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  • November 19FBLA is selling Refocus Bands; see any member to place an order, with delivery expected the week of December 9.
  • November 18FCHS Theatre placed 3rd for "Eurydice" on 11/19 at the VHSL 3C Regional Theatre Festival
  • November 13Senior Alex Fuller committed to Northeastern University and their swim team with a full-ride D1 scholarship
  • November 3Seniors who have not taken a Jostens photo or submitted a senior portrait as of Nov. 1 must email [email protected]
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The Fluco Beat
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The Fluco Beat
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Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor

Syerra is a senior and this is her third year in Journalism. She is the editor of The Fluco Beat and a member of the BETA Club. She likes to read and watch movies in her free time.

All content by Syerra Milliman
Senior Ethan Vernatter fights to make it to the finish line in the bungee race at the Decision Day party on May 1. Photo courtesy of David Small.

Decision Day Does Not Disappoint

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
May 14, 2019
Photo courtesy of Fluvanna Photos

Fluvanna Sports in Review 5/6

Blake Berry and Syerra Milliman
May 13, 2019
The archway leading into the cafeteria made by the Prom Committee for the Rustic Romance theme. Photo courtesy of McKenzie Moore.

Prom Hits the Old Town Road

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
May 7, 2019
Your Say: Week of 5/6

Your Say: Week of 5/6

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
May 6, 2019
Your Say: Week of 4/29

Your Say: Week of 4/29

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 29, 2019

Diving into Decision Day

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 25, 2019
Your Say: Week of 4/22

Your Say: Week of 4/22

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 22, 2019
Your Say: Week of 4/15

Your Say: Week of 4/15

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 15, 2019
The homepage of the Fluco Beat. Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism.

Fluco Beat Celebrates 1,000 Articles

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 15, 2019
Your Say: Week of 4/8

Your Say: Week of 4/8

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 8, 2019
Softball photo courtesy of Kenward Photos

Fluvanna Sports in Review 3/18

Syerra Milliman and Madeline Eubank
March 26, 2019
Your Say: Week of 3/25

Your Say: Week of 3/25

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 25, 2019
Your Say: Week of 3/18

Your Say: Week of 3/18

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 19, 2019

“Captain Marvel” Possibly the Greatest Avenger of All

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 19, 2019
Senior Devon Shifflett and several of his friends, all of which attend FCHS, at his Eagle Scout ceremony on Feb. 11. Photo courtesy of Devon Shifflett.

Shifflett Soars to Eagle Scout

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 15, 2019
Your Say: Week of 3/11

Your Say: Week of 3/11

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 11, 2019
Mr. Pace's AP Government class watching a session of the VA Senate on their field trip to the State Capitol on Feb. 18. Photo courtesy of Mitchell Pace.

Capitol Trip Exposes Students to More Than They Bargained For

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 8, 2019
Your Say: Week of 3/ 4

Your Say: Week of 3/ 4

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 4, 2019
Jane Ford and members of the SGA at the benefit dinner for Ford and her family on Feb, 4. Photo courtesy of David Small.

Flucos Fundraising for Ford

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 28, 2019
Your Say: Week of 2/25

Your Say: Week of 2/25

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 25, 2019
Senior Syerra Milliman (left) sitting with her mother and sister in the family's living room. Photo courtesy of Syerra Milliman.

Bringin’ it Back to Babies

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 22, 2019
Your Say: Week of 2/18

Your Say: Week of 2/18

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 19, 2019
Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism.

QR Codes Guide the Way

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 12, 2019
Your Say: Week of 2/11

Your Say: Week of 2/11

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 11, 2019
Your Say: Week of 2/4

Your Say: Week of 2/4

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism.

And the Winner is…

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
January 30, 2019
Your Say: Week of 1 /28

Your Say: Week of 1 /28

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
January 28, 2019
Christine Transue spending some quality down time with her horse Phil. Photo courtesy of Christine Transue.

Staff Member of the Month: Christine Transue

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
January 22, 2019
Your Say: Week of 1 /21

Your Say: Week of 1 /21

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
January 22, 2019
Junior Jariq Henson is his match at the Quad meet on 12/5. Photo courtesy of Fluvanna Sports Photography.

Fluvanna Sports in Review 1/7

Blake Berry and Syerra Milliman
January 17, 2019
Your Say: Week of 1/7

Your Say: Week of 1/7

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
January 11, 2019
Your Say: Week of 12/10

Your Say: Week of 12/10

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
December 13, 2018
Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism.

6 Things to Know Before You Schedule Classes

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
December 13, 2018

Fluco Athletes Honored at Signing Day

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 29, 2018
Your Say: Week of 11 /26

Your Say: Week of 11 /26

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 28, 2018
Your Say: Week of 11/19

Your Say: Week of 11/19

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 28, 2018
Students reading in the Fourth Floor Media Center. Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism.

Library “Books” FCHS’s Newest Club

Jenna Glowatch and Syerra Milliman
November 14, 2018
Photo courtesy of FCHS Administration.

Staff Member of the Month: Mark Engel

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 13, 2018
Your Say: Week of 11/12

Your Say: Week of 11/12

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 12, 2018
Photo courtesy of Officer Mathias Varga.

FCHS Welcomes Another SRO

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 8, 2018
Sophomore Abby Fuller grins at the camera. Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism.

Fuller Leaves a Splash on the Records

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 5, 2018
Your Say: Week of 11/5

Your Say: Week of 11/5

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 5, 2018
Your Say: Week of 10/29

Your Say: Week of 10/29

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 29, 2018
The Lake Monticello rescue squad came to visit the EMT students on Oct. 29. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Corbin.

EMT Career Pathway Added at FCHS

Caitlyn Broderick and Syerra Milliman
October 22, 2018
Your Say: Week of 10/22

Your Say: Week of 10/22

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 22, 2018
The Fluco Speech team with Mr. Barlow after winning States 2018. Front row (L-R) Mia Gonzalez, Caroline Fields, Delaney Hammond, Jordyn Palmer, Hailey Donald, Sydney Forren, Hollyn Pleasants, Ally Hanson, Trinity Haynes. Second row (L-R) Sam Hagan, Emily Sprouse, Sydney Small, Kate Moncure, Lily Dobrin, Madison Stafford, Corban Van Ornum, Lauren Shelton, Kyera Watkins, Craig Edgerton. Third row (L-R) James Barlow, Paul Nazari, Cameron Taylor, Alex Pellicane, Alex Logan, Simon Skinner, Ziara Pagan, Scott Morris. Photo courtesy of Fluvanna Photos.

Speech Qualifies for the Tournament of Champions

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 22, 2018
Your Say: Week of 10/15

Your Say: Week of 10/15

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 17, 2018
Your Say: Week of 10/9

Your Say: Week of 10/9

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 9, 2018
Entrance to FCHS. Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism.

FCPS are Fully Accredited

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 3, 2018
Your Say: Week of 10/1

Your Say: Week of 10/1

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 2, 2018
Your Say: Week of 9/24

Your Say: Week of 9/24

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 1, 2018
Photo courtesy of Syerra Milliman

9 Senior Must Dos Before Graduation

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 1, 2018
Dots created by students from Ms. Coleman, Mr. Morris, and ms. Herrings' classes. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Pellicane.

Make Your Mark One Dot at a Time

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
September 28, 2018
Your Say: Week of 9/17

Your Say: Week of 9/17

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
September 17, 2018
A table at the FBLA sponsored Breast Cancer Walk last spring. Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism.

A Quick Guide to FCHS Clubs

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
September 14, 2018
Your Say: Week of 9/10

Your Say: Week of 9/10

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
September 11, 2018
Cameron Holland makes a run at the Aug. 31 home game against Spotsylvania. Photo courtesy of Fluvanna Photos.

New Coach, New Season

India Martin and Syerra Milliman
September 7, 2018
Your Say: Week of 9/4

Your Say: Week of 9/4

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
September 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of Olivia Heide

5 Points to Parking Lot Etiquette

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
September 5, 2018
Your Say: Week of 8/27

Your Say: Week of 8/27

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
August 28, 2018
From Band Director to Assistant Principal

From Band Director to Assistant Principal

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
August 28, 2018
Your Say: Week of 8/20

Your Say: Week of 8/20

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
August 21, 2018
Mr. Small filming Sophomore Secretary Khyariah Davis election speech. Photo courtesy of Emily Thomas.

Fresh Faces in Class Council

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
May 22, 2018
Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism

Matthew Morrison: the Man, the Myth, the Legend

Blake Berry and Syerra Milliman
May 10, 2018

Nine Lives: Part 1

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
May 7, 2018
Photo courtesy of FCHS Journalism

Our Prom Makes Its Debut

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 30, 2018
Photo courtesy of Craig Edgerton.

“Monstrous” Musical Storms FCHS

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 18, 2018
Photo courtesy of Syerra Milliman

Chicks in the Flu

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 13, 2018
Photo courtesy of www.pixabay.com under Creative Commons License

Lifesaving Memories

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
April 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of Nikki Fayolle.

Getting Glamorous for Prom

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 29, 2018
The Fluco Speech team with Mr. Barlow after winning States 2018. Front row (L-R) Mia Gonzalez, Caroline Fields, Delaney Hammond, Jordyn Palmer, Hailey Donald, Sydney Forren, Hollyn Pleasants, Ally Hanson, Trinity Haynes. Second row (L-R) Sam Hagan, Emily Sprouse, Sydney Small, Kate Moncure, Lily Dobrin, Madison Stafford, Corban Van Ornum, Lauren Shelton, Kyera Watkins, Craig Edgerton. Third row (L-R) James Barlow, Paul Nazari, Cameron Taylor, Alex Pellicane, Alex Logan, Simon Skinner, Ziara Pagan, Scott Morris. Photo courtesy of Fluvanna Photos.

Fluco Speech 2018 State Champions

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 27, 2018
Mrs. Mendoza and her class at last year''s Hands on Fluvanna, Photo courtesy of Isabella Muller.

Third-Annual Hands on Fluvanna

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
March 23, 2018
Photo courtesy of Fluco Journalism

A Teen Driver’s Guide to Getting Licensed

Blake Berry and Syerra Milliman
March 1, 2018

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a Spin-off for All Ages

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 26, 2018
Sophomore Madeline Eubank's class ring. Photo courtesy of Holly Sidwell.

Jostens Free Ring Contest

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 20, 2018
Challenge winners Juniors Andrew Farruggio and Cory Martin launching their device. Photo courtesy of Syerra Milliman

Campbell’s Scrambler Challenge

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
February 7, 2018
Freshman Damon Everard looking out over the courtyard. Photo courtesy of Kristen Pace

Perfect Harmony

Kristen Pace and Syerra Milliman
January 25, 2018
Photo courtesy of Syerra Milliman

Staff Member of the Month: Angie Blevins

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
January 24, 2018
FCHS Speech Team. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Pellicane

Fluvanna Sports in Review 12/11

Syerra Milliman and Steven Fierro
December 18, 2017
Your Say: Week of 12/11

Your Say: Week of 12/11

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
December 11, 2017
Photo courtesy of Margie Brown

Staff Member of the Month: Jason Barnett

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
December 8, 2017
2017 Yearbook editors Michelle Hammond (left), Madison Stafford (middle), and Grace Halpin (right) and the 2017 Literary Magazine editors Syerra Milliman (left), Emily Antesberger (middle), and Christina Walker (right). Photos courtesy of Mallory Berry and Blake Berry

Journalism Receives Two VHSL Awards

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 28, 2017

The “Pop” Heard Round the Sports World

Michigan Reed and Syerra Milliman
November 27, 2017

Tips for Making Your Black Friday Bright

Tykaijah Henderson and Syerra Milliman
November 17, 2017
Nursing students selling lollipops at the walk. Photo courtesy of Jules Shepherd.

In the Pink for Cancer Awareness

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
November 3, 2017
The Senior class cheering for their classmates. Photo courtesy of Jake Lindo

HOCO 2017

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 25, 2017
Photo courtesy of Margie Brown

Staff Member of the Month: Mitchell Pace

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 16, 2017
Your Say: Week of 10/9

Your Say: Week of 10/9

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
October 9, 2017
The Guard walks on the field for the half time show. Photo courtesy of Flying Flucos Sports Facebook

Fluvanna Sports in Review 9/29

Syerra Milliman and Mary Ann Chittenden
October 3, 2017
Seniors Sarah Sellers and Austin Young celebrate a job well done. Photo courtesy of Michael Strickler.

Flucos Off to a Great Marching Season

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
September 29, 2017
Mr. Jennings with Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. Photo courtesy of Brenda Gilliam

Russell Jennings Named 2018 Region V Teacher of the Year

Syerra Milliman, Fluco Beat Editor
September 26, 2017
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