Running Into The Record Books
Paxton Donaldson, Staff
May 23, 2018
Filed under News, Sports, Top Stories, Top Stories, Women's Sports
A 12thplace finish at cross country state this fall didn’t satisfy sophomore Alex Hamre. So, on April 19, she broke the 3200-meter school record at Rockhurst. Hamre said she had immediately known she had broken the record, because near the end of the race, co...
Too Many Cars, Not Enough Space
Jack Warner, Staff
May 23, 2018
Filed under News, Top Stories, Top Stories
The large lot of asphalt that student’s cars call home for the seven-plus hours that students are in school is a big topic of conversation. From the high velocity of the vehicles once the bell rings at 2:30 p.m. to the very limited space, students have expressed strong opinions...
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...
Falcon Time Changes
Haylee Roberts, Editor-In-Chief
December 13, 2017
Filed under News, Top Stories
Students are required to go to their homeroom classes for the rest of this semester during Falcon Time, and many are confused about the reasoning behind this change. Due to the way reset days are scheduled toward the end of the semester, administration found it nece...