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  • May 22FCHS EMT students helped collect 43 pints of blood on May 21
  • May 22Jazzlyn Butler, Will Davis, Rory Dyke, Yeidi Lopez, Destiny Morris, Destiny Reynolds, and Hannah Sprouse achieved CNA certification
  • May 15Brenna Rea and Brandon Watkins earned their EMT Certification
  • May 15Junior Kessler Potter has been named a National Merit Scholar
  • May 82023 yearbooks can still be pre-ordered $85 at jostensyearbooks.com
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

The Fluco Beat

2022-2023 Staff

Journee Johnson
FCHS Journalist

Journee Johnson

Journee is in 10th grade, this is her first year in Journalism. In her free time she likes to watch Anime and listen to music.

Ivan Patchett
Journalist

Ivan Patchett

Ivan is in 10th grade, this is his first year in Journalism. Some of his hobbies include: Soccer, Swim and Dive, Track and going to the gym. His favorite movies are The Longest Yard, or The Blind Side.

Dylan Conley
Journalist

Dylan Conley

Dylan is in 11th grade, and this is her first year in Journalism. He likes football and working. He enjoys Joe Dirt. His dogs name is Dallas.

Isabella Higginbotham
Journalist

Isabella Higginbotham

Isabella is in 10th grade. This is her first year in Journalism. She is on the Debate team and likes to draw. A fun fact about her is that she has two dogs named after famous authors.

Mia Turley
Journalist

Mia Turley

Mia is in 11th grade, and this is her second year in Journalism. She enjoys reading. She is a big Marvel fan.

Julia Tomaras
Journalist

Julia Tomaras

Julia is in 11th grade. She works at Michie Tavern, and likes to draw landscapes. She loves the Percy Jackson book series, as well as Rick Riordan. This is her first year in Journalism

Jayne Thomas
Journalist

Jayne Thomas

Jayne is in 10th grade. In her free time she like to play Volleyball and write. In the future she hopes to attend New York University to become a dermatologist. This is her first year in Journalism.

Jamie Rodriguez
Journalist

Jamie Rodriguez

Jamie is in 11th grade. This is her first year in Journalism. She runs Track and Cross Country. She likes to babysit.

Jalen Johnson
Journalist

Jalen Johnson

Jalen is in 11th grade. He plays Football, Basketball, and Baseball. He also enjoys crime shows. This is his first year in Journalism.

Matt Gresham
Journalist

Matthew Gresham

Matthew is in 11th grade. This is his third year in Journalism. He does Debate and is a Eagle Scout. In the future he hopes to attend Liberty University to study sports management and become a public relations person.

Gabi Etchison
Journalist

Gabi Etchison

Gabi is in 11th grade, and this is her third year in Journalism. She is a member of the FCA as well as teaching younger kids at her church. In the future she wishes to be an elementary teacher.

Astrid Carrion
Journalist

Astrid Carrion

Astrid is in 12th grade. This is her first year in Journalism. She enjoys collecting music and art. Her favorite movie 21 Jump Street.

Nathaniel Bourgeois
Journalist

Nathaniel Bourgeois

Nathaniel is in 12th grade. This is his first year in Journalism. He enjoys working, and going for drives. A fun fact about him is that he has 15 cats, which is not his choice.

Gracie Bossieux
Journalist

Gracie Bossieux

Gracie is in 10th grade, and this is her first year in Journalism. She likes to ride horses and hunt in her free time. A fun fact about her is that she loves Morgan Wallen.

Savannah Morris
Journalist

Savannah Morris

Savannah is in 10th grade, and this is her first year in Journalism. She plays softball and likes to read. Her favorite TV show is Outer Banks.

Aniya Washington
Journalist

Aniya Washington

Aniya is in 12th grade. In her free time she likes to read, and play console games. Her favorite animal is her Dachshund dog named Abigail. This is her first year in Journalism.

Beck Martin
Journalist

Beck Martin

Beck enjoys reading, drawing, and gaming, as well as science and bugs.  Her favorite TV shows are Supernatural and The Untamed. She has a lizard named Cas after Castiel from Supernatural. This is her first year in Journalism....

Noah Jones
Journalist

Noah Jones

Noah is in 11th grade. This is his first year in Journalism. He plays soccer and golf. His favorite movie is se7en.

Sage Gibson
Journalist

Sage Gibson

Sage is in 11th grade. This is her first year in Journalism. She works at Dunkin Donuts and loves to shop. One of her hobbies is drawing and painting. She has two cats, Zipper and Gunther.

Katie Bond
Journalist

Katie Bond

Katie is in 10th grade, and this is her first year in Journalism. She plays Field Hockey and Lacrosse. A fun fact about her is that she is left-handed, and loves to talk.

Maddi Owen
Journalist

Maddi Owen

Maddi is in 11th grade, and this is her first year in Journalism. She enjoys playing softball and kayaking. She hopes that she will travel to Italy.

Hailey English
Journalist

Hailey English

Hailey is in 10th grade, and this is her first year in Journalism. She enjoys reading, skating, and volunteering at nursing homes.

Molly Pace
Senior editor

Molly Pace

Molly is in 12th grade, this is her 3rd year in Journalism. She manages the varsity football team and she loves to cook. After college she wants to be an Occupational Therapist.

Erika Schmack
Senior Editor

Erika Schmack

Erika is in 12th grade, this is her 3rd year in Journalism. She is the president of the FFA and enjoys reading. After college she hopes to be a marine biologist.

Somer Sweitzer
Journalist

Somer Sweitzer

Somer is in 12th grade, this is her first year in Journalism. She likes to cook and run for fun. She wishes to travel to Germany one day.

Sophia Stewart
Journalist

Sophia Stewart

Sophia is in 10th grade and this is her first year in Journalism. She works in catering and plays soccer. She hopes to visit Germany, where she was born.

Brooke Smith
Journalist

Brooke Smith

Brooke is in 11th grade, this is her first year in Journalism. She enjoys reading and writing. After college, she plans on opening her own bakery.

Faith Shields
Journalist

Faith Shields

Faith is in 12th grade, this is her 2nd year in Journalism. She enjoys playing volleyball and spending time outside. A fun fact about her is that after college she wants to take a gap year and travel the world.

Kessler Potter
Journalist

Kessler Potter

Kessler is in 11th grade, this is her first year in Journalism. She is on the golf and speech team. In her free time, she enjoys reading or playing games with her sister.

Kayleigh Knight
Journalist

Kayleigh Knight

Kayleigh is in 12th grade, this is her 2nd year in Journalism. She works at Tropical Smoothie and loves to hang out with her friends in her free time. One fun fact about her is that she has 4 dogs: Maverick, Tucker, Leah, and...

Branden Jackson
Journalist

Branden Jackson

Branden is in 12th grade, this is his first year in Journalism. In his free time, he likes to ride four wheelers and watch sports. His favorite TV show is Breaking Bad.

Paola Gomez
Journalist

Paola Gomez

Paola is in the 12th grade and in her second year of Journalism. She participates in speech, debate, and theatre. She is an aspiring immigration lawyer.

Morgan Drumheller
Journalist

Morgan Drumheller

Morgan is in 11th grade and her second year of Journalism. She plays on the field hockey and lacrosse team. She has 3 dogs, 2 turtles, and 1 guinea pig.

Emily Cheripka
Journalist

Emily Cheripka

Emily is in the 10th grade and in her first year of Journalism. She loves to do hair, makeup, and plays travel soccer. Her favorite movie is Titanic.

Breelyn Boucher
Journalist

Breelyn Boucher

Breelyn is in 10th grade and is in her first year of Journalism. She enjoys drawing, art of any kind, and writing. She also has a pet bearded dragon (Olive) and leopard gecko (Charlie).

Kimmie Bond
Journalist

Kimmie Bond

Kimmie is in 12th grade, this is her first year in Journalism. She plays on the field hockey team and she works at the Lake Monticello golf course. Her dream place to travel is Greece.

Brie Ashnafi
Journalist

Brie Ashnafi

Brie is in the 11th grade and is in her first year of Journalism. She works at Chick-fil-A, babysits, and hopes to travel to Greece someday.

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