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ELA teacher Samantha Bennett

A Mother’s Wisdom: How Samantha Bennett Found Her Calling In Teaching

Betty Gordon, Reporter May 20, 2025

For ELA teacher Samantha Bennett, her mom was the reason she got into teaching.  Since she was a kid, Bennett said she and her mom were always close. She would go to her with questions or even just...

Isabella Cibrian and her mother

Grief And Growth: Junior Heals Through Family, Friendship

Madilyn Yellman, Reporter May 19, 2025

During times of grief, maintaining close relationships with loved ones can aid in the healing process. “One of the saddest times in my life was when my mom passed away in 2021,”  junior Isabella...

Theater teacher Danielle Trebus speaks to the audience at the matinee presentation of "Where the Sidewalk Ends" April 24.

A Final Bow: Trebus Retiring After Decades Of Theater Excellence

Hadley Byler, Reporter May 17, 2025

Known for her passion and creativity, award-winning theater teacher Danielle Trebus has helped students grow both on the stage and off.  After 36 years of helping students, Trebus is retiring and...

Women's Empowerment Club 5K, April 26

New Club Leaders Share Future Plans

Kara Graham, Reporter May 16, 2025

As the school year is coming to an end, new officers are being elected for clubs for the next school year. New people are stepping up as leaders, taking on new rules of trying to make the clubs better...

Sophomore Lucy Gum

From The Saddle To The Podium: Lucy Gum’s Balancing Act

Logan Bennett, Reporter May 15, 2025

Balancing academics, extracurriculars and personal passions isn’t easy, but for one high school student, it’s a way of life. Between horseback riding lessons, debate club and a dedication to Girl Scouts,...

Class of 2025 Commencement 
// By Trinity Bates

Class Of 2025 Graduation: Commencement Ceremony

Caleb Cooley, Kayla Andrews, and Trinity Bates May 15, 2025

There were 523 graduates in the Class of 2025. Commencement was held May 14 at the Hy-Vee Arena.   // Photos by Kayla Andrews   // Photos by Caleb Cooley     //...

Senior Video: Class of 2025

May 8, 2025

Check out the senior video for the Class of 2025.

Baseball Team Approaching Program Record

Baseball Team Approaching Program Record

Cooper Unruh, Sports Editor May 6, 2025

The varsity baseball program is running through competition and has no signs of slowing down. The team is currently carrying a 28-2 record and approaching the program high – the 2018 team’s record...

Decision Day: Class Of 2025

Decision Day: Class Of 2025

Abbey Bures, Kayla Andrews May 2, 2025

Spanish Students Cowrite Bilingual Story With Bell Prairie Artists

Kezia Mensah-Apau, Analise Nazario April 25, 2025

On Thursday, College Spanish IV went to Bell Prairie Elementary to continue their Spring collaboration with Bell Prairie’s art teacher Chelsey Kusek's class through the Aztec legend “Bunny in the Moon.”...

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