Overcoming Adversity: Swimmers Win State After Losing Coach
Jacob Phillips, Reporter
December 20, 2013
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Despite facing major adversity, the boys swim and dive team had a successful season, which ended with a state champion team. Coach Bob Barth resigned, leaving the coaching of the program to assistant coach Ian Johnson. “Our assistant coach stepped up and has done a great job,” said senior Nathaniel...
Welcomed With Open Arms
Paige Hawkins, Reporter
December 18, 2013
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Sophomore, Victoria Norris, has become the first female wrestler in the programs history. She has been wrestling for four years now and has a passions and love for the sport. At the age of 12 her brother introduced her to wrestling. “My brother got me into it, and at first I didn’t like it or...
A Devastating Twist
Dallas Beaulieu, Fashion Editor
November 21, 2013
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With the swim team well into the season, the last thing they wanted was for their plans to change. Other than being a teacher and swim coach, Robert Barth was a role model to many students. Many people have been expressing their feelings about the situation, including junior Daniel Maynard who said...
Volleyball Conference Champs
Isabella Davis, Multi-Media Editor
November 7, 2013
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"It was really good winning conference especially since we were undefeated at the time," said sophomore Sarah Wyland. Varsity volleyball had a winning season this year. They were 27-7-2, which means they had 27 wins, 7 losses, and 2 ties. "The girls only lost 3 sets in conference play this year,"...
Driven To Dance
Adrianna McLean, Reporter
October 14, 2013
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Dance is a sport many are driven to do. Dance is hard work, dedication and blisters. But ask a dancer, and they will say all the blood, sweat and tears are worth the experience and character that dance brings. They likely would encourage anyone to try it. “I’ve just always chosen dance over other...
Jordan Robben: Not Just A Stand-Up Guy
October 2, 2013
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Varsity football quarterback Jordan Robben has some big shoes to fill. For the previous two seasons, Trent Hosick, who is now a student at the University of Missouri, led the football team. Coach Fred Bouchard said he knew Robben was going to start a long time ago. He said Robben just wanted to get...
Varsity Baseball Places Fourth At State
Julianna Harrell, Reporter
May 30, 2013
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For the first time in the school’s history, the varsity baseball team made it to state. They won more games than ever before. “I am very excited about our season,” said coach David Wilson. The team won the district championship on May 14, defeating Park Hill High School with a score of 17-6,...
Baseball Wins Districts
Julianna Harrell, Reporter
May 21, 2013
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The boys varsity baseball team just won their district championship on May 14. They defeated Park Hill High school 17-6, advancing on to sectionals on Tuesday May 21. “It was a great game,” said coach David Wilson. Varsity baseball is the only team still playing. The JV and C teams seasons...
Varsity Soccer Wins Platte County Tournament
Destiny Wilborn, Reporter
May 8, 2013
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The girls varsity soccer team has been very successful in their season. They have been undefeated in their conference tournament. According to assistant coach Travis Mauzey their most successful win was against Fort Osage where they defeated 5-1. It gave them a two-game advance in the conference tournament. “We...