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At his desk, junior Keagan Kooi puts the finishing touches on a new pair of shoes. “It’s something I enjoy doing. I think it’s cool to put your own personal touch on a pair of shoes,” said Kooi.

Kooi’s Cool Kicks

Charlie Warner March 26, 2020

People express themselves through the clothes they wear and customizing their clothes is a unique way to stand out. Junior Keagan Kooi took up a new hobby in customizing his shoes using different...

Unplugged

Unplugged

Jack Warner January 30, 2020

Getting a snack, drink or gum from the vending machines during class is no longer an option. The vending machines will not be on during school from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. This change was caused when staff raised...

Winn's Legacy

Winn’s Legacy

Landyn Goldberg January 30, 2020

As the school enters the latter half of its twelfth year open, one of the Staley original teachers has left. Foods, interior and fashion design teacher Christian Winn had her last day Jan. 10. The day...

How "Green" Are We?

How “Green” Are We?

Hailey Milliken January 30, 2020

With climate change protests, plastic bag regulations and metal straws being on the rise, the environment is a relevant topic more than ever. For students, being environmentally friendly can affect nearly...

Under Surveillance

Under Surveillance

Hailey Milliken January 28, 2020

Having your every move being watched may sound threatening and dangerous out of context, but this is just a reality that has been created for today’s teens. With current technology, parents have the...

What Keeps Us Up at Night

What Keeps Us Up at Night

Hailey Milliken January 28, 2020

Putting sleep on the back burner until the early morning is an all too familiar scene for teenagers nowadays. Their sleep schedule is in competition with a variety of outside factors, whether it be an...

After earning a perfect score on the ACT, junior Nicholas Kanatzer poses for his wrestling coach Elisha Bears. This was the first time he took the test since 7th grade. “The scholarships were a big part of it, but also I knew I was capable of getting a high score, so I of course wanted to try my best,” said Kanatzer.

Achievement on the ACT

Makenzie Hooton May 21, 2019

It is not every day that someone earns a perfect score on the ACT. Only 0.195% of all test takers earn a composite score of 36 on the ACT in 2017, according to ACT. To put that in perspective, that was...

At this year’s Regionals, sophomore Nasi Wright, freshman Casey Dodge, Staley alumni Emily Taylor and Staley Unified Partner Addy Bahn smile with their medals for the Unified 4x1 Relay Raceon Apr. 27 at Lees Summit Highschool. Dodge competed in softball, track and bowling this year. When asked what she felt to win the medal, “Happy.” said Dodge.

Special Olympics

Makanani Grace May 17, 2019

The Special Olympics is an international organization founded in 1968 that provides opportunity for disabled athletes 9 years old and up to participate in sports that are adapted to their needs. Students...

Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine

Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine

Autumn Adams May 13, 2019

In the early morning hours of April 28th, eight members from Staley Art Club met up to begin work on a new initiative project to make the campus cleaner.  The project was headed by art...

The Leader of the environmental club is Sophomore Oliva Hutchcraft. She wanted to start the club to help the environment.  “I want people to learn about why being environmentally friendly is important and how to help others and themselves to be eco-friendlier while helping the community,” said Hutchcraft.

Bringing the Green

Sara Almansouri May 13, 2019

In the 2019-2020 school year many new clubs are arising like an environmental club run by sophomore Olivia Hutchcraft. The environmental club is more of an awareness club and how to take steps to make...

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