.
  • April 8Culinary will be selling Cake in a Cup, sweet tea, and lemonade during April. Cakes are $3 while sweet tea and lemonade are $1 each.
  • April 8SOL retests will take place April 24 at 8:40 am in room 3110. Contact Ms. Blevins ([email protected]) to sign up.
  • March 26The FCHS Speech team won the State Championship on March 23 at Dominion High School. Five students placed first, two placed second, and one placed third.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

Falcon and The Winter Soldier: The Show That Every Marvel Fan Should Watch

Allyson Crothers, FCHS Journalist April 16, 2021

In the highly anticipated Marvel show Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Marvel fans follow heroes Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Buchanan “Bucky” Barnes (Sebastian Stan), two close friends of the former...

Unbroken: an Intense Account of Historical Events

Faith Shields, Journalist April 12, 2021

Unbroken is a powerful and striking movie based off of the true story “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption." This harrowing, true story reveals what we hope is true...

Trial of the Chicago 7 is Eye-Opening View of History

Chloe Brown , FCHS Mass Media Student April 4, 2021

The Trial of the Chicago 7 is an eye-opening period piece directed by Aaron Sorkin that reenacts the public push to end the controversial Vietnamese war. Seven young men who were arrested for protesting...

“Friends” is There, Even When You’re Alone

Molly Pace, Senior Editor March 31, 2021

Has the pandemic been keeping you from seeing your friends? There is an alternative. It's not ideal, but it is guaranteed to give you a good laugh. Check out Friends, a 1990’s TV show about six friends...

“We Were Liars” Review: Pretty Little Lies Keep You Reading

Ella Kearney, FCHS Journalist March 27, 2021

The Sinclairs are many things. Pristine, athletic, gorgeous, and intelligent. The Sinclair family is not a hair short from perfection. Or are they? “No one is a criminal. No one is an addict. No one...

Wanda Vision is a Welcome Departure

Sarah Day, FCHS Journalist March 24, 2021

How did Marvel do with their first new offering after Covid? I would say well, if Wanda Vision is any indication. This action-packed Disney+ show takes place right after Avengers Endgame. It follows the...

Raya and the Last Dragon: a Refreshing Disney Tale

Maria McCormack, Assistant Editor March 20, 2021

Are you looking for a new movie with a detailed computer animation to watch? Raya and The Last Dragon is a fantasy tale about unity and trust. With captivating animation, intense action scenes, unique...

Wonder Woman 1984: A Wonderful Disappointment

Matthew Gresham, Journalist March 16, 2021

Wonder Woman 1984 made history in December as the first major studio movie to be released simultaneously to theaters and streaming (in this case, on HBO Max). As the sequel to the 2020 box office smash...

The History of Hip Hop

Ella Kearney, FCHS Journalist March 8, 2021

In the 1970’s, hip hop has made its debut and become one of the most admired musical genres in the world. Many people argue that hip hop is just a way to convey vulgar language through music, but the...

Croods 2 is Fun for the Whole Family

Molly Pace, Senior Editor February 22, 2021

What is the best animation movie that you have ever seen? For me, it’s Croods 2: A New Age, a sequel to The Croods, this 2013 animated adventure that tells the story of a family surviving during the...

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