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Top 3 Movie Fails in 2024

Brandon Rumer, Student Writer December 12, 2024

There have been a lot of movies so far in 2024. Some have been good, but a lot have been bad, so here are the top 3 movie fails of 2024. For our first movie, the new Borderlands movie was a massive fail....

Archery

Allen Peters, Student Writer December 12, 2024

Do you know about Archery? If so you might know it is a very intense sport, but for those who don’t know about the sport I will explain to you today what it is. “Archery is a very mental sport,...

Local Lights - Where to watch Christmas Lights in KY

Local Lights – Where to watch Christmas Lights in KY

Avery Gibson, Student Writer December 12, 2024

 As Christmas is getting closer and closer, many families and friend groups are out to find a good light show. Here are some options that are available near Lexington, Kentucky.        The Southern...

How Librarians decorate the Library

Lily Forester, Student Writer December 12, 2024

Frederick Douglass's high school librarians, Mrs. Davis, and Mrs. Reena, work together to decorate the library each month. These creative ideas each month add a unique and interesting change to the library. Each...

Basketball Season

Ella Dulaney, Student Writer December 12, 2024

With winter months coming up, not only is it holiday season, it is basketball season! Frederick Douglass boys basketball started out their season this past Saturday against Henderson County and came out...

Y Club Information and Events

Avery Gibson, Student Writer December 6, 2024

    Y club is a civics related club that brings students together and enhances their public speaking and social skills. Students who participate in Y club are introduced to new friends and teachers...

Holiday Parade

Holiday Parade

CC Cruz Clifton, Student Writer December 6, 2024

Holiday magic is right around the corner! Join Lexington’s Holiday Parade presented by Commonwealth Credit Union at Lexington downtown. Santa Claus is coming to town, along with festive floats, marching...

Holiday Traditions at FDHS

Julianne Buchanan, Student Writer December 6, 2024

With the holidays upon us, celebrations look different for everybody. Douglass has such a diverse population, so we asked students about the traditions they do around this time.  Bianca Sanchez Barrera...

All State Band

All State Band

Eden Wilmhoff, Student Writer December 6, 2024

All State Band Competition. The biggest, most important musical competition for high school students. The all state band competition is hosted by the KMEA, the Kentucky Music Educators Association. It...

Sister City

Keira Helton December 6, 2024

If you’re trying to find an opportunity to show off your writing skills in contests, connect with different people and cultures from all around the world, then look no further.  Sister Cities is...

Breakfast With Santa

Breakfast With Santa

Iman Hayes, Student Writer December 6, 2024

On Saturday, December 7th, there is a function at Fredrick Douglass high school. It is called Breakfast with Santa. From 9-11 am, you can have free breakfast, holiday activities, and Santa will be there!!!!...

Wicked Review

Wicked Review

Jezebel Sanchez Hernandez, Student Writer December 6, 2024

The highly anticipated movie of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked” has finally arrived, starring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba. The film brings the world of Oz to life with its...

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