Transition to the Digital Era
Samantha Fogg, Reporter
October 5, 2016
After eight years using a regular pencil and paper for drawing, in fifth grade, freshman Jenny Le decided to try something different. Inspired by digital speed paints via YouTube in 2012, Le switched over to digital art and used a program called Paint Tool Sai. The tablet that she used was a gift from...
Back to Your Roots
Ashley Mayberry, Reporter
October 5, 2016
Originating from San Jose, Costa Rica, Gabby Knox and her family traveled back this summer, visiting her dad's side of the family. “It might be sunny and warm, but you literally experience each season every day,” Knox said. Knox said she saw miles of mountains, vast seas, and beaches. “Costa...
A Passionate Decision
Sara Morgan, Reporter
September 20, 2016
From beauty and fashion to makeup, sophomore Maddie Phillips has her passions and future goals for success. Since she was young, Phillips has been inspired by music, which has helped her through difficult situations. Phillips wants to be an inspiration to others, to inspire people through the world...
Rugby Player Suffers Major Knee Injury
May 19, 2016
Rugby is a high paced, intense sport, and junior Vanessa Mahan has played rugby for four years. “I originally played for Park Hill, then I helped start a team for our school district so I could have my own team, and now I play on NKC School district team, KC United and Midwest all-star team,”...
A Summer at Stanford
Rita Sargent
May 19, 2016
High school is a time where students try and figure out what they want to be when they grow up. Some people aren’t as concerned as others, but for sophomore Skyler Clark, she’s got it figured out. This summer, Clark is going to a creative writing program at Stanford University in California. “I...
Remembering Alayna
Emilie Kerr, Staff
May 5, 2016
Freshman Alayna Shelley was funny, smart and had a great love for cats. She was born on June 12, 2002, along with her triplet sister and brother, Emma and Jack. She left behind a legacy of love, compassion and bravery. She fought a battle against acute lymphoblastic leukemia from March 10 to Dec....
Alex Wilson
Emilie Kerr, Staff
May 5, 2016
He was just finding his faith, love, and planning his future when his life was cut short. Sophomore Alexander Wilson died on March 24 in a car crash in Cadwell County, Mo. “He was a look to the future kind of person,” said his dad Wes Wilson. ...
Orchestra Performs at Kauffman Center
Abbi Atwell, Editor-in-Cheif
February 24, 2016
The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts provided amazing acoustics on Monday night when the symphonic orchestra performed as part of the William Jewell Festival of Strings. William Jewell College hosted the event and invited five area high school orchestras to perform. The symphonic orchestra performed...
Harris at City Hall
Abbi Atwell, Editor-in-Chief
February 17, 2016
Internships offer students real-world experience and the opportunity to discover more about different career fields. In senior Jacob Harris’ internship, he works for mayor Sly James of Kansas City on data entry, as well as researching facts for the mayor’s speeches and public addresses. “My...
Going for the Gold
Adrianna McLean, Reporter
December 18, 2015
As the new year rolls around, programs all over the United States are accepting applications for summer internships and workshops. Participating in these programs will help students when applying for scholarships and also provide them experience in field of their choice. The theater students are making...