Spirit Traditions
Jack Warner, Staff
September 29, 2018
Filed under News, Sports, Top Stories, Top Stories
A school’s spirit and pride are built throughout many years of tradition. As students pack into the stands on a cold Friday night, dress up for spirit themes on Fridays, lead lighthearted Twitter wars online and document the travels of a “spirit stick,” it shows how 10 years of spirit are accumulating...
From One Falcon to Another
Alexa Schulte, StaleyNews Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories, Top Stories
A gift from the class of 2017, the Falcon’s Nest is a place for juniors and seniors to study in a quiet, comfortable place. “It’s an area that some alumni had a vision for. It’s a really nice area that has a lot of possibility,” said assistant principal Kevin Kooi. In the future, Kooi...
Takahashi Becomes American
Alexa Schulte, StaleyNews Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2018
Filed under News, Teachers Of Staley, Top Stories, Top Stories
Moving to the United States at 4 months old was Manabu Takahashi, one of the art teachers. His parents moved to the United States from Japan for his dad’s job, relocating to St. Louis. “My parents were actually living in the United States before I was born, but they took me home to Japan because...
You’re My ‘Bro-Model’
Alexa Schulte, Staff
May 17, 2018
Filed under Men's Sports, Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories, Top Stories
Growing up in a family of six, brothers Carson and Mason Gates played on the same high-school tennis team for the first time this season. In previous years, Carson played high-school tennis with his older brother Ethan Gates, who graduated in 2017. “I enjoy being on...
#NationalWalkoutDay
Christopher Spry, Reporter
March 14, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories, Top Stories
Students gathered together today for a schoolwide walkout in remembrance of the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, one month ago. The walkout lasted 17 minutes to honor the 17 victims who died in the shooting. During the walkout, a moment of sil...
Sadness and Regret
Emilie Kerr, Staff
January 5, 2018
Filed under Top Stories
Many teenagers look forward to getting their licenses when they turn 16. While there are known financial costs that come with driving, one sophomore has learned about the emotional costs as well. “We were just driving and listening to music,” sophomore...
Moving up and Moving out
December 20, 2017
Filed under News, People Of Staley, Top Stories
For many seniors, the end of the semester means changing schedules to have easier classes and having one more semester until graduating. To senior Skyler Clark, it means beginning her life on her own. “I knew I was ready to move...
Dribbling into the Season
Paxton Donaldson, Staff
December 20, 2017
Filed under News, Sports, Spring Sports, Top Stories, Women's Sports
For the first time since 2008, varsity girls’ basketball started the season off 5-1 with a plan to make it a successful basketball season. A successful season, according to assistant coach, David Fowler, is being competitive throughout the season and ending with a district title. “I think we have...
Winter Wonderland
Alexa Schulte, Staff
December 19, 2017
Filed under News, Top Stories
Winter Wonderland was on Saturday, Dec. 9 and it has been an annual event put on by the Beta and Interact clubs for three years. Students in these clubs or those looking for community service hours volunteered by making holiday-themed carnival games for children to play. There was also a visit from Mrs....
World’s of Fun’s Winterfest Begins
Jen Hulen, Staff
December 19, 2017
Filed under News, Top Stories
Worlds of Fun brings cheer to the park for the first time with the first ever “WinterFest.” Thousands of lights turn the park into a winter wonderland. Guests can watch live shows, do holiday activities such as ice skating, decorating...