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Fredericksburg High School's Media Publication

The Campus Comet

Fredericksburg High School's Media Publication

The Campus Comet

Fredericksburg High School's Media Publication

The Campus Comet

Wilder Uses Sports To Leave Lasting Impression On His Athletes

Wilder Uses Sports To Leave Lasting Impression On His Athletes

Yair Hernandez January 9, 2024

Sports hold a valuable place in many people's hearts. The experiences and lessons built from sports are unique and leave a lasting impression. From being a young athlete to a wise coach, Fredericksburg...

FHS Shapes Student Leaders

FHS Shapes Student Leaders

Elisabeth Boyd December 20, 2023

Leadership is something that connects us all. Leaders aren’t simply superiors to those around them, they are people who are willing to go that extra mile for those beneath them and set the standard for...

Life in Band with Giovanni Hernandez

Life in Band with Giovanni Hernandez

Carlos Orta December 19, 2023

People can join a high school band for many reasons. It could be for fun; it can be because they enjoy music, or it can be just for the art and athletic credit. Freshman Giovanni Hernandez already makes...

Fredericksburg High School Marching Band Member Ronan Elliott Dreams Of DCI After High School 

Fredericksburg High School Marching Band Member Ronan Elliott Dreams Of DCI After High School 

Nolan Smith December 19, 2023

Band is a place where friendships and bonds are made that last a lifetime, no matter who you are. Although marching band is a high school extracurricular activity, students can choose to continue with...

 Phantasm of Music in Band

 Phantasm of Music in Band

Alexandra Jones December 19, 2023

Left, left, left. These words are spoken by the marchers of the Fredericksburg High School band as they walk onto the field at halftime. Saying these words connect them, not only connecting their steps...

Marching Band To Drum Corps International (DCI)

Marching Band To Drum Corps International (DCI)

Ruthanne Harper December 19, 2023

For students in marching band, it is a home away from home and a built-in team and family. The amount of work and hours that are put into practices, games, and competitions can often make being in band...

Ambleside to FHS

Ambleside to FHS

Caitlin Tatsch December 18, 2023

AMBLESIDE TO FHS: ELIJAH JUNKER Caitlin Tatsch   Can you imagine having to go from 26 kids in your entire high school to over 1,000? This challenge was put in front of senior Elijah Junker...

Teacher and Former Coach Influences Students On and Off the Court

Teacher and Former Coach Influences Students On and Off the Court

Isabella Brown December 13, 2023

Coaches and teachers are the kind of people who are the most influential in students’ and athlete’s lives. For this teacher, and former coach, his actions play a major role in students' motivation...

Seniors Describe Aspects of Their Jobs

Seniors Describe Aspects of Their Jobs

Natalie Plancarte Andrade December 13, 2023

People usually begin their first jobs in high school. For many students at Fredericksburg High School, working is part of their regular routine. School and work may overlap, but FHS students manage to...

They'll do Whatever Takes to Win

They’ll do Whatever Takes to Win

Paige McDade December 13, 2023

The pressure is on when an athlete steps up to take their turn in the game or match. The adrenaline is flowing, the nerves are spreading. Athletes must find a way to calm themselves down; they turn to...

The Last Podcast?

Podcast Team December 11, 2023

Winning is a Habit, Success is a Choice

Winning is a Habit, Success is a Choice

Lincoln Staats November 17, 2023

For some golf is just a hobby that people do after church on Sundays for fun. For others, it is a everyday thing. A chance to strive for your aspirations, desires and goals to make them a reality.  Junior...

Just Hit the Ball, It Can’t Be That Hard

Just Hit the Ball, It Can’t Be That Hard

Jackson Cobb November 17, 2023

Any student athlete knows first hand on how difficult sports can really be. Football, basketball, volleyball, and a handful of other sports are always easier to watch than to play. But for the great game...

FHS Teachers Share First Job Experiences

FHS Teachers Share First Job Experiences

Cristal Vargas November 9, 2023

As high school students, many of us know that a first job experience is always interesting. We may enjoy our time there, and sometimes we have to leave. However, we never stop to think that our teachers...

German at FHS Inspires Students

German at FHS Inspires Students

Jack Bell November 8, 2023

The history of German in our school is very apparent with part of our alma mater being “Uber Alles” meaning “Germany above all.” This leads to our German program at the high school which teaches...

Embarking On The Journey: A Glimpse into First Semester Experience of Freshman

Embarking On The Journey: A Glimpse into First Semester Experience of Freshman

Madelyn Medve November 8, 2023

High school is one of the most important years of your life, with making new friends and living the teenage years saying “YOLO” to most decisions, all while getting ready for college.  For freshmen,...

Sounds We Love

Sounds We Love

Summer Rose Cornett November 8, 2023

Music is the universal language of mankind. It is a harmonic connection between all living things. Freshman students Nathan Benfield, Lila Matthes, Sidney Kemp, and sophomore student Natalie Cantu share...

Day In The Life of A Fall Athlete

Day In The Life of A Fall Athlete

Leslie Neri October 27, 2023

Jonah: 5:15 Wake up for practice 5:20 Eat breakfast (banana) 5:25 Brush teeth 5:30 Watch some Instagram reels 5:40 Lace up 5:50 Leave for practice 6:05 Arrive to high school 6:10 Contemplate life...

FHS Wrapped

FHS Wrapped

Kendrick Mata October 25, 2023

Artists 1.Ice Spice. It may not come as a surprise to many that the super popular New York Rapper Ice Spice has made it to the top of the charts of our FHS Student Choice List. Ice Spice rose to...

FHS People and Their Passions

FHS People and Their Passions

Isabelle Renaud October 5, 2023

Everyone has something they are passionate about. Whether it's an object or even a life goal. People of FHS are no exception. For junior Bryson Durst, passion means a future career that can help people...

Ivy Pfersich

Ivy Pfersich

Joseph Burkett October 1, 2023

“At least by junior year, I want to have the highest max in powerlifting for girls in my weight class. I grew up in Pontiac, Illinois, which was even smaller than Fredericksburg. My favorite thing about...

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