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  • May 21Learner's Permit test will be given 6/17 at 8:40 a.m. Email [email protected] for details.
  • May 21Last chance to pre-order 2025 yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com. Books for grads will be available last week in July.
  • May 18Graduation will be held on 5/23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the football field.
  • May 18Last day of school is 5/21 with early dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
The Student News Site of Fluvanna County High School

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

The Fluco Beat
Matthew Gresham

Matthew Gresham, Journalist

Matthew is in 12th grade. This is his fourth year in Journalism. He does Debate and is an Eagle Scout. He is looking at dual majoring in film production and sports communication at Liberty University.

All content by Matthew Gresham
Image created using Google Drawings. Image courtesy of Kessler Potter.

Top 10 Best “Star Wars” Lightsaber Duels

Matthew Gresham and Mia Turley
May 19, 2024
Members of Troop 154's Goat Patrol: Matthew Gresham, Ryan Scopelliti, Hayden Bridge, Zack Harris, Tyler Nelson, Justin Frashure, Jack Oliphant, and Trey Housekenecht at Harris' Eagle Ceremony. Photo courtesy of Tammy Kimble.

Local Scouts Are the GOAT

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 13, 2024
(from left to right) Seniors Jaden Steger, Riley Brown, Alex Wiese, and Matthew Gresham get ready to watch Madame Web during the February Senior Trip to the Alamo. Photo courtesy of Matt Gresham.

Dear Juniors…

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 24, 2024
Senior Tyler DeGregory edits a project in David Small's TV Production class. Photo courtesy of Matt Gresham.

From Script to Screen: Film Students Embark on 9-Week Project

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 22, 2024
The 2024 Speech team in the FCHS gym on March 28.

Flucos Win 6th State Championship in Speech

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 20, 2024
The 2024-2025 FAFSA fast news from the Education Department.

What’s Up with the FAFSA delays?

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 19, 2024
The Ferrari F1 team races at the Australian Grand Prix. Photo taken through F1 23, published by EA Sports.

“Formula 1 Drive to Survive” Stays Strong in 6th Season

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 28, 2024
FCHS boys basketball players in a game against the Buckingham County Knights. Photo courtesy of Fluvanna Sports Photography.

FCHS Winter Sports Recap

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 19, 2024
A poster of Madame Web hanging up at the Alamo. Photo courtesy of Matthew Gresham.

“Madame Web” is a Tangled Mess

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 14, 2024
A pile of catalogues and pamphlets for branches of the United States military. Photo courtesy of Matthew Gresham.

Why Students Should Care About Overseas Conflicts

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 12, 2024
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And the Oscar Goes To?

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 5, 2024
The SAT Prep Plus 2023 book published by Kaplan. Photo courtesy of Matt Gresham.

The ABC’s of SAT & ASVAB

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 28, 2024
Lila Kate Robinson, Alex Fuller, Reece Yowell, and Sophie Pace bite their medals after the State Championship meet on February 17, 2024. Photo courtesy of Mitchell Pace.

FCHS Swim and Dive Splash Their Way to Success

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 26, 2024
The NASCAR Cup Series field gets racing at the 2023 Cook Out 400. Photo courtesy of Matthew Gresham.

Netflix’s “NASCAR: Full Speed” Takes First Place

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 16, 2024
The movie poster for the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023). Walter Scobell in Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023). by IMDB courtesy of Disney+

Pick Your Percy Jackson

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 9, 2024
Graphic created by Fluco Journalism using Canva. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

Senior Trip Deadline Approaches

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 8, 2024
The FCHS Forensics team after winning at TOC on January 20th. Photo courtesy of Craig Edgerton.

Forensics Defies Snow to Win Tournament of Champions

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
January 29, 2024
A camera from Small's TV Production class rests on top of a script written by Pellicane's Social Media and You class. Photo courtesy of Matthew Gresham.

TV Production and Social Media Classes Collab

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
January 26, 2024
"Fluco on the Street" reporters practice asking questions in a stairwell. Photo courtesy of FlucoTV.

Fluco on the Street Wraps Up First Season

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 16, 2023
The Mandalorian Season 3 Isn’t The Way

The Mandalorian Season 3 Isn’t The Way

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 10, 2023
John Wick: Chapter 4 is a Pleasure to Watch

John Wick: Chapter 4 is a Pleasure to Watch

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 5, 2023
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Star Wars Movies: From Worst to Best

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 28, 2023
Flucos Take a Bite of the Big Apple

Flucos Take a Bite of the Big Apple

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 17, 2023
The book buying process at FCHS

The book buying process at FCHS

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 9, 2023
Members of the Fishing Club getting ready to compete.

Fishing Club Casts a Wide Net

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 5, 2023
Students reading during the Feb. 27 Read-a-Thon in the FCHS Media Center.

Read-a-Thon Raises $200

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 16, 2023
FCHS State Swimmers Warming Up Before the Races.

Fluco Swim and Dive Place at States

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 28, 2023
A Troop of Eagles

A Troop of Eagles

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 8, 2023
Eagle Candidate Builds Woodlands Bridge

Eagle Candidate Builds Woodlands Bridge

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 16, 2022
Flucos Win Debate Grand Slam

Flucos Win Debate Grand Slam

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 10, 2022

The Ongoing Depp-Heard Circus

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 4, 2022

The Ultimate NASCAR Race Guide

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 29, 2022
Seniors Jay Lyons and Riley Yowell make buttons to raise funds in support of the people of Ukraine.

Students Button Up for Ukraine

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 26, 2022

Over the moon for “Moon Knight”

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 22, 2022
Blowing Past the Competition

Blowing Past the Competition

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 20, 2022

Free Guy: Best Video Game Movie Ever?

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 18, 2022

Daylight Savings Time: Should We Stop The Clock?

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 11, 2022
The FCHS debate team after winning Runner-Up award at the Feb. 19 competition at JMU.

Arguing Their Way to Success

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 14, 2022
Surviving the Basketball Crunch

Surviving the Basketball Crunch

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 1, 2022

Boba Fett is an Uneven Entry in the Star Wars Universe

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 1, 2022

Scouts Survey the “View”

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 25, 2022

Spiderman: No Way Home Hits a Home Rum

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
February 2, 2022

Superman and Lois Quickly Loses Its Power

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 21, 2021

Justice League: “The Snyder Cut”

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
May 14, 2021

Why You Should Follow NASCAR

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
April 29, 2021

Wonder Woman 1984: A Wonderful Disappointment

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
March 16, 2021
Scouts Adapt in Changing Time

Scouts Adapt in Changing Time

Matthew Gresham, Journalist
January 7, 2021
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